Legal Action Looms Over Mamelodi Magistrates’ Court Construction Fiasco
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Todays Sporting News – 1 October 2025
The battle of the hosts at the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing match in Guwahati. A crowd of 22,843 were present at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, breaking the previous record of 15,935 for the highest attendance of a group match at either the ICC Women’s Cricket …
World News – 1 October 2025
Trump Revives Threat of 100% Tariff on Foreign Films, Rattling Hollywood. Armed robbers struck a Greenacres jewellery store in Gqeberha on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said two men entered the shop around 5pm, threatened a customer at gunpoint and kicked down a security door. They grabbed jewellery and fired a shot …
TLDR: Social Media Headlines – 1 October 2025
Under a month after first revealing it was in development, Adobe says the free Premiere on iPhone is already available in the App Store with Android coming soon. PAG Exits Broadcast Battery Market After Over 50 Years. Aputure Releases Motorized CF16 Fresnel & Accessories for STORM XT52. ASC Restores Rare Todd-AO Cinema Lenses for Modern …
Criminalising Baby Savers Will Lead to Hundreds of Deaths
Dear Editor Making safe relinquishment and the work of baby savers illegal will lead to far greater infant abandonment and needless deaths across South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is repulsed that the Department of Social Development (DSD) wants to criminalise baby savers. The DA will oppose this proposed amendment to the Children’s Act in …
Indian Ocean Roulette
If the Pacific was a test of endurance, the Indian Ocean is a masterclass in controlled chaos. The McIntyre MGR fleet is 7000miles from Fiji and deep in the throes of Leg 3’s 10,000 mile marathon to Cape Town. The past few weeks have served up a potent cocktail of tropical paradise and sheer, unadulterated …
Ramaphosa Must Expand Tembisa Siu Probe Into Nephew’s R1 Billion North West Tender
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately expand the SIU investigation into Tembisa Hospital corruption. This must include all dealings of Hangwani Morgan Maumela and his syndicate, including Maumela’s latest attempt to secure a R1 billion food supply tender in the North West, as well as all other …
Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for Its 14th Edition
The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns for its 14th edition on Thursday, October 2nd, as part of the prestigious Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Nearly twenty centenarian yachts, true floating gems, will set off in a one-of-a-kind regatta, exclusively reserved for these legends of the seas. Out on the water, the spectacle promises to be breathtaking. …
Progress Update on Contract C0964.02, Louis Fourie Road, Mossel Bay
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) and its appointed professional team is making good progress on upgrades to Louis Fourie Road in Mossel Bay. This R540 million project is the largest ever Western Cape Government investment in road infrastructure in the Garden Route District. The project is expected to be completed in August 2026. …
Somerset West Taxi Shutdown May Be Extended
Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks
A Boost for Glasgow Warriors
Scotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith – the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph – had been linked with coaching jobs in England, Wales, and his homeland of South Africa. But, while flattered by the approaches, …
EFF’s Politics Are Rooted in Violence and Criminality
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the judgment of the East London Magistrates’ Court finding Julius Malema guilty of discharging a firearm in public without lawful cause. From the outset, video footage showed Malema firing a real weapon. I said so then because the recoil, muzzle flash, and handling were consistent with a live …
Orange River and Gariep Dam Hit by Sewage Pollution
Dear Editor The DA has taken decisive action to safeguard the Orange River and Gariep Dam by exposing ongoing sewage pollution caused by the non-functional Nursery Pump Station in Aliwal North. During a recent oversight visit, the DA found untreated sewage flowing directly into the Orange River – pollution that continues downstream into the Gariep …
Simola Hillclimb Entry Applications Open
The Simola Hillclimb celebrated a significant milestone in 2025 with the hosting of its immensely successful 15th edition. Although it’s still a recent memory, the wheels keep on turning, and the window has now opened for aspiring competitors to submit their entry applications for the 2026 event, which takes place from 30 April to 3 …
Abhishek Sets T20I Rating Points Record
India’s flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new rating points record for batters in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after his Player of the Series effort in the Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates. The 25-year-old left-hander reached 931 ratings point, which is 12 more than the previous best rating of …
ACT Appoints Young Theatre Innovator and Curatorial Leader
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) is entering its final stage, and anticipation is building for its 2 signature events: the Visual Arts Exhibition on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at the MTN Head Office in Fairland, Johannesburg; and the Performing Arts Gala Showcase on Friday, 10 October 2025 at The Market …
A Total Cutting, Welding and Grinding Solution
Agriculture in South Africa is evolving. From on-site meat processing and precision fabrication to equipment repairs and infrastructure upkeep, today’s agricultural operations are increasingly complex, self-sufficient and technologically-driven. This shift is placing new demands on the tools the agri sector relies on – not just for efficiency, but for safety, hygiene, and durability. First Cut, …
Over a Bar: High-Performance, Agile and Expressive
Audi South Africa introduces the new Audi S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan with increased performance, a torque splitter, advanced driving dynamics, and a sharpened design. More than just a product upgrade, the latest Audi S3 delivers greater output, innovative technology, and distinctive styling that underline its position as a premium compact performance model. Stronger than …
SAFA-CAF B Women’s Coaching Course – South African Football Association
1 October 2025 – The SAFA Coaching Education will be conducting a SAFA/ CAF B Women’s License Coaching Course in Johannesburg from November 2025. Applications are now open, click on the link below to view details and requirements:
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New Rugby Guidelines Limit Players to 30 Full Games in a Season or 6 Consecutive Game Weeks
World Rugby’s Executive Board has agreed new player load guidelines to cover the elite men’s and women’s game around the world. The new guidelines have been recommended to World Rugby by a project group of leading experts representing players, unions, regions and competitions around the globe. The guidelines are supported by scientific evidence or in …
Mystery, Meaning, and Memorable Moments
As South African companies plan their year-end functions and corporate gatherings, one question stands out: how do you create an experience that feels fresh, relevant and memorable? Traditional entertainment has its place, but audiences today are hungry for more. They don’t just want to be entertained. They want to feel inspired, connected, and part of …
Ben Thomas
The Disciplinary process related to Ben Thomas Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 game against Lions on Saturday, September 27 has resulted in a three game suspension. After an act of foul play by Cardiff Rugby player No 12 (Ben Thomas), referee Filippo Russo showed the Player a Yellow Card which …
Giovanni Licata
The Disciplinary process related to Giovanni Licata Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday, September 27 has resulted in a three game suspension. After an act of foul play by Zebre Parma player No 8 (Giovanni Licata), referee Ben Whitehouse showed the Player a Yellow Card …
Ruling in Malema Case Welcome; Delay in Sentencing Disappointing
Julius Malema’s conviction on all charges in the firearm case against him is welcomed, but the delay in sentencing, until 23 January 2026, is disappointing. Justice should be served swiftly. The case stems from Malema discharging an assault rifle during the EFF’s 2018 anniversary celebration in Mdantsane. South Africans are tired of crime and government’s […]
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