News24 | Tembisa driver in court for rape; Mudslides collapse Durban homes: Today’s top 7 stories
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Emotional scenes as Tembisa e-hailing driver appears in court for rape of teen girl
- An 18-year-old e-hailing driver appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl.
- Emotional scenes unfolded as the victim and her family were visibly distraught, while ANC Women’s League members and gender-based violence support groups gathered outside the court demanding justice.
- Supporters called for no bail as the community rallied behind the teenager, though no next court date was reported.
Scientists warn South Africa is no longer waiting for an El Niño – it has arrived.
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Experts say ‘mother of all El Niños’ isn’t coming – it’s here
- Scientists warn that a severe El Niño has already arrived – described as “the mother of all El Niños” – and is expected to have significant weather impacts.
- Disaster managers and agricultural experts are urging early preparation, warning that water security, food production and fire risk could all be affected.
- Meteorologists are cautioning that drier and hotter conditions lie ahead, despite the current wet weather caused by a cut-off low-pressure system.
Cape Town authorities are planning to move two troops of baboons from the Simon’s Town area to electrified enclosures in the next two weeks.
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Baboon wars: Task team to relocate Simon’s Town troops, but activists oppose the move
- The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team – SANParks, CapeNature and the City of Cape Town – plans to relocate two Simon’s Town baboon troops into electrified enclosures by the end of the month.
- Activists have voiced vehement opposition to the plan, raising concerns about the welfare and treatment of the baboons.
- The relocation aims to reduce human-baboon conflict in Simon’s Town, but the standoff between authorities and conservationists remains unresolved.
Three Durban homes collapse in mudslides, Level 6 warning in place
- Three houses collapsed in mudslides in Tshelimnyama, Mariannhill, Durban, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, displacing 14 people from three families.
- A Level 6 warning remains in place for parts of KwaZulu-Natal, signalling severe danger to life and property.
- No injuries or deaths have been reported, with provincial disaster management authorities confirming the collapses and providing assistance to those displaced.
A senior Glencore executive last year urged counterparts at Radiant World not to communicate by email, according to WhatsApp messages from the company’s head of iron ore.
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‘Say nothing on email’: Glencore suspends head of iron ore
- Glencore suspended Peter Hill, its head of iron ore (now head of steelmaking commodities), pending a review into the company’s dealings with Radiant World following fraud allegations and a related lawsuit.
- WhatsApp messages revealed Hill told counterparts to “say nothing on email”, suggesting a deliberate effort to avoid creating written records of sensitive communications.
- Glencore has dismissed Radiant World’s claims as meritless, accused the group of fraud, cut ties with it, and taken a $480 million provision against its exposure.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
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‘We are the problem’: Bok captain leads SA sport’s plea for men to ‘stand up’ against GBV
- The spate of acts of femicide in Ekurhuleni has left South Africa heavy-hearted, with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi calling for action and urging men to strive to be part of the solution.
- Netball South Africa CEO Adam Brooke sang from the same hymn book as Kolisi, saying GBV was not a women-only problem.
- The Premier Soccer League, which has been intentional in its campaigns against GBV and femicide, will observe a moment of silence for the victims of the recent killings.
Toyota remains one of the best-selling brands in both the new vehicle and used car markets.
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This cheaper Toyota SUV is closing in on the Fortuner in the used car market
- The Toyota Corolla Cross is steadily gaining ground on the Fortuner in the used car market as a more affordable SUV alternative bearing the Toyota badge.
- While the Fortuner remains the more popular used SUV, the Corolla Cross is narrowing the gap with rising sales and growing demand among budget-conscious buyers.
- Its appeal lies in its lower purchase price, Toyota’s brand reliability, and strong resale value, making it an increasingly attractive practical option in the compact SUV segment.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
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