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Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in Adams Mission, KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, causing three deaths. Two structures collapsed, resulting in casualties. Cathy Sutherland highlighted inadequate stormwater management in peri-urban areas as a contributing factor. Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics described the scene where a family narrowly escaped as a landslide tore through their home.

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News24

Yanga “Bara” Nyalara, a feared resident of Khayelitsha, was among at least five suspects killed in a shootout with police in Gcuwa, Eastern Cape. The incident occurred on the N2 near Ndabakazi village. Witnesses had previously been too scared to testify against Nyalara, who had charges withdrawn. Eastern Cape police are still investigating the scene.

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EWN

Tshwane Municipality reveals Zanzou nightclub unauthorized, under investigation for abuse and non-compliance. Police search for suspects linked to torture of patrons. Compliance raid conducted, other affiliated clubs also under scrutiny for bylaw violations.

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Daily Maverick

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza announced the delay of the Budget speech on 19 February 2025, triggering memories of Nhlanhla Nene’s firing in 2015. The unexpected delay was compared to other surprising events, like Floyd Shivambu leaving the EFF for the uMkhonto Wesizwe party.

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EWN

Tornado in City of Tshwane causes extensive damage in Montana, Pretoria. Dozens of homes affected, residents without power. Clean-up operations underway, 15 families evacuated. Heavy rains hamper recovery efforts. Warning issued to avoid structurally damaged homes. City workers clearing uprooted trees.

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BusinessTech

President Ramaphosa reassures public after 2025 Budget Speech postponement, citing Government of National Unity’s diligence. Business leaders and analysts express concerns over uncertainties and lack of collaboration within the cabinet. Ramaphosa aims to balance economic growth plans amidst financial constraints.

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France 24

Top diplomats from major economies met in Johannesburg for talks, the first in Africa. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s absence overshadowed discussions. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of UN Charter principles, multilateralism, and international law. The G20 faces divisions on issues like Russia’s actions in Ukraine and climate change. Leaders urged diplomatic solutions to conflicts amid global challenges.

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BusinessTech

The Free State in South Africa faces economic challenges with high unemployment, financial mismanagement, and low growth rates. Agriculture, mining, and manufacturing are key sectors, but the province struggles with high school drop-out rates. Despite its strategic location, recent data shows minimal economic growth in 2023 and 2024.

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BusinessTech

Public sector workers in South Africa agree to a 5.5% wage increase for 2025, leading to a rise in teacher salaries. The agreement, reached on 19 February, will see government educators’ salaries increase from 1 April 2025. The Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council facilitated the negotiations between public sector unions and the government.

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Microsoft Azure Quantum Blog

Majorana 1, powered by a topoconductor, is the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. This breakthrough in quantum computing includes a hardware-protected topological qubit and a device roadmap for reliable quantum computation. Microsoft aims to build a fault-tolerant prototype in years, not decades, signaling a significant leap in quantum technology.

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