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Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030
19/10/2025

Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030

DEAL BROKEN: An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes in the Gaza Strip to Fox News on Sunday, pointing to att...
19/10/2025

DEAL BROKEN: An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes in the Gaza Strip to Fox News on Sunday, pointing to attacks by Hamas since Friday that all took place beyond the line agreed upon under the ceasefire terms.

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala seeks bail at Johannesburg High CourtControversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to a...
19/10/2025

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala seeks bail at Johannesburg High Court

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to appear before the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, October 20, 2025, in a renewed bid for bail.

This follows a previous denial by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, which deemed him a flight risk and a danger to society. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed its intention to oppose Matlala’s application to appeal the earlier decision.

Matlala faces multiple serious charges, including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, related to an alleged plot to assassinate his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane.

Additionally, he is implicated in corruption and fraud schemes involving government tenders. Investigations have revealed that, even while incarcerated, Matlala maintained influence over law enforcement through illicit means, such as smuggling a cellphone into prison.

The outcome of this latest bail application is expected to have significant implications for both Matlala’s legal proceedings and ongoing investigations into corruption within South Africa’s public and private sectors.

BREAKING: Israel launches strikes on southern Gaza.
19/10/2025

BREAKING:

Israel launches strikes on southern Gaza.

The 34 victims of the tragic N1 highway crash near Makhado in Limpopo have been formally identified, and families of tho...
19/10/2025

The 34 victims of the tragic N1 highway crash near Makhado in Limpopo have been formally identified, and families of those who have not been identified are urged to come forward to assist with the process.

RAF to compensate foreign nationals in Limpopo bus tragedyThe Road Accident Fund (RAF) has confirmed that families of th...
19/10/2025

RAF to compensate foreign nationals in Limpopo bus tragedy

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has confirmed that families of the 43 victims who perished in a tragic bus crash in Limpopo on October 12, 2025, will receive compensation, irrespective of their immigration status.

The crash occurred near Louis Trichardt on the N1 highway, claiming the lives of 30 Zimbabweans and 6 Malawians, with 49 others injured. The bus was en route from Gqeberha to Harare and onward to Malawi.

RAF spokesperson clarified that the fund is legally obligated to compensate all individuals involved in road accidents within South Africa, regardless of their legal status. This stance is supported by recent court rulings that have overturned attempts to exclude undocumented foreign nationals from claiming compensation.

The incident has sparked debate on social media, with some questioning the fairness of compensating undocumented individuals, while others argue for the humanitarian aspect of the policy.

As investigations into the cause of the crash continue, the RAF is expected to process compensation claims for the victims' families in the coming weeks.

Police officer Raymond Khoza was gunned down at his Tsakane home by hitmen allegedly hired by a drug dealer he had warne...
18/10/2025

Police officer Raymond Khoza was gunned down at his Tsakane home by hitmen allegedly hired by a drug dealer he had warned about selling drugs.

Preliminary investigation reveals overloading, mechanical failures in Limpopo bus crash that killed 43A preliminary repo...
18/10/2025

Preliminary investigation reveals overloading, mechanical failures in Limpopo bus crash that killed 43

A preliminary report into the N1 highway bus crash of 12 October has revealed that overloading, speeding, and serious mechanical defects were major contributing factors to the tragedy that claimed 43 lives.

The long-distance bus, travelling from the Eastern Cape towards Zimbabwe, was carrying 91 people, despite having a seating capacity of 62. Investigators determined that approximately 23 passengers were in excess of the legal occupant limit when considering regulations on children's seating.

Mechanical inspection found that only five out of ten brakes were functional. One brake on the bus was non-operational, and all four brakes on the attached trailer failed to work. The trailer’s suspension was also found to have been poorly repaired.

Excessive speed on a steep, winding section of the mountain pass was also cited as a key factor. Conditions at the time weather, visibility, and road surface were not found to have contributed significantly to the crash.

In the aftermath, identification of the victims has been complicated by the fact that several of the deceased did not carry documentation. Provincial authorities are working with Zimbabwean and Malawian agencies to match fingerprints and complete post-mortems.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called for accountability. The bus company may face culpable homicide charges, and the technical report recommends a review of inspection and enforcement practices, particularly at weighbridges and along major routes, to prevent similar disasters.

Western Cape police have launched a large-scale manhunt for gunmen who shot seven men dead in Better Life Informal Settl...
18/10/2025

Western Cape police have launched a large-scale manhunt for gunmen who shot seven men dead in Better Life Informal Settlement in Philippi East, Cape Town, on Friday night.

Don’t make me feel guilty because I’m not guilty’, suspended police minister tells evidence leader
17/10/2025

Don’t make me feel guilty because I’m not guilty’, suspended police minister tells evidence leader

17/10/2025

A police officer has just handed himself over to the Hawks in connection with this murder.

He was located by a police team yesterday but evaded arrest.

The 40-year-old constable has been charged with murder and attempted murder and is due in court soon.

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17/10/2025

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