Lawrence Mudzinganyama charged: What we know about the case
Lawrence Mudzinganyama has been charged with intimidation and has lost his executive role and home lease after threatening women at a Sandton restaurant.
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This is why South Africa celebrates Spring Day [2026 UPDATE]
In South Africa, Spring Day is a preamble to the festive season. But, is it spring yet? Let’s find out:
Crime
Kempton Park killings: Ninth victim found in Boksburg
Kempton Park killings ninth victim found in Dawn Park, Boksburg, as police say the body was moved after death and no link between the deaths is confirmed.
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Poland shuts airports over Russia drone threat
Poland shuts airports over Russia drone threat as Donald Tusk warns Moscow is preparing hybrid strikes on European states backing Ukraine.
Crime
Kempton Park killings: seventh victim found, SAPS on alert
SAPS has linked a seventh body to the Kempton Park killings and issued a nationwide safety warning to women.
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Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia widens Middle East war
A Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia hit an airbase at Khamis Mushait and helped push a planned Gulf meeting with Iran off the calendar.
Crime
Fifth body found in Kempton Park amid serial killer fears
A fifth woman’s body has been found near Kempton Park, days after police warned of a possible serial killer targeting women in the area.
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21 killed in horror N1 taxi crash near Leeu Gamka
At least 21 people died in an N1 taxi crash near Leeu Gamka in the Western Cape after two minibus taxis and an SUV collided head-on.
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Indonesia ferry capsize in Java Sea leaves scores missing
Indonesia ferry capsize in the Java Sea: what is known about the missing, the rescued and the search force now deployed across the crossing.
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Capitec and Ninety One FICA fines imposed by regulators
Capitec Ninety One FICA fines follow regulator inspections into client due diligence. What the penalties cover and what the law actually demands.
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Kempton Park serial killer fears grow: what we know so far
A possible Kempton Park serial killer is feared after a fourth woman’s body was found in Rhodesfield, prompting a SAPS task team and a public warning to women.
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Black Axe Nigerians extradited to US over R100m scam
Six Nigerians extradited to US over an alleged R100 million Black Axe romance scam that targeted more than 100 American women.
Crime
Bafana Mahungela found guilty of murdering Kirsten Kluyts
Bafana Mahungela was found guilty on all charges in the murder of Kirsten Kluyts. Here is the verdict, the case and what happens next.
Lifestyle
Counterfeit toys now a quarter of South Africa’s market
Counterfeit toys in South Africa now make up a quarter of the market, up from 5% in 2022, and safety testing is the step being skipped.
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White House ballroom Supreme Court ruling blocks lawsuits
The White House ballroom Supreme Court ruling on legal standing is now the administration’s shield against lawsuits over a planned Potomac arch.
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Greek air force jet crash kills two pilots at airshow
Two pilots died in a Greek air force jet crash at the Athens Flying Week display in Tanagra, which also sparked a wildfire. Here is what is known.
Sports
Cheslin Kolbe injury rules him out of All Blacks finale
The Cheslin Kolbe injury ended the Springbok wing’s series against the All Blacks, with Rassie Erasmus naming the squad that flew to Baltimore.
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Level 5 weather warning issued for South Africa storms
Level 5 weather warning South Africa alerts covered the Northern Cape and Gauteng, with flooding, damaging winds and large hail forecast overnight.
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Lindsay Clancy mistrial looms as jury reports deadlock
A Lindsay Clancy mistrial is in prospect after a Massachusetts jury split 11 to one, with the defence racing to the state’s highest court to stop it.
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US diesel price record high as Iran war hits supply
The US diesel price record high has topped $5.85 a gallon as a six-month war with Iran squeezes refined fuel and lifts Brent crude past $95.
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Ntuthuzelo Vanara named acting IDAC head after Johnson resigns
Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara becomes acting IDAC head on secondment from the SIU, taking over the corruption directorate after Andrea Johnson resigned.
Sports
Serena and Venus Williams return to US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams US Open doubles return saw the sisters take a wildcard into the 2026 draw and meet the 14th seeds in round one.
Crime
OR Tambo drug mule arrest ahead of Hong Kong flight
An OR Tambo drug mule arrest is heading to the Kempton Park court, with police yet to confirm the weight of the suspected cocaine seized.
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Invasive mosquitoes found breeding in east London
Invasive mosquitoes in London have been confirmed breeding in the UK for the first time, and UKHSA has moved to wipe out the colony.
Sports
Luka Modric Real Madrid return hopes made clear
Luka Modric Real Madrid return talk resurfaces as the Milan midfielder weighs in on Mourinho, Ronaldo and how much longer he plans to keep playing.
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Dutch central bank gold reserves moved to London
Dutch central bank gold reserves have been relocated to London from North American vaults, and DNB has set out why the timing mattered.
Sports
Enzo Fernandez Man City transfer equals British record
The Enzo Fernandez Man City transfer matched the British record on deadline day and left Chelsea short after a replacement deal collapsed.
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Madlanga Commission resumes hearings in 2026: What to expect today and how to watch live
Live updates from the Madlanga Commission: the inquiry is in a seven day recess and resumes on Monday 14 September 2026. Watch today’s hearing and catch up on what’s happened so far.
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Level 4 weather warning issued for parts of South Africa
A level 4 weather warning for South Africa covers rain, wind and a sharp cold snap from Thursday, with more disruptive conditions due over the weekend.
Sports
Messi retires from international football at 39
Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39, closing a 21-year Argentina career that ended weeks after the 2026 World Cup final.