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Discovery CEO Adrian Gore delivered an optimistic message from the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos. He highlighted the positive transformation in South Africa’s sentiment and emphasized the importance of the partnership between government and business. Gore expressed confidence in the country’s economic growth trajectory and urged to capitalize on the progress made, particularly in ending load-shedding.

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Al Jazeera

The Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in South Kivu, DRC, has caused casualties and displacement. African leaders at a summit in Tanzania have directed army chiefs to establish an immediate ceasefire. The meeting also called for humanitarian corridors to aid the affected. Rwanda denies supporting M23, which recently captured Goma and is advancing towards Kavumu in South Kivu.

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EWN

KZN police search for 2 suspects after shootout in Inanda. 3 suspects killed, 2 escaped during confrontation at Bhambayi house. Wanted for multiple murders, including killing 2 police officers. 3 firearms recovered. Suspects linked to recent murders of 4 people, including 2 off-duty police constables and 4 at a tavern in Sundumbili.

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BBC News

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s Doge initiative from accessing personal financial data of Americans in Treasury Department records. US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued a preliminary injunction, ordering Musk to destroy any copies of records. 19 state attorneys general sued the Trump administration, arguing that access for Musk, a “special government employee”, and Doge violated federal law.

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Daily Maverick

The remains of 14 South African soldiers, along with three Malawians and one Tanzanian, killed in the DRC, are being repatriated. M23 rebels initially blocked the process. The bodies are being transported through Rwanda to Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa, avoiding Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. The SANDF will issue a statement soon. Rwanda’s support for M23 rebels complicates the repatriation process.

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Sky News

South Africa faces severe HIV/AIDS epidemic with 8.5 million affected. Trump’s aid freeze jeopardizes treatment for those living with HIV.

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Reuters

President Trump signs executive order to cut U.S. aid to South Africa due to land policy and ICJ case against Israel. South Africa responds, stating it will not be bullied. Trump’s actions follow a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister in Washington.

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Al Jazeera

US President Trump freezes aid to South Africa over land expropriation law, citing violations of citizens’ rights. Accuses South Africa of taking aggressive positions against US and allies. Trump’s executive order aims to support Afrikaners facing discrimination and promote their resettlement. Tensions escalate between Trump and South African President Ramaphosa over controversial law.

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Sky News

USAID provides aid to disaster-stricken countries but faces a freeze on foreign aid by President Trump for 90 days. This jeopardizes crucial programs like field hospitals in Thai refugee camps, landmine clearance in war zones, and medication for diseases like HIV.

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TimesLIVE

UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned of escalating crisis in eastern DRC, predicting increased sexual violence, including rape and sexual slavery. He urged urgent action to address the situation, expressing horror at reports of such atrocities. Turk emphasized the need for influential parties to intervene to prevent further suffering in the region.

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