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MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) – The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a small sliver of land which had remained beyond their reach since 2022.
NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) – The support Luigi Mangione has attracted since his arrest over the killing of a health insurance executive in Manhattan shows the need for him to go to trial as soon as possible, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday.
The Wilgenhof residence scandal at Stellenbosch University highlights the need for deeper cultural transformation, urging dialogue over mere leadership change to address historical issues.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reshuffled his executive with the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga taking over provincial treasury as the new finance MEC. This comes after his government struggled to pass the budget in the legislature.
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa’s term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilising, but critics warn it threatens democracy.
With so much drama surrounding the National Transmission Company of SA, it’s kind of hard to explain what is happening. But somehow, some way, our transmission infrastructure will reach its Independence Day.
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The collections reached R2.01-trillion, almost R25bn more than the estimates in the 2025 budget, putting the target of R2.127-trillion for the 2026/27 financial year well on track. It also comes just a decade after the R1-trillion mark was first reached.
An anonymous crypto trader’s $50m loss illustrates the dangers of decentralised finance, revealing the urgent need for better safeguards in automated trading systems.
The Legal Practice Council spokesperson Kabelo Letebele confirmed that the Gauteng provincial office had resolved to apply for an urgent suspension of attorney Fhatuwani Frederica Moila of Moila Attorneys. This after she brought the profession into shame.
Traders being forced to pass new prices on to consumers after middlemen take profit
Economic groups have warned that the cost of living is likely to rise in the coming months as the agricultural sector braces for the impact of fuel hikes and potential fertiliser supply constraints.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has made changes to his cabinet
Almost half of South Africa’s wastewater facilities are in a critical state, raising the risk of them discharging untreated water into rivers and the environment.
SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, bringing billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company closer to delivering the biggest-ever listing.
Court settlement paves the way for improved animal care and oversight at Nelson Mandela Bay pound.
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