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Fake news and misinformation spread through social media highlighted in Parliament on March 5, 2025. South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence unit faces reputation issues, with former head Richard Mdluli now a convicted criminal. Allegations of looting secret service account persist. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addresses concerns of targeted allegations.

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BusinessTech

PriceCheck’s grocery basket analysis shows that Checkers offers better prices on popular food items compared to Pick n Pay and Woolworths. The e-commerce platform, founded in 2006 by Kevin Tucker, compiled data on 29 common household items to make this comparison. Checkers emerged as the most cost-effective option among the three major South African retailers catering to the middle class.

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Eyewitness News

MMC Mgcini Tshakwu spearheads crime clean-up targeting undocumented foreign nationals. Police seize illegal goods with help from Home Affairs and private security.

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eNCA

Six constables from Ekurhuleni Metro Police arrested by IPID for allegedly stealing R120,000 from a Congolese businessman. Aged 31-39, linked to EMPD Drug Unit. More details from eNCA Senior reporter, Silindelo Masikane.

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BBC News

Lesotho government expresses shock at US President Trump’s comment calling the country unknown during a speech to Congress. Lesotho enjoys warm relations with the US and benefits from trade under Agoa. Foreign Affairs Minister criticizes Trump’s remarks as disrespectful.

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IOL | News

A 55-year-old Nigerian national was arrested by SAPS at OR Tambo International Airport for suspected drug trafficking from São Paulo, Brazil. The man had swallowed cocaine with a street value of R7.5 million. SAPS spokesperson stated that the suspect is still releasing the cocaine-filled bullets and will appear in court soon.

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News24

Ten people died and over 31 were injured in a bus-truck collision on the N6 near Reddersburg. The road has reopened after the accident. The City-to-City bus carrying 35 passengers collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 10 passengers. Emergency services responded quickly, with five seriously injured passengers taken to Bloemfontein hospitals and 22 others treated at a local hospital.

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The East African

Erratic weather and insecurity have left nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population in need of food. The number could rise to 4.4 million by June, up from 3.3 million. 1.7 million children under five are at risk of acute malnutrition. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report highlights the dire situation.

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Daily Maverick

Luxury cruise offers adult-oriented activities in Antarctica, raising concerns about impact on environment. Tours by Luxury Lifestyle Vacations cater to open-minded couples and singles, with predictions of over 100,000 visitors to Antarctica by 2024. Growing tourism numbers raise questions about conservation and awareness efforts in the region.

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EWN

The Department of Transport seeks to declare a R400 million tender for a new driving licence card machine unlawful due to irregularities in the procurement process. The Auditor General found that the tender awarded to Idemia lacked proper scoring and procurement procedures. Minister Barbara Creecy plans to challenge the tender in court.

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