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Moordenaar kry lewenslank vir moord op Matie-student
WES KAAP. – Rudolph Hufke (20) is deur die Stellenbosch-streekhof tot lewenslange tronkstraf en ’n bykomende 30 jaar direkte gevangenisstraf gevonnis en ook ongeskik verklaar om ’n vuurwapen te besit nadat hy Jesse Mitchell, ‘n BSc-student aan US, in Oktober 2024 vermoor het.
Pastoor vir verkragting van jong kerklede gevonnis
VRYSTAAT. – Sabata Mariti, ‘n selfverklaarde pastoor, is Maandag deur die Virgina-streekhof tot 55 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis nadat drie kwesbare jong vrouelidmate, tussen 13 en 23 jaar, verkrag is.
Werkers by substasie ernstig gebrand toe substasie ontplof
KWAZULU-NATAL. – Twee werkers is Maandagmiddag ernstig beseer in ’n ontploffing by ’n elektriese substasie in Old Howickweg, in die Pietermaritzburg-omgewing.
Universiteit in rou oor 5 studente wat binne 3 weke sterf
OOS-KAAP. – Die Nelson Mandela-universiteit se gemeenskap is in rou oor die verlies van vyf studente oor ’n tydperk van drie weke. Enhle Mboza (B.A. tweedejaar), Lihle Shenxane (Hoër Sertifikaat Inligtingstegnologie), Aphile Jozana (Hoër Sertifikaat Besigheidstudies), Minenhle Hlongwane (B.A. Reg tweedejaar) en Sikhunjulwe Nkewana (Diploma in Logistiek derdejaar) het gesterf.
SANParke versterk veiligheid by Tafelberg Nasionale Park
WES-KAAP. – Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Parke (SANParke) het ná ’n volledige operasionele hersiening nuwe veiligheidsmaatreëls ingestel om die see-, lug- en bergeenheid (SEAM) van die Tafelberg Nasionale Park te versterk.
South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
He took bullets for his child: Hero dad dies protecting son in blood-soaked Reiger Park
A 29-year-old father, Leòcant Joseph, was tragically killed while shielding his one-year-old son from gunfire during a mass shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on Saturday night. The shooting claimed the lives of three men and three women, while three others were wounded.
Reiger Park police faced criticism for resource shortages, with only two vehicles available to serve the entire crime-stricken area.
Who will run Gautrain? Clock ticks as bid to find new operator runs late
The contract of the Bombela Concession Company, which built and has operated the Gautrain, is coming to an end. The Gautrain Management Agency has not selected a new operator yet. It initially planned to do so over a year ago. BCC is part of a consortium that bid to be selected as the new operator.
Behind closed doors: Political leaders align priorities as GNU faces rising national crises
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a two-day GNU retreat at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng over the weekend. GNU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration amid preparations for next year’s elections and ongoing governance disputes. Ramaphosa said there were “moments of quiet, nice joy, and there were moments of serious talk” during the meeting.
Council to consider fate of Damelin’s higher education qualifications
The Council on Higher Education will, on Friday, deliberate a recommendation that the higher education qualifications accredited by Damelin be placed on “notice of withdrawal of accreditation, with conditions”.
Final flicker for SA ferrochrome as Samancor mulls closure
Samancor Chrome has warned employees of potentially drastic operational changes as promises of electricity tariff relief fail to materialise.
World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Lockheed says it is working to accelerate delayed F-16 deliveries for Taiwan
Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it was working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16Vs, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back due to supply chain issues.
Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions
Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026, energy minister Chris Bowen said on Tuesday.
'Wild at Heart' actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
American actress Diane Ladd, a triple Academy Award nominee for her supporting roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart" and "Rambling Rose," has died at the age of 89, her daughter said on Monday.
Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says
Ukraine is showing "remarkable commitment" to joining the EU, but must reverse recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms, the European Commission said in a draft text seen by Reuters on Monday.
Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race
Trump said a vote for Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa would only help Mamdani.
Mexico authorities kill 13 in face-off in cartel-plagued state
Authorities in Mexico's Pacific Sinaloa state were attacked by an armed group after midday on Monday, with the incident leaving 13 of the attackers dead, Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said.
China's military build-up demands response, Australia defence minister says
Australia's defence force operations to protect its sea trade routes, including through the South China Sea, are becoming more risky as Beijing undertakes the "biggest military build-up in the world today", Australia's defence minister said on Tuesday.
Jihadists' fuel blockade poses biggest threat yet to Mali's military rulers
A two-month-old fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked militants has all but paralysed the capital of Mali, turning the screws on the military government and raising concern that the jihadists might try eventually to impose their rule on the West African country.
Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant deep inside Russia, causing a partial collapse of a water-treatment facility but no injuries, regional authorities said on Tuesday.
China's Xi seeks to boost investment, expand economic ties with Russia
China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sought to expand mutual investment with Russia and affirmed Beijing's commitment to advance ties despite "turbulent" external conditions, Chinese state media reported.
Gaza's psychological trauma brings large numbers to seek help
Gaza residents are suffering "a volcano" of psychological trauma from Israel's devastating military campaign that has become clear since last month's truce, according to Palestinian mental health specialists.
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.
UN mandate for Gaza force still in the works, Turkey says
Countries are still working on a U.N. Security Council mandate for an international stabilisation force in Gaza, and will decide on any troop deployments once a framework is complete, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday.
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Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 5 Nov 2025
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