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Russia’s Konstantin Kosachev, a senator at the Federation Council and chairperson of its Foreign Affairs Committee, addressing a session on debt servicing cost for low-income countries at the G20 parliamentary summit in Kleinmond, Western Cape.
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‘We’re here to talk’: Russian MP tells Western nations the door is open over Ukraine war
- Russian parliamentarian Konstantin Kosachev told a G20 gathering that Russia remains open to talks regarding the war with Ukraine.
- The parliamentarian stated that global debt is increasing the power of the global financial sector, especially impacting developing countries.
- A Chinese representative added that China is concerned about the debt issues of developing countries and is providing assistance.
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald.
More than 18 000 parolees reoffended over the past 3 years
- Over the past three years, 18 052 parolees reoffended, including 493 accused of murder and 624 of rape, with theft and housebreaking being the most common new offences.
- From 2022 to 2025, 46 627 inmates were released on parole, while there were 28 462 parole violations in five years, primarily due to reoffending.
- Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald is prioritising parole reform to emphasise public safety and prevent parole from being used solely to reduce overcrowding.
The DA secured a “historic” win in Ward 26, eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, during Wednesday’s by-elections.
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By-elections: ‘Historic’ eMalahleni win for DA as ANC keeps Eastern Cape, Tshwane strongholds
- The DA won Ward 26 in eMalahleni from the ANC, with party leaders calling it a “historic” victory that reflects voter endorsement of DA governance and rejection of corruption.
- The ANC successfully defended two seats– Ward 10 in Mamelodi, Tshwane and Ward 5 in rural Eastern Cape’s Elundini.
- Participation was consistently low across all three by-elections, ranging from 29.08% in Tshwane to 37.82% in Elundini, indicating limited voter engagement in these local contests.
One of the vessels in the flotilla carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza.
SA delegation aboard Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israeli forces
- President Cyril Ramaphosa urged Israel to release detained South Africans and other nationals from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted while carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- The flotilla, including seven South Africans like Mandla Mandela and Zukiswa Wanner, aimed to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, but was detained by Israeli forces in international waters.
- The GSF and Dirco condemned Israel’s actions, calling for the safe return of detainees and adherence to international law, while Israel claims the flotilla was a provocation and offered aid delivery through safe channels.
Dipula Property Fund CEO Izak Petersen speaking on a panel at the South African Property Owners Association’s annual convention in Sun City on Wednesday.
‘Soweto is New York compared to Khayelitsha’: Property CEO scathing about inequality in Mother City
- Dipula Property Fund CEO Izak Petersen says the government has failed nationally, provincially, and locally in terms of service delivery and infrastructure development.
- Petersen highlighted spatial inequality in the Western Cape, noting the stark contrast between affluent areas and marginalised areas like Khayelitsha.
- He also noted that the government has good intentions, but there is no implementation.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos unveiled his 23-man squad of the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda.
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Broos names 23-man squad as Bafana navigate docked points in decisive World Cup qualifiers
- Hugo Broos has announced Bafana Bafana’s 23-man squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda.
- Thabang Matuludi earned his first Bafana call-up under Broos, while Sphephelo Sithole returns from injury.
- FIFA docked Bafana three points due to fielding a suspended player, intensifying the competition in Group C.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, attends Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on 16 September 2025 in London.
Harry’s case links UK tabloid to spying at Prince William’s 21st bash
- A UK tabloid allegedly spied on Prince William’s 21st birthday using a private investigator, according to court claims.
- The claim emerged during a hearing related to Prince Harry’s legal battle with Associated Newspapers, who deny the allegations.
- Prince Harry and others accuse the publisher of unlawful activities to obtain stories, including phone hacking and hiring private investigators.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI and Toqan.
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