Madlanga blasts IDAC boss’ sick note; De Beers pauses SA mining: Today’s top 7 stories

Author: Thapelo LekabePublished on: July 13, 2026Country: South Africa

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Madlanga blasts IDAC boss’ sick note; De Beers pauses SA mining: Today’s top 7 stories

Justice Madlanga strongly criticised the sick note submitted by the IDAC boss to excuse his absence. Meanwhile, De Beers announced it is pausing its mining operations in South Africa. These two stories are among the top seven news items of Monday, 13 July 2026.

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