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Sepp Blatter, former Fifa head, maintains innocence in alleged corrupt payments to Michel Platini. Appeals hearing in Switzerland upcoming. Previous lower court ruling cleared both, but Swiss prosecutors contest decision.
AfriForum continues misinformation campaign in the US, meeting with Trump administration to advocate for Afrikaner interests. Despite recent outcry over lies about South Africa, group seeks US intervention on land expropriation, farm murders, and legislation. Request for re-housing white Afrikaaners as refugees in the US.
The ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between South Africa and Australia was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi. Both teams have three points each, with South Africa leading on net run rate. England and Afghanistan seek their first win. Upcoming matches on Friday and Saturday include Australia vs Afghanistan and South Africa vs England.
Anton Fourie, founder of Poynting Antennas, is a renowned entrepreneur and top antenna engineer with over 50 patents. With 38 years of experience in electromagnetics and antenna design, his expertise dates back to his time at Wits University. Fourie has published academic papers, led research groups, and supervised students during his academic career.
Journalist Tatiana Kulyk and surgeon Pavlo Ivanchov were killed in a Russian drone attack on Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast. Kulyk was a journalist at Ukrinform and Ivanchov was an oncologist at Bogomolets National Medical University. Kulyk was also an editor and TV host. Rescuers found their bodies while extinguishing a fire caused by the attack.
Several finance ministers skipped the G20 meeting in Cape Town, leading to disputes over climate, debt, and inequality. Key officials from major economies like the US, China, and the EU were absent, reducing the chances of reaching agreements on global economic challenges. President Ramaphosa emphasized the need for cooperation amid escalating tensions.
A fire at Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town has reignited, with efforts to contain it hindered by inaccessible terrain. Smoke is blowing into the city, prompting calls for calm. Resources are being deployed, with concerns of further damage due to windy conditions. Rescuers and firefighters are also assisting with a separate fire in Red Hill.
Eskom announces the suspension of load shedding on Wednesday at 05h00 after recovering generation capacity following stage 6 load shedding. Planned maintenance at 6,660MW continues to improve reliability for winter. Further updates to be provided on Friday or as needed.
President Trump confirmed a major minerals deal with Ukraine, to be signed by President Zelensky at the White House. The deal, potentially worth a trillion dollars, lacks specifics, including security guarantees. Trump’s initial demand for $500 billion in mineral revenue was rejected by Zelensky, leading to tensions. BBC’s Clive Myrie reports from Washington and Kyiv.
Fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and co-accused Mduduzi Zondo have been provisionally withdrawn by the NPA. The charges were related to alleged duping of Soweto residents into paying for fake funeral policies. The state was unable to issue a trial-ready certificate, leading to the withdrawal. Gwamanda criticized the prosecution as politically motivated.
