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ToggleUkraine Land Concessions ‘Play Into Putin’s Hands’
        August 22, 2025    
    
        EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Ukraine land concessions are “Putin’s trap,” urging credible security guarantees over paper promises as EU leaders    
    
        
     
                            
                    Belhar Church Shooting Leaves Father Dead Outside Crèche
        August 22, 2025    
    
        A father was shot dead outside a Belhar church after dropping off his children at a crèche. The daylight attack has left the community    
    
        
     
                            
                    Police Officer Acid Attack Sentence: 20 Years
        August 22, 2025    
    
        The Johannesburg High Court imposed a 20-year police officer acid attack sentence after the 2023 assault that killed Nomalungelo Khumalo, signalling a tougher stance    
    
        
     
                            
                    Gaza City Assault Kills Dozens as Israel Calls Up Reservists
        August 21, 2025    
    
        The Gaza City assault has killed dozens as Israel intensifies strikes and calls up reservists, raising fears of deeper conflict and worsening crisis.    
    
        
     
                            
                    Ithuba Denies Lottery Conspiracy Claims After R124m Win
        August 21, 2025    
    
        Ithuba denies lottery conspiracy claims after a R124 million PowerBall win, saying draws are independently audited and winners are chosen by chance. The operator    
    
        
     
                            
                    Perrie Edwards Calls Zayn Romance ‘Toxic’
        August 20, 2025    
    
        Perrie Edwards has called her past Zayn romance “toxic” and revealed he messaged her years after their split, a moment that left her panicked    
    
        
     
                            
                    Israel Calls Up 60,000 Reservists For Gaza City Offensive
        August 20, 2025    
    
        Israel will call up 60,000 reservists for a Gaza City offensive approved by Defence Minister Israel Katz. Troops are already operating around the city    
    
        
     
                            
                    Rand Manipulation Case Rocks South Africa’s Banks
        August 20, 2025    
    
        South Africa’s top banks face the Constitutional Court in the rand manipulation case, accused of cartel-like conduct that threatens economic sovereignty.