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Suspect linked to police officer’s murder fatally shot in Mqanduli
A suspect linked to several murder cases, including the killing of a police officer at a tavern in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, has been fatally shot during a confrontation with police. The suspect was shot dead by members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Tactical Response Team (TRT) during an intelligence-driven operation at Mbulawa Location on Saturday afternoon. According to police, the officers were conducting a follow-up operation relating to a suspect wanted in c
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Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as four new infections confirmed
South Africa’s cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases has increased to 26 after four new infections were confirmed, the Department of Health has announced. The latest cases bring the national total from 22 to 26 since 1 January 2026, with the Western Cape accounting for the majority of infections. Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale said 18 cases had been reported in the Western Cape, three in Gauteng, two in the Eastern Cape, two in the Free State a
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Update: Three arrested for murder of popular Malamulele comedian Skeem Mafenya
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of popular Malamulele comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, known as Skeem Mafenya. The 20-year-old was fatally stabbed at Madonsi Boltman B in the Malamulele policing area, Limpopo, in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October. The arrests follow a police manhunt after the killing, which sent shockwaves through the community. Police said they received a report at about 03:35 on Saturday about a person
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KZN faces severe thunderstorms and damaging waves as weather warnings issued
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal, with residents urged to remain alert between Sunday and Monday. The warning is valid from 18 to 19 October 2026, with severe thunderstorms posing a potential risk to affected areas. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and take precautions against possible impacts associated with severe thunderstorms. A second Yellow Level 2 warning has been issu
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Manchester United held by Leeds as Brighton thrash Crystal Palace
Manchester United held by Leeds as Brighton thrash Crystal Palace Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday as the Premier League weekend delivered goals, comebacks and important points in the race for the top positions. United took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the first half, but Leeds responded after the break when Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised in the 51st minute. Michael Carrick’s side were unable to find a winning goal, settl
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Suspect linked to police officer’s murder fatally shot in Mqanduli
A suspect linked to several murder cases, including the killing of a police officer at a tavern in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, has been fatally shot during a confrontation with police. The suspect was shot dead by members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Tactical Response Team (TRT) during an intelligence-driven operation at Mbulawa Location on Saturday afternoon. According to police, the officers were conducting a follow-up operation relating to a suspect wanted in c
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Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as four new infections confirmed
South Africa’s cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases has increased to 26 after four new infections were confirmed, the Department of Health has announced. The latest cases bring the national total from 22 to 26 since 1 January 2026, with the Western Cape accounting for the majority of infections. Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale said 18 cases had been reported in the Western Cape, three in Gauteng, two in the Eastern Cape, two in the Free State a
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Update: Three arrested for murder of popular Malamulele comedian Skeem Mafenya
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of popular Malamulele comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, known as Skeem Mafenya. The 20-year-old was fatally stabbed at Madonsi Boltman B in the Malamulele policing area, Limpopo, in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October. The arrests follow a police manhunt after the killing, which sent shockwaves through the community. Police said they received a report at about 03:35 on Saturday about a person
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Two arrested after separate murders in Mmabatho
Police have arrested two suspects following separate murder incidents in Mmabatho, North West, in which two 37-year-old men were killed. The incidents occurred at Seweding and Modimola villages in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October. In the first incident, police responded to a complaint at about 00:45 in Seweding, where they found the body of a 37-year-old man. Emergency and Medical Rescue Services personnel declared him dead. Preliminary investigations indicate that the
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Gauteng MEC Maile mourns Lions rugby star Hyron Andrews
Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Lebogang Maile has expressed his condolences following the death of Lions rugby lock Hyron Andrews, who was on tour with the team at the time of his passing. Maile said the Gauteng Provincial Government joined the international rugby fraternity in mourning the sudden death of the young player. “On behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, teammate
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Gauteng releases 300 000 school placement offers for 2027
Gauteng has released approximately 300 000 placement offers for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2027 academic year, with parents urged to accept offers within seven days. Education MEC Lebogang Maile confirmed that placements began at 16:00 on Thursday, 15 October, following verification and quality assurance processes. Of the offers released, 130 233 had been accepted by Friday, while the remaining parents were encouraged to respond within the stipulated period. The Gau
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Seven suspects arrested after stolen Land Cruiser recovered in Mpumalanga
Seven men, including six Mozambican nationals, have been arrested in connection with a house robbery in which a Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen near White River, Mpumalanga. The suspects, aged between 29 and 52, were arrested in Mataffin, Mbombela, on Thursday, following an intelligence-driven investigation by a multidisciplinary team comprising the police’s Ehlanzeni Anti-Hijacking Team, Provincial Tracking Team and Crime Intelligence, working with private security companies.
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KZN faces severe thunderstorms and damaging waves as weather warnings issued
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal, with residents urged to remain alert between Sunday and Monday. The warning is valid from 18 to 19 October 2026, with severe thunderstorms posing a potential risk to affected areas. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and take precautions against possible impacts associated with severe thunderstorms. A second Yellow Level 2 warning has been issu
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WEATHER MAPS and WARNINGS for this WEEKEND – 10 to 11 October 2026
WEATHER MAPS and WARNINGS for this WEEKEND – 10 to 11 October 2026 🥵 HOT CONDITIONS will persist across MOST OF SOUTH AFRICA this WEEKEND as an UPPER-AIR HIGH-PRESSURE SYSTEM continues to dominate. ⛈️ However, a SURFACE TROUGH will draw MOISTURE into the INTERIOR, combining with the HEAT to trigger ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. ⚠️ Some thunderstorms could become SEVERE, producing LOCALISED HEAVY DOWNPOURS, HAIL and DAMAGING WINDS. For a more detailed forecast, watch M
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Oct 101 min read
WATCH | BMA, SARS step up measures to ease truck congestion at Lebombo
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and South African Revenue Service (SARS) have intensified interventions to address severe truck congestion at the Lebombo Port of Entry, acknowledging the impact of prolonged queues on commercial traffic, travellers, communities and the economy. The authorities said the congestion was a complex, corridor-wide challenge driven by high volumes of commercial traffic, infrastructure limitations, operational conditions on both sides of the bor
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Sep 263 min read
Gauteng transport department processes 220 licence applications in first two weeks of GPTRIS
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has welcomed the response from public transport operators to the implementation of the Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System (GPTRIS). The department processed 220 applications between 1 and 14 September 2026, with more than 30 operating licences issued through over-the-counter transactions during the same period. Diale-Tlabela said the early uptake showed growing confidence in the department's effort
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Sep 182 min read
Three killed, including two UK tourists, in N4 crash near Ngodwana
Three people, including two tourists from the United Kingdom, were killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N4 Toll Road near Ngodwana in Mpumalanga on Wednesday afternoon. It is alleged that a truck travelling on the D799 Kapsehoop Road skipped an intersection and collided with three vehicles travelling on the N4. The vehicles involved were two light delivery vehicles (LDVs) and an SUV. The driver and passenger in the SUV, both from the UK, died on impact. The driver of one
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Sep 161 min read
Protesters blockade roads over illegal electricity connections in south Johannesburg
Motorists have been warned to avoid parts of Ennerdale, Finetown and Lenasia South after protesters barricaded Provincial Road and the K43 with burning tyres and rocks on Monday morning. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said the protest action was ongoing as of 06:50 on 14 September, with both roads completely blocked. According to information gathered at the scene, residents are allegedly protesting over illegal electricity connections in the area and d
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Sep 141 min read
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