mixed news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/were-as-shocked-as-everybody-else-says-npa-as-cat-matlala-plea-deal-collapses-462162180 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/were-as-shocked-as-everybody-else-says-npa-as-cat-matlala-plea-deal-collapses-462162180 NATIONAL NEWS - Tenderpreneur Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has declined the plea deal offered by the court, resulting in his prior agreement with the state being nullified. Matlala returned Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sassa-breaks-silence-on-planned-pensioners-pickets-462162179 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sassa-breaks-silence-on-planned-pensioners-pickets-462162179 NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has appealed for dialogue with interest groups following calls for national pickets against the agency that have circulated on Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bock-murder-case-moves-to-high-court-462162178 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bock-murder-case-moves-to-high-court-462162178 KNYSNA NEWS - Murder accused Mervyn Bock appeared briefly in the Knysna Magistrate s Court on 3 July, where the case was postponed to 5 August pending the transfer of the matter to the high court. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sas-top-6-maths-whizkids-win-9-medals-at-olympiad-in-ivory-coast-462162177 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sas-top-6-maths-whizkids-win-9-medals-at-olympiad-in-ivory-coast-462162177 GOOD NEWS - The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) has announced that South Africa finished fourth overall at the 33rd Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (Pamo), held in Yamoussoukro, Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dna-forensic-backlogs-threaten-justice-emergency-expansion-of-testing-capacity-now-vital-462162175 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dna-forensic-backlogs-threaten-justice-emergency-expansion-of-testing-capacity-now-vital-462162175 CRIME NEWS - Member of Parliament and former activist, Ian Cameron, has called for an urgent national intervention to expand South Africa s forensic DNA-processing capacity, following what he Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/take-the-icy-plunge-for-charity-462162171 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/take-the-icy-plunge-for-charity-462162171 GEORGE NEWS - If plunging into the icy Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter sounds like fun, Victoria Bay is the place to be on Saturday 18 July when the annual Ysbeer/Polar Bear Winter Swim Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/be-bold-donate-blood-and-save-lives-462162170 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/be-bold-donate-blood-and-save-lives-462162170 GEORGE NEWS - Residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and make a life-saving difference when the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) hosts a blood donation clinic at the George Municipality Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunshine-with-a-haze-then-clouds-settle-in-monday-weather-forecast-462162163 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunshine-with-a-haze-then-clouds-settle-in-monday-weather-forecast-462162163 Cape town weather forecast for today, 13 July. Todays weather in Cape Town features hazy sun with a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. Expect mostly bright skies with a warm haze throughout the day. T Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-international-airport-advances-major-solar-power-project-462162162 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-international-airport-advances-major-solar-power-project-462162162 Cape Town International Airport is preparing to harness more of the Western Capes sunshine, with plans for a large-scale solar power plant moving closer to reality. The Airports Company South Africa Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-arrested-in-thailand-with-175kg-heroin-hidden-in-coffee-tea-bags-462162160 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-arrested-in-thailand-with-175kg-heroin-hidden-in-coffee-tea-bags-462162160 A South African man has been arrested at Thailand`s Suvarnabhumi Airport after authorities allegedly found 17.5kg of heroin concealed in bags of coffee and green tea. According to The Citizen , the Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cachalia-defends-r600m-30-june-police-operation-amid-criticism-462162159 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cachalia-defends-r600m-30-june-police-operation-amid-criticism-462162159 Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the decision to spend more than R600 million on the 30 June security operation, arguing that the cost of preventing violence was far lower than the c Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-mayor-criticises-bail-for-alledged-drug-dealer-462162158 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-mayor-criticises-bail-for-alledged-drug-dealer-462162158 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised what he describes as a catch and release approach to drug-related crime after an alleged drug dealer was granted unrestricted bail in the Mitchells Pl Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/transnet-reports-major-operational-strides-at-the-port-of-cape-town-462162157 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/transnet-reports-major-operational-strides-at-the-port-of-cape-town-462162157 The Port of Cape Town has recently showcased major operational enhancements, as documented by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). These improvements have been reflected in terminal perform Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/first-energy-africa-appoints-industry-veterans-as-african-energy-sector-adapts-to-funding-shift-462162122 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/first-energy-africa-appoints-industry-veterans-as-african-energy-sector-adapts-to-funding-shift-462162122 While Africa`s