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Coup in Guinea-Bissau: Military Seizes Control Amid Election ChaosGuinea-Bissau has been thrown into turmoil after the m...
26/11/2025

Coup in Guinea-Bissau: Military Seizes Control Amid Election Chaos

Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into turmoil after the military announced it has taken full control of the country. Heavy gunfire erupted in the capital, Bissau, on Wednesday, just as the nation awaited official results from a highly contested presidential election.

Soldiers appeared on state television declaring the suspension of the electoral process, closure of all borders, and a nationwide curfew. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was reportedly arrested, calling the incident a clear “coup d’état.”

Both Embaló and his rival had claimed victory before results were released, escalating tensions. The situation remains fluid, with the military now running the country under a new command structure.

This is a developing story

BREAKING NEWS: Gauteng Education Mourns Death of Matric Learner After 'Chaos' at Schaumburg SchoolThe Gauteng Department...
24/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
Gauteng Education Mourns Death of Matric Learner After 'Chaos' at Schaumburg School

The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of a Grade 12 girl learner, who succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, 23 November 2025. The learner was struck by a scholar bus during a violent and 'chaotic incident' at Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort last Thursday. According to the Department, the unrest began when four intruders allegedly entered the school premises and initiated a fight with matric learners. The situation quickly spiralled out of control as younger learners joined the commotion, leading to panic at the bus loading area where one bus driver, attempting to escape the chaos, accidentally hit four learners. Psychosocial support teams have been deployed, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

BREAKING NEWS! CHATGPT & TWITTER SERVERS DOWN WORLDWIDE! Due to a Cloudflare glitch, many major websites including ChatG...
18/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS! CHATGPT & TWITTER SERVERS DOWN WORLDWIDE!

Due to a Cloudflare glitch, many major websites including ChatGPT and X (formerly Twitter) are down. Even Downdetector is unavailable at this moment. Users visiting ChatGPT are seeing “Please unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to proceed” error on the screen. X (formerly Twitter) is also throwing “Internal Server Error” and unable to load the feed,

“Please Unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to Proceed” Error on ChatGPT

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NOTICE: LEVEL 9 ANOMALY WEATHER WARNING Dear Community Members, Please take serious note of the Level 9 anomaly weather ...
16/11/2025

NOTICE: LEVEL 9 ANOMALY WEATHER WARNING
Dear Community Members,
Please take serious note of the Level 9 anomaly weather warning currently affecting our country. We are experiencing critical and abnormal weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding.

I urge everyone to exercise extreme caution and ensure the safety of:
Children and the elderly
People who are sick or vulnerable
Livestock and pets
Your households and neighbourhoods

Avoid unnecessary travel, secure your properties, and stay updated with official alerts from the South African Weather Service.

For emergencies and assistance, you may contact our Disaster Management Team:
Mr Pieter Nieuwenhuizen: 082 901 5726
Mr Dan Mosouenyane: 071 680 8436
Ms Tselane Mokoena: 073 859 9418
Ms Lydia Bogacu: 079 693 3108

Your safety remains our priority.

Issued by: MMC Nkubi Lola Mokoena Sedibeng District Municipality

City Press distances itself from Dada Morero 'high spend' tweet. Social media tip: Verify all information before sharing...
27/07/2025

City Press distances itself from Dada Morero 'high spend' tweet.

Social media tip: Verify all information before sharing.

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Government Approves R94.8 Billion Guarantee for TransnetJuly 27, 2025 - South Africa's government approved R94.8 billion...
27/07/2025

Government Approves R94.8 Billion Guarantee for Transnet

July 27, 2025 - South Africa's government approved R94.8 billion ($5.3 billion) in guarantees to bolster state-owned rail and port operator Transnet SOC Ltd. This includes R48.6 billion for debt redemptions over five years and R46.2 billion to mitigate credit-rating downgrade risks, the Department of Transport announced Sunday.

The funding, which adds to a R51 billion guarantee facility approved in May, aims to help the indebted company regain profitability. Transnet sought the funds from a budget facility for infrastructure projects to finance upgrades and equipment.

After years of underinvestment and corruption, Transnet's rail and port operations have severely declined.
"Government will continue to work with Transnet to ensure operational and financial improvements... and to accelerate implementation of reforms for the logistics sector, including private sector participation," the department stated.

S&P Global noted on July 10 that Transnet is entirely reliant on government support to service its debt, making an upgrade unlikely within the next 12 months.

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Tragic Incident Rocks Soweto Birthday CelebrationSOWETO - 27 July 2025 | A police captain tragically shot and killed his...
27/07/2025

Tragic Incident Rocks Soweto Birthday Celebration

SOWETO - 27 July 2025 | A police captain tragically shot and killed his girlfriend and her brother, injuring three others, before turning the gun on himself during a birthday celebration in Protea, Soweto, on Saturday night.

Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and an inquest docket. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi stated the incident occurred during a birthday celebration.

"The captain reportedly called the girlfriend to the side and that is when people saw him draw a firearm and shoot her and her brother dead, while three other civilians sustained injuries. He then turned the gun on himself," said Nevhuhulwi.

Provincial Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni extended his condolences, urging officers to utilize available health and wellness facilities for support. He added, "We give our members these tools [guns] to protect themselves against criminals, so it is very disheartening to see the very same tools being used to kill their loved ones."

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