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News24 | Second man to appear in court over Philippi East shebeen massacre
A 20-year-old man will face court on Monday after police swooped on his Philippi home in a pre-dawn raid.
Germany’s ruling party backs social media curbs for children
A growing number of countries, including Spain, Greece, France and Britain, are looking at similar social media bans or restrictions on accessing platforms like TikTok or Instagram.

Third man arrested after teens die at holiday park
Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, died at a holiday park near Bridlington on Wednesday.

South Africa’s property market going from bust to boom
South Africa’s housing market is entering a new cycle in 2026, with improving affordability, stronger household balance sheets, and supportive macroeconomic conditions driving a gradual recovery.

100 countries South Africa can travel to visa-free
The latest Passport Index shows that South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa.

UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.

Good news for South African employers who have fired employees
A recent Labour Appeal Court ruling confirmed that employers can enforce restraint-of-trade clauses after dismissal, even following short or contentious employment.

Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal
Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.

Watch: Baby monkey Punch cuddles soft toy after being abandoned by mother
A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.
EXCLUSIVE | Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Severing Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba is part of Washington’s broader strategy of toppling Havana’s communist-run government.

South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility
Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive...

Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says
President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate Commission

New coaching requirements for CAF clubs, national teams competitions
CAF has released more strict coaching requirements for clubs and national teams competitions ahead of the upcoming football season.
ANALYSIS | Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
The US targeted nuclear sites in Iran in June, and Iran has threatened to retaliate fiercely if attacked again.

Man dies after being stabbed outside mosque
West Midlands Police says two other men were also injured outside the mosque in Smethwick.