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Lil Nas X Charges: Rapper Pleads Not Guilty in LA Case

August 26, 2025

Lil Nas X charges move forward after his not-guilty plea in a Los Angeles court. Prosecutors filed three counts of battery on a police officer and one of resisting after a dawn street confrontation. A judge set $75,000 bail with treatment conditions

Business

Affordable Electric Cars: Toyota & VW Power into SA

August 26, 2025

Affordable electric cars are finally in sight as Toyota and Volkswagen plan South African launches from 2026, with duty credits and new incentives set to cut prices and push EVs into the mainstream.

Interviews·Sports

Shi Ming UFC Debut: Doctor by Day, Fighter by Night

August 26, 2025

Traditional Chinese medicine doctor Shi Ming balances hospital shifts with the octagon. In her Shi Ming UFC debut, Shanghai fans roared despite a decision loss to Bruna Brasil.

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Limpopo Rape Cases: Woman in Court, Mother and Teen Held

August 26, 2025

Two Limpopo rape cases head to court: a 24-year-old woman accused of attacking a 13-year-old in a Musina church shelter, and a Letsitele teen and his mother implicated in a nine-year-old’s assault.

International

Trump Ukraine Peace Talks: Putin–Zelensky Meet Set

August 26, 2025

Trump Ukraine peace talks advanced Monday after White House meetings, with Donald Trump arranging a Putin–Zelensky sit-down within two weeks, Europe exploring security guarantees for Kyiv, and a follow-up trilateral including Trump under consideration.

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Cape Town Taxi Violence: 3 Killed, 6 Injured in Attacks

August 26, 2025

Cape Town taxi violence claimed three lives on 25 August in shootings at Khayelitsha and Philippi East taxi ranks. Six others were injured as gunmen fled. Police urge tips to Crime Stop to curb escalating tensions.

Sports

Rio Ngumoha 100th-minute Winner Stuns Newcastle

August 26, 2025

Teenager Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winner as Liverpool edged 10-man Newcastle 3–2 at St James’ Park after Anthony Gordon’s red card, with the Alexander Isak transfer saga overshadowing a chaotic, injury-hit night.

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Alabuga Start Program Recruitment Probed by SA

August 26, 2025

South African authorities are investigating the Alabuga Start Program recruitment, which lures young women with promises of hospitality jobs in Russia. Instead, many end up assembling military drones in Tatarstan factories.

Business

SA Women Retirement Gap: 21% Less Saved

August 25, 2025

New data shows the SA women retirement gap: women retire with 21% less in assets, driven by pay gaps, caregiving and early withdrawals, and there are clear steps to close it.

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Lil Nas X Charges: Rapper Pleads Not Guilty in LA Case

Affordable Electric Cars: Toyota & VW Power into SA

Shi Ming UFC Debut: Doctor by Day, Fighter by Night

Limpopo Rape Cases: Woman in Court, Mother and Teen Held

Trump Ukraine Peace Talks: Putin–Zelensky Meet Set

Cape Town Taxi Violence: 3 Killed, 6 Injured in Attacks

Rio Ngumoha 100th-minute Winner Stuns Newcastle

Alabuga Start Program Recruitment Probed by SA

SA Women Retirement Gap: 21% Less Saved

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