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Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya returns to court on 13 October after his bail application was postponed. The State is relying in part on a recorded call involving Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela. Sibiya has distanced himself from Maumela, while his lawyers deny claims that he intimidated the father of a 16-year-old girl he is accused of sexually grooming.
The Budget Justice Coalition says fuel increases will deepen pressure on vulnerable households, while SAFTU is calling for an emergency subsidy. Drivers told eNCA that rising transport costs are feeding through to everyday expenses.
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government is working on electricity affordability as Eskom operates with surplus generation capacity.
Section27 wants individual accountability after the Limpopo High Court cleared 50 former pupils accused of group cheating in the 2024 matric exams. Their results had been withheld for two years.
US death-row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt in Tennessee. Her lawyers want evidence linked to the procedure preserved. In South Africa, retired judge Edwin Cameron argues that restoring the death penalty is not the answer to violent crime.
The World Health Organisation wants more information from Russia after reports that a laboratory technician died from pneumonic plague in Siberia, a claim denied by Russia.
France has suspended police use of stun grenades amid student-led protests after a 15-year-old lost a hand. A police officer has been charged, while Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency meeting.
Trump is also facing criticism after suggesting at a campaign rally that Iran could strike Los Angeles or San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks “deranged and dangerous”.
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Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince says South Africa must adjust quickly as it returns to Test cricket against Australia at Kingsmead.
Spain beat Croatia 2-1, while Harry Kane scored twice as England beat the Czech Republic 3-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking a promise over game time. Ronaldo apologised for walking out on the national team and says he remains available.
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