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President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted the precautionary suspension of SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola after criminal charges against her were withdrawn. The move ends a weeks‑long legal and political saga that had raised questions about police oversight and reform.
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The Department of Home Affairs withdrew a directive that would have paused asylum applications from undocumented migrants following a wave of xenophobic riots that torched vehicles and looted foreign-owned shops. Officials cited overwhelming asylum office backlogs and disinformation-fueled unrest as reasons for the policy reversal.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is facing significant public skepticism regarding its potential for tangible change. The plan, a top domestic priority, is under pressure to deliver concrete results amidst widespread calls for action.
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The cabinet has reappointed Mteto Nyati as chair of state utility Eskom for a three‑year term, breaking a decade‑and‑a‑half pattern of short‑lived leadership. The move comes as the power company reports a rare profit surge and seeks to implement its "Eskom 2.0" reform agenda.
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Eleven individuals were killed and three wounded in a mass shooting at a home in Durban, South Africa. The victims included a pregnant woman, with the incident occurring in the KwaMakhutha township.