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The home of Bellermine Mugabe who was arrested after allegedly shooting a gardener.
Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in Joburg for allegedly shooting gardener
- Bellermine Mugabe, son of the former Zimbabwean president, has been arrested in Johannesburg.
- He allegedly shot and critically wounded a 23-year-old gardener at a Hyde Park residence.
- Police are searching for the gun, and neighbours alleged Mugabe’s son often fired his gun into the air.
A 28-year-old London-based vet, Dr Elani van Wyk, performed an emergency tracheostomy with a kitchen knife and a straw at a Cape Town restaurant.
Meet the humble vet who saved a choking man’s life with a carving knife and a straw
- Dr Elani van Wyk, a vet, saved Dr Ronald Uijs’ life by performing an emergency tracheostomy with a kitchen knife and straw at a Cape Town restaurant after he choked on steak.
- Van Wyk, who credited her faith for guiding her actions, was overwhelmed by the public response, while doctors described her incision as “perfect”.
- Uijs is recovering well, and Van Wyk has met with him, expressing gratitude that he is alright after the dramatic rescue.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza (third from left) with members of his mayoral committee who were sworn in on Wednesday.
EFF withdraws from Ekurhuleni coalition, vows to block budgets in councils, legislature
- The EFF has withdrawn from coalition agreements with the ANC in Ekurhuleni after a mayoral reshuffle ousted its members from the mayoral committee.
- The EFF vows to oppose ANC initiatives in Gauteng, including budgets for Johannesburg, Tshwane, and the provincial legislature, potentially causing service delivery and financial crises.
- The EFF’s Gauteng chairperson stated the party will vote against the ANC at every opportunity due to a lack of respect and reneged agreements.
King Charles III attends a reception to mark the Scotland Investment Forum and celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial economy at The Palace Of Holyroodhouse on 19 January 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew arrest
- King Charles III acknowledged the arrest of his brother, Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct.
- Charles stated that the investigation should proceed fairly and with the full support of the authorities.
- He emphasised that “the law must take its course” and refrained from further comment to avoid influencing the process.
Chinese brands, including Great Wall Motors' Haval, has grown in popularity in SA in recent years.
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Car wars drive SA’s top auto dealer to add new brands
- Motus Retail, South Africa’s largest car dealer, is expanding its brand portfolio to include Asian brands like Haval, Honda, and Suzuki.
- This move aims to capture a larger market share amid rising competition from Chinese car manufacturers, who have become major players in South Africa.
- Motus is adapting to changing consumer preferences by offering newer brands with advanced technology at more affordable prices.
Antoine Dupont in action for France in the Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff on 15 February 2026.
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France star Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal
- French rugby stars Antoine Dupont and Anthony Jelonch are under scrutiny for alleged “phantom” contracts with Toulouse sponsor 3S-Alyzia, raising questions about undeclared payments and salary cap violations.
- Dupont’s lawyer defended the payments as standard for a player of his stature, while Toulouse’s lawyer criticised the salary cap rules as “incoherent and illegal”.
- Toulouse has faced previous fines and penalties for salary cap irregularities, including issues with player transfers and undeclared contracts.
Richard Branson and Group CEO Dean Kowarski officially open the club.
SEE | Richard Branson opens Virgin Active’s R100m ‘luxury social wellness’ club in Cape Town
- Virgin Active launched its first Country Collection Club in Cape Town, a R100-million renovation featuring an Olympic-sized pool, padel courts, and co-working spaces.
- The launch event was attended by celebrities such as Richard Branson and Chad le Clos, but the club’s high membership fees have drawn criticism from existing members.
- Virgin Active says it offered discounted “founder packages” to existing members, with more than 60% accepting the offer.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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