Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Manchester City were found guilty of all but one charge over nine seasons, including disguising more than £830 million in funding; the club will appeal before Friday’s deadline.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 60-day audits of unresolved GBV cases, 90-day recovery plans and municipal women’s safety audits, but the Women’s Legal Centre warned previous plans remain largely unfunded.

A criminology professor attributed South Africa’s mass shootings to criminal networks, illegal firearms, group dehumanisation and absent moral compasses, noting the country has seen about 40 such shootings this year.

Three Western Cape cyclists, including 16-year-old Lolita from the Culture Cycling Academy, died in separate crashes; the Pedal Power Association called for tougher consequences for reckless drivers.

Taran Eager said her new book is intended as a warning to young people about drug trafficking, acknowledging the harm she caused but confirming she has not worked with authorities.