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Daily Maverick

Three missing police constables, including Linda Cebekhulu, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys, were found dead in the Hennops River in Centurion, Tshwane. They went missing last week while traveling from Free State to Limpopo. The bodies were discovered after an intensive search led by SAPS investigators. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola confirmed the tragic news.
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Daily Maverick

Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town, presents a record infrastructure budget, expansions to policing and cleaning operations, and inclusive support packages while keeping low monthly bills. Larger increases for valuable properties have sparked objections, despite the 2% electricity price increase. Mayor aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the complex budget.
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EWN

Police investigating missing SAPS officers find five bodies, three believed to be officers, in Hennops river, Centurion.
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Sunday World

Controversial podcaster Macgyver Mukwevho faces backlash for offensive comments about TV host Minnie Dlamini’s relationships. Co-host Sol Phenduka joined in, sparking outrage on social media. Dlamini’s ex-partner Dr. Brian Monaisa criticized the remarks, calling out the podcasters for attacking successful women. Calls for Mukwevho’s cancellation and channel shutdown have emerged.
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The South African

South Africans enjoyed Freedom Day on Monday and are gearing up for Workers’ Day on Thursday. The weather forecast for major cities in South Africa predicts rain on the public holiday. Johannesburg will be warm with some showers, Durban will be hot and humid with heavy cloud cover, Gqeberha will have mild weather with strong winds, and Cape Town will be chilly with a high of 15°C.
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EWN

The City of Johannesburg plans to raise the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 per month, despite previous suggestions of review or removal. The surcharge, implemented in July 2024, has sparked public outcry over rising electricity costs. The city’s draft budget for 2025/2026 proposes keeping the service charge at R70 and increasing the network capacity charge from R130 to R200 to align costs with supply.
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Tshisa LIVE

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shares her experience during Cape Town fires. Wildfire in Table Mountain National Park prompts evacuations and road closures. Rachel recounts her family’s safety and home being spared.
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Daily Maverick

Canada’s election victory for the centrist Liberal Party over the Conservatives, aligned with Trump’s policies, reflects Trump’s influence on global politics. Liberal leader Mark Carney’s win signals a shift away from Trump’s economic agenda. Trump’s unpredictable worldview shapes foreign policy blunders. The election outcome offers a fresh perspective on Canada’s stance in the global arena.
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EWN

Brazil, as chair of BRICS, urges closer cooperation amid global conflicts and trade wars. Russian President Putin orders truce with Ukraine, met with skepticism by President Zelensky. BRICS emphasizes diplomacy over confrontation, highlights humanitarian impact of Ukraine conflict. Group prepares for leaders’ summit, cautious in addressing Ukraine war. US calls current week “critical” for Ukraine war talks.
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TimesLIVE

An inquest into the death of ANC president-general Chief Albert Luthuli was adjourned in Pietermaritzburg high court after a witness, Mohomed Manjoo, became emotional while testifying. Manjoo, a clerk at Stanger hospital where Luthuli was admitted, broke down when describing the nurses’ reaction to Luthuli’s arrival. The judge ordered an adjournment, and Manjoo is expected to continue his testimony.
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