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Daily Maverick

Racquel Smith and co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn receive life sentences for human trafficking and 10 years for kidnapping in the Joshlin Smith case. Judge Nathan Erasmus imposes sentences in the Western Cape Division of the High Court, ordering their names into the national Child Protection Register. The accused showed no remorse, leading to the decision for life imprisonment.
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Daily Maverick

Tebogo Khaas chairs Public Interest South Africa. Silicon Valley’s “Don’t be evil” ethos has faded, with Elon Musk’s tech empire, including Starlink, at the forefront. Starlink, praised for connectivity in conflict zones, was disabled near Crimea in 2023 to avoid escalating tensions with Russia during Ukraine’s counter-offensive.
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News24

Olorato Mongale was murdered after a date; main suspect killed in police shootout. Police acted on tip-off, suspect shot officers before being fatally wounded. Suspect’s name not disclosed but believed to be Mongale’s date. Two suspects still sought. One suspect’s parents questioned for aiding his evasion.
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BusinessTech

The Auditor General’s report on South Africa’s municipalities reveals poor financial management, with only 16% obtaining clean audits. 59 municipalities improved, but 40 regressed. 11 received disclaimed audit opinions, with four new entries. Seven municipalities have consistently received disclaimed opinions for up to eight years, impacting service delivery and accountability.
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BusinessTech

The City of Cape Town is the only major metropolitan municipality to achieve a clean audit outcome for the third consecutive year, as per the Auditor-General’s report. AG Tsakani Maluleke criticized the poor financial performance of local governments, with only 41 out of 257 municipalities receiving clean audits. Despite appeals for intervention, systemic failures persist at the local level.
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The Citizen

Residents in Malvern and Kensington, Johannesburg, have faced water shortages for months. A water truck provided relief after inquiries by The Citizen. With a 21-day water maintenance outage in Gauteng, residents are frustrated about high bills for nonexistent services. Terrence Martincich’s bill was R7,000 despite no water supply. Neighbor Angelica Gerber expressed concern over paying for air instead of water.
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The Citizen

South Africans have a preference for coffee or tea, with Rooibos being a popular choice. Data from Eighty20 reveals tea as a global favorite, with Rooibos gaining popularity. The Cederberg region in the Western Cape produces exclusive Rooibos tea.
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TimesLIVE

Chery SA CEO Tony Liu is considering establishing the Chinese automaker’s first production facility in South Africa, potentially at the Nissan Rosslyn plant. Nissan is reportedly considering global plant closures, including its Tshwane facility. Liu aims to strengthen the local auto industry and contribute to the community.
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Daily Maverick

Police have identified suspects in the murder of Olorato Mongale, with one suspect killed in a shootout. The victim’s body was found in Lombardy, north of Johannesburg. The suspects are part of a syndicate targeting young women. Wanted suspect Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya was shot by police.
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Al Jazeera

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila visits Goma after losing immunity over rebel support accusations. Despite facing possible treason trial, Kabila meets with locals and religious figures in the presence of M23 spokesperson. Senate lifted his immunity earlier this month. Kabila denies allegations and criticizes charges as arbitrary.
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