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A father in Finetown, near Ennerdale, Johannesburg, has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his 7-year-old daughter for years. The abuse began after the passing of her mother, leaving her emotionally scarred. The girl bravely confided in someone, leading to the father’s arrest. Community leader William Mphahlele expressed shock over the cruelty towards the vulnerable child.

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Daily Maverick

Cogta Minister Hlabisa aims to improve local government under the GNU by addressing debt collection issues. Following President Ramaphosa’s Sona, Hlabisa highlighted financial mismanagement as a key challenge leading to service delivery failures. He plans to present a memo listing debts to Cabinet and engage with businesses to ensure municipalities pay up.

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Goal.com

Liverpool dominated Manchester City in a 2-0 win, with Mohamed Salah shining. City struggled without key players like Haaland and De Bruyne. Salah scored and assisted, outperforming City’s efforts. Gvardiol was unable to stop Salah, leading to a disheartening defeat for City.

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Al Jazeera

Africa has 54 countries with borders created during the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. Al Jazeera explores the continent’s unique borders, including Bir Tawil, a 2,000sq-km land unclaimed by Egypt or Sudan due to a straight-line border drawn by Britain in 1899. This uninhabited area raises questions about colonial legacies and territorial disputes.

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BBC Sport

India’s Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century led the team to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai. Pakistan’s total of 241 was not enough as India comfortably chased it down in 42.3 overs. Kohli’s stellar performance puts India on the verge of reaching the semi-finals, while Pakistan faces elimination.

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BusinessTech

Fidelity ADT warns homeowners in Jhb of a new scam involving criminals posing as water officials. Incidents reported in Craighall and surrounding areas where scammers demand immediate deposits to prevent removal of water meters. Criminals work with insiders, making it difficult to verify legitimacy. Homeowners urged to be cautious of impersonators and extortion attempts by fake municipal workers.

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Daily Maverick

A mountain fire in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park burnt 50 hectares by Sunday afternoon, visible from the city. Trails in Newlands and Kirstenbosch are closed, with authorities monitoring closely. SANParks advises avoiding affected areas.

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BBC News

Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping ex-wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her abuse by dozens of men over nearly a decade. 47 men found guilty of rape in Avignon, France, with 10 days to appeal. Defendants include firefighters, lorry drivers, soldiers, security guards, a journalist, and a DJ.

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BusinessTech

Shoprite’s shares have outperformed Pick n Pay and Woolworths over the past decade. Shoprite, the largest retailer in South Africa, attributes its success to strong operational performance and market adaptability. The company’s recent innovations, like Checkers Sixty60 delivery service, have contributed to its growth while competitors have faced challenges, with some self-inflicted issues.

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Daily Dive SA

Disturbing videos of brutal assaults at Pretoria’s Zanzou Nightclub spark public outrage and investigations by police and the South African Human Rights Commission. Footage shows extreme violence, including waterboarding and forced self-penetration with bottles, allegedly carried out by security personnel. Club management claims staff were reacting to phone theft, but public demands closure.

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