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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, with some leaders of the government of national unity (GNU).
Ramaphosa, GNU leaders adopt Medium-Term Development Plan during strategic retreat
- President Cyril Ramaphosa and the GNU adopted the Medium-Term Development Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the next five years, during a weekend retreat.
- Strategic priorities include addressing unemployment, crime, food security, skills development, and public service reform, with leaders reaffirming their commitment to the GNU.
- The leaders agreed to give urgent attention to several key areas, including streamlining government processes, developing a food security plan, and intensifying the fight against crime.
Police restart investigation from scratch 2 years after Murray father, son murdered
- The investigation into the murders of Cloete and Thomas Murray is being restarted from scratch more than two-and-a-half years after the crime due to missteps and failures in the initial investigation.
- Gauteng top cop Major General Mbuso Khumalo and a new team have taken over the case, prompting the Murray family to express cautious hope for progress.
- The initial investigation was marred by failures such as leaving critical evidence behind, not interviewing key persons of interest, and infighting between police divisions.
From left: Advocate Sesi Baloyi SC, former Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Sandile Khumalo SC.
Madlanga Commission wants Hawks brigadier back in the hot seat
- The Madlanga Commission, investigating alleged criminality and corruption in the criminal justice system, wants to re-question Hawks Brigadier Lesiba Mokoena due to contradictions in his testimony.
- Witnesses testified that Mokoena instructed them to go to Katiso Molefe’s address under questionable circumstances, raising concerns about interference in Molefe’s arrest.
- Gauteng traffic police chief George Raftopoulous denied allegations of interference, stating he dispatched a helicopter based on a request for assistance with potential “bogus cops” at the scene.
Rudolf Hufke was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Stellenbosch University student Jesse Mitchell.
Teen jailed for life for murder of Stellenbosch student Jesse Mitchell
- Rudolf Hufke was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing Stellenbosch University student Jesse Mitchell.
- Hufke entered into a plea and sentencing agreement with the State, admitting to robbing and murdering Mitchell.
- Mitchell was stabbed in the neck and robbed while riding his bicycle on his 19th birthday in October last year.
FlySafair has said there will no disruptions to flights if its cabin crew members go on strike, with the airline already operating a reduced schedule.
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FlySafair cabin crew to be locked out from tonight amid wage dispute
- FlySafair and cabin crew union SACCA are at odds over wage increases, potentially leading to a lockout of SACCA members.
- SACCA has not issued a strike notice, aiming to finalise other employment terms with the airline.
- FlySafair claims to have secured full crew coverage and does not anticipate flight disruptions.
Mondli Ngobese, formerly Khumalo, is incensed that his attacker from 2022 in the United Kingdom got an acquittal.
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SA cricketer fumes as his UK attacker walks free: ‘I must take pills to avoid seizures’
- Mondli Ngobese, a former South Africa Under-19 cricketer, is upset that his attacker was acquitted after a severe assault in the UK in 2022.
- Ngobese suffered serious injuries, including brain trauma and skull removal, requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing medication.
- Ngobese feels the court process was unjust, citing delays, exclusion of his witness’s evidence, and acceptance of the attacker’s self-defence claim.
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz attend Klum's 24th Annual Halloween Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on 31 October 2025 in New York City.
SEE | Heidi Klum delivers another stone-cold Halloween hit with Medusa costume
- Heidi Klum, known as the “Queen of Halloween”, wore an elaborate Medusa costume for her annual Halloween party in New York City.
- The costume featured a tail, scaly torso, fangs, and moving snakes, brought to life with the help of makeup designer Mike Marino.
- Klum shared behind-the-scenes looks and expressed her appreciation for the team that helped her transform into the iconic monster.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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