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South Africa faces a looming HIV crisis with a surge in infections and deaths, including record numbers of infected children. Past denialism and delays worsened the situation, leading to preventable deaths. Current leaders risk a tragic legacy by failing to act decisively.
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The European Union fines Apple €500m and Meta €200m for breaching tech regulations, sparking anger from the companies. The fines are the first under legislation targeting big tech’s power. US-EU tensions rise, with the US imposing tariffs. EU denies trade link, emphasizing enforcement. White House yet to respond.
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Aspen Pharmacare’s shares plummeted 33% on Wednesday due to a contractual dispute potentially costing R2.77 billion. The Durban-based company warned of a significant financial impact, with around R2 billion in Ebitda and R770 million in impairment. Shares later slightly recovered, trading at around R112.
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South Africa’s March CPI slowed to 2.7% due to lower fuel prices and moderated education costs. The reading is below the target range of 3% to 6%, but may not prompt a rate cut by the Reserve Bank in the upcoming MPC meeting. Students’ ‘Fees Must Fall’ protests have not led to significant fee reductions.
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State Information Technology Agency (Sita) faces scrutiny for mismanagement with five CEOs in five years, 60% staff vacancy rate, and declining audit outcome. Lack of consequence management highlighted during Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts meeting. Home Affairs Minister criticizes Sita’s hindrance to technological progress. No accountability for mismanagement identified.
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Russian President Putin outlined conditions for a peace deal with Ukraine in a call with South African President Ramaphosa, days before Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit. Putin emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict and respect Russia’s security interests, possibly including Ukraine dropping its Nato ambitions and recognizing Russian control of Crimea.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s security will increase after a shooting incident involving Mashatile’s convoy. Police are investigating the incident. Mashatile appears to be campaigning for ANC leadership, with some supporters endorsing him as the next president. Mashatile recently honored freedom fighters in Soweto.
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MyBroadband, a leading online news platform in South Africa, attracted 168,930 daily readers in March 2025. It stands out as the only publication in the country’s top seven focusing solely on technology news. With a targeted audience of professionals and tech-savvy readers, advertising on MyBroadband offers various high-impact marketing options to reach influential decision-makers.
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Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith provided a timeline of the day her daughter Joshlin went missing in a warning statement to police. The statement, inconsistent with evidence, did not offer clues to Joshlin’s whereabouts. Smith’s statement was entered into the court record on 22 April 2025 without objections from her counsel. Smith made the statement on 6 March 2024 after being interrogated by investigators.
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Newzroom Afrika’s Aldrin Sampear takes break amid road rage incident. Student files assault charge after alleged car strike. Video of confrontation on Jan Smuts Avenue goes viral. Broadcaster vows to address allegations swiftly.
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