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It’s Thursday, August 7, 2025, and it’s time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don’t forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know.

Minister Macpherson opens criminal case in explosive IDT bribery scandal involving suspended CEO

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case at the Cape Town Police Station following shocking allegations of corruption and bribery involving senior officials at the Independent Development Trust (IDT). To read on, click here. 

MultiChoice distances itself from Open Chats Podcast over racist comments

MultiChoice has distanced itself from Open Chats Podcast following growing backlash over racist comments made by the hosts towards the Coloured community. To read on, click here. 

Red flag raised over US plan to dump high-risk deportees in Africa

An immigration expert from Wits University, Professor Loren Landau has called on South Africa to speak out against the treatment of people outside the normal legal system, following a controversial deal that saw the United States deporting dangerous criminals to Eswatini. To read on, click here.

Dehumanising people for social media clout: Bishop Dulton Adams on Open Chats podcast

Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Bishop Dulton Adams, has added his voice to the multiple organisations and individuals condemning the recent racist comments made on the “Open Chats Podcast”. To read on, click here. 

Ramaphosa speaks to Trump as SA scrambles to avert 30% US tariffs as deadline hits

President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump have spoken telephonically on Tuesday, August 6, 2025, to further discuss bilateral trade matters. To read on, click here. 

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