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THE WEEKEND WRAP: Tolashe’s SUV saga, petrol price fears and a KZN power play

Today at 16:25 PM, via Daily Maverick

The Weekend Wrap covers a mix of political manoeuvring, economic strain and shifting urban dynamics. From the ANC Women’s League’s car controversy to the rising threat of populism and the immense energy demands of the tech sector, South Africa faces a series of systemic challenges that test both its infrastructure and democracy.

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Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies

Today at 15:49 PM, via SAnews

Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies

Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has called on motorists, public transport operators and workers travelling to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) May Day event to prioritise road safety, as traffic volumes are expected to spike over this long weekend.

The Cosatu national May Day...

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Manhunt on for attackers of Crime Intelligence officers

Today at 15:27 PM, via SAnews

Manhunt on for attackers of Crime Intelligence officers

Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane says maximum resources have been mobilised to hunt down a group of criminals who attacked two Crime Intelligence officers this afternoon in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The attack on the Crime Intelligence officers happened in the Mount Edgecombe area.

A member who was...

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President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections

Today at 15:21 PM, via SAnews

President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming Local Government Elections, setting the stage for political parties and voters to begin preparations.

The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council...

Education

Kenya: State Funding to Public Universities Drops By Sh13bn

Today at 15:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

Education

Kenya: No, Kenya Has Not Postponed the Reopening of Schools Due to Floods

Today at 14:25 PM, via AllAfrica

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Widely circulated social media posts claim Kenya delayed school reopening in April 2026 due to floods, with some using a “breaking news” graphic and a clip of president William Ruto. But the claims are false and use old footage taken out of context.

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Nigeria: Teachers Unite to Lead Education Reform, Demand Better Welfare

Today at 13:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] Education stakeholders have launched a nationwide push to reposition teachers as central drivers of reform, calling for urgent investment in their welfare, motivation, and professional development as a foundation for improving Nigeria’s education system.