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South African Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, a banker with 30 years of experience, is the sole female candidate running for president of the African Development Bank. The election will take place during the lender’s annual meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. With global shifts in development finance, the bank’s $318bn capital is vital for Africa’s development.
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Renowned herpetologist Tyrone Ping shared a video of encountering a puff adder in a Constantia home. The clip shows him approaching the snake behind a pillow on outdoor furniture. Puff adders are known for their venom and defensive behavior, puffing up and hissing when threatened. They are ambush predators found in various habitats. Deaths from bites are rare with prompt medical treatment.
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Allan Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch’s Homestore in South Africa, shares his journey from humble beginnings and academic struggles to success. Despite setbacks in school, he pursued electrical work and aimed to become a fridge mechanic. Hirsch’s story highlights perseverance and determination in overcoming personal challenges to achieve success.
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Today’s weather forecast for South Africa’s provinces: Gauteng will be fine and cool with a high UVB Sunburn Index. It is the smallest province in size but the most populous, with Johannesburg as its capital. Mpumalanga will be fine and cool to cold, partly cloudy in the Lowveld. It is the second smallest province in size.
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Minister Gayton McKenzie ends Silapha Wellness Programme due to financial concerns and lack of impact. Investigation reveals R400,000 monthly unaccounted for. Programme aimed to support South African artists and athletes with mental health and financial services. Service provider Workforce Healthcare awarded R18m tender, but discrepancies found. Minister prioritizes better use of funds.
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Local producers in Johannesburg are filling the void left by the ban on Brazilian chicken imports due to an avian influenza outbreak. South Africa has halted trade with Brazil, which typically supplies 84% of chicken imports.
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Communications Minister Solly Malatsi summoned to Parliament to explain proposed policy direction altering ICT sector empowerment regulations, potentially allowing players like Starlink. Policy shift includes recognizing Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes as alternative to 30% equity ownership requirement. Malatsi aims to boost investment and broadband access.
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Macron denies false videos, urges calm. After incident in Hanoi, video shows Brigitte Macron not taking husband’s arm. Videos promoted by anti-Macron accounts. Macron’s office initially denied authenticity, later confirmed as genuine. Macron blames manipulations on “well-traceable networks”, pointing at “the Russians” and “extremists in France”.
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Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo remanded in custody in Limpopo for possession of suspected stolen vehicle. Joint operation led to his arrest near Shell Ultra City in Polokwane. Case postponed to May 29 for bail application. Another suspect, Lucky Msizi Tshabangu, also remanded in custody for driving stolen vehicle towards Zimbabwe.
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The South African rand strengthens against the US dollar, trading below R18.00 at R17.87/$. Uncertainty looms over the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision. US President Trump’s tariff war weakens the dollar, with reports suggesting an intentional effort to devalue the currency for trade support. Rand appreciates alongside other currencies due to the dollar’s decline.
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