Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for defending democratic rights amid Maduro’s crackdown and renewed calls for free, fair elections.
Jamie Dimon Stock Market Warning Rattles AI Boom
Jamie Dimon stock market warning: a sharp US correction is possible within 6–24 months as AI valuations look stretched, echoing BoE and IMF concerns.
AARTO Demerit Points: What SA Drivers Must Know Now
AARTO demerit points roll out nationally from 1 Dec 2025, with licence suspensions from 1 Sep 2026. Know the timelines, NaTIS blocks, and how points add up.
SAPS Sends One Officer to Paris in Mthethwa Probe
SAPS trims Paris mission from five to one senior officer to liaise with French police on Nathi Mthethwa’s death; family expects repatriation this week.
ANC Criminal Cartel Infiltration Rocks 2026 Race
Fikile Mbalula’s admission of ANC criminal cartel infiltration, tied to claims aired at the Madlanga inquiry, sparks analyst warnings that trust and 2026 municipal election prospects hinge on swift, visible action.
Unite for Change Merger Reshapes 2026 Race
BOSA, GOOD and RISE Mzansi merge as Unite for Change to contest the 2026 local elections under one banner, pledging ethical leadership, basic service delivery, safer communities and digitised, corruption-proof governance through a merit-based, community-rooted slate.
Gaza Flotilla Interception: One Boat Sails On
Israel intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters, detaining hundreds of activists, while the yacht Marinette sails on—intensifying legal disputes and global diplomatic backlash.
Judgment Delayed in Julius Malema Firearm Case
Judgment in the Julius Malema firearm case was postponed to 30 September as Magistrate Twanet Olivier reviewed extensive evidence. Malema and co-accused Adriaan Snyman plead not guilty over the 2018 stadium video; a conviction could affect his eligibility for public office.
Cape Town Gaza March Urges SA to Cut Israel Ties
Thousands joined the Cape Town Gaza march, delivering a memorandum to Parliament that urges South Africa to cut diplomatic and trade ties with Israel, close the embassy, and expand BDS measures.
COSATU: Employers Default on Pension Contributions Surge
COSATU warns that employers default on pension contributions have doubled to 15,521, putting nearly 600,000 workers at risk. Arrears exceed R7.2bn, with calls for tougher enforcement, tender bans for defaulters, and stronger labour inspections.
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