Daily News - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

Court awards R5.5m in damages after twin swap at birth

THE consequences of a tragic incident more than 20 years ago, when two sets of twin girls were accidentally swapped at birth, unfolded in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, with the Gauteng MEC for Health ending up having to pay R5.5 million in damages.

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Scrapping of VAT hike a big plus for South Africans

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godogwana, after pressure from political parties, has finally cowered and scrapped the proposed 0.5% increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT).

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Largest budget slice goes to Zulu Royal House Trust

THE KwaZulu-Natal Zulu Royal House Trust (ZRHT) will receive more than 10% (R86 million) in the financial year (FY) 2025/2026 from the Office of the Premier's (OTP) budget of R817 million.

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Accused elect not to take stand, state their case

AS THE State closed its case in the Joshlin Smith matter on Wednesday, accused Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn both elected to not give evidence or call witnesses.

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Accused elect not to take stand, state their case

AS THE State closed its case in the Joshlin Smith matter on Wednesday, accused Jacquen ‘Boeta' Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn both elected to not give evidence or call witnesses.

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Two held for illegal firearms possession

IN A SIGNIFICANT breakthrough in the ongoing battle against violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal, two brothers were apprehended yesterday in the Embondwane-Waaihoek area after police uncovered a stash of rifles and ammunition.

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Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding

ESKOM announced the implementation yesterday of Stage 2 load shedding from yesterday at 4pm, lasting until today.

1 min

ANC launches probe into mayor's security measures

THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has launched an investigation into how the party-led KwaDukuza Local Municipality decided to secure the protection of the mayor's house at a cost of R173 000 a month without a police threat assessment report.

1 min

Family devastated after blaze claims puppies' lives

A MALVERN family is trying to rebuild their lives after a devastating fire tore through their home on Wednesday, claiming the lives of three puppies and destroying all their belongings.

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A legal failure to protect children at school

SCHOOLS should be a safe environment, a place of learning where children can develop their potential. In South Africa, many public schools aren’t like this. Instead they are hothouses for teachers’ poor performance, financial mismanagement, assault and sexual misconduct.

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When jazz speaks, Cape Town listens

WHAT makes a city work?

1 min

Expel Morocco from the African Union

THE ongoing occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco represents a stark and enduring violation of international law, a blatant disregard for human rights, and a profound betrayal of the African Union's founding principles.

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DRC, M23 make truce pledge

THE Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the M23 group this week issued a landmark joint statement saying they had agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce.

1 min

Asian markets mixed amid tariff talks

ASIAN markets were mixed on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump’s comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

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Ugandans kill migrating storks in desperation

DESPERATE Ugandans are using poison to kill thousands of migrating white storks and other protected birds because they have so few sources of food.

1 min

India’s suspension of river treaty water warfare, says Pakistan

A PAKISTAN government minister has said India’s suspension of a river treaty following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir was an act of “water warfare’, underlining a sharp plunge in relations between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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Yemen’s Huthis seek propaganda boost from US strikes

AS AMERICAS escalated bombing campaign and economic sanctions hit Yemen hard, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Washington's crosshairs are trying to mine the situation for propaganda and recruitment, analysts said.

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SIU takes aim at Motsoeneng for challenging court findings

THE head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Andy Mothibi, confirmed on Wednesday that the agency plans to request appropriate costs against former SABC CEO Hlaudi Motsoeneng following his appeal to the Constitutional Court challenging previous adverse findings made against him.

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Tiger cub rescued from backyard captivity now under national protection

A TIGER cub has been rescued from a property in Pietermaritzburg and is now under the protection of South Africa's highest conservation authority.

1 min

Trustees’ appointment lands minister in court

THE Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear a case today (Friday) involving Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson over his appointment of five trustees to the Independent Development Trust (IDT) board.

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Global study reveals South Africans among the world's most playful people

RECENT research highlights the crucial role of play in fostering creativity, connection, and well-being, especially in our increasingly disconnected world. | Ron Al

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"I miss the food," South African Moto3 rider Moodley says

SINCE pursuing a career as a professional motorcycle racer, Gqeberha-born Ruche Moodley has spent a significant amount of his teenage years overseas, especially Europe.

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Emerging star Dercksen feels she’s better prepared for Mandhana now

ANNERIE Dercksen will always remember her Proteas Women’s ODI debut at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last year.

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Al Ahly boosted by rare lifting of 30,000-fan restriction for di Sundowns match-up

In a striking development, Al Ahly has been granted full-capacity approval for Friday's clash against Mamelodi Sundowns, turning up the heat in the CAF Champions League semi-final second leg in Cairo.

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PSL heavyweights eager to continue with their purple patch in Cairo

ORLANDO Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns arrived in Cairo, Egypt, this week eager to beat Pyramids and Al Ahly to book an all-South African CAF Champions League final.

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Pirates seek redemption in CAF Champions League quest for glory in Cairo

WITH Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC eager to secure their place in the coveted CAF Champions League final, Friday's Champions League semi-final second leg in Cairo promises a battle of tactical prowess.

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Leotlela, Smith steal show on day one Champs

GIFT Leotlela powered his way into a national men’s 100m title on day one of the Athletics South Africa Senior Championships at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom on Thursday.

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'Fremdscham' in Johannesburg: Lions' season unravels in slow motion

EVERY so often, you get to watch a disaster unfold in slow motion right in front of you. Inevitably, you think to yourself, there must be a German word or phrase to encapsulate the experience.

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Esterhuizen calls for Sharks to finish European tour on a high

THE Sharks have set their sights on ending their European tour on a high as they look to clinch an important away victory over Ulster in Belfast on Sunday.

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Liverpool Slot champagne on ice after Arsenal draw

LIVERPOOL are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

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Usuthu set for crucial Derby battle amidst troubling run of form

AmaZulu will travel to the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale tomorrow for a 3pm kick-off against Golden Arrows in what promises to be a season-defining KwaZulu-Natal derby.

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I am doing my best with every passing game, says Chiefs No 1

BRUCE Bvuma is doing his best to find the balance at Kaizer Chiefs: uphold the lineage of the club’s greatest goal-keepers and being true to himself.

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