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TimesLIVE

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy praised law enforcement for zero fatal crashes on the N1 highway in Limpopo during the 2025 Easter holiday, despite high traffic volumes. She credited the effectiveness of law enforcement and deployment plans, especially during the reopening of the Zion Christian Church pilgrimage. Preliminary data suggests a decline in fatal crashes compared to last year.
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Sky News

Elon Musk to reduce time with Trump’s DOGE department from May, focusing more on Tesla as profits drop. Limited to 130 days in government role aimed at cutting spending. Rumours of Musk leaving dismissed as “fake news”. Cuts and job axing prompt backlash, with protests and attacks on Tesla showrooms. Trump calls vandals “terrorists”. Tesla’s quarterly profits fall by 71% to $409m.
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SowetanLIVE

Zimbabweans flee economic crisis to South Africa via Beitbridge border post. High inflation, unemployment, and food prices drive citizens to seek livelihoods across the border. Kaisser Tsikini, a mother of two, sells fruits and vegetables in SA daily to support her family. “This is how I survive,” she says, highlighting the challenges faced by many Zimbabweans.
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BBC News

Qatari and Egyptian mediators propose 5-7 year truce in Gaza war, including release of hostages and prisoners, formal end to war, and Israeli withdrawal. Hamas delegation to consult in Cairo. Ceasefire collapsed a month ago. Israel silent on plan. 26 Palestinians killed in recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza, with intense attacks destroying equipment used for rescue efforts.
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BBC News

US President Trump expresses support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating he has no plans to fire him despite previous criticism. Trump urges Powell to be more proactive in cutting interest rates and expresses optimism about improving trade relations with China. Financial markets recover after Trump’s comments sparked a selloff. Discussions about Powell’s future continue.
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TimesLIVE

The Pretoria high court has overturned SANParks’ decision to award a R1bn ICT services tender to Gijima Holdings for 10 years. Datacentrix will continue to provide services for 12 months under the previous agreement. The court remitted the matter to SANParks for reconsideration. Datacentrix had won the previous tender until April 2024 and challenged the decision to award the new tender to Gijima.
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The South African

Today’s weather forecast for South Africa’s provinces: Gauteng will be warm in the north with scattered showers, while Mpumalanga will have morning fog and isolated showers. Gauteng is the smallest but most populous province, with Johannesburg as its capital. Mpumalanga is the second smallest province.
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IOL News

Fidelity ADT warns of a rise in pedestrian robberies while waiting for e-hailing services or public transport in Johannesburg. Criminals are posing as e-hailing drivers to commit crimes, targeting victims in Bryanston, Rivonia, Rosebank, Parktown, Sandton, and Honeydew precinct. Residents are urged to stay vigilant as incidents increase, with cellphone snatching being a common tactic.
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Daily Maverick

The DA and EFF challenge Finance Minister Godongwana’s VAT increase in court, accusing the ANC of a ‘tone-deaf’ Budget disproportionately affecting the poor. DA claims VAT hike worsens cost of living crisis, criticizing ANC for neglecting the poor. DA’s Dr. Ivan Meyer states ANC lacks concern for the poor and working class, arguing VAT increase undermines economic growth and increases poverty.
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