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Carletonville taxi drivers face fines or suspension for offenses like not bathing, wearing inappropriate clothing, fighting with passengers, and other misconduct. Fines range from R300 to R3,000 for various violations. The Carletonville United Taxi Association introduced these measures to address behavior issues and improve service quality. Drivers and operators have reportedly welcomed the notice.
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Daily Maverick

Former SARS commissioner Johann van Loggerenberg will testify against advocate Dali Mpofu after Mpofu questioned his mental health during a hearing on Public Protector Mkhwebane. Mpofu faces LPC disciplinary charges for alleged disparaging and sexist comments, including a tense exchange with chairperson Dyantyi. Mpofu told Dyantyi, “Your day will come,” leading to a disciplinary hearing this week.
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BBC News

ANC’s Gwede Mantashe defends South Africa’s sovereignty amid US tensions over race relations and land law. President Trump criticizes new expropriation law, claiming it targets Afrikaners. President Ramaphosa defends law as ensuring fair land access. Mantashe criticizes citizens calling for Trump to punish South Africa.
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Daily Maverick

Declassified documents reveal CIA’s James Angleton’s ties to Israeli spies and exposure of a Russian agent in South Africa. Newly unredacted records shed light on JFK assassination, with additional documents on RFK’s assassination. The files highlight US government’s monitoring of global media coverage and the evolution of international relations over decades.
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CNN

‘Conclave,’ a Vatican thriller film directed by Edward Berger, stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, and John Lithgow. The movie delves into the politics of the papal selection process, based on a novel by Robert Harris. It portrays the tension and politicking among senior church figures during a conclave. Despite its success, the film has faced criticism from some within the church.
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The Citizen

A mudslide in Umlazi’s P Section destroyed two homes, leaving 13 people needing temporary accommodation. Six hospitalized, seven homeless. One believed dead, but later confirmed unrelated to mudslide. Survivors to be accommodated in central Durban hotels. Provincial leaders coordinating relief efforts. Child miraculously survived being buried alive.
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EWN

Over 190 households evacuated in Cape Town due to multiple active fire lines in South Peninsula. Additional fire teams deployed to assist with mountain fire. Ward councillor describes situation as “Armageddon,” with Steenberg Estate, Zwaanswyk, and Noordhoek Manor evacuated. 100+ firefighters battling the blaze.
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the Guardian

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, charged with 8 counts of second-degree murder for car-ramming attack at Filipino festival in Vancouver. No terrorism link, mental health issues noted. PM Carney meets community, calls attack devastating. Vancouver police chief describes incident as city’s darkest day. 11 killed, many injured. Lo in custody.
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The Citizen

Police in Northern Cape seize abalone worth R2 million in Douglas raid. Five foreign nationals arrested for illegal possession. Home Affairs called to determine suspects’ immigration status. Authorities working on building strong case against alleged abalone smugglers.
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