Friday, 23 October 2026

The Atteridgeville Magistrates Court postponed bail proceedings for Tsako Makubela, accused in the alleged rape of a 43-year-old woman and murder of a four-month-old at Hennops River, pending a medical assessment; the matter returns October 29.

The father in the El Dorado Park case pleaded guilty to one count of murder, two of rape, child abuse, assault and resisting arrest over his four-year-old daughter's death, and sentencing is expected.

Residents of Bezuidenhout Valley and Bertrams remain without water after pipeline damage, and have been warned not to use tap water until it is declared safe.

Former Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says suggestions he supported halting the prosecution of Chris Hani's killers are insulting, and that backing such a move would have dishonoured Hani's memory.

Greece has passed legislation banning children under 15 from social media, with restrictions taking effect on 1 January; platforms must introduce age verification while protecting users' privacy.