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EFF says it’s prepared to replace DA in the GNU


EWN


The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are ready to replace the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Government of National Unity (GNU) if the DA leaves due to disagreements with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The EFF, formed 12 years ago, shares more ideological policies with the ANC. EFF leader Julius Malema criticized the DA for seeking external intervention against the Expropriation Act.



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Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire for humanitarian reasons


EWN


Eastern Congo rebel alliance, including M23 rebels, declares ceasefire for humanitarian reasons after UN reports 900 killed and 2,800 injured in recent fighting in Goma. Conflict with DRC forces, allegedly backed by Rwanda, led to deaths of peacekeepers. Alliance seizes Goma but won’t take Bukavu. Presidents of Congo and Rwanda to attend peace summit. Rwanda’s President denies knowledge of troops in DRC.



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Three soldiers and up to 14 members of US figure skating community including ex-world champions – what we know about Washington mid-air crash passengers


Sky News


A mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington DC has resulted in dozens of deaths. Forty bodies have been recovered, with no survivors expected. The crash, the worst civil aviation disaster in the US since 2001, occurred as the plane was attempting to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Pilots Jonathan Campos and Samuel Lilley were among the casualties.



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‘Political hit squads’ and spying: Dirty tricks and Cape Town’s security


Daily Maverick


Accusations of spying and smear campaigns between the DA and ANC in Cape Town have raised concerns. Police raided the offices of DA members Xanthea Limberg and JP Smith in connection to a R1-billion tender investigation. Friction between the City of Cape Town and SAPS persists due to political affiliations. The focus should be on delivering services to residents.



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United States President Donald Trump to cut off all funding to South Africa


BusinessTech


US President Trump announced cutting off future funding to South Africa until a full investigation into land confiscation from certain people is completed. Trump criticized South Africa for treating specific groups poorly, calling it a “massive human rights violation.” He warned of consequences and stated the US won’t tolerate such actions.



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Trump vows to stop US assistance to South Africa over land law


Financial Times


Donald Trump has vowed to cut off future US assistance to South Africa over its land expropriation policies, causing a 1.9% drop in the rand. Trump accused South African authorities of treating certain classes of people poorly and claimed the situation was worse than just land confiscation. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed an expropriation bill into law, allowing authorities to take land for public interest reasons.



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