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A $1.8 billion firefighting contract awarded to Tefla Group after a court-ordered re-evaluation has sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether the company has the expertise or equipment to handle the critical operation — especially as whispers suggest Kishugu Aviation, a veteran aerial firefighting firm, may be quietly stepping in for a major portion of the work. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment insists the bid was fairly evaluated based on price and preference, and that Tefla’s aircraft are real and currently in use — but remains tight-lipped on how many planes Tefla actually controls or whether Kishugu is officially subcontracted. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and Kishugu is staying silent, redirecting all questions to Tefla.

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Despite national improvements in electricity, nearly 400 public schools still faced major power outages between April 2024 and March 2026—mostly due to damaged infrastructure, transformer failures, vandalism, supply issues, or billing disputes. The Eastern Cape bore the brunt, with 324 schools affected. While the government admits grid fixes aren’t enough for local needs, it’s rolling out solar panels, temporary generators, and partnerships to restore power—highlighting that even as the big picture brightens, small battles remain, especially for students who depend on reliable electricity for learning and safety.

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A breakthrough HIV treatment could soon offer a once-weekly pill instead of daily meds, with early trials showing it matches daily regimens in keeping the virus under control. Combining islatravir and lenacapavir, this new option aims to tackle adherence challenges like travel, privacy, or routine disruptions — though it’s not yet approved and patients must stick to current treatments. If cleared, it could expand South Africa’s HIV care toolkit with more flexible, long-acting choices.

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Boxer is redefining grocery retail by ditching price wars and embracing smart partnerships — like its new FNB deal offering 99-cent bread vouchers — to deliver real value beyond the shelf tag, as CEO Marek Masojada reveals stores are now blending banking and retail strengths to meet shoppers’ evolving needs in a tighter economy.

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The National Treasury is taking its case to the Supreme Court of Appeal, arguing that expanding the Covid-19 social relief grant is financially unsustainable — claiming it could cost an extra 60 billion rand annually, not including inflation. They insist the grant was never meant to be permanent and warn that extending it to 18 million people at current rates would add 93.5 billion rand, or up to 139 billion if matched to child support grants. With 63 billion rand already cut due to high borrowing costs, the Treasury says affordability must trump political pressure. But the original high court judge, who ruled in favor of the Institute for Economic Justice, argued that constitutional obligations demand action — especially since the grant has become essential for millions. Social Development and Sassa will defend the program as temporary and stress their verification systems, working with banks to exclude other grants from eligibility. Meanwhile, the Institute sees the Treasury’s appeal as a betrayal of the poor, insisting the grant’s success proves it’s vital — not a stopgap — and that structural inequality demands long-term solutions, not austerity.

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