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Late Friday night near the Beitbridge border, South African officials discovered a foreigner with a large cache of explosives, while his accomplice fled. The suspect faces charges and the search for the escapee continues. Meanwhile, in Mpumalanga, police unearthed a vast dagga field worth nearly three million rand, launching an investigation into the large-scale cultivation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Parliaments Portfolio Committee on Basic Education warns of schools unlawfully withholding report cards, pressuring parents for contributions at no-fee schools. Chairperson Joy Maimela emphasizes academic progress should not be tied to financial matters. The practice contradicts South Africas push for fair and inclusive schooling. The committee urges provincial education departments to investigate and remind schools of their legal duties. Meanwhile, textbook and stationery delays threaten no-fee schools in KwaZulu-Natal, demanding quick fixes for a strong academic start. Checkout Solipillow.com

A womans bid to stay in her former family home, bought by her husband, was denied by South Africas Supreme Court of Appeal. The property, sold in 2022, was the subject of a long-running divorce battle. The woman, married under the accrual system, claimed a stake in the home through her future divorce payout. However, the court ruled that her accrual claim is not a current ownership right, allowing her husband to sell the property. The woman was offered generous compensation to vacate the premises, but she refused, leading to an eviction fight. The appeal was denied, leaving the woman to face eviction while her divorce proceedings continue. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trump rallies oil executives to invest in Venezuelas oil reserves, promising security and direct government deals. Despite cautious responses from companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron, Trump claims a deal worth at least $100 billion. Analysts warn of challenges in extracting and selling the heavy crude, and political risks remain amid a shift towards renewable energy. Trump aims to boost American energy dominance and lower U.S. fuel prices. Checkout Solipillow.com

Venezuela and the US initiate diplomatic talks, with US diplomats arriving in Caracas and Venezuela sending a team to Washington. This follows Maduros capture and the death of around one hundred people in a raid. Trump pushes for oil investments in Venezuela, claiming companies have promised $100 billion, and plans to sell between 30-50 million barrels of oil for American-made products. Political prisoners are released, with families cheering and opposition leaders set to meet Trump. Trump calls off more attacks but seizes a fifth oil tanker. Venezuelas state oil company calls it a joint operation with the US, and ExxonMobils CEO dismisses Venezuela as uninvestable without reforms. Protests continue in Caracas against Maduros handover to New York for trial on drug charges, with interim leader Rodriguez vowing to fight through diplomacy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thousands of firefighters in Australia are battling intense bushfires, destroying homes and leaving ten major fires burning. New South Wales faces emergency-level blazes, with temperatures soaring. Victoria Premier declares a disaster zone, and Prime Minister sends thoughts to affected communities. Dozens of towns evacuated, and cooler air expected over the weekend. Checkout Solipillow.com

Wildfires continue to ravage South Africas Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape regions, with strong winds and hot, dry conditions fueling the blazes. In the Overstrand Municipality, the Pearly Beach fire remains uncontrolled, threatening informal settlements and forcing evacuations. Meanwhile, fires in Mossel Bay and the Eastern Cape are being contained, but challenges persist due to shifting winds and smaller blazes. With extremely high fire danger expected Saturday, ground teams, helicopters, and air support are working tirelessly to stop the spread. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trump announces a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at ten percent, sparking debate and criticism from lawmakers and banking groups. Checkout Solipillow.com

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver partys election strategy, but opposition parties, particularly the Democratic Alliance, urge him to confront cadre deployment, a controversial practice accused of prioritizing party loyalty over merit in government appointments. The issue gained traction after an ANC branch in Limpopos Sekhukhune region publicly congratulated their members on new jobs in ANC-run councils, sparking outrage and calls for an urgent probe into the bias. DA MP Nico Pienaar warns that cadre deployment, if not addressed, could lead to South Africans voting it out in the upcoming local elections. Checkout Solipillow.com