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Grieving families bid farewell to young Vaal crash victims

Today at 13:00 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Bereaved families, community members and Gauteng premier among those gathered in Sebokeng to mourn the tragic loss of three children who died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash

South Africa

Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week

Today at 12:09 PM, via SAnews

Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week

The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period.

The enquiry was established last year by President Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998 to inquire into the fitness of...

South Africa

Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned

Today at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely.

This comes as claims that the Vaal Dam had been poisoned were circulated on social media.

A WhatsApp audio clip claimed that the “dam has been poisoned” and that tap water should not be consumed unless it is first...

South Africa

Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga

Today at 11:32 AM, via SAnews

Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. 

According to SANRAL Mpumalanga’s Provincial Head, Mabuyi Mhlanga, the roads agency continues to closely monitor the situation by carrying out assessments at...

Sport

Glentoran versus Cliftonville postponed

Today at 12:27 PM, via BBC News

Glentoran’s Irish Premiership game with Cliftonville which was to be played on Sunday afternoon is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

Sport

Protests, pride and late celebrations in URC

Today at 12:16 PM, via BBC News

Despite the off-the-field drama, it turned out to be a decent return for Wales’ four professional sides with two wins, a draw and agonising defeat.

Science/Tech

Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named Australian of the Year for 2026

Today at 13:21 PM, via The Guardian

Bennell-Pegg tells ceremony in Canberra she hopes to use award to inspire young people to chase their dreams

Cathy Freeman leads Australia Day 2026 honours list

As a girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching them one day.

While she’s yet to enter space, the now-41-year-old is closer than most could ever hope for.

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Motoring

Big changes for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa

Today at 10:00 AM, via TopAuto

Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.