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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Simon Majadibodu

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Trump's attendance at the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa remains uncertain

Amid rising tensions between the US and South Africa, President Donald Trump's attendance at the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg remains uncertain, as confirmed by South Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola.

Cape Argus News
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Will Donald Trump attend the 2025 G20 Summit? South Africa says its up to the US

Amid rising diplomatic tensions over land reform and trade, will Donald Trump confirm his attendance at the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg? South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola weighs in.

News Politics
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‘Crime affects all’ : International Relations Minister Lamola refutes Afrikaner persecution claims as 49 relocate to the US

Minister Ronald Lamola challenges the narrative of Afrikaner persecution, asserting that crime impacts all South Africans equally as 49 Afrikaners emigrate to the US.

News Politics
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Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso files urgent court bid to overturn prohibited status in SA

Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso has filed an urgent court order to challenge his prohibited status in SA.

News Crime and Courts
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Tiger Brands settles listeriosis class action, a breakthrough for affected families

The Department of Health has welcomed Tiger Brands' settlement offer in the long-running listeriosis class action, marking a significant step towards justice for affected families.

News South Africa
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EFF leader Julius Malema condemns UK visa denial as an ‘act of cowardice’

Julius Malema criticises the UK for denying him a visa, calling it an attempt to suppress free speech and accusing Elon Musk and Donald Trump of trying to criminalise his political views.

News Politics
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SA Water Crisis | Taps run dry: How South African households are coping with water shortages

Residents across Johannesburg, from Zandspruit to Cosmo City, are fed-up with ongoing water shortages, with some going nearly a week without running water as infrastructure failures, vandalism, and inaction continue to fuel the crisis.

News South Africa
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Bruised but Unbroken: ANC vows to serve KZN people despite MK, IFP by-election blows

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it won’t hold any grudges against the people of the province after losing three out of five recent by-elections and will continue working to serve the community.

News Politics
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Ramaphosa welcomes historic election of first American Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

President Ramaphosa hailed the peaceful vision of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, expressing hope that his leadership will inspire unity amid global turmoil.

News Politics
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ANC eats humble pie in KZN, plots comeback after MK Party feast

Can the ANC regain voter confidence in KZN? The party's secretary-general briefed the media following crucial engagement with the ANC's Provincial Task Team.

News Politics
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Eastern Cape woman pulls off a R1. 6 million payday scam with 17 sneaky bank accounts

An Eastern Cape woman has been convicted of defrauding her employer of over R1. 6 million/

News Crime and Courts
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ANC welcomes Pretoria Court ruling dismissing DA’s appeal on cadre deployment

Following the Pretoria High Court's dismissal of the DA's appeal against the ANC's cadre deployment policy, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri criticises the DA's political tactics and reaffirms the party's commitment to transformation.

News Politics
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Family claims insurance motive in murder of Limpopo nurse Morudi Phetla

The family of 64-year-old Morudi Frank Phetla, a respected nurse found murdered beneath the Mabintana Bridge, believes his wife and two accomplices killed him for insurance money.

News Crime and Courts
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Remember the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant? AfriForum hails UK visa ban on Malema, calls for worldwide action

AfriForum applauds the UK’s decision to deny Julius Malema a visa, urging the international community to impose sanctions due to his controversial remarks. Malema claims the denial is an attack on his political views.

News Politics
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What to expect from Ramaphosa's upcoming Budget 3. 0: A focus on infrastructure and reform

President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals that the upcoming May 21 budget will mark a significant shift in government priorities, focusing on infrastructure and economic reform to address South Africa's pressing challenges.

News Politics
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Cop in cuffs: Eastern Cape police officer busted on charges of fraud and money laundering

A 48-year-old police officer in Eastern Cape has been arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering, with investigations ongoing.

News Crime and Courts
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WATCH: Fire at Lenasia substation causes widespread power outage

A fire at Eskom’s Lenasia substation on Tuesday morning has knocked out electricity across Lenasia and disrupted supply to City Power, affecting thousands of residents.

News South Africa
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No Sacred Cows: MK Party targets 'lavish lifestyle' of South African judges

uMkhonto weSizwe Party demands full asset disclosures, regular lifestyle audits, and questions judicial immunity from public scrutiny.

News Politics
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DA lays culpable homicide charges against JPC CEO Helen Botes over deadly Usindiso fire

The DA has laid criminal charges against Johannesburg Property Company (JPS’s) Helen Botes, alleging her negligence contributed to one of Johannesburg’s deadliest building fires.

News Politics
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'We never anticipated this tragic end': Police Commissioner Masemola on deaths of three missing Free State cops

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola reflects on the heartbreaking deaths of three Free State police constables, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River after a five-day search, during a poignant memorial service.

Cape Times News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ConCourt rules South Africans can’t lose citizenship over dual nationality

In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, restoring citizenship to thousands who lost it after acquiring a second nationality.

News Crime and Courts
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'We never anticipated this tragic end': Police Commissioner Masemola on deaths of three missing Free State cops

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola reflects on the heartbreaking deaths of three Free State police constables, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River after a five-day search, during a poignant memorial service.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago calls for innovative tech solutions to enhance financial trust

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasises the need for scalable, cross-border technology solutions at the G20 TechSprint 2025, highlighting the importance of trust and integrity in financial systems for enhancing global financial inclusion.

Business Economy
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Suspect loses leg in failed cash-in-transit robbery involving 10 men in Gauteng

During a daring cash-in-transit robbery attempt in Thokoza, a suspect suffered a severe injury, losing his leg when explosives detonated. Police are investigating the incident involving a group of armed men.

News Crime and Courts
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Eskom promises to keep SA warm during winter

Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane outlines the utility's winter outlook for 2025, highlighting improvements in operational performance and the potential for rolling blackouts if demand increases.

Cape Times News
Simon Majadibodu|Published