Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to remain behind bars after court throws out bail appeal
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala will stay in custody after the Johannesburg High Court dismissed his bid to overturn an earlier ruling that denied him bail.
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Watch live – Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria High Court today, where accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, returns to the witness stand for further cross-examination.
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Hurricane Melissa: Category 4 storm expected to make landfall in Jamaica
Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm forecast to make landfall within hours, bringing destructive winds, flooding, and heavy rainfall.
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Watch live: Madlanga Commission resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after Friday’s explosive testimony from Witness C, who implicated senior police officials in a R1.2 billion SAPS tender scandal.
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Sirikit, Queen Mother of Thailand dies aged 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit, has died at the age of 93 after years out of the public eye, marking the end of an era for the Thai monarchy.
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Daylight saving time 2025: Here’s when the clocks go back
On 2 November 2025, Daylight Saving Time will end, meaning clocks in many countries will go back by one hour as they return to standard time.
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Xenophobia fuels outrage over Finsbury Park horror
The arrest of an Ethiopian migrant sex offender in Finsbury Park has reignited public anger and xenophobic debate across the United Kingdom over immigration and criminal justice failures.
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4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Addis Ababa
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook areas near Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, with light tremors reported across the capital and neighbouring Amhara region.
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Two suspects arrested in connection with Louvre museum heist
French authorities have arrested two men suspected of taking part in the Louvre museum heist, a daylight robbery that saw priceless jewels worth €88 million stolen from the Paris landmark.
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Pilot and student survive horror Alberton plane crash
Two people escaped uninjured after a light aircraft crashed into a school building in Alberton, in the City of Ekurhuleni, following an engine failure during a training flight.
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Qhawekazi Mazaleni crowned Miss South Africa 2025: Here’s everything we know about her
Qhawekazi Mazaleni, a 24-year-old speech-language therapist from East London, was crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at a glamorous finale held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
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Miss South Africa 2025 finale: What to expect, how to watch live
The Miss SA finale takes place at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, featuring performances by some of South Africa’s biggest artists and a refreshed judging panel.
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Parktown on tenterhooks after shootout leaves three dead
Three suspects were killed in a Parktown shooting after an exchange of gunfire with police and private security officers during an attempted interception.
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Bheki Cele calls Paul O’Sullivan an influential ‘octopus’
Former police minister Bheki Cele described forensic investigator Paul O’ Sullivan as an “octopus” during testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, a remark that prompted a statement from the Helen Suzman Foundation.
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Madlanga Commission: Witness lifts the lid on Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s R1.2bn SAPS tender
Testimony before the Madlanga Commission revealed claims linking businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to senior police officials and irregular SAPS tender dealings worth R1.2 billion.
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Former White House insider claims Donald Trump is pushing for a third term
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon says there are plans to help Donald Trump bypass the 22nd Amendment and pursue a third presidential term.
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Alaska Airlines recovers operations after massive IT outage
Alaska Airlines has restored operations after a major technology outage grounded flights nationwide, forcing the cancellation of more than 229 flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded across US airports.
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Sundance Film Festival 2026: What to expect from the last hoorah in Utah
The Sundance Film Festival 2026 will be the final edition hosted in Utah before moving to Colorado — and organisers are promising an unforgettable send-off that honours Robert Redford’s legacy and celebrates global independent storytelling.
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South Africa on the verge of exiting FAFT grey list – Here’s what it means
The FAFT grey list verdict is expected on Friday, with experts saying South Africa has fulfilled all required reforms and could finally be removed from the list after nearly two years under global financial scrutiny.
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‘Anele Tembe was murdered’ – Bheki Cele opens can of worms with new details
Former police minister Bheki Cele stunned the nation on Thursday after revealing before Parliament that police investigators believed Anele Tembe was murdered — raising new questions about why prosecutors declined to pursue the case.
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‘Witness C’ testifies at Madlanga Commission – Watch live [video]
A third whistleblower, known as Witness C, is testifying at the Madlanga Commission behind closed doors, following shocking claims by Witnesses A and B that senior police officers colluded with underworld figures to obstruct investigations and influence court outcomes.
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Cradock Four inquest live stream for Friday, 24 October 2025 [video]
The Cradock Four inquest resumes today at the Gqeberha High Court, after Thursday’s testimony from retired army Brigadier Christoffel van der Westhuizen, who denied involvement in the 1985 killings and distanced himself from a controversial military signal linked to the deaths.
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Watch live: Bheki Cele returns to face tough questions at ad hoc committee [video]
Bheki Cele returns to Parliament on Friday for a second day of testimony before the ad hoc committee investigating corruption and political interference in the police, following heated exchanges and explosive revelations about the taxi industry and his links to controversial figures.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today: What to expect on Friday, 24 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today in Pretoria, with the court set to continue from Thursday’s testimony about where and how accused number one says he was assaulted.
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DJ Black Coffee now owns the most expensive home in South Africa
Black Coffee’s Clifton mansion on Nettleton Road has officially set a new national property record at R157 million — making the Grammy-winning DJ the owner of South Africa’s most expensive home.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today: Here’s what to expect [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes its hearings in Pretoria today, following explosive testimony from Witness B, who linked the murder of engineer Armand Swart to a manipulated Transnet tender allegedly involving Katiso “KT” Molefe’s nephew, Lucky.
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AmaPanyaza disbanded: Here’s how much it cost the taxpayer
The AmaPanyaza unit is being phased out after less than two years in operation, following controversy over its legality and effectiveness.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Thursday, 23 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today at the Pretoria High Court, with proceedings expected to continue from where cross-examination of the first accused, Muzi Sibiya, left off. Watch the live broadcast below.
Technology
Google has its first fierce competitor to worry about – ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that blends everyday browsing with conversational intelligence, setting the stage for a direct rivalry with Google.
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Milnerton High School courts backlash over viral assault video
A Milnerton High School learner and cancer survivor was among nine pupils allegedly assaulted by senior students in an incident caught on video.