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Cosatu: ‘Cut corruption, not clinics. Tax the rich, not the poor’

Daily Maverick

Cosatu and SACP urge taxing the rich over budget cuts in South Africa’s 2025 Budget draft. Treasury revises Budget amid revenue gap, following VAT increase withdrawal. Leaders call for prioritizing wealthy taxation and anti-corruption efforts. Losi addresses workers at Mpumalanga rally, emphasizing importance of workers in coal, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
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Inside cops’ rescue of 44 Ethiopians

SowetanLIVE

44 young Ethiopian men were rescued from a Sandton house in a dramatic police operation. Found hungry, scared, naked, and injured, they were described as resembling a prison. The house, belonging to a fashion designer’s son, was rented out to an unknown Ethiopian man. Neighbors were shocked by the discovery. Security guards provided food for the malnourished men.
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Pakistan claims ‘credible intelligence’ India is planning an imminent military strike

BBC News

Pakistan’s information minister warns of possible Indian military strike within 24-36 hours, citing “credible intelligence.” Tensions rise after India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind Kashmir attack. Islamabad denies allegations, vows decisive response to any Indian aggression. Deadliest attack in Kashmir in two decades sparks border skirmishes between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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CCTV clues and tracking signals: Timeline of events leading to Free State cops Hennops river tragedy

EWN

Eyewitness News reveals the timeline leading to the suspected fatal crash of three Free State cops found in Hennops River. The trio, Constable Cebekhulu Linda, Constable Keamogetswe Buys, and Constable Boipelo Senoge, were traveling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo. Linda picked up Senoge, who was romantically involved with him, before fetching Buys in a state vehicle.
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