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Last update: 6 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-minerals agreements, exploring deals despite strained relations under Trump’s second term and China’s pressure on rare-earth supply. Local Government Crackdown: President Ramaphosa announced a R1-trillion infrastructure push over three years, warning municipalities that fail residents must “ship out” and urging investors to back places with reliable services. Police Trust in Crisis: Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on SAPS corruption is set to finalise its report by 5 June, as SAPS arrests follow viral firearm-handling clips and senior policing scandals deepen public distrust. Madlanga Commission Fallout: Political fixer Brown Mogotsi says his lawyers were “ambushed” after his arrest right after testimony; the commission also dismissed his bid to block evidence leaders. Ebola Update: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has confirmed 4 deaths and 65 fatalities reported so far in Ituri, with suspected cases mounting. Rugby Shock: SARU is considering pulling South African teams from the Investec Champions Cup (and likely the Challenge Cup), citing player overwork, with a July decision looming.
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