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The AKA and Tibz murder trial is under way in Durban, with all seven accused pleading not guilty and remaining in custody. Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane were shot dead on Florida Road in February 2023. AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, says he is confident the wait has been used to build a solid case.
In Mamelodi West, the family of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Botlhale Makena believes their killer may have been someone they knew. Police have made no arrests, while relatives question why only their phones and games console were taken.
Former Knysna mayor Thando Matika, acting municipal manager Boy Manqoba Ngubo and acting CFO Busisiwe Lubelwana return to court on 12 October for a bail application. They face corruption, money-laundering and extortion allegations linked to a R68-million municipal security tender and alleged kickbacks.
At the Khampepe Commission, former TRC commissioner and human rights lawyer Yasmin Sookha says apartheid-era perpetrators including Adrian Vlok and Johan van der Merwe did not fully disclose their crimes to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The inquiry is examining allegations that political interference and collusion blocked or suppressed apartheid-era investigations.
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In Tennessee, Christa Pike remains in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections during a failed execution. The case has triggered an investigation into what went wrong and renewed scrutiny of the state’s execution process.
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The High Court has dismissed Hangwani Maumela’s bid to stop the sale of his Ferrari, one of the assets linked to the SIU’s investigation into alleged corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital, where about R2-billion is believed to have been looted.
South African motorists are bracing for a fuel-price shock. Petrol is expected to break the R30-per-litre barrier, with 95 unleaded and diesel projected to rise by more than R3 a litre despite the G7 agreeing to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves.
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Pitso Mosimane has made it three wins from three since returning as Bafana Bafana coach after South Africa edged Egypt 1-0 in Cairo. Mosimane praised players who stepped in after several regulars were rested following the AFCON qualifiers.
Mercedes driver George Russell says his Formula One title hopes are slipping after a power-unit failure at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won, while Russell’s deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli grew to 84 points.
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