Okezie Omorogie
South African actress and television presenter Londiwe Faith Nene has died at the age of 35. Her passing was confirmed by her family on Monday, October 13, 2025, who said she died on Saturday, October 11. The family released a statement expressing deep sorrow, saying: “It is with great sadness and heavy heart that we … Read more
A harrowing minibus taxi accident on the N3 highway left approximately 18 school children injured early Monday morning, October 13, 2025, as the vehicle carrying them to school veered out of control and flipped over just before the Mariannhill Toll Plaza. The incident unfolded shortly before 7:00 a.m. during the morning rush, transforming a routine … Read more
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has mobilized a team of crash investigators to the site of a devastating bus accident on the N1 highway near Ingwe Lodge, where 42 people perished in a horrific overturning incident on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The tragedy unfolded around 6:00 p.m., claiming the lives of seven children, 17 … Read more
A tragic minibus taxi accident on the N9 highway claimed the lives of at least three people early Monday morning, October 13, 2025, leaving communities in the Western Cape reeling from yet another road tragedy. The incident occurred near Louvain Guest Farm, between the towns of Herold and Uniondale, a stretch known for its winding … Read more
In a tightly contested first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, opener Ryan Rickelton notched his third 50-plus score in Test cricket, anchoring the Proteas’ innings with a gritty 71 to counter Pakistan’s first-innings total of 378. The left-hander’s composed knock, laced with nine boundaries and two sixes off 137 balls, provided … Read more
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki stood before an audience marking 15 years of his foundation’s quiet diplomacy, his voice laced with a rare vulnerability. “When I see things like Operation Dudula, it hurts,” he confessed, the words hanging heavy in the air like a storm cloud over the City of Gold. It was Saturday … Read more
A horrific bus accident on the N1 highway near Ingwe Lodge claimed the lives of at least 42 passengers on Sunday morning, marking one of the deadliest road incidents in the province this year. The vehicle, en route from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to Harare in Zimbabwe, veered off the road in circumstances that … Read more
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry was forced to retire hurt during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 ODI match against India at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, adding tension to Australia’s pursuit of a daunting 331-run target. The incident occurred after the last ball of the 24th over when Perry, on 32 … Read more
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo dominated the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, crossing the finish line in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, 23 seconds to secure his second career marathon win. The 23-year-old, already a standout in track and half-marathon events, held a blistering pace under the world record mark for the first … Read more
A group of demonstrators gathered on the Prinsengracht canal faced significant police intervention on Sunday afternoon, leading to their relocation by bus and at least dozens of arrests. The protest, which initially formed in the city center, escalated as authorities moved to disperse the crowd to prevent public disruption along the busy waterway. Eyewitnesses reported … Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of Oslo on Saturday, converging on Ullevaal Stadion ahead of Norway’s dominant 5-0 victory over Israel in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. According to CNN, around 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the venue, where they lit flares, waved flags, and displayed a banner addressing the war in Gaza … Read more
The South African government has called for calm and restraint in Madagascar following two weeks of protests in the capital, Antananarivo, that have resulted in tragic loss of life and widespread property destruction. In a statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Government of the … Read more