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OPINIONISTA: Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s exposé of (yet another case of) corruption deserves a monument
So flagrant were the bribe-givers that their grotesquery ought to be enshrined in a statue and given a place of prominence in Pretoria to remind future generations of the weaker moments of our young democracy.
DRC cobalt export ban may see much of Glencore’s output unsold by end of year
Glencore said on Wednesday a significant portion of its cobalt production is likely to remain unsold by the end of 2025 due to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s suspension of cobalt exports.

Microsoft cloud used in Israeli mass surveillance of Palestinians: Report
Leaked documents reveal Israel’s spy agency used Microsoft’s cloud to store Palestinians’ phone calls and target them.

Israeli security cabinet to meet over plan to fully occupy Gaza
The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.
Mercedes G-Class hits 600,000 units in production milestone
Alongside the S and E classes, it’s one of the longest-produced passenger car model series in the history of Mercedes‑Benz with a cult-like following
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: ‘Sick to my stomach’ — Minister Macpherson lays criminal charges against suspended IDT CEO, spokesperson
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has laid criminal charges against suspended Independent Development Trust chief executive Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane, vowing to ‘win the war’ after a brazen attempt to suppress a corruption investigation.

Ex-Superman actor says he’s becoming US immigration agent
Dean Cain says he’ll be “sworn in as an ICE agent asap” following a recruitment drive by the agency.

Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war
Even with Trump’s direct involvement, Moscow’s preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make it a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou wants to prove doubters wrong
Doubting Thomas abound and Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is ready to knuckle down and prove them wrong.
News24 | China is the world’s biggest plastic producer — making as much as 6 countries combined
Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics a climate and energy research group.

France’s largest wildfire for 75 years still not under control
The huge wildfire has slowed overnight but firefighters are still working to contain it on Thursday.
Uganda’s debut 25-year bond oversubscribed but most bids rejected
Uganda’s debut 25-year bond was oversubscribed, auction results showed, but the central bank rejected more than 90% of the offers.
Body of 81-year-old found at cliff crash scene on Garden Route
Police have opened a culpable homicide docket after the discovery of an elderly missing man’s body in a vehicle at the bottom of a cliff on the Garden Route.
Teyana Taylor to release new album despite emergency vocal cord surgery
The award-winning singer has revealed she will undergo emergency surgery to remove a noncancerous growth on her vocal cords.
News24 | Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s vow renewal sparks more family drama
The Beckhams were absent and Romeo snubbed the couple with a new tattoo
Artist calls for help after sculptures stolen from Western Cape art garden
Six works by internationally known artist Anton Smit and one by mixed media artist Janko de Beer were taken.

What the interest rate cut means for you
Changes to the Bank’s base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.
Estranged husband loses bid to get his hands on deceased wife’s estate
The Financial Services Tribunal has blocked an estranged husband from benefiting from his late wife’s estate and handed it to her two children.