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Former South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, asserts racism within the Trump administration, citing deportation policies and targeting of foreign students. Rasool was expelled after accusing Trump of projecting white victimhood. He believes racism is evident in the administration’s actions. The White House has been approached for comment.
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Four Zimbabwean nationals sentenced to life for violent robbery spree resulting in deaths of SANDF member and bystander in Brits, North West. Robbers targeted families, stole cellphones and money. Crime escalated with fatal shootings. NPA spokesperson says robbers pleaded not guilty but were convicted. NPA welcomes sentence, commits to justice for South African citizens.
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Bangkok’s deputy governor is determined to find survivors in the collapsed building, with 79 still missing. Teams are using X-ray machines to search for signs of life in the rubble. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, people face displacement as monsoon season nears. International Rescue Committee’s Lauren Ellery highlights the ongoing challenges in the region post-earthquake.
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Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has acquired his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock transaction valued at $80 billion for xAI and $33 billion for X. Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter in 2022. The move aims to combine resources and protect investors who helped fund the acquisition.
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The Progressive Zimbabwean Foundation urges people to join protests against political repression in Zimbabwe. The “M31 Revolution” advocates for unity and positive change. Tino Maclean, the foundation’s Information and Publicity Manager, discussed the movement with eNCA.
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A 17-year-old boy in Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping three minors aged 4, 6, and 8 on multiple occasions since 2021. The boy was 14 at the time of the first incident and targeted the boys while they played soccer. Convicted of five counts of rape, sentences to run concurrently. Police commend investigative efforts.
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240 arrests have been made in a crackdown on the construction mafia in Johannesburg since November. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson shared the figures at a meeting in Sandton. Ongoing lifestyle audits and internal investigations are targeting corruption within the department to address hijacked buildings, incomplete projects, and extortion. Reforms are urgently needed.
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MultiChoice Group warns Phuthuma Nathi shareholders of reduced dividends due to struggling to retain customers in a tough economy. Market conditions remain challenging with negative subscriber growth and limited revenue growth. Financial results for the year ending March 2025 expected to show pressure from cost-of-living crisis and macroeconomic headwinds.
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South Africa may face sanctions for playing an ineligible player in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena should have been suspended but helped secure a 2-0 win. Lesotho has raised the issue with Fifa, hoping for a fair outcome. Lesotho Football Association seeks adherence to regulations.
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A massive earthquake in Myanmar killed over 1,600 people, with aftershocks causing further devastation in Mandalay. Residents searched for survivors amid collapsed buildings as rescue efforts were led by small, unprepared groups. The city of 1.7 million faced widespread destruction, with bridges and roads damaged. Rescue personnel worked tirelessly at collapsed sites.
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