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Daily Maverick

Spar shareholders await dividends as the company shifts focus to local markets, aiming for payouts by 2026. Spar CFO Reeza Isaacs states no interim dividend declared, but scenarios being modeled for potential resumption within 18 months. Spar retreats from Europe, emphasizing local markets amid consumer pressure. Exit from Spar Poland completed in January, debt restructure in March.
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IOL

Scores of South African nationals are detained in Zimbabwe’s Harare Remand Prison for breaching immigration laws. Three men face trial for conspiracy to commit armed robbery, while a woman is sentenced to 10 years for drug dealing. Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson Jessie Majome confirms six men are set for deportation, with one exception.
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News24

African nations and citizens criticize US travel ban affecting seven countries, including Somalia. AU warns of damage to diplomatic and educational ties with Washington. Trump cites unrelated attack as reason for ban. African authorities express shock and dismay over abrupt decision.
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Daily Maverick

President Ramaphosa has called for professionalism and transparency from his cabinet members following concerns over Minister Nkabane’s behavior in Parliament and controversial Seta board appointments. The President has requested a detailed report on the matter. MPs have raised questions about the appointments of Ramaphosa allies to Seta boards, prompting demands for transparency.
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BBC Sport

India coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the decision to host a victory parade where 11 people died and dozens were injured outside M.Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL celebration. Karnataka state chief minister Siddaramaiah admitted authorities were unprepared for the large turnout. Gambhir emphasized the need for better planning to avoid such tragedies in the future.
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BBC News

The Congolese government has banned media from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila’s activities and interviewing his party members. Kabila faces accusations of treason and links to rebels. Breaching the ban could lead to suspension. M23 rebels in parts of the country under their control refuse to comply. Kabila’s party rejects the ban. Kabila has criticized the government for lifting his immunity.
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Daily Mail

British engineer Karl Lauks, 73, was strangled with his own belt in South Africa after returning from a pub visit. Known for his vibrant personality in Tulbagh, he was attacked in his driveway. The killer used his scarf to silence him and stole his belongings, leaving him dead in his car. The murder was discovered by a neighbor the next day.
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The Citizen

Two children were seriously injured when a jumping castle was swept into the air at a school festival in Krugersdorp. The inflatable structure, allegedly unsecured, was lifted by a gust of wind with the children inside. The incident occurred at Protearif Laerskool’s Protea Fees event. A video of the incident shows the children falling from the airborne castle.
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The South African

In a Gauteng High Court case, Judge Yacoob ruled against Two Oceans chairperson Toni Cavanagh and the Two Oceans Marathon NPC, granting a severe costs order of around R400,000. The future of the Two Oceans Marathon is uncertain after the City of Cape Town withdrew sponsorship due to contraventions. Runners expressed discontent on social media.
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EWN

A pilot died in a Cessna 210 crash shortly after takeoff at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg. The passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. The crash occurred within the rhino and lion nature reserve. The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating, with a preliminary report expected on their website in 30 days.
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