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News24

The South African Weather Service warns of snowfall in high-lying areas and mountain peaks, leading to icy road conditions in Beaufort West Municipality. Damaging winds, cold, light rain, and snow expected in parts of Eastern Cape and Western Cape. Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging winds from Saldanha Bay to Cape Agulhas. SAWS uses color-coded system to indicate impact risk levels.
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Daily Maverick

The Health Funders Association challenges the NHI Act, calling it unaffordable, unworkable, and unconstitutional. The nonprofit representing private healthcare funding sector in South Africa files a legal challenge, arguing that the Act causes harm to the health system economy and infringes on constitutional rights. They seek to declare certain sections of the Act unconstitutional and invalid.
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Daily Maverick

OECD warns South Africa of economic stall risk without urgent reforms. GDP per capita lower than 2007, investment rate declining. RMB/BER Business Confidence Index shows pessimism, especially in manufacturing and retail sectors. Policy unpredictability and grid instability also impacting business decisions.
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IOL

A task team called the “Bomb Squad,” including ANC and EFF members, aims to address service delivery issues in Johannesburg. Led by Mayor Dada Morero, the team will focus on combating crime, improving service delivery, and fast-tracking municipal turnaround efforts. Key objectives include rapid response in service delivery hotspots and addressing lawlessness.
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IOL

Chairperson Xola Nqola demands Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng apologize for racially charged comments in court. Mokgoatlheng criticized advocate Charles Mnisi for wanting to participate in the Comrades Marathon, implying incompetence based on race. Nqola condemns the remarks as racist and unacceptable, emphasizing that legal practitioners’ behavior is not linked to race.
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EWN

Two suspects arrested for the murder of IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong. Task team established to investigate shooting that left two injured. IFP urges police to bring assassins to justice. Suspects to appear in Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Thursday.
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Daily Maverick

Karan Beef confirms foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at Heidelberg facility, impacting South Africa’s cattle industry. Despite concerns, domestic beef supplies expected to increase. Karan Beef known for strict biosecurity measures and HACCP accreditation.
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Daily Maverick

Floyd Shivambu’s visit to Shepherd Bushiri led to his dismissal as MK party secretary-general. Criticized for the visit, he faced backlash from Justice Minister Kubayi. The MK party stated Shivambu acted independently. Despite the option to apologize, he defended his actions, citing approval from party leader Jacob Zuma.
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EWN

Skeletal remains found in Limpopo and Gauteng have been positively identified as missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. Police linked the remains to the couple who vanished in February. Families can now proceed with burial plans. Eight arrests have been made in connection with the case, with suspects facing charges including murder and kidnapping.
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BBC News

President Trump signs travel ban on 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, with partial restrictions on seven others. White House cites protection from foreign threats. Ban announced on Truth Social after Colorado attack. Resembles 2017 Muslim-majority country ban.
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