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CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Police are investigating the discovery of a fifth woman’s body near Kempton Park. The latest body was found in Olifantsfontein, close to where four other women were found over the past two months. Police have not confirmed a link between the cases. A multidisciplinary team is investigating, while residents are demanding urgent action on women’s safety.
Twenty-one people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N1 between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka. The road remains closed and motorists are being diverted via the R407 towards the N12.BUSINESS
Mid-month Central Energy Fund data points to a possible petrol increase of about R2.29 a litre in October, with diesel also expected to rise by more than R2 a litre. Rising oil prices and a weaker rand are adding pressure.
COURTS
Lucas Legabe, accused of stealing cocaine worth R216 million from the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks’ Port Shepstone offices, has been granted R50,000 bail. He denies the allegations and says he was tortured and forced to confess.
WEATHER
Cooler conditions are expected across parts of South Africa until Wednesday, while the Northern Cape faces severe thunderstorms and strong winds.
WORLD
Flooding in Nepal has killed 1,428 people, with more than 5,600 still missing, including six South Africans. The government says billions of dollars will be needed for recovery and reconstruction.
At the BRICS Summit in India, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi are calling for a more multipolar world order. A joint declaration backs diplomacy in the Middle East and opposes tariffs and sanctions imposed without UN Security Council approval.SPORT
Manchester City beat United through an Erling Haaland winner, but the officiating and red-card decisions remain under scrutiny.
Danny Jordaan says SAFA members gave him the mandate to seek a fourth term. He was re-elected on Saturday.The Proteas completed a 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Namibia. Bjorn Fortuin took a career-best four for 33 as South Africa chased 157 inside 22 overs.
That is your News Bite for 14 September 2026.
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