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The Guardian

European leaders defend Zelenskyy after confrontation with Trump at White House. Zelenskyy meets with Starmer in UK, NATO urges restoring relationship with Trump. Zelenskyy expresses gratitude for US support, aims to remain friends with Trump. US political commentators view meeting as setback for Trump’s peace deal efforts, benefitting Putin.

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Reuters

Billionaire Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. Zilis announced the news on X, celebrating the birth alongside Musk’s other children. The birth date was not disclosed.

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News24

Pretoria businessman Jerry Boshoga was kidnapped in November, with kidnappers initially demanding R60 million ransom, later reduced to R10 million. Boshoga’s mother, unable to afford even the reduced amount, pleads for her son’s release in an interview with News24.

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Daily Maverick

In South Africa’s prisons, inmates and corrupt officials collaborate to smuggle cellphones, alcohol, drugs, and tattoo machines, fueling organized crime networks. Recent cases include a murderer faking his death to escape and rapists accessing cellphones in jail. Parliament reveals deeper prison issues, with gangs operating within the Department of Correctional Services.

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BBC Sport

English golfer Dale Whitnell made history at the South Africa Open by scoring two holes-in-one in a single round at Durban Country Club. Despite a double bogey on the 16th, he finished with a remarkable 63, nine shots better than his previous round. Whitnell’s performance was described as “bizarre” and helped him secure a strong position in the tournament.

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The Citizen

Johannesburg’s municipal entities conducted a joint service delivery operation led by Mayor Dada Morero to improve the city’s condition. The initiative included expanding the free Wi-Fi network and addressing basic infrastructure issues. With the 2026 local government elections approaching and the upcoming G20 summit, efforts are underway to enhance the city’s appearance and functionality.

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Eyewitness News

City officials conducted inspections on taxi ranks and small businesses, requesting permits to ensure compliance with local laws. The focus was on adherence to bylaws, according to Morero.

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MyBroadband

Teraco, South Africa’s largest data center company, was founded by Abraham van der Merwe, Joe Botha, and Matthew Tagg, all telecoms veterans. Tagg started Webafrica in 1997, later partnering with Bryant and acquiring Frogfoot in 2007. Frogfoot was founded by Botha and Van der Merwe in the same year they graduated from Stellenbosch University.

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EWN

Johannesburg City Power faces increased vandalism in underground tunnels, leading to power outages. Criminals living in tunnels target equipment like power cables, causing disruptions. Recent incidents left CBD residents and businesses without power due to cable theft. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena highlighted dangers to City Power personnel, citing shootouts and injuries during repair responses.

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Dailysun

Lekau Sehoana, who faced financial challenges leading to the liquidation of his sneaker company Drip, has launched a new sneaker brand called Likwids23. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined to overcome the crisis and move forward.

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