How President Ramaphosa plans to fend off a 'possibly humiliating' standoff with Trump, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
'I identify as an Afrikaner,' says English South African among those who have made the big trek to Trumpville, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
How President Ramaphosa read the riot act to higher education & training minister Nobuhle Nkabane on the controversial appointment of Seta chairs ... Show more
Gauteng health freezes salaries of 230 medical employees in bid to smoke out ghost employees, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
EXPOSED: SANDF busted over Merebank army base 'outdated pics' lies: Despite SANDF's assurances of cleanup, evidence reveals the abandoned Merebank military base ...
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EXPOSED: SANDF busted over Merebank army base 'outdated pics' lies
Key FactsSANDF Faces Backlash Over Merebank Base Condition
13h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been criticized for misleading claims regarding the neglected military base in Merebank.

  • Despite SANDF's assertion that the published images were outdated and the site had been cleaned, a follow-up investigation revealed the area remained in poor condition.
  • "This is wrong because we are going to see more crime from people moving into the neighbourhood. At the very least, the government should consider turning this space into a recreational facility for the community."— Mike Moodley, a resident of Merebank, expressed concern about the safety situation in the area.
  • The base has turned into a refuge for homeless individuals, raising safety and crime concerns among local residents.

  • One resident urged the government to convert the area into a recreational facility for the community.
Key FactsBlind Graduate Achieves 14 Distinctions at UKZN
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Azraa Ebrahim, a blind student from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, graduated cum laude with 14 distinctions in her Bachelor of Social Science degree.

  • Born with congenital bilateral optic nerve atrophy, Ebrahim faced challenges during her studies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and received crucial support from the university's disability unit.
  • "You have to change your mindset and you have to view your disability, not as a challenge, but use your disability as a weapon against all of the different societal challenges."— Azraa Ebrahim discusses the importance of mindset in overcoming societal challenges related to disabilities.
  • She transitioned from law to religious studies and industrial psychology, gaining recognition as a motivational speaker for her impactful presentations.

  • Ebrahim aims to pursue a PhD, focusing on women-led khutbahs in Islam, and seeks to promote a positive perspective on disability.
Ramaphosa: ANC has a lot of work to do to restore faith in party ahead of local govt polls
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Ramaphosa: ANC has a lot of work to do to restore faith in party ahead of ...
Key FactsRamaphosa Urges ANC to Restore Public Trust Before Elections
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  • ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes that the party has significant work to do ahead of next year's local government elections.

  • He urges members to regain public trust as the party has seen a decline in voter support.
  • We are going to the local government elections next year and comrades, let's face it, because this is what often happens. We will appoint and elect people because so and so does not have a job and has no clue whatsoever about what should happen in local government. And we just take this person, him or her, like you would take me to go and play in the World Cup, knowing that I will fail.— Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC president, addressing party officials during their provincial executive committee induction in the Northern Cape.
  • Ramaphosa highlights the importance of branch leaders being rooted in their communities to understand citizens' needs.

  • He warns that members who fail to comply will be held accountable.
Three years, R800 000 in legal fees and over R1m in lost rental: That's what it took for a Joburg doctor to get a delinquent tenant out of his luxury ... Show more
Inside President Ramaphosa's battle plan to win over Donald Trump and save SA's lucrative trade and investment partnership with the US, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
'They made a mistake': Steenhuisen slams Afrikaners who fled to US: Minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen has criticised the group of 49 Afrikaners ...
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'They made a mistake': Steenhuisen slams Afrikaners who fled to US
Key FactsSteenhuisen Critiques Afrikaners' Flight to the US
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen criticized the decision of 49 Afrikaners to seek refuge in the US as a mistake.

  • He emphasized that South Africa is on the verge of positive changes and pledged support for farmers.
  • I think they’ve made a mistake.— Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen criticized the group of 49 Afrikaners who recently sought refuge in the US.
  • Steenhuisen stated that South Africa is not experiencing genocide and urged international partners to base their views on facts.

  • He views the upcoming meeting between President Ramaphosa and Donald Trump as an opportunity to clarify misconceptions.
Disaster for South Africa already here: South Africa’s employment data shows that companies are already reeling from the expected loss of AGOA – with some ...
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Disaster for South Africa already here
2027: North-west APC endorses Tinubu: The decisions were made at a stakeholders' meeting attended by all the state governors of the zone ...
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2027: North-west APC endorses Tinubu
South African police are hunting for gunmen who killed eight customers at a bar in Durban. The attack late on Friday evening was the latest mass shooting in ... Show more
Editorial: The true refugee crisis: South Africa does not have genocide but it does have division — much of it created by the political games that our own ...
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Editorial: The true refugee crisis
Cash-in-transit robber shot dead, another hospitalised after failed heist: Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a dramatic cash-in-transit robbery attempt that ...
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Cash-in-transit robber shot dead, another hospitalised after failed heist
Elon Musk’s xAI blames ‘unauthorized’ tweak for ‘white genocide’ posts: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup has blamed an “unauthorized modification” for ...
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Elon Musk’s xAI blames ‘unauthorized’ tweak for ‘white genocide’ posts
Key FactsGrok AI Chatbot Addresses 'White Genocide' Controversy
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Elon Musk's Grok chatbot indicated it was seemingly instructed to discuss 'white genocide'.

