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LAND CLAIMS SCAM: No funds, no answers — government’s ‘dark’ appeal against R306m damages award to conservationist Fred Daniel

Today at 21:59 PM, via Daily Maverick

In November 2025, six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former deputy president David Mabuza, the state attorney announced its intention to appeal against the decision. But now, among other inconsistencies, Daily Maverick’s reporting has revealed that the first...

VIDEO: Watch – Wanted ‘drug trafficker’ from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym

Today at 21:33 PM, via Daily Maverick

In 2023, I reported on individuals from Bulgaria, wanted in other countries over crime issues, who may be in Cape Town, South Africa. Now it turns out that one of them, Stanislav Stamenov, wanted by Romania for alleged drug trafficking, has indeed been in the South African city – offering personal training services at a Virgin Active gym in a posh suburb.

From zero to 1 million in six months

Today at 21:07 PM, via Newsday

Newsday has grown rapidly since its launch six months ago, surpassing 1 million page views and building a strong community.

French government survives first of two no-confidence votes on budget

Today at 21:01 PM, via Daily Maverick

PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – France finally got a 2026 budget on Monday, when two no-confidence motions failed, allowing the legislation to pass and heralding a period of relative stability for Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s weak minority government.

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