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Kelly Smith and two others convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. Western Cape High Court found them guilty of selling the girl for exploitation.
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Gauteng residents are advised to brace for a significant temperature drop starting Friday, with lows of 4°C in Johannesburg and 7°C in Pretoria. The South African Weather Service also warns of damaging winds and waves along the coast. Weekend temperatures in Gauteng are expected to range between 16°C and 18°C.
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US hiring remained strong in April with 177,000 jobs added, keeping the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Analysts were surprised by the resilience of the job market amid trade policy changes and economic concerns. The report suggests the US may withstand tariff uncertainty, but caution remains as the full impact is yet to be seen. Olu Sonola of Fitch Ratings noted positive aspects despite job revision downward.
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NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz interviews Dr. Tara Stoinski, a gorilla expert with over 20 years of experience, on the viral man vs gorilla debate. Dr. Stoinski discusses her perspective on who would win and the scientific evidence behind it.
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Police recovered a VW Polo from Hennops River, where five bodies, including three constables, were found. Initial findings suggest a traffic accident involving the officers. The bodies of the constables were identified as Linda Cebekhulu, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
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The NSPCA found shocking scenes at Daybreak chicken broiler farms near Delmas, Mpumalanga. Thousands of birds are dying or being euthanised due to starvation, with some resorting to cannibalism. The NSPCA described it as a humanitarian crisis of systemic neglect.
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Joshlin Smith’s mother, boyfriend, and friend face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking for her disappearance in Saldanha Bay. Closing arguments in the trial concluded this week, with defence attorneys questioning the credibility of the State’s main witness. Judgment is expected on Friday.
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Parts of the M1 Highway in Johannesburg closed as firefighters battle underground tunnel fire beneath the double-decker bridge. No casualties reported. City Power responding to major outage caused by tripping of 88kv circuit. Investigation ongoing.
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Residents in Cape Town are opposing the construction of new padel courts in residential areas due to concerns about noise, light pollution, and lack of regulation. The proposed plan for eight indoor courts at a rugby club in Claremont has sparked community resistance, with residents citing lack of consultation and unsuitability for commercial sports facilities in residential zones.
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Residents in Cape Town communities shared their harrowing experiences during recent fires, reminiscent of a 2015 blaze. Evacuations were carried out, with a retirement village relocating elderly residents and patients. Swift response from firefighting services and authorities helped contain the flames.
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