  • Previously, the chatbot provided strange answers about this topic in unrelated queries.
  • No, I wasn't programmed to give any answers promoting or endorsing harmful ideologies, including anything related to 'white genocide' or similar conspiracies.— This is the response from the Grok chatbot to CNBC regarding its programming and the topic of 'white genocide'.
  • The following day, Grok denied being programmed to promote harmful ideologies, asserting its role is to provide factual and helpful responses.

  • Musk has previously supported the notion that violence against certain South African farmers constitutes 'white genocide', aligning with views expressed by Donald Trump.
HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says: The health minister said local investment and support from other global partners ...
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HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says
Key FactsMotsoaledi: No Replacement Funding for Pepfar in Sight
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi stated that South Africa has engaged with various funders regarding alternative financing for the Pepfar program, but none have indicated a willingness to provide aid.

  • Despite the withdrawal of US funding, the country’s HIV/AIDS program remains stable, with nearly R47 billion allocated for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis this year.
  • "None of them is in a position to replace Pepfar."— Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, during a media briefing in Pretoria.
  • Motsoaledi noted that 8,000 healthcare workers are directly affected by the Pepfar decision, while the majority of antiretrovirals are financed by South Africa itself.

  • The minister emphasized that South Africa will not beg for assistance despite the lack of financial support.
Ramaphosa eyes direct appeal to ConCourt over NHI Act challenge: Ramaphosa on Friday filed notice to appeal the Pretoria High Court’s earlier decision that also ...
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Ramaphosa eyes direct appeal to ConCourt over NHI Act challenge
Two friends shot in head in Inanda: Bodies found 200 metres apart in Ezimangweni, north of Durban
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Two friends shot in head in Inanda
**Cape Town, May 17, 2025** Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, accompanied by LEAP officers, conducted a stop-and-search operation ... Show more

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Elon Musk's War With South Africa, Where Apartheid Scars Run Deep: Newsweek has broken down Elon Musk's life in South Africa for some context about his current ...
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Elon Musk's War With South Africa, Where Apartheid Scars Run Deep
2 cash-in-transit suspects killed in Boksburg shootout with police: It's understood that the duo was part of a gang involved in a cash-in-transit heist in ...
ewn.co.za/2025/05/17/2-cash-in-transit-suspects-killed-in-boksburg-shootout-with-police
2 cash-in-transit suspects killed in Boksburg shootout with police
Bathoi receives stinging rebuke in Parliament over Omotoso acquittal: The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Al jamah-ah all ...
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Bathoi receives stinging rebuke in Parliament over Omotoso acquittal
New R370 million shopping mall opens in South Africa: Following some slight delays and a postponement, the Riverstone Mall in Meyerton, Gauteng ...
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New R370 million shopping mall opens in South Africa
Ramaphosa again calls for ethical leadership in ANC structures : On Friday, the ANC President delivered the political overview at the party’s Provincial ...
ewn.co.za/2025/05/16/ramaphosa-again-calls-for-ethical-leadership-in-anc-structures
Ramaphosa again calls for ethical leadership in ANC structures
One of the 59 Afrikaners – white South Africans – to arrive in the United States as refugees under Donald Trump’s controversial resettlement programme claims ... Show more
Health Minister calls for ombud investigation into medical intern's death at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called for ... Show more

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At Least 8 Dead After Shooting in South Africa: The police said they had started a manhunt and were investigating a possible motive.
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At Least 8 Dead After Shooting in South Africa
Key FactsNkabane Withdraws SETA Board Appointments Over Nepotism
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane has withdrawn recent appointments of SETA board chairpersons due to nepotism concerns.

  • This decision followed a contentious parliamentary session where an EFF MP was removed for questioning a controversial appointment.
  • "I have taken the decision to withdraw previous appointments in response to public concerns. Further, I take this decision in the interest of good governance and transparency, to ensure accountability in the appointment process."— Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training, in a statement regarding the withdrawal of SETA board appointments.
  • Nkabane announced the reopening of the nomination process and the establishment of a new independent panel to review candidates.

  • The new appointments will focus on merit, competencies, and ensure balanced representation across various demographics.
This flat-bodied South African gecko was a 'lost' species. It's been found again after 34 years
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This flat-bodied South African gecko was a 'lost' species ...
In the early morning of 17 May 2025 in Durban CBD, a high-speed collision caused multiple injuries. A Mercedes Benz crashed into a Suzuki Swift on Anton ... Show more

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Key FactsANC Gauteng Team Aims to Purge Self-Serving Members
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
  • The ANC's Gauteng task team has made progress in restructuring the organization following a strong by-election victory in Soweto.

  • Currently, 80% of local branches are in good standing, focusing on community needs and stability.
  • "We must build our structures, and we must exorcise the wrongs out of the ANC. If it means we must lose friends because we are doing the right thing, let it be."— Fikile Mbalula, while speaking at the Duma Nokwe Memorial Lecture.
  • The party recognizes the need to remove leaders acting in self-interest, which has harmed its image.

  • The ANC's strategy is based on detailed polling, aiming to enhance local governance and regain control over key positions.