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Kaylin and Neo September. (Supplied by Kaylin September)
'Heartbroken, sad but thankful': Cape Town family after teen's body found
- The body of 16-year-old Neo September, who was swept away by rip currents at Tsaarsbank Picnic Site, has been found.
- Neo was pulled out to sea after a large wave hit him while he was wetting his feet at the beach.
- The family, though heartbroken, are relieved his body has been recovered and they can find closure.
A view of the house of former president Nelson Mandela in Houghton, Johannesburg. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)
Mandela's grandson and 4 others arrested, hijacked car recovered at former president's Joburg home
- Five people, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, were arrested at Mandela's former home in Houghton for possession of a hijacked vehicle.
- Police found the vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla, parked at the property after receiving information from a vehicle tracking company.
- A search of the premises also led to the discovery of an unlicensed firearm. All five suspects will be charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said former president Jacob Zuma's actions sought to distract the party from its celebrations. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)
'Mischievous, ridiculous old man': Mbalula slams Zuma for demanding ANC membership
- Former president Jacob Zuma, expelled from the ANC in July, has formally requested reinstatement into the party.
- Zuma's foundation cites procedural irregularities in his disciplinary process and accuses ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula of intimidation tactics against Zuma's representative.
- Mbalula has dismissed Zuma's request as mischief, labelling him a "ridiculous old man" seeking self-serving attention and vowing to defend the ANC's decision.
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. (Jabulani Langa/Daily Sun)
His majesty thinks he can just decide anything at any time and do it – suspended Ingonyama Trust CEO
- Suspended Ingonyama Trust Board CEO Vela Mngwengwe claims the main issue between the board and King Misuzulu is disagreement over the king's role, stating that the king believes he has unilateral decision-making power without board oversight.
- Mngwengwe alleges the king has acted unilaterally since May 2023, citing instances where the king made decisions without board knowledge or consent, including appointing attorneys, demanding payment of legal fees, and attempting to impose a secretary on the board.
- The conflict has escalated into a public dispute between the king and Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, with the minister asserting his sole authority to suspend board members and the king defending his actions as necessary to fulfil his fiduciary duty.
Jumeirah, a Dubai based luxury property group owned by the Sheikh of Dubai's investment firm signed a management contract with Thanda Group, which owns Thanda Safari in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. (Sourced/Thanda Safari website)
Dubai ruler's Jumeirah group to run luxury KZN private game reserve
- Jumeirah, a luxury property group owned by the Sheikh of Dubai's investment firm, has taken over management of Thanda Safari, a private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, and Thanda Island, a resort in Tanzania.
- The deal marks Jumeirah's first expansion into Africa, adding to its portfolio of 30 hotels and resorts globally.
- Thanda Group will retain ownership of the properties and continue its conservation efforts, while Jumeirah plans to introduce a new lodge and tented camp by 2027.
Sharks prop Ox Nche is expecting a tough encounter against Toulouse at the scrums on Saturday. (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)
Sharks v Toulouse: A clash of SA and French rugby DNA, says Bok prop Nche
- The Sharks are expecting a physical encounter against Toulouse in their Champions Cup match on Saturday, with the scrum set to be a key battleground.
- South African teams are known for their physicality, but French teams have matched them in recent encounters.
- Sharks prop Ox Nche believes the match will be a clash of rugby DNA, with both teams relying on their physicality and set-piece dominance.
Stellenbosch University graduate Dr. Kyla Raoult develops a revolutionary hydrogel offering a reversible, non-hormonal contraceptive option for men, promising greater gender equality in reproductive health. (Shidlovski via Getty Images)
Revolutionising male birth control: Stellenbosch graduate paves the way with reversible tech
- Dr Kyla Raoult has developed a reversible, non-hormonal hydrogel contraceptive for men that acts as a temporary barrier in the vas deferens to block sperm.
- The hydrogel is injected into the vas deferens where it swells to block sperm, but allows other fluids to pass, and can be reversed with another injection.
- This breakthrough aims to provide men with a reliable contraceptive option, promoting gender equality in family planning and potentially reducing unintended pregnancies.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
