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Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya rejects cholera claims in Bronkhorstspruit's water, a fatal shark attack closes two Eastern Cape beaches, and the Road Accident Fund loses a major court case.
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Former top cop Shadrack Sibiya has been denied bail on charges including rape, human trafficking and child sexual grooming. He denies all charges. The case returns to court on 24 November.
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Three women appeared in the New Brighton Magistrates’ Court over the murder of 49-year-old Vukile Matebe in KwaDwesi. The case was postponed to 23 October for a bail application.
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A fourth person has been killed in Strandfontein in four days. A 26-year-old man was found shot dead in Korvette Road, with police believing the shootings are gang-related.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, focusing on debt, tax revenue and economic growth amid global uncertainty.
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Transnet Freight Rail has set a new world record with a 696-wagon train journey from Saldanha to the Northern Cape, showcasing South Africa’s engineering and heavy-haul rail capabilities.
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The IEC has partnered with major tech companies to combat election disinformation and promote reliable information ahead of the 4 November local government elections.
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Koeberg Unit 1 has been taken offline after a protection system tripped during testing. Eskom says there are no nuclear safety concerns and electricity supply will not be affected.
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The Springbok Women prepare to face Ireland in the WXV Global Series at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, with 21-year-old Anushka Groenewald in contention for selection for the Cape Town Test.
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PA leader Gayton McKenzie has banned local media from interviewing party members, accusing news outlets of biased coverage ahead of the 4 November elections.
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Three SAPS officers stationed at Polokwane International Airport have been arrested over the disappearance of 46 undocumented foreign nationals intercepted on the N1 in April 2025.
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Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya denies claims that epidemic cholera was detected in Bronkhorstspruit’s water supply. The DA demands test results and threatens criminal charges.
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Australian MP Helen Haines has reportedly lost a leg after being struck by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office. PM Anthony Albanese called it a deliberate act, as the driver remains in custody.
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Orient Beach and Eastern Beach in KuGompo City have been closed until further notice after a fatal shark attack. Beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that South Africa could lose AGOA’s duty-free access to the US market, threatening exports and jobs.
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The State has disputed Hawks officer Xolani Busakwe’s claim that he used one cellphone with two SIM cards. Judgment on his bail application is expected on 30 October.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled against the RAF for ignoring court orders, barring it from reducing payments for costs covered by medical schemes and ordering a compliance report within 14 days.
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Experts warn that international motorcycle gangs and Mexican drug cartels may be expanding their operations in South Africa, raising concerns about organised crime and drug production.
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Scott Boland’s 4/31 left South Africa reeling at 97/5 on day two of the second Test at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, as rain delays disrupted play.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces calls for action on fuel prices and jobs in Medium-Term Budget, 9 Stellenbosch University students face community service after a naked campus streak, and Elon Musk claims he has built a flying car. piped.video/8ZMta1GkMrE
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