resource potential remains attractive, Akit argues that today`s investors are focused less on what lies beneath the ground than on the stability of the governments overseeing those reso Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ramaphosa-honors-south-africas-wwi-fallen-in-france-462162118 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ramaphosa-honors-south-africas-wwi-fallen-in-france-462162118 Ramaphosa also called for greater recognition of Black South Africans whose contributions to the war were ignored for decades, saying the country`s history should reflect the sacrifice of all who serv Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eight-transported-to-hospital-after-structural-collapse-at-inanda-462162110 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eight-transported-to-hospital-after-structural-collapse-at-inanda-462162110 Eight people have been transported to hospital following what has been reported as a structural collapse at Ebuhleni Village in Inanda, north of Durban. Initial reports indicated that 10 people were Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/march-and-march-confirms-leader-in-ekurhuleni-gunned-down-462162109 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/march-and-march-confirms-leader-in-ekurhuleni-gunned-down-462162109 Anti-illegal immigrant group, March and March, has confirmed the death of its leader in Ekurhuleni who was gunned down in an alleged assassination. Andile Somgxada was shot while leaving his home on Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/idac-head-will-not-testify-at-madlanga-commission-due-to-illness-462162104 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/idac-head-will-not-testify-at-madlanga-commission-due-to-illness-462162104 The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the anticipated testimony of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, after she failed to appear before the commissi Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-13-july-2026-462162103 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-13-july-2026-462162103 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ndodana-tshuma-appears-on-two-charges-case-postponed-to-22-july-462162102 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ndodana-tshuma-appears-on-two-charges-case-postponed-to-22-july-462162102 The case against a triple murder accused Ndodana Tshuma has been postponed to the 22nd of July pending the state verification of his legal status in South Africa. Tshuma is appearing in two separate Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/npa-unsure-if-akas-family-will-appoint-legal-team-for-tembe-inquest-462162101 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/npa-unsure-if-akas-family-will-appoint-legal-team-for-tembe-inquest-462162101 The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is unclear whether the family of the late rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes will appoint a legal team to represent it in the inquest into the death of Anele Te Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/undocumented-migrants-still-arriving-at-musina-repatriation-centre-462162100 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/undocumented-migrants-still-arriving-at-musina-repatriation-centre-462162100 The Musina Repatriation Centre in Limpopo continues to receive a steady influx of undocumented migrants , with long queues forming as officials verify and process arrivals. The migrants are coming f Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mkhwanazi-lerutla-case-postponed-to-21-august-46216299 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mkhwanazi-lerutla-case-postponed-to-21-august-46216299 The case against suspended City of Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla has been postponed to 21 August. This is for the state to furnish the defense wit Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-police-await-uk-extradition-papers-for-triple-murder-accused-46216298 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-police-await-uk-extradition-papers-for-triple-murder-accused-46216298 Police say work is under way to obtain a full extradition request to have triple murder accused Ndodana Tshuma extradited to the United Kingdom (UK). Tshumas matter relating to the possession of an Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-selling-atchar-landed-woman-a-car-sales-executive-job-46216297 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-selling-atchar-landed-woman-a-car-sales-executive-job-46216297 Selling homemade atchar from a roadside stall did more than help Tlangelani Pearl Mamba rebuild her life after personal loss. It taught her the sales skills that convinced a Gauteng dealership to hi Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hot-water-bottle-warning-after-woman-is-burned-while-sleeping-46216296 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/hot-water-bottle-warning-after-woman-is-burned-while-sleeping-46216296 What was supposed to be a peaceful winter night turned into a nightmare for a Gauteng woman after her rechargeable hot water bottle burned her leg overnight, leaving her with blisters. Grace Matshob Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/chilly-in-mpumalanga-cool-conditions-elsewhere-this-week-46216295 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/chilly-in-mpumalanga-cool-conditions-elsewhere-this-week-46216295 The South African Weather Service (Saws) says fine and cold to cool conditions are expected for the week. A surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate over the central and eastern parts of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/raising-resilient-minds-in-a-changing-world-46216294 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/raising-resilient-minds-in-a-changing-world-46216294 This years South African Schools Collection feels a little different - thats by design. Our theme, Raising Resilient Minds, the new era of South African Education, goes beyond marks and report cards. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/matlala-pulls