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How a WhatsApp chat brought down a multi-million pound drugs empire
Messages between two organised crime bosses led to the downfall of a multi-million pound drugs gang.
SUNDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2025, 08:40
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Messages between two organised crime bosses led to the downfall of a multi-million pound drugs gang.
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Terence Crawford stunned Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on points in Las Vegas, becoming the first male fighter in the modern era to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
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Qatar is hosting Arab and Muslim leaders to plot a course of action after Israel’s ‘cowardly’ attack on Doha.
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Displaced Gaza resident Ahmed al Najjar describes life in tents under constant fear of bombings despite being safe zones
South Africa
Spikiri and his wife Rushka have been together for 21 years.
South Africa
The robbers have stolen three air conditioners, two solar batteries and an inverter.
South Africa
Xhakaza suspended the fee in July and directed that there be proper consultations with residents
South Africa
Children playing in Heidedal, Free State, were left traumatised after discovering the floating body of a decapitated woman.
World
Israel’s strike on Qatar last week shows that “every time a deal approaches, Netanyahu sabotages it”, a group representing the families of hostages says.
World
The march, organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drew more than 110,000 people on Saturday.
World
With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday’s vote.
World
Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist
Africa
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
Africa
The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.
Africa
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme on African sprinting, why he adopted Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres ‘mask’ celebration and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Africa
But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.
Business
The United States is not likely to extend Agoa, placing further strain on South Africa’s relationship with the world’s largest economy.
Business
Protea Capital Management CEO Jean Pierre Verster is the latest investor drawn to Johann Rupert’s Reinet.
Business
Nonkululeko Nyembezi is the current chair of Standard Bank, bringing with her four decades of experience across industries.
Business
Data from Lightstone shows which of South Africa biggest townships are the wealthiest in the country based on income and property values.
Politics
The two-day meeting was called to discuss the state of local government
Politics
ANCYL urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to tackle youth unemployment that is currently at over 40%
Politics
Inaugural Professor Stan Sangweni Memorial Lecture
Politics
ANC is hosting a Special NEC to discuss the state of local government with several mayors and MMCs
Sport
Two Springboks are likely to miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after picking up concerning injuries.
Sport
Gold medal contender Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he was “terrible” after suffering a shock exit in the men’s 1500m heats at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Sport
Lewis Crocker savours the satisfaction of proving doubters wrong by becoming a world champion on home soil with victory over Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park.
Sport
As Southampton and Portsmouth prepare for their first league meeting since 2012, BBC Sport examines the rivalry between the clubs.
Education
Union condemns racial abuse and threats George Abaraonye suffered after ‘inappropriate remarks’ celebrating shooting
• Charlie Kirk’s US campus tour will continue despite his death, widow says – US politics live
The president-elect of the Oxford Union will face disciplinary proceedings for making “inappropriate remarks” celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the union has announced...
Education
We can condemn his assassination without mythologizing him.
Education
Three years after leak led to claims of social media spying, city authorities have agreed to independent investigation
“I’ve realised how damaging the whole thing’s been because, you know, you can’t trust people,” Jen Smith says from her home in Bristol.
Smith is one of a number of parents of children with special education needs and disabilities (Send) who allege Bristol city council spied...
Education
Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and the world they’ll graduate into. Experts reveal how applicants can get ahead
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently told a US podcast that if he was graduating today, “I would feel like the luckiest kid in all of history.”
Altman, whose company developed and released ChatGPT in November 2022, believes the transformative power of AI offers...
Lifestyle
From prime-time dramas to Vogue-approved fashion, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has turned talent into a brand and resilience into an art.
Lifestyle
KickstArt is presenting a new production of the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Show: a delicious homage to kitsch, campy B-grade horror and sci-fi movies featuring your favourite tunes!
Lifestyle
The Zulu language possesses the most synonyms for the concept of bad luck in the world, writes Ndumiso Ngcobo.
Lifestyle
Palesa Mosiea — who was born with nystagmus, a medical condition that, among other things, can cause blurry vision and difficulties with depth perception — relied on drivers for such simple tasks as going to the shops to buy bread.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Benjamin Jephta’s upcoming album Homecoming Re-visited is expected to be released on Friday, 19 September.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Johannesburg is buzzing with culture, music, and heritage events this weekend.
Science/Tech
Bitcoin whale wallets added more than $3 billion in August, triggering predictions of a rise to $120K. Analysts describe this as one of the strongest waves of accumulation for the year 2025. Ethereum continues to see increasing inflows and staking activity. Meanwhile, MAGACOIN FINANCE is gaining recognition as a breakout contender with a projected 2000% […]
Science/Tech
September is shaping up to be one of the more decisive months for the cryptocurrency markets. The upcoming FOMC meeting next week may decide the near-term trend for risk assets, including Bitcoin as well as altcoins. Investors are contemplating potential changes in liquidity conditions and are also viewing projects with continuous good momentum. Against this […]
Science/Tech
MAGACOIN FINANCE has made history by raising presale funds of $13.5 million. At the same time, it has attracted over 13,500 holders, cutting its way to being one of the largest presales of 2025. These numbers are more than a signal of participation; they suggest a major vote of confidence from both retail participants and […]
Science/Tech
MultiChoice-owned cybersecurity company Irdeto has launched high-frequency key cycling functionality in its Irdeto Control product to help combat live sports streaming piracy.
Motoring
This SUV has a Karaoke Mode, while a dog ramp provides easy access for furry friends.
Motoring
John Cooper Works model is much cheaper than its hatchback rival from Volkswagen.
Motoring
Automated manual transmission not doing justice to the peppy 1.2-litre engine.
Motoring
Latest version of the king of hot hatches costs R54k more than outgoing Mk 8 model.
Health
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
Health
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
Health
Regulators sent about 100 warning letters this week to drug advertisers, including to Hims & Hers, a major online provider of weight-loss drugs.
Health
She co-founded the organization after she was outraged to learn that children were starving after World War I, when the British blocked aid to several countries.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.