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EWN

Over R600 million will be allocated to support KwaZulu-Natal municipalities recovering from natural disasters. Minister Hlabisa confirmed the upcoming allocation, following recent flooding that caused 21 deaths. The government is working on a plan to assist all affected municipalities with disaster management, with funds being transferred in March and April to address disaster issues in South Africa.

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Daily Maverick

Mining companies are encircling Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in South Africa for coal deposits, with some prospectors extending claims up to the park’s boundary fence. Despite some withdrawals, over a dozen companies have applied for mining rights near the wildlife sanctuary, potentially leading to dynamite blasting and strip-mining near the Big Five conservation area and the country’s first wilderness zone.

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BusinessTech

Rainbow Chicken reports a significant earnings boost due to reduced load shedding but highlights avian influenza as a major threat. The company urges government intervention. As a leading broiler producer, Rainbow supplies chicken nationwide under various brands. Listed on the JSE in June 2024, the group’s first interim results show strong revenue growth of 8.9% to R7.9 billion.

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The South African

The DA has called on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to reveal details of the R898 million tender for driver’s licence card machines awarded to Idemia Security. Creecy sought clarity from the High Court after irregularities were identified by the Auditor-General. The DA criticized the lack of transparency and urged for the full report to be made public to address procurement non-compliance issues.

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BBC News

Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. Energy minister Eli Cohen vows to use all tools to secure hostages’ release. Decision affects desalination plants crucial for clean water. Talks to extend ceasefire to resume in Qatar.

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Daily Maverick

White City and surrounding areas in Saldanha Bay face devastation due to fishing quotas, leading to poverty and resorting to poaching. Rising gun violence turns parts of Saldanha into a “ghost” town. The trial of those accused of abducting Joshlin Smith sheds light on drug prevalence in the community. A 40-year-old man’s body found burning in a garbage bin adds to the town’s violence.

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BBC Sport

France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee during the Six Nations win over Ireland. The injury occurred when Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne fell on Dupont’s leg. Dupont expressed his disappointment on Instagram and vowed to return stronger. France coach Fabien Galthie criticized the lack of TMO intervention and referred the incident to the citing commissioner for review.

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Daily Maverick

South African playwright, actor, and director Athol Fugard passed away at 92 in Stellenbosch. Born in 1932, he co-founded the Circle Players and was known for addressing apartheid’s injustices in his work. Fugard’s observations of society and people were central to his impactful career.

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BBC News

European nations support Arab-backed $53 billion plan for Gaza reconstruction, rejecting Trump’s vision. France, Germany, Italy, and Britain endorse the proposal for a five-year rebuilding effort, overseen by a committee of experts and international peacekeepers. Concerns rise over Gaza ceasefire as Israel blocks aid to pressure Hamas.

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