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Vuur restaurant at Remhoogte Wine Estate in Stellenbosch named South Africa’s top steakhouse in 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. The ranking evaluates food quality, service, location, and wine globally. Steak Ambassadors visit and rate restaurants incognito, with Parrilla Don Julio in Buenos Aires topping the list. Chef-owner Shaun Scrooby’s Vuur known for open-fire cooking.
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Daily Maverick

The National Prosecuting Authority plans to appeal the acquittal of pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused for human trafficking and sexual assault due to alleged case mishandling. The NPA will seek clarification from Judge Irma Schoeman and file an appeal application. Papers have been filed in the Gqeberha High Court following a decision by the NPA’s director of public prosecutions in the Eastern Cape.
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TechCentral

US energy officials are reviewing the security risk of Chinese-made power inverters used in renewable energy infrastructure. Rogue communication devices were found inside some inverters and batteries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to critical systems. The components could bypass firewalls and pose serious consequences. The extent of the issue is still being investigated.
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BusinessTech

Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape are nearing North West’s high unemployment rate, with over half of the working-age population unemployed or not seeking work. Stats SA’s latest report for Q1 2025 shows Mpumalanga at 49.3% and Eastern Cape at 49.0% unemployment rates. South Africa’s overall unemployment rate has risen to 32%.
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BusinessTech

Senekal, Free State, undergoes rejuvenation led by residents, attracting interest from filmmaker Frans Cronje. Small towns in the province face infrastructure collapse due to poor governance and mismanagement. AG reports reveal no clean audits for Free State municipalities, including Setsoto Municipality governing Senekal.
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SowetanLIVE

Hawks raid Pretoria high court over fraudulent notices of motion issued to undocumented foreign nationals to prevent deportation. Employee accused of unlawfully issuing notices. Seized exhibits for further investigation.
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News 24 | Life

Rapper Tory Lanez, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was hospitalized after being stabbed by a fellow inmate at California Correctional Institution. Authorities are investigating the assault at Tehachapi prison, north of Los Angeles. Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, is expected to survive.
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IOL

eThekwini councillors approve special debt relief program offering 50% write-off for domestic and business customers’ arrears debt as of Jan 31, 2025. Customers must pay 50% of the remaining debt for full settlement. Program runs until June 30, 2025, part of debt reduction strategies by eThekwini Revenue Management Unit. Water debt at R14.7 billion, attributed to undetected leaks and short payments.
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IOL

Janusz Walus, the killer of Chris Hani, is unlikely to be returned to South Africa and re-arrested despite concerns raised by the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services. Walus, convicted of Hani’s murder, was released on parole in December 2022 and deported to Poland in November 2024. The committee expressed worries about his statements and the possibility of him repeating his actions.
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Daily Maverick

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero’s leadership questioned as he reveals desperation and lack of control. Plans to rotate positions in Mayoral Committee raise concerns about city management. Leaders in politics often try to hide weaknesses, but Morero’s actions show his inability to properly govern.
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