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BBC News

President Zelensky oversaw a sophisticated drone attack on Russian airbases, striking deep inside Russia with over 100 drones. The operation, dubbed “Spider Web,” targeted nuclear-capable bombers in multiple regions, causing explosions and damage. Drones were smuggled into Russia inside lorries and launched near airbases. The attack was planned for 18 months and executed with precision.
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BusinessTech

Anglo American completes demerger of Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum. Share consolidation effective from June 1, 2025. The move follows shareholder approval in April. Anglo American aims to reduce PGM holdings in South Africa due to the rise of electric vehicles. The restructuring is part of the group’s strategy to streamline operations and allocate resources efficiently.
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the Guardian

An inquest has opened into the killings of the Cradock Four during South Africa’s apartheid era. Former general denies ordering deaths of activists in 1985. Truth and Reconciliation Commission denied amnesty to security officers involved. Families still feel pain of loss. Former military commander sought permission to “remove permanently” activists.
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BusinessTech

South Africa’s major metros face financial collapse despite multi-billion rand budgets. Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke criticizes poor financial performance, with only one metro receiving a clean audit. Urgent national intervention is needed to address the decay. Most metros fail basic accounting standards, with only City of Cape Town receiving a clean audit outcome.
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SowetanLIVE

A woman in Soweto fled her home in Protea South as the community threatened to burn her neighbor’s shack where a decomposed body was found. The body of 20-year-old Ithabeleng Motleleng was discovered under a bed. Her boyfriend was arrested. Angry residents demolished the shack. Tensions rose as residents threatened to burn the suspect’s shack. A woman living nearby left in fear for her safety.
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EWN

Police divers and K9 unit search for missing boy at Mdumbi Beach, Eastern Cape, after four children caught in rip current. Three rescued by volunteers, one still missing. NSRI and lifeguards join search. 13-year-old girl treated for non-fatal drowning symptoms, in stable condition. Other two girls unharmed.
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EWN

Government departments can now seek IT services outside of SITA, following new regulations by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi. Departments must prove SITA cannot meet their needs and that private providers can do so faster and cheaper. SITA has 10 days to respond to requests. If it fails to do so, departments can procure services from private providers in line with agency standards.
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EWN

A woman participating in Cape Town’s Slave Route Challenge died after a tree fell on her during the race. The incident happened near the 4 km mark of the race, with emergency services unable to save her. Race organizers expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident.
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EWN

KZN business mogul Moses Tembe denies cronyism accusations after winning national lottery license worth R200 billion. Sizekhaya Holdings replaces Ithuba Holdings, sparking questions about ANC links. Tembe vows to elevate lottery and hand over intellectual property to government. Opposition parties demand transparency.
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IOL

Amanda Smith-Daniels, grandmother of missing Joshlin Smith, struggles with severe depression after daughter Racquel Smith was sentenced to life for trafficking Joshlin. Admitted to psychiatric facility, she copes with betrayal and anguish over granddaughter’s disappearance. Seeking mental health treatment, she prays for Joshlin every night since her disappearance on 19 February 2024.
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