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Charlie Kirk memorial service set to take place in Arizona stadium
Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, announced the event will be held on 21 September.

Top Stories
First sick children have left Gaza for UK – Cooper
The Foreign Office says the group of children will arrive in the UK “in the coming days”.

Top Stories
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,298
Here are the key events on day 1,298 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

South Africa
Tribal offices in Limpopo robbed, police launch manhunt
The robbers have stolen three air conditioners, two solar batteries and an inverter.

South Africa
Ekurhuleni consults residents on R126 fixed electricity tariff charge
Xhakaza suspended the fee in July and directed that there be proper consultations with residents
South Africa
News24 | Free State children find decapitated body in flooded basement
Children playing in Heidedal, Free State, were left traumatised after discovering the floating body of a decapitated woman.

South Africa
Five dead in latest Cape Town shootings on Friday
Mfuleni ranks among the most dangerous police precincts in the Western Cape.

World
Netanyahu is only obstacle to bringing hostages home, families say
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
Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out
The march, organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drew more than 110,000 people on Saturday.

World
Malawi – where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote
With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday’s vote.

World
‘We knew the family:’ Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

Africa
Anti-apartheid legend’s new inquest should lead to prosecutions, Biko family tell BBC
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Africa
Wada claims Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code
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
Africa’s sprint ‘pirate’ who celebrates like Gyokeres
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
Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.

Business
The ‘woman of steel’ who took corporate South Africa by storm and now watches over its biggest bank
Nonkululeko Nyembezi is the current chair of Standard Bank, bringing with her four decades of experience across industries.

Business
This is the wealthiest township in South Africa
Data from Lightstone shows which of South Africa biggest townships are the wealthiest in the country based on income and property values.
Business

Business
South Africa has a new crisis – and it’s getting worse
South Africa has seen a massive rise in betting and gambling, leading to louder calls for stricter regulations.

Politics
ANC lays groundwork for 2026, vows to improve councillor selection
The two-day meeting was called to discuss the state of local government

Politics
ANCYL NGC wraps up in Kimberley, puts youth issues in spotlight
ANCYL urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to tackle youth unemployment that is currently at over 40%

Politics
LIVE: Inaugural Professor Stan Sangweni Memorial Lecture
Inaugural Professor Stan Sangweni Memorial Lecture

Politics
ANC puts SACP election discussion on hold for bilateral talks
ANC is hosting a Special NEC to discuss the state of local government with several mayors and MMCs

Sport
‘Terrible’ Ingebrigtsen suffers shock 1500m exit at Worlds
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
‘You witnessed a kid who changed his life tonight’
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
Inside the bitter rivalry between Southampton and Portsmouth
As Southampton and Portsmouth prepare for their first league meeting since 2012, BBC Sport examines the rivalry between the clubs.

Sport
Is Woltemade the man to replace Isak at Newcastle?
Match of the Day’s Shay Given analyses Nick Woltemade’s debut for Newcastle, after the striker scored the winning goal against Wolves.

Education
President-elect to face ‘disciplinary proceedings’ for Charlie Kirk remarks, Oxford Union says
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
Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
We can condemn his assassination without mythologizing him.

Education
‘It was personal, critical’: Bristol parents’ long battle over council Send services
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
Lucky kids? How AI could impact university 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
Enhle Mbali: Blood, sweat and Vogue
From prime-time dramas to Vogue-approved fashion, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has turned talent into a brand and resilience into an art.
Lifestyle
What’s On September 15-21
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
NDUMISO NGCOBO | There’s good luck, bad luck and Zulu luck
The Zulu language possesses the most synonyms for the concept of bad luck in the world, writes Ndumiso Ngcobo.
Lifestyle
IN PICS | Activists gather to redefine disability
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
‘Jazz is kind of the ultimate form of democracy’ for Benjamin Jephta
Benjamin Jephta’s upcoming album Homecoming Re-visited is expected to be released on Friday, 19 September.
Entertainment

Entertainment
From Basha Uhuru to vinyl markets: Here’s what’s happening in Johannesburg this weekend
Johannesburg is buzzing with culture, music, and heritage events this weekend.

Science/Tech
How XRP Users Can Earn $19,500 in Passive Income Daily with FedMining
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, more and more investors are seeking stable and efficient ways to generate passive income. FedMining, as a leading cloud mining platform, offers XRP users a simple and efficient channel to earn up to $19,500 in passive income daily through a stable, automated mining process. FedMining Platform Advantages Automated […]

Science/Tech
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $110K as Holders Turn to BAY Miner for $9,777 Daily USD Income
Bitcoin steadies near $110,000 today, holding a key psychological level after recent swings and cautious investor sentiment. Analysts note that support at $110K keeps upside targets alive, though volatility remains as traders weigh ETF approvals and macro trends. Against this backdrop, many BTC holders are exploring ways to lock in predictable passive income, turning to […]
Science/Tech
Is Perl the World’s 10th Most Popular Programming Language?
TIOBE attempts to calculate programming language popularity using the number of skilled engineers, courses, and third-party vendors. And the eight most popular languages in September’s rankings haven’t changed since last month: 1. Python2. C++3. C 4. Java5. C#6. JavaScript7. Visual Basic8. Go But by TIOBE’s ranking, Perl is still the #10 most-popular programming in September (dropping from #9...
Science/Tech
‘Dragonfly’ Mission to Saturn’s Moon Titan: Behind Schedule, Overbudget, Says NASA Inspector General
After its six-year journey to Saturn’s moon Titan, Dragonfly’s rotorcraft lander “will fly like a large drone,” explains its web page, spending three years sampling multiple landing sites to characterize Titan’s habitability and look for “precursors of the origin of life.””However, the project has undergone multiple replans impacting cost and schedule, resulting in a life-cycle cost increase of...

Motoring
Jaecoo J5 introduced at whopping launch price of under R370k
This SUV has a Karaoke Mode, while a dog ramp provides easy access for furry friends.

Motoring
Mini JCW not a Golf GTI killer, but a street-legal go-kart of note
John Cooper Works model is much cheaper than its hatchback rival from Volkswagen.

Motoring
Tata Punch fails to land knockout blow in fierce compact SUV bout
Automated manual transmission not doing justice to the peppy 1.2-litre engine.

Motoring
PODCAST: VW Golf GTI 8.5’s R908k price tag harsh reality check
Latest version of the king of hot hatches costs R54k more than outgoing Mk 8 model.

Health
Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
Health
Bonnie Addario, 77, Dies; Survivor of Lung Cancer Made Fighting It a Cause
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
Targeting Hims & Hers, F.D.A. Takes on a New Type of Drug Advertiser
Regulators sent about 100 warning letters this week to drug advertisers, including to Hims & Hers, a major online provider of weight-loss drugs.
Health
Overlooked No More: Eglantyne Jebb, Who Started a Movement With Save the Children
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
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.