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Curated by Jonathan Ancer
Eskom reclaims R30m from Molefe | Let migrants in, David Lewis urges | What's happening in the Horn of Africa? | Ukraine slowly gains ground | Trump a magnet for spies | Dumpling soda, anyone?
The announcement from Eskom comes a week after Brian Molefe and other former Transnet bigwigs were arrested and charged in connection with corruption worth R398.4-million.
Daily Maverick
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In many cases guards pay for the 'privilege' of being allowed to collect tips. If their tips fall below the 'rent' – R30 to R50 a day, R15 to R25 a night – they have to pay the shortfall the next day.
GroundUp News
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SA's been at the centre of a regional labour market since time immemorial. No amount of policing, no walls, no crocodiles, no populist crypto-fascists will change that. So let them in! Let them work!
BusinessLIVE
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News From Our Continent |
The Horn of Africa is on the brink of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. Millions face food insecurity as scientists warn that Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia experience worst drought in 40 years.
Al Jazeera
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'It’s discouraging that as teachers we often have to do our job while hungry and disgruntled,' says the teacher who earns R3,600 a month. A fulltime Eastern Cape farmworker earns over R4,000 a month.
GroundUp News
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World News |
Russian forces lost territory on all fronts during the 28th week of war, as a counteroffensive spread, demonstrating Ukraine’s ongoing ability to seize the initiative.
Al Jazeera
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The home of an ex-president with a history of being enthralled by foreign autocrats, distrustful of US security and boastful about his knowledge of secrets is an obvious foreign intelligence target.
The Guardian
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The fugitive wanted over a mass stabbing spree that killed 10 people and injured 18 has died in hospital after his arrest. Police said some of the victims appeared to have been targeted.
the Guardian
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Health News |
Temperatures in the Free State dropped as low as -8°C in July and patients in some hospitals were told to bring their own blankets. Provincial health denied any shortages, but patients say otherwise.
Spotlight
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Sport |
The lack of youth support is one reason why Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda have produced few top footballers. Another is that 'making it' overseas seems less important to East African players.
The Conversation
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And Then There's This ... |
A Japanese beverage company launched a controversial dumpling-flavoured soda that many say is the worst soft drink ever created. One taster described its flavour as the smell of an old man’s breath.
Oddity Central
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