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Midair collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington, DC leaves no survivors. Recovery efforts ongoing with 28 bodies found. President Trump blames Democratic policies without evidence. Investigation underway by National Transportation Safety Board. Athletes from figure skating community among victims.

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Daily Maverick

Southern African leaders plan to withdraw military force from eastern DRC after battling M23 rebels. SADC seeks orderly withdrawal with ceasefire and peace talks. Concerns raised over haphazard withdrawal damaging SADC’s credibility. Extraordinary summit in Harare to address security situation chaired by Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa. DRC requests SADC reinforcement against M23/Rwanda.

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Daily Maverick

Rwandan President Kagame accuses South African President Ramaphosa of lying and distortion, denies threat of military aggression. Kagame claims Ramaphosa asked for support, not warned of attack. Kagame criticizes South African claims of Rwandan support for M23 rebels and disputes characterization of SAMIDRC as a peacekeeping force.

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The Mail & Guardian

Rwandan President Kagame accuses South Africa of distorting facts about conflict in DRC. Warns of confrontation if necessary. Tensions rise following death of 13 South African soldiers in DRC. South Africa blames M23 rebel group and Rwandan Defence Force for violence. Seeking ceasefire through international bodies.

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BusinessTech

The South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.50%, in line with lower inflation. MPC vote split with four members in favor of the cut and two for unchanged rates. December inflation at 3.0%, below SARB’s 4.5% target. Bank expects inflation to stay below 4%.

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BusinessTech

South Africa braces for potential unrest as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism charges. Service disconnections in Johannesburg add to frustration. Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, accused of incitement to commit terrorism through tweets during 2021 unrest. Authorities on high alert, fearing flare-ups. Zuma-Sambudla previously blamed for encouraging riots.

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Al Jazeera

M23 rebels claim control of Goma, DRC’s largest city, leading to chaos with bodies in the streets and overwhelmed hospitals. Rwanda-backed group’s move sparks conflict escalation, with DRC accusing Rwanda of war declaration. Podcast explores Rwanda’s involvement and interests, featuring analyst Kambale Musavuli. Produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K.Li, with various contributors.

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BusinessTech

Remote work trend fading in South Africa as major companies like JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, and Vodacom mandate return to office. CareerJunction report shows decline in work-from-home opportunities despite COVID-19 surge in remote roles. In 2019, only 0.2% of job vacancies offered remote or hybrid work, but pandemic led to widespread adoption.

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the Guardian

American Eagle Flight 5342, a CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines, collided with an army helicopter at Reagan National airport in Washington DC. Both aircraft fell into the Potomac River, with no expected survivors among the 60 passengers and four crew members on the plane and three soldiers on the helicopter. The incident was captured on airport security cameras.

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AP News

An American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport, leading to multiple fatalities. Search-and-rescue efforts are ongoing in the Potomac River. Three soldiers were on the helicopter. The cause of the collision is unknown. Recovery operations are underway. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed determination to retrieve victims.

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