Flash Briefing: DA wants Joburg mayor, EOH to face crime trial; Govt must take med scheme surpluses - health body

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* The Democratic Alliance says it will lay criminal charges against Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo and IT company EOH for alleged corruption.
* SA inflation rose to 4.4% in Apr 2021, above expectations - with the increase driven by food and fuel.
* South African Medical aids are in the firing line amid calls for R90bn in reserves and assets to be handed over to bolster NHI, reports BusinessTech.
* Recent huge outbreaks of brown locusts in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa could cause a humanitarian crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 May 2021 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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