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Over 80 UCT students without accommodation are living in student societies and club offices, sleeping on mattresses with limited access to showers and beds. They rely on donations for basic needs. Many fear speaking to the press due to potential repercussions. Second-year student Khanya Bente expresses emotional and mental strain from the housing crisis.

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BBC News

Nature inFocus Photography competition celebrates photographers capturing natural moments and conservation issues. Winners chosen in categories like Animal Portraits and Animal Behaviour. Notable entries include a school of fish evading sharks in Maldives, Alpine newts hunting at night, and a dominant tigress named Kuwani.

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BBC News

South Africa to host Ukraine’s President Zelensky on a state visit, emphasizing the need for an inclusive peace process. The move follows Kyiv’s exclusion from US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict. South Africa, historically close to Moscow, aims to play a role in resolving the war. President Ramaphosa anticipates Zelensky’s visit after discussing peace efforts in a phone call.

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BusinessTech

Michaelhouse, a renowned boys’ boarding school founded in 1896 by James Cameron Todd, has been recognized as one of the best schools globally. Known for its excellence in sports, academics, and cultural activities, the school’s history dates back to the nineteenth century when it started with just 15 boys in Pietermaritzburg.

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The South African

City of Cape Town reassures public about Muizenberg beach huts. Eight existing huts to be replaced with new ones matching historic design. Huts will be moved back by two meters due to promenade upgrade. Concerns raised over potential damage during dismantling and relocation process.

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EWN

President Ramaphosa defended Finance Minister Gondgwana over proposed VAT hike, citing lack of alternatives. ANC and partners opposed the 2% increase, leading to budget speech postponement. Ramaphosa urged economic consciousness and trade-offs for funding priorities like public servants’ salaries and grants.

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BusinessTech

Stephen Saad, CEO of Aspen Pharmacare, grew the company into a R75 billion global entity. Raised in Durban, he started as a Chartered Accountant before entering the pharmaceutical industry. Saad’s strategic decisions, like acquiring Covan, have been key to the company’s success.

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TimesLIVE

Recent heavy rainfall has led to an increase in the water level of the Vaal Dam. Experts emphasize the importance of water management beyond dam levels, highlighting challenges in water delivery infrastructure in Joburg. The rain has helped stabilize the decline of the dam, but issues persist in ensuring water purification and distribution to the people.

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Al Jazeera

White Afrikaners in South Africa gathered outside the US embassy in Pretoria, thanking President Trump for supporting their cause against the ANC government. Trump signed an executive order offering asylum to white Afrikaners and cutting aid to South Africa due to land expropriation laws and a genocide case against Israel.

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