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Pam Golding Properties reports a data breach on March 7, 2025, with unauthorized access to personal information on their CRM system. No banking or financial details were compromised. The group is taking steps to secure systems, notify affected clients under POPIA, and has reported the incident to the Information Regulator and SAPS. Measures are being implemented to prevent future breaches.

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Daily Maverick

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reports that 93% of identified pit latrines in schools have been eradicated through the Safe Initiative, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to eliminate them by March 31, 2025. Gwarube emphasizes the importance of providing safe sanitation facilities for children’s well-being. Approximately 236 pit toilets remain unresolved out of 3,372 identified.

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Daily Maverick

Budget 2025 negotiations are ongoing, with Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya expressing confidence in a budget with full support from all parties. Talks continue as the DA opposes tax increases and pushes for spending cuts. Finance Minister Godongwana considers a reduced VAT hike. Opposition parties are discussing acceptable options, with a general stance against tax increases.

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SABC News

Police rescued an Ethiopian businessman kidnapped in Norwood. One kidnapper was killed, five arrested. Victim found in Johannesburg house, leading to a shoot-out. Police seized illegal firearms, luxury items. Recent successes include recovering 50 vehicles, destroying R340 million drugs in Cape Town. Over three years, police destroyed drugs worth R5.2 billion.

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Daily Maverick

South African men, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Joel Pollak, have become part of Donald Trump’s circle. Rebecca Davis explores their backgrounds, connections, and influence on the US president.

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eNCA

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellation of 83% of programs at USAID to align with the “America First” agenda. The move, part of Trump administration’s spending cuts, affects humanitarian aid in 120 countries. Remaining programs will be managed by the State Department, leading to layoffs at USAID. Elon Musk’s efficiency drive also supported the decision.

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Daily Maverick

Health Ombud investigated allegations of poor management at Helen Joseph Hospital following a viral video by radio personality Tom London. Two allegations were substantiated: Holmes waited in the emergency department for three days due to bed unavailability, and the hospital had poor infrastructure. Five other allegations were found unsubstantiated.

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News24

The South African Weather Service warns of disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms in Free State, North West, and parts of Gauteng. Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, flooding, strong winds, lightning, and hail. Disruptive rain expected along the coast from Port Alfred to Port Edward. Isolated showers and thunderstorms forecasted for central and eastern regions.

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BusinessTech

South Africans will soon have access to an expanded network of bank branches for Smart ID card and passport services, thanks to a nearing Public Private Partnership agreement between the Department of Home Affairs and the Banking Association of South Africa. The successful eHome Affairs pilot program introduced a digital alternative in 2015, streamlining the application process.

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