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Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes
Colombia’s JEP issues first individual sentences under 2016 peace deal, focusing on victims’ justice and reconciliation.

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Pundits focused on £450m spend ‘favour other clubs’ – Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticises pundits who “favour other clubs” for their comments over the club’s summer spending.

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Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

South Africa
Turn.io Accelerator Backs AI Chat Solutions to Expand Healthcare Access
Turn.io has launched its 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator, a 24-week programme helping health organisations scale conversational AI services for underserved communities. Selected from more than 400 applicants, 10 organisations will receive over $500,000 in technology, mentorship, and support in partnership with IDinsight. Each will build a working AI-enabled solution by January 2026. […]

South Africa
Codeta considers legal action to stop Cape Town taxi routes closures
The Western Cape announced the closure of a number of routes following an increase in crime.

South Africa
Redhill School to Host Education Conference on AI and Child-Centred Learning
Redhill School will host its first Redefine Education Conference Oct. 17–19 at its Early Learning Centre in Sandton, bringing together educators, parents, and experts to explore child-centred learning and the role of technology in classrooms. The event will feature keynote speeches, workshops, and research presentations on artificial intelligence in schools, future skills, arts integration,...

South Africa
Nigeria Joins Global Privacy Assembly to Tackle AI and Data Protection
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the 47th Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) in Seoul, South Korea, joining 148 data protection authorities and organizations from 95 countries. Led by National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Nigerian delegation took part in discussions under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives: Data and Privacy Issues.” […]
World
News24 | Utah prosecutors seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah prosecutors on Tuesday formally charged the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination with aggravated murder and intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.

World
Coup plot charges for former Romanian presidential candidate
Prosecutors say the right-wing former presidential candidate conspired to overthrow constitutional order in the country.

World
Chinese-linked mining firms sued over ‘ecological catastrophe’ in Zambia
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.
World
News24 | Gaza child malnutrition reaches ‘highest level ever recorded’ as over 10 000 need treatment
More than 10 000 children need treatment for acute malnutrition in Gaza City, where the Israeli army launched a major ground offensive on Tuesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported.

Africa
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Africa
TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia’s president in a dance video
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.

Africa
Police forcibly remove Gambian auditor general in reshuffle row
Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

Business
UK-US steel tariff agreement put on hold
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.
Business

Business
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.
Business

Politics
DA says willing to help underperforming municipalities
Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.

Politics
Placing Knysna under administration won’t benefit the town: Mayor
Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration

Politics
ANC veteran backs Ramaphosa’s praise of DA municipalities
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Politics
Ramaphosa calls on ANC councillors to emulate DA-run municipalities
Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

Sport
Venus Williams’s dream US Open doubles run packs stadiums in New York
The Leylah Fernandez-Venus Williams women’s doubles pairing was become the most talked about pairing at the US Open. And for good reason.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs lose Bafana Bafana star
Kaizer Chiefs have been hit by a late setback. Thabiso Monyane is out injured, coach Nasreddine Nabi confirmed the blow before facing Sekhukhune United.

Sport
Superb Notts set up victory chance against Surrey
Nottinghamshire fight back superbly with both bat and ball against Surrey to set up a victory chance at The Oval.

Sport
Enhanced Games could ‘turn away future athletes’
The Enhanced Games is a “reckless” venture that could dissuade future athletes from competing, says the athlete commission of UK Anti-Doping.
Education
East Africa: Muyingo Calls for Action to Strengthen Higher Education Quality Assurance in East Africa
[Nile Post] Minister of State for Higher Education John Chrysestom Muyingo has called on education leaders to transform political support into actionable strategies to strengthen quality assurance and regional integration in higher education.
Education
Uganda: MTN Momo Launches Term 3 of ‘Win School Fees’ Campaign
[Nile Post] MTN MoMo Uganda has launched Term 3 of its “Win School Fees with MoMo” campaign, continuing an initiative that has already relieved more than 50 Ugandan families of the burden of paying annual school fees.
Education
Uganda: Teachers Strike Paralyses Kabale Schools
[Nile Post] – Teachers in Kabale District on Monday joined their colleagues nationwide in the industrial action declared by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu), boycotting work over what they describe as unfair salary disparities in the education sector.
Education
Uganda: Kabojja Warriors Dominate As International Schools Alumni League Season 2 Closes in Style
[Nile Post] Season 2 of the International Schools Alumni League concluded in electrifying fashion, with players and fans gathering on Saturday for an unforgettable awards night at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi.

Lifestyle
Ian Cameron: Donovan Moodley should NOT get parole
The public – including Ian Cameron – have strongly opposed the parole release of Donovan Moodley, who murdered Leigh Matthews in 2004.

Lifestyle
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to Constitutional Court
South Africa’s top court heard arguments in a case pitting coastal communities against Shell’s oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast.

Lifestyle
MasterChef South Africa finds a new home on e.tv
MasterChef South Africa Season 6 is coming to e.tv, offering aspiring chefs the chance to win a prize pot of R1 million.

Lifestyle
Queen Camilla misses Duchess of Kent’s funeral
King Charles attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, while Queen Camilla missed the service due to sinusitis.

Entertainment
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Redford died at his home in Utah, surrounded by loved ones.

Entertainment
Mpho Molepo using performance art to fight bullying in schools
Through a play titled Phethogo, which means change or transformation, Molepo is fighting the scourge of bullying in schools.

Entertainment
Sabelo Gumede on fighting cancer: ‘People checking on me every day makes me think that I’m gonna beat this thing’
“I was stressed out for two and a half to three months. I knew I had cancer in my body,” says Sabelo Gumede.

Entertainment
‘Her story makes zero sense’: Mixed reactions as Pearl Thusi describes Thabo Bester encounter
The documentary premiered on Friday, 12 September.

Science/Tech
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk’s killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty.
Science/Tech
Nature Editorial Calls for Rail Renaissance as Networks Mark 200 Years
Nature’s editorial board urged governments on Tuesday to reverse decades of rail disinvestment as railways mark their 200th anniversary September 27, citing transport sector emissions that grew 1.7% annually from 1990-2022 and now generate one-quarter of global CO2. Rail produces one-fifth the emissions of cars per passenger kilometer yet carries just 8.4% of EU passenger traffic versus 73% for...
Science/Tech
Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says
The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside.
Science/Tech
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford Tells Borderlands 4 Critics To ‘Code Your Own Engine,’ Calls It a Game For ‘Premium Gamers’
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has responded to Borderlands 4 performance complaints by calling the game “a premium game made for premium gamers.” Pitchford claimed customer service reports for performance issues represent “less than one percent of one percent” of players and told critics to “code your own engine and show us how it’s done, please.” The game holds a Mixed rating on Steam despite...

Motoring
GWM Haval H7’s Chinese sibling upgraded to Big Dog Plus ‘status’
If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.

Motoring
Official: Ram’s Hilux and Ranger-sized rival happening in 2027
While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Former C.D.C. Director to Tell Lawmakers She Was ‘Fired for Holding the Line’
Susan Monarez is set to provide her first detailed account of her ouster in testimony before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.
Health
Pig Organ Transplants May Pose a Dilemma for Some Jews and Muslims
The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.
Health
‘People Are Losing Hope’: Suicide Risk Is Rife in ICE Detention Centers
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
Health
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee Likely to Target Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns
Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.
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.