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Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death
Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.
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Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.
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MiWay sales agents staged a picket outside the company’s offices in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Friday, protesting against salary cuts that have crippled their ability to sustain their families.
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Bad news for opponents — Rassie Erasmus extends contract as Bok head coach to 2031

South Africa
Former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa was killed in Vosloorus on October 2014.
South Africa
SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition
South Africa has accelerated its efforts toward a just, inclusive, and community-centred transition, even as some countries remain slow to implement climate action. “In this ever-uncertain environment, South Africa stands proud. We have not wavered on our commitments and have in fact scaled up our climate action,” President...
South Africa
Two New Hanover flood victims identified as recovery efforts continue
Two remaining bodies of three residents who were swept away by floods in New Hanover have been identified, as recovery and humanitarian efforts continue across affected communities.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma reported that the Mayor of Umshwathi Local Municipality Mandla Zondi,...

South Africa
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana told the court they need more time to finalise pending matters

World
No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

World
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe’s strongest conventional army.

World
Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

World
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

Africa
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

Africa
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Africa
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Business
Responding to recent criticisms by the United States, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said that South Africa does not need its approval.

Business
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

Business
Early fuel recovery data points to petrol price increases in January 2026, but there’s good news for diesel, and room for things to change.

Business
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Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the Ordinary Session of the Presidential Climate Commission.

Politics
Masuku secured 184 votes against Dada Morero’s 149 votes.

Politics
Mchunu faces criticism at the Commission for disbanding the PKTT without consulting stakeholders
Politics
Loyiso Masuku is the new chairperson of the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg region, having been elected by 184 delegates.

Sport
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a renewed partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Sport
McLaren are prepared to use Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris’ title bid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, says Zak Brown.

Sport
England are forced to rue multiple dropped catches as day two of the second Ashes Test closes with Australia on 378-6, with a lead of 44 runs in Brisbane.

Sport
Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen is through to the 800m freestyle final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships [25m] in Lublin.
Education
[Premium Times] The union describing the governor as a visionary, exemplary, and teacher-friendly leader whose reforms have significantly elevated the state’s education sector
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) has announced that 937,581 students have been selected to start Form One studies next year.
Education
[Leadership] A university don, Prof. Ochugudu Achoda Ipuele, has challenged former student activists now in public offices to practise what they fought for during their days on campus.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Reality star Kandi Burruss resurrects wedding special footage in divorce fight with Todd Tucker.
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Entertainment
The Durban-based side have just a handful of Bok players in their team.

Entertainment
Aside from its interior changes, the rest of the DZire continues without change.

Entertainment
From outdoor festivals to family events, there is plenty to choose from this weekend.

Entertainment
Morolong said alcohol hurt her personal and professional life.

Science/Tech
Melvyn Lubega heads the team in the Presidency tasked with developing digital IDs and driving licences.

Science/Tech
Solve the problem of cooking and chewing food with these full-meal replacement drinks.
Science/Tech
“For OpenAI to realize its ambitions, it is not going to be enough for them to make a model that is as good as Gemini 3. They need to be able to leapfrog it again.”

Science/Tech
Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

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Motoring
The Department of Transport has confirmed that South Africa will shift to an 8-year driver’s licence validity period.
Health
Abbott Diabetes Care said it had received reports of more than 700 injuries that may be associated with malfunctioning sensors.

Health
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

Health
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Health
The federal vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to decide on Thursday that the shots should be delayed for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.