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Dailysun

Over 25 traumatized children, including 14 boys and 11 girls, were rescued from illegal initiation schools on May 15. Nine boys from Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, aged 12-17, were among those saved by police, Cogta, Social Development, and emergency officials in Tshwane. Parents reported 60 children missing, taken without permission from areas like Etwatwa, Crystal Park, Benoni, and Putfontein.
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MyBroadband

Ameer Cajee, arrested in Switzerland for money laundering, left the country legally amid a criminal investigation with his brother Raees. They operated Africrypt investment scheme in South Africa before fleeing to Dubai and Tanzania. The brothers acquired Vanuatu passports in 2020, and their current whereabouts are unknown. Cajee was released on bail of 300,000 Swiss francs.
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Daily Maverick

Cybersmart’s CTO Laurie Fialkov admits to industry lesson after outage. Apology follows digital standstill for customers. Detailed account of 39-hour crisis shared with Daily Maverick. Service disruption started on May 12, not due to cable break.
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EWN

President Cyril Ramaphosa expects “decorum” in talks with US President Donald Trump, despite potential differences on trade and domestic affairs. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni anticipates a respectful meeting in Washington next week. The two leaders will discuss trade and aim to find common ground, with Ramaphosa planning to present a trade “package” to the US.
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Daily Maverick

South Africa is finally opening up transport reforms to private sector participation after years of economic stagnation due to infrastructure constraints. Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo highlighted the need for structural reforms to boost growth and investment in critical infrastructure. The move aims to address long-standing issues in the country’s logistics network.
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News24

Moses Gqesha, 50, received eight life terms for raping businesswoman Andy Kawa in 2010, along with other charges. DNA collected in 2020 led to his arrest in January 2024. Kawa’s daughter calls for addressing the DNA backlog of over 140,000 cases in South Africa.
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BusinessTech

Discovery Green and Sasol have launched Ampli Energy, a renewable energy product for South African businesses. It offers green energy through the national grid with monthly savings, no upfront costs, and flexible cancellation. Wheeling technology allows businesses to access renewable energy without additional infrastructure. This initiative aims to help businesses reduce emissions and lower electricity costs.
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TimesLIVE

Young entrepreneurs Nhlakanipho Msobo and partner showcased their businesses at Africa Travel Indaba, selected by SA Tourism for their quality work. Social media played a key role in their success, with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok posts driving interest. Msobo aims to expand to other provinces, starting with gaining more exposure in Durban’s inner city.
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BBC News

Ulrich Janse van Vuuren, a white South African social media influencer with over one million followers, rejects Trump’s offer of refugee status for Afrikaners, stating that South Africa is his home. Despite claims of persecution and genocide, he believes in contributing to his country and its diverse population. White farmers face violence, but South Africa’s high murder rate affects all citizens.
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Daily Maverick

Minister Ramokgopa attributes recent load shedding to management and planning issues at Eskom, not machinery problems. He stated that the country has moved beyond “structural load shedding” as more generating units are online for winter, providing additional capacity compared to last year. Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding due to limited generation capacity and unplanned breakdowns.
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