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BBC News

Investigators are looking into foggy conditions and technical glitches at a San Diego airport as possible factors in a fatal plane crash. A Cessna 550 crashed into a residential neighborhood, resulting in presumed deaths of all six aboard, including a former rock band drummer and music agent. The NTSB is investigating without a flight data recorder and receiving FBI assistance in collecting evidence.
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eNCA

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did not adjust salary brackets for inflation, increasing fuel levy instead. Petrol to rise by 16 cents/litre, diesel by 15 cents, first increase in 3 years. Godongwana admits levy alone won’t close fiscal gap. South Africans feel financial strain, with no breathing space due to high living costs. Market reacts positively to budget 3.0.
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Daily Maverick

260 miners were stranded underground at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kloof operation after a conveyance cage malfunctioned. No injuries reported. 79 miners brought to the surface by midday Friday, with the remaining 181 to follow after safety assessment. Rescue operation expected to be completed in two phases.
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Eyewitness News

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addressed US President Trump’s white genocide claims during the fourth quarter crime statistics media briefing.
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BBC News

President Ramaphosa faced a tense meeting with Trump over unfounded white genocide claims, receiving praise for composure but criticism for not responding more forcefully. Back in South Africa, he faces challenges including an uneasy coalition government, economic stagnation, high crime rates, corruption, and unemployment.
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MyBroadband

Amazon.co.za’s top-selling products in its first year were everyday essentials like toilet paper, dishwashing tablets, shampoo, and cleaning liquids. The e-commerce giant launched in South Africa on 7 May 2024, with significant traffic and interest from locals. MyBroadband inquired about its performance and milestones on its first birthday.
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TimesLIVE

260 miners were trapped underground at Sibanye-Stillwater Kloof mine after an accident. Fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at the Kloof sub-shaft on Thursday. Miner Semethe Bekane expressed gratitude that they were inside the mine levels when it happened, avoiding potential fatalities.
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Daily Maverick

Questions arise about the location of three Cape Town convicts as one is rearrested despite supposed jail sentence. Prison authorities attribute the issue to paperwork errors leading to their release. Concerns raised about criminals not in prison despite their sentences. Incident occurred during a robbery in April 2025 involving a convicted murderer who should have been incarcerated.
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BusinessTech

Group chief economist Dawie Roodt warns of a looming financial crisis in South Africa, criticizing the latest budget for failing to change course. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, projects increased borrowing pushing debt to 77.4% of GDP. Roodt dismisses the claim that debt-to-GDP ratio will stabilize at 76.7% by 2027/28 as “ridiculous.”
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CBS News

Kid Cudi testified in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, discussing his relationship with Cassie Ventura and his car being set on fire. Grammy winner’s testimony was covered by CBS News’ Jericka Duncan.
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