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Italian embassy, teen apologise after viral Bangkok train dispute

A viral video of a Thai woman confronting a group of noisy Italian teenagers who exchange vulgar words and gestures on a Bangkok train prompted online backlash and an apology from Italy's embassy on Saturday.

25 July 2026

Professor Firoz Cachalia. Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi

Cachalia says more needs to be done to improve policing

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is calling for a policing reset. He said while there have been successes, significant failures must also be acknowledged and addressed.

25 July 2026

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema addresses his supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 following his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

'Victory or death' – Malema tells supporters at the EFF election manifesto launch

The Economic Freedom Fighters have joined their 13th anniversary celebrations with the party’s election manifesto launch in Thohoyandou.

25 July 2026

Legendary South African actor Seputla Sebogodi. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

Veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi remembered

Industry colleagues and friends have remembered veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi as a selfless man who fought for the arts.

25 July 2026

South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos gestures at halftime of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)

‘There are no words to express how sad I am’ – Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed deep sadness following the passing of midfielder Jayden Adams.

25 July 2026

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