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WEATHER
Thu🌦️10|27°C☔️23%
Fri🌦️14|29°C☔️38%
Sat🌦️15|19°C☔️100%
Sun🌦️14|27°C☔️85%
Mon☁️13|27°C☔️26%
Tue🌦️11|23°C☔️20%
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Twee ervaar hartstilstand tydens botsing en sterf
KWAZULU-NATAL. – Twee mans is Maandag net voor 17:00 dood nadat ’n taxi, twee motors en ’n voetganger in ’n meervoudige ongeluk op die hoek van Chris Hani- en Effinghamweg in Greenwood Park betrokke was. ‘n Voetganger en bestuurder van ‘n voertuig het hartstilstand ervaar en gesterf.
Ses leerlinge vas ná moord by Humansdorp-skool
OOS-KAAP. – Ses leerlinge is in hegtenis geneem nadat ‘n mede-matriekleerling Maandag by die Hoërskool Humansdorp as gevolg van ‘n noodlottige steekvoorval gesterf het.
Mari-Alena sterf ná stryd met kanker
Michele Potgieter het die afsterwe van haar 23-jarige dogter, Mari-Alena, Dinsdag, ná ‘n stryd met kanker op sosiale media gedeel.
Hulp gevra om tiener (15) op te spoor
GAUTENG. – Jessica Daniella Bruyn (15) is laas op 19 September, omstreeks 18:30, in ‘n blou voertuig met ‘n onbekende registrasienommer in Tasso Shopping Centre in Albermarle gesien.
Man sterf tydens poging tot voertuigdiefstal by PHSOB-klub
GAUTENG. – Tydens ‘n poging tot voertuigdiefstal van ‘n besoeker by die Hoër Seunskool Pretoria se Old Boys Association) (PHSOB) is ‘n man oorlede en twee ander is in hegtenis geneem. Een van die verdagtes is in ‘n hospitaal opgeneem.
South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
NPA recovers R144m in 'stolen' state land case
The High Court in Pretoria has granted the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit a forfeiture order of R144m to reclaim government land that was unlawfully transferred to individuals and business entities.
‘Climate change is an existential threat’
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA) says climate change affects the most underdeveloped nations.
'Drug cartels using SA as base for manufacturing'
Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile says the recent discovery of drug labs in the country show that international cartels have changed their modus operandi.
Erasmus makes minimal changes for Argentina clash
Springboks’ coach Rassie Erasmus, has sprung a surprise by taking a conservative approach and making minimal changes to his team for South Africa’s Rugby Championship test match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday. He made only two changes to the starting 15 that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago.
The experienced Eben Etzebeth replaces the injured Lood de Jager at lock, while Damian Williemse moves from inside center to fullback in place of Aphelele Fassi whose season has been cut short with a fractured leg. As a result, Damian de Allende returns to the midfield alongside Canan Moodie. The replacement bench also shows two personnel changes but remains a five-three split in favour of the forwards.
West Africans sent by US to Ghana have been deported
Eleven West Africans transferred from the United States to Ghana as part of an agreement with the Trump administration have been deported a second time, their lawyer said on Tuesday, despite fears some of them faced possible torture and persecution.
World (Bron - World News Reuters)
South Africa's president says trade is being used as a 'weapon'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday his country is in talks with a U.S. trade representative to reduce tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump after telling world leaders that "trade is now being used as a weapon."
Carney says Canada-US trade talks will move to USMCA review process
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that trade negotiations with the U.S. were ongoing, and a lot of the remaining issues would move to a forthcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).
Super Typhoon Ragasa soaks Hong Kong, death toll rises in Taiwan
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday, while heavy downpours in Taiwan resulted in the deaths of 14 people.
Super Typhoon Ragasa soaks Hong Kong, death toll rises in Taiwan
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday, while heavy downpours in Taiwan resulted in the deaths of 14 people.
EU's next problem child? Babis win in Czech vote would boost populists
Billionaire Andrej Babis is widely expected to return to power in a Czech election next month, in a boost to the populist, anti-immigration camp within the European Union that could weaken backing for Ukraine's defence against Russia.
India stock benchmarks fall, dragged by IT firms on US visa concerns
India's equity benchmarks fell on Wednesday, dragged down by information technology stocks as investors assessed the impact of U.S. visa curbs, while persistent foreign outflows and lingering valuation concerns kept sentiment subdued.
How Israel’s West Bank strategy aims to bury Palestinian statehood
As several of Israel's Western allies recognise a Palestinian state, Israel has accelerated plans for settlements that it hopes will make the two-state solution impossible.
Japan's factory activity contracts further in September, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing sector activity fell at the fastest pace in six months in September, driven by further declines in new orders, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday.
US allies' embrace of Palestinian statehood tests Trump's Israel policy
Growing international frustration with Washington over the war in Gaza spilled into the open at the U.N. General Assembly this week, with U.S. allies recognizing a Palestinian state in a major test for President Donald Trump's Middle East policy.
Ukraine expects no miracles as Zelenskiy visits US to address UN and meet Trump
Kyiv is quietly preparing for a new phase of the war in which it relies more on itself.
Asylum seeker jailed for s*x assault on teen that sparked UK protests
An Ethiopian asylum seeker, whose arrest in July sparked angry protests outside the hotel near London where he and other migrants were being housed, was jailed for 12 months on Tuesday for s*xually assaulting a teenage girl and another woman.
US FAA issues ground stop for United Airlines flights due to tech issue
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it has issued a ground stop for United Airlines flights at U.S. and Canadian airports, citing a technological issue.
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Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 25 Sept 2025
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