News24 | Seventh woman found dead; Mashatile breaks silence on health: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day.
Graphic: Sharlene Rood
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
The total number of women who have been found murdered across the East Rand in recent months has risen to seven, Gauteng police said on Tuesday.
Yolanda Mdzeke/News24
East Rand killings: Police confirm 7th murder
- Police have confirmed a seventh woman found murdered on the East Rand – a woman in her late 20s was discovered in her underwear in a river in Clayville, near Tembisa Mall, on 7 September.
- The case was identified after police reviewed station records across the East Rand, linking it to a cluster of similar killings that includes earlier victims in Kempton Park, some of whom were sexually molested.
- No suspects have been named or arrested; the investigation remains active, with further details pending, according to Gauteng acting police commissioner Major General Fred Kekana.
Avid runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, 38, was found dead five days after she failed to return home from her regular afternoon jog in Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni.
Supplied by family
Tsontso’s final footsteps: Fourth victim’s family speaks as fear grips East Rand
- Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, 38, disappeared on her regular afternoon jog in Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni, and was found dead days later, half naked and badly beaten.
- Her 8-year-old daughter raised the alarm when Moselakgomo failed to return home.
- Four other women have been found killed in Ekurhuleni with similar injuries, prompting police to probe possible links.
Sergeant Phineas Manyama, second from left, receiving his Cop of the Year award in 2019 from then-outgoing mayor Herman Mashaba.
Supplied/City of Johannesburg
‘Cop of the Year’ accused of protecting stolen copper trucks, trying to stop cocaine bust
- The Madlanga Commission is hearing evidence about alleged criminal infiltration of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department.
- Superintendent Elmarie de Beer, JMPD’s Head of the Internal Affairs Unit, has revealed that former Superintendent Phineas Manyama, who was in charge of the JMPD’s Tactical Response Unit, had been repeatedly accused of protecting multiple criminal suspects.
- In 2019, Manyama was chosen as the JMPD’s “Cop of the Year” and given a car.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured the nation that he is recovering well after undergoing a minor medical procedure.
Storm Simpson/News24
Mashatile assures SA he’s ‘regaining strength each day’ after minor procedure
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured South Africans he is “regaining strength each day” after a recent minor medical procedure.
- Mashatile expressed gratitude to his family, medical team, colleagues – including President Cyril Ramaphosa – and the public for their support.
- His update comes after a noticeable absence from public engagements since Mandela Day (18 July), during which he missed key ANC events.
Several outlets in South Africa have made the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max available for pre-order.
Paul Souders/Getty Images
What the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will cost you in SA
- iStore South Africa, Digicape, and MTN have opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
- The iPhone 18 Pro starts from R28 799, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts from R31 399.
- Pre-orders for the foldable iPhone Duo will only open next month.
England flanker Henry Pollock.
Stu Forster/Getty Images
England rugby star Henry Pollock mulls switching sporting codes
- England No 8 Henry Pollock is weighing a move abroad or even a switch to another sport as contract talks with Northampton stall.
- Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom agency is actively pitching Pollock, having signed the 21-year-old earlier this year and branding him a “seven-figure player.”
- A transfer to France or Japan could boost his salary, but would cost him England selection and its commercial perks.
Zendaya attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theatre on 14 September 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Emma McIntyre/WireImage/Getty Images
PHOTOS | Selena Gomez glows, Zendaya glitters, and Meg Stalter wings it on Emmys red carpet
- Zendaya and Selena Gomez led on the Emmy red carpet, with Zendaya shimmering in custom silver Prada and Gomez glowing in gold Louis Vuitton.
- Pastels proved popular too, with Elle Fanning in a sparkling green Ralph Lauren and Sarah Pidgeon in a pearl-accented purple Chanel slip dress.
- Colman Domingo raised the bar for men in a brown Valentino jacket with a fuchsia sash, while Megan Stalter dressed as the Emmy statuette itself.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
Discover the Truth
Step into a world where the truth shines bright, and every headline is worth your time. With News24, you're not just reading the news; you are part of a community that values knowledge and insight. Immerse yourself in compelling stories, sharp analyses, and content that keeps you ahead of the curve.
KioskNews shows a cleaned-up reading view extracted from the publisher’s page — the original always lives on their site, not ours.