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OUR CITY NEWS: Desperate for dignity: Joburg man explains angry ‘smell me’ encounter with mayor over water crisis
Brixton resident Mauritz Preller tells us what drove him to confront mayor Dada Morero over crippling water outages.

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Gospel choir bosses hit sour notes over finances
Joyous Celebration director Lindelani Mkhize accused of failing to account for various payments and sponsorships

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South Africa’s most iconic industry running on luck
South Africa’s mining output has stagnated over the past 15 years despite soaring commodity prices, limiting the country’s ability to fully benefit from global demand and the current precious metals boom.

South Africa
Two Witzenberg fires fully contained: CWDM
The municipality says this is despite difficult conditions including strong winds.

South Africa
Reflecting on the church’s role in shaping SA’s moral compass
Rhema has played a significant role in faith-based social development, national dialogue

South Africa
LIVE: Funeral service of Bishop John Bolana
Bolana has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral.

South Africa
Community health workers in Limpopo calling for permanent employment
SAFTU and NUPSAW say 3 000 health workers were given permanent contracts

World
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

World
Russian ‘pick-up artist’ accused of secretly filming women in Ghana
Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

World
Motorbike raids on villages kill at least 30 in Nigeria
Assailants shot dead or cut the throats of their victims, lit homes on fire and abducted multiple people in Niger state, Nigeria.

World
An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon – why Nancy Guthrie’s case has gripped the US
Samantha Guthrie’s fame has helped turn her mother’s abduction into a national obsession.

Africa
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Business
The surprising South African restaurant franchise with locations in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Dubai
In just 30 years, Ocean Basket has gone from selling a limited menu in Pretoria to having over 200 locations in 16 countries.
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Politics
President Ramaphosa’s SONA exposed government failures: Analyst
Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

Politics
Water infrastructure tops agenda at ANC Gauteng lekgotla: Papo
ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Politics
North West premier testifies of alleged plot against him
Mokgosi appeared before the North West Ad Hoc committee on Saturday to conclude his testimony.

Politics
Zuma vows to fight for ANC membership
Jacob Zuma who is the leader of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, was expelled from the ANC in July 2024.

Sport
GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis
Team GB’s men’s curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.

Sport
GB’s Muir qualifies for women’s big air final
Watch as Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir reaches the women’s big air final with a “beautiful” run to finish fourth in qualifying at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sport
West Indies hammer Nepal to reach Super 8s
Shai Hope scores a half century as West Indies race to a nine-wicket win over Nepal to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup and reach the Super 8s.

Sport
‘Overwhelmed’ Kim takes first win after 12 years away
American Anthony Kim says it is “overwhelming” after winning his first tournament since ending a 12-year absence from golf during which he battled drug and alcohol addiction.
Education
Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
Education
Texas Students Protest ICE Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threats
In dozens of states, students have staged walkouts over immigration enforcement. In Texas, they’re doing so despite threats from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Education
Shattered dreams: How the battle for Sunderland’s glass centre turned into a political flashpoint
Custodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for fools
The “little pieces of Sunderland” produced by the city’s glassmaking factory for more than a century can be traced back to an even older story that began in the seventh century, when English glassmaking...
Education
How Former N.Y.C. Schools Chief Joel Klein Became Friendly With Epstein
Mr. Klein, who led an education technology company after running the New York City school system, met with Jeffrey Epstein over a period of several months in 2013.

Lifestyle
‘Dearest Isabella’: Inside Handre and Marise Pollard baby’s baptism
Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their daughter Isabella’s baptism. Take a look…

Lifestyle
SA to Amsterdam: Siya Kolisi and Rachel John still together?
When Rachel John returned to Amsterdam, many were speculating whether she and Siya Kolisi are still together. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
‘Durban treated me right’: Jacquees reflects on time in KZN
American singer Jacquees reflected on his time in Durban after embracing the culture of the coastal city during his stay. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Oscar Pistorius: When does his murder sentence, parole end?
When does Oscar Pistorius’s murder sentence expire? And will he be remembered as more than just the man who murdered Reeva Steenkamp?

Entertainment
North West councillor stabbed to death during fight at tavern
North West Councillor stabbed to death during fight at tavern

Entertainment
Waterless Joburg: Crisis deepens with broken pipes and broken promises
Johannesburg, a city of about 6 million people and the country’s economic hub, residents are still in the dark about the water crisis.

Entertainment
Chiefs’ Kaze – It is a big disappointment
Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze said his team paid Zamalek far too much respect in their 2-1 defeat on…

Entertainment
Cardoso turns attention to Pirates after CAF success
“We have tough questions ahead but they are beautiful ones,” said Cardoso.
Science/Tech
More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.
Science/Tech
Apple Patches Decade-Old IOS Zero-Day, Possibly Exploited By Commercial Spyware
This week Apple patched iOS and macOS against what it called “an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” Security Week reports that the bugs “could be exploited for information exposure, denial-of-service (DoS), arbitrary file write, privilege escalation, network traffic interception, sandbox escape, and code execution.”Tracked as CVE-2026-20700, the zero-day...
Science/Tech
Additional Benefits For Brain, Heart, and Lungs Found for Drugs Like Viagra and Cialis
“Research published in the World Journal of Men’s Health found evidence that drugs such as Viagra and Cialis may also help with heart disease, stroke risk and diabetes,” reports the Telegraph, “as well as enlarged prostate and urinary problems.”Researchers found evidence that the same mechanism may benefit other organs, including the heart, brain, lungs and urinary system. The paper reviewed a...
Science/Tech
Your Friends Could Be Sharing Your Phone Number with ChatGPT
“ChatGPT is getting more social,” reports PC Magazine, “with a new feature that allows you to sync your contacts to see if any of your friends are using the chatbot or any other OpenAI product…”It’s “completely optional,” [OpenAI] says. However, even if you don’t opt in, anyone with your number who syncs their contacts are giving OpenAI your digits. “OpenAI may process your phone number if...

Motoring
The 5 cheapest panel vans in South Africa
Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.
Motoring

Motoring
German giant in trouble again
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Motoring
New concern over Gautrain expansion in South Africa
A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

Health
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.

Health
‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Health
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.