News today includes minister of Defence Angie Motshekga denying the South African government sent troops into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to protect business interests linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Rea Vaya suspends services, urging passengers to use alternative transport. Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase by 82 cents and R1.01 to R1.05 per litre respectively.
Top 10 stories of the day: Motshekga denies troops protect elites | Rea Vaya suspends services | Petrol and diesel hike News today includes minister of Defence Angie Motshekga has denied that the South African government sent troops into the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect the interests of influential business people linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga has denied that the South African government sent troops into the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect the interests of influential business people linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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