News24 | ‘Monster of Aberdeen’ who lured women found guilty; ANC loses IEC case: Today’s top 7 stories
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‘Monster of Aberdeen’ who lured women to farm found guilty of rape, trafficking
- Eastern Cape farmer Louis Lategan was convicted in the Makhanda High Court of five counts of rape, six counts of human trafficking, eight counts of assault, and two counts of illegal possession of ammunition.
- He lured six women from poor backgrounds to his remote farm in Aberdeen by offering fake au pair jobs and promising good salaries.
- Sentencing is set to begin on Monday.
Former SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu was found dead in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, a day after being reported kidnapped.
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Former SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu found dead after alleged kidnapping
- Former SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu was found dead in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, a day after being reported kidnapped.
- His family confirmed his death, with family spokesperson Eugene Mthethwa relaying details from residents who found the body.
- Police comment was still pending at the time of reporting, and no arrests had been mentioned.
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has linked visa restrictions to misguided lobbying by groups pretending to represent Afrikaner interests.
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Lamola links US visa restrictions to Afrikaner lobbying, says bilateral talks will continue
- International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the US decision to impose targeted visa restrictions on South African decision-makers stems from lobbying by right-wing groups who falsely claim to represent Afrikaner interests.
- Lamola confirmed that South Africa and the US will keep engaging through bilateral talks despite the visa row.
- The government maintains these right-wing groups do not genuinely represent the Afrikaner community and their lobbying is misguided.
IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo says the court’s decision creates certainty around those who are eligible to vote.
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IEC welcomes Electoral Court decision as ANC explores appeal over missed election deadline
- The Electoral Court dismissed the ANC’s appeal to add candidates after the 28 August deadline, impacting several municipalities.
- The IEC welcomed the decision, ensuring election timelines remain fair and transparent.
- The ANC is exploring options to appeal, citing a “technical glitch” as the reason for missing the deadline.
Attacq's Gateway East development at Waterfall City.
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New York’s ‘broken windows’ phenomenon is now reshaping Midrand, says Attacq
- Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk says Waterfall City’ is having a transformational effect on Midrand reminiscent of New York’s famous “broken windows” rejuvenation.
- An estimated R1.2 billion in infrastructure spend is under way at Waterfall, including the K60 dual carriageway, a fourth entrance to Waterfall, and the Waterfall City Junction logistics hub.
- Attacq is also expanding its food and beverage offering at the Mall of Africa and Gateway East to more closely match international benchmarks.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
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Rassie expects Wallabies to ‘come out firing’ as Boks arrive Down Under
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects a determined Wallabies side to pose a fresh challenge when the teams meet in Perth on 27 September.
- The Wallabies have won four, lost two and drawn one of their seven Tests in 2026.
- After a demanding travel schedule, Erasmus stressed that player recovery and management will be critical in the coming days.
Cape Town’s Mount Nelson has returned to The 50 Best Hotels list as the only South African hotel in the global top 50.
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One South African hotel has just made the world’s top 100 – no prizes for guessing which
- Mount Nelson in Cape Town is the only South African hotel on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.
- It ranked 34th, while Royal Mansour in Marrakech was the only other African hotel on the list, at 26.
- Mount Nelson’s starting rate is higher than four of the world’s top five hotels.
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