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Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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7 South African scenic spots to enjoy a Heritage Day braai
If you want a Heritage Day braai with a view, these seven scenic South African spots will not disappoint…

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South Africa’s money pot growing? What Mzansi’s latest GDP numbers mean for you
This growth means the value of goods and services produced in South Africa is going up, but can it lead to jobs and better living conditions?

South Africa
Sentencing in Thembekile Letlape murder case postponed
Zitha was arrested after Letlape’s lifeless body was discovered at their home in Fourways last year.

South Africa
Police seek help to find missing Cape Flats girls
Police say Zoe Joshua left their home with Jermica Andrews without informing anyone.

South Africa
Four men nabbed by CT police for car jamming, theft and fraud
Once charged the suspects will appear in the Strand Magistrate’s Court.

South Africa
Illegal fishing threatens Sodwana Bay’s marine life
Weak enforcement is said to be another factor threating Sodwana Bay livelihoods.

World
For first time in decades, U.S. says Colombia is falling short in drug war
For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington’s closest allies in Latin America.
World
News24 | ‘Oh hi, birthday boy’: Meghan celebrates Prince Harry’s 41st with a throwback to his 31st
Meghan Markle celebrated her husband, Prince Harry’s 41st birthday on Monday, 15 September.

World
Artefacts recovered from Titanic’s sunk sister ship
Items retrieved from the wreck of HMHS Britannic in the Aegean include a bell and binoculars, Greece says.

World
Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India’s Uttarakhand
Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.

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

Africa
Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia’s president
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

Africa
Are we using the wrong world map?
This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Africa
Zulu king challenges critic to stick fight
King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Business
SARS is coming after these taxpayers hard in 2026
SARS is gearing up to turn the screws on crypto asset traders using “International Tax Standards”, with local regulatory changes set to come into effect from March 2026.
Business

Business
40-year-old South African retail giant set for major gains
PSG Wealth’s Fisokuhle Mbutho says Mr Price is an undervalued stock, with the retailer showing strong earnings growth.

Business
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

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

Politics
ANC’s return to power depends on its councillors: Ramaphosa
The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

Sport
GB’s Anning reaches 400m final
Great Britain’s Amber Anning runs a season’s best time to qualify for the women’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Sport
One ‘next gen’ star who can add more magic to Springboks
The Springboks reaped huge rewards from their latest youthful team selection, and there is one ‘next gen’ star still waiting in the wings.

Sport
GB’s Burgin and Pattison reach 800m semi-finals
Great Britain’s Max Burgin and Ben Pattison qualify for the men’s 800m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Sport
Ex-Pirates and current EPL star names Kaizer Chiefs legend as his hero
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Marshall Munetsi has named former three Kaizer Chiefs players in his best five-a-side team.
Education
Zimbabwe: Milton High Teacher to Appear Before Ministry Disciplinary Committee
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, Tyson Lunga, who was recently cleared by the courts on several sodomy charges, is set to appear before the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education disciplinary committee on 22 September.
Education
Zimbabwe: Burgers , Bucks and Betrayal – Milton Teacher Faces Disciplinary Hearing
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, recently acquitted of multiple sodomy charges, is not off the hook yet as he now faces a disciplinary hearing with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

Education
Sweden to implement nationwide mobile phone ban in schools
From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day
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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.
From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...
Education
Nigeria: 9psb Harps Financial Education At Lca Summer Camp
[This Day] It its bid to drive financial literacy and youth empowerment, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), recently conducted a financial literacy training session at the Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Summer Camp, engaging young minds with practical knowledge and essential life skills to confidently manage their finances and build a foundation for long-term financial success.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Groote Schuur Hospital opens high-tech chemotherapy room
The Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital has officially opened its newly upgraded outpatient chemotherapy room.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Three ways to beat spring allergies
Are you confusing cold and flu symptoms with a seasonal allergy? Here’s how you can tell them apart and avoid ongoing illness
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘Shaka iLembe’ star Luyanda Zuma among Miss SA 2025 Top 10: Meet the contestants and judges [PICS]
Unlike previous years, the 2025 competition will not follow the usual format.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Maximising equipment uptime: Engineering Dynamics’ impact on industrial maintenance
Engineering Dynamics has established itself as a key player in industrial Preventive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring equipment and services across sub-Saharan Africa.

Science/Tech
Big problem with bank crime in South Africa
Even in the rare instances that banking-related cybercrimes are reported to the police, law enforcement finds it difficult to track down suspects due to glaring deficiencies in the RICA registration system.

Science/Tech
Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki
The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reserves
Miika Ilomäki is chief preparedness specialist for Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency
In times of crisis, food is more than sustenance. It is a pillar of national stability. Finland has long understood this, not just because of...

Science/Tech
Apple Watch Series 11 Review: Finally, the Watch Lives Longer
Every year, I say you probably don’t need to upgrade if you already own a recent Apple Watch. This year is the exception.

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

Motoring
Rare E30 BMW 333i expected to fetch millions at local auction
Also going under the hammer is a 1999 E36 BMW M3 GT2 (E36) – one of just 50 built by hand.
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.

Health
How gaming can be good for your mental health
Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Health
Let’s have a conversation about periods
Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Health
Severe inequality in London for weight loss drugs
Interest in the drugs has risen but patients face a “postcode lottery” when trying to access them.
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.