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Cold conditions and isolated rain expected in southwest Western Cape. South African Weather Service predicts fine conditions with isolated showers and damaging waves along southwest coast. Yellow Level 2 warning for Cape Point to Plettenberg Bay. Moderate risk of impact, caution advised. High likelihood of weather impacts. Weather forecast for June 1-2, 2025.
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Harvard graduates hesitant to speak out on Trump due to fear of repercussions, especially international students. One father declined an interview for his son, a British student, to avoid potential exclusion order. The reluctance to voice opinions reflects the current climate at the prestigious university.
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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed a suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case surrendered to police, while another suspect is still at large. Mchunu made the announcement at outgoing Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya’s farewell event. The murder of at least six community patrollers in Soshanguve prompted Mchunu and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to address residents.
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A massive glacier collapse in Blatten, Switzerland, flooded plains, destroyed homes, and left one person missing. Despite the village being evacuated due to glacier disintegration fears, significant damage occurred. Drone footage captured the Birch glacier collapsing, causing a mud avalanche over the village. Many houses were flattened in the disaster.
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Bank of America maintains a buy rating on Investec, citing positive prospects. Investec’s return on equity decreased to 13.9% from 14.6%, within its target range. Despite a drop in headline earnings per share to 72.6p, total dividends increased to 36p due to a higher payout ratio.
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Sedibeng mayor Lerato Maloka and her driver were allegedly hijacked and kidnapped in Alberton, East Rand. Their car was found in Dawn Park, and they were later found unharmed and reunited with their families. Police are investigating the incident after Maloka’s husband reported it at the Dawn Park police station in Boksburg.
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Over 50 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on a textile factory in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal. Law enforcement agencies and Home Affairs conducted the operation, with police using ladders to enter the locked factory. Some immigrants fled but were caught. KwaZulu-Natal Premier plans to deport those in the country illegally, following processing by Home Affairs and police cooperation.
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Three arrested after deadly shooting at Ekurhuleni taxi rank. Two killed, believed to be linked to taxi violence. Several injured. Videos shared on social media. Police investigating double murder case. White Fortuner with 10 men opened fire at security officers. One security officer and one taxi association member killed. Security officers’ bakkie torched, another vehicle with bullet holes.
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South African woman, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, and two accomplices sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. The girl disappeared in February 2024 and has not been found. Prosecutors believe she was sold into slavery. Smith, addicted to drugs, needed money. The trio received the same sentence of life imprisonment for human trafficking.
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South Africa plans to enhance security for world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, during the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni emphasized the need for heightened security for leaders like Trump and Xi Jinping, stating that some leaders are “more equal” and require extra protection.
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