Matthew Carley (Referee) · Nika Amashukeli (Referee) · Angus Gardner (Referee)
The prosecution finished presenting its case in the corruption trial of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 2 minutes to read.
Some reports focus on the death toll and rescue efforts, while others emphasize the geological context and the deactivation of the tsunami alert.
Suharyanto (Disaster Agency Chief) · Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena (Governor)
Ferran Torres has transferred from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ferran Torres (Player) · Luis Enrique (Coach) · Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (PSG President)
Some reports emphasize the tragedy of his death and the role of media harassment, while others focus on the academic integrity controversy.
Jason Arday (Academic) · Deborah Prentice (Vice-Chancellor) · Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London)
- №04Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz14 countries · 16 newspapers
- №05Israeli strikes in Lebanon9 countries · 12 newspapers
- №06Disney D23 announcements5 countries · 6 newspapers
- №07Selena Gomez fraud lawsuit4 countries · 4 newspapers
- №08Death of Finlay Tarling3 countries · 3 newspapers
- №09Taliban anniversary in Afghanistan6 countries · 6 newspapers
- №10Earthquake in Colombia6 countries · 7 newspapers
- №11Morocco-Ceuta border incidents6 countries · 7 newspapers
- №12Manchester United vs AC Milan friendly3 countries · 3 newspapers
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- From snowstorms to heatwaves: What SAWS says comes next for South Africa
- Here’s the shocking fuel price news for September 2026
- AMABHUNGANE: Online gambling: Look who’s knocking at the door
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BOOK EXCERPT: The Untouchables: A journalist’s career, vindicated in real time
For most South Africans, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has felt like watching a single scandal unfold. For investigative journalist Caryn Dolley, it’s the latest chapter in a story she has spent more than 15 years – and no shortage of personal risk – pursuing.

8 Fixtures: Betway Premiership weekend
The Betway Premiership returns for Matchday 3 this weekend, with eight fixtures scheduled across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
News24 | ‘Very scary’: Scientists say record low Cape rainfall part of ‘new norm’
Heavy rainfall in May might have prevented water shortages in the Western Cape, as Cape Town Airport would go on to record its lowest July rainfall since 1958. Scientists warn that the whiplash between extreme floods and droughts is the “new norm”.
News24 | 17bn unwanted calls hit SA ahead of new spam rules
Truecaller data shows that South Africans were bombarded with over 17 billion unwanted calls in the first six months of 2026.
News24 | Jooste estate placed in provisional sequestration
Once provisional trustees are appointed, they can start tracing what remains of Jooste’s wealth.

Banyana Banyana oust Nigeria to keep FIFA World Cup dream alive
Banyana Banyana will head into the Inter-Confederation Playoffs alongside Ghana as CAF representatives in November and December.

Bulls v All Blacks: Team line-ups, kick off time
Here is everything you need to know as the Bulls take on the All Blacks in their third tour game on Saturday night.

September 2026 SASSA grants: Vigilantes, queue syndicates and more
Here are five things happening to and affecting upcoming September 2026 SASSA grants for millions of needy beneficiaries …

US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran ‘indefinitely’, vows more economic pressure
PANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.

Thousands stranded at Japan’s Narita airport after record rain kills four
TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday morning as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives.

Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on Thursday as rescue workers narrowed their searches, while families in the worst-hit areas waited for news of missing relatives

Hacking group claims mass data theft from Shell, Philips, GE, Fiserv and dozens of others
AMSTERDAM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A prolific hacking group known for exploiting software vulnerabilities to attack multiple targets simultaneously claimed it had stolen large volumes of data from nearly 50 companies worldwide, including Philips, Shell, Fiserv and, according to a post

AMABHUNGANE: Online gambling: Look who’s knocking at the door
A new online gambling licence applicant is raising questions about how closely South Africa’s gambling regulators scrutinise the people behind these businesses. Bet777 owner Maor Yehudai has links to a crypto trading scheme accused of fraud, making the regulator’s decision to kee
News24 | Your next overseas flight delay could get you R11 000 – how South Africans can claim
South Africa lags behind Europe, the United Kingdom, and even the United States on passenger protection during flight delays, but you can still sometimes cash in if your flight is delayed.
News24 | Rob Houwing I Boks’ tighthead treasure trove … 3 into 2 won’t go
At least one world-class tighthead prop will cruelly be idle for the Springboks at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, writes Rob Houwing.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The ANC’s local government problem
As the ANC readies its manifesto in Diepsloot, polling suggests it is heading for its worst local election result yet
News24 | All Blacks coach keeps cards close to chest ahead of Springbok Test series
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is keeping his best players in reserve ahead of next week’s first Test against the Springboks. Richie Mo’unga and Ardie Savea return, but Rennie says Saturday’s Bulls team will be “quite different” to his Ellis Park side.
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