Okezie Omorogie

Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit ramps up operations, nets 30 arrests in early October crackdown

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Seized ammunition from arrested gang members in Gauteng. Photo Credit- Jacaranda FM

The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) has escalated its efforts against organized crime, launching a series of proactive and disruptive operations since October 1 to dismantle gang networks across multiple communities. These intensified actions, targeting hotspots known for gang-related violence and illicit activities, have already yielded significant results, with 30 suspects apprehended for a range of … Read more

Potential November petrol price drop offers economic lifeline amid global trade opposition

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Caltex petrol station in South Africa. Photo Credit- Business Tech

South Africa’s economy stands to gain modestly from a projected sharp decline in fuel prices for November, driven by falling global petrol costs and a stabilizing rand, but these benefits could be tempered by escalating US-China trade tensions that risk dampening commodity demand and export growth. Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund indicates an … Read more

South African fuel prices set for major November decline amid favourable trends

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Car at a petrol station. Photo Credit- News24

Mid-month data signals a potential sharp drop in South Africa’s fuel prices for November, offering relief to motorists if current trends persist. According to updates from the Central Energy Fund, an overrecovery of 58 cents per litre on 95-octane petrol and 25 cents per litre on diesel could translate into the largest petrol price reduction … Read more

2026 W/Cup Qualifier: Nigeria 4-0 Benin match highlights, tactical takeouts

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen with a towering attempted header. Photo Credit- Aljazeera

Group C Standings Impact: South Africa 3-0 Rwanda (simultaneous match), finishing 1st with 18 points (automatic qualification). Nigeria 2nd with 17 points (+4 GD from this win), Benin 3rd with 17 points (+1 GD). Nigeria advances to CAF intercontinental playoffs as one of the four best runners-up. In a match billed as a “final” for … Read more

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: South Africa 3-0 Rwanda, highlights, tactical review

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Bafana Bafana of South Africa qualified for their first World Cup since 2010. Photo Credit- www.standard.co.uk

Group C Standings Impact: South Africa finish 1st with 18 points (automatic qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup). Nigeria 2nd with 17 points (advances to CAF intercontinental playoffs). Benin 3rd with 17 points (eliminated after Nigeria’s parallel 4-0 win). Rwanda 5th with 11 points, out of contention for playoffs. In a match pregnant with destiny, … Read more

A comprehensive timeline on Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

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Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Photo Credit- TMPH/ Facebook

The Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, one of South Africa’s most egregious cases of public sector graft, revolves around the systematic looting of over R2 billion in funds intended for healthcare services at the Gauteng provincial facility. Centered on fraudulent procurement processes, the scandal first gained national attention through the assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who … Read more

South Africa clinches 2026 W/Cup ticket with convincing 3-0 victory over Rwanda

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South Africa vs Angola AFCON 2025 preview. Photo Credit- BBC Sports

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification in 16 years after a dominant 3-0 win against Rwanda in the final round of the CAF Group C qualifiers at Mbombela Stadium. The victory, watched by a raucous crowd of over 30,000, propelled the hosts to 18 points, edging out … Read more

Magistrate recuses himself from Khumalo corruption bail hearing over Commission subpoena

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Magistrate Vusi Mahlungu. Photo Credit- Jacaranda FM

Chief Magistrate Vusi Mahlangu recused himself on Tuesday from presiding over a bail condition amendment application in the corruption case against Police Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo and his co-accused at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The application sought to relax stringent bail terms to permit the accused to resume their duties, following an internal investigation … Read more

Ramaphosa admits to meeting accused Tembisa corruption figure Maumela

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South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa at NCOP. Photo Credit- News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Tuesday that he had met Hangwani Maumela, the alleged mastermind behind the multimillion-rand corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital, during an encounter outside his Sandhurst residence in 2024. The admission came during a question-and-answer session in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), marking a significant shift in the government’s narrative on … Read more

Vehicle rollover on N1 outbound leaves one injured near Bellville

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Aftermath of the auto crash on N1 outbound. Photo Credit- Arrive Alive

A dramatic motor vehicle rollover incident unfolded on the N1 outbound highway between Durban Road and the R300 turnoff in Bellville on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in one person sustaining injuries. Emergency services were swiftly mobilized to the scene following reports of the vehicle rolling multiple times along the busy route. Titanium Securitas Medical Response, supported … Read more

South Africa vs Rwanda: Time, betting tips, prediction, team news, head-to-head

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South Africa national team, Bafana in celebration. Photo Credit- Pulse Sports

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers reach their dramatic conclusion, South Africa host Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, October 14, in a high-stakes Group C showdown that could define Bafana Bafana’s fate. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM CAT (4:00 PM GMT), with the hosts desperate to secure automatic qualification amid a … Read more

Nigeria vs Benin: Time, prediction, betting tips, team news, head-to-head

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Benin vs Nigeria in final 2026 World Cup qualifier match. Photo Credit- Vanguard

The curtain falls on the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers with a pulsating Group C finale as Benin Republic travel to face Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, October 14, kicking off at 5:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT). Benin, perched atop the standings with 17 points from nine matches, … Read more