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Ramaphosa seeks SAPS stability amid Masemola summons and arrests
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to work with the police minister to stabilise the South African Police Service following a summons for National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and arrests of senior officers over a procurement scandal. The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed Masemola must appear in court on 21 April, while 15 senior officers face corruption charges linked to a R360-million contract. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya emphasised adherence to the law.
The Kenya National Highways Authority has restored traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway. The key route into Nairobi was closed for two weeks to repair the Nairobi River Bridge. Motorists can now resume normal travel.
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Josephine Wainaina has struggled since her husband's death in 2008 to support her two children. Bishop EllyJoy Moi of Holy Well of Bethel church in Limuru urges the government to enact specific policies protecting widows from abuse, property dispossession, and mental health challenges.
A helicopter operated by Working on Fire crashed in Table Mountain Park in Hout Bay while battling a blaze, but the pilot survived with minor injuries.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has explained its screening process for passengers' luggage arriving from international flights. It highlighted restricted items requiring special permits and prohibited goods that are not allowed. Travellers are advised to declare items transparently and carry proper documentation.
Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held a meeting with the ministry's crisis management committee to review operational plans safeguarding the unified power grid and ensuring electricity supply continuity, amid ongoing regional military escalation.
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The Democratic Alliance announced candidates for its top leadership positions on Tuesday, with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis facing an unexpected challenger in Sibusiso Dyonase for the federal leader role. The announcement follows a forced withdrawal and a leak of party finances ahead of the elective congress on 11-12 April. Nominations closed on 23 March.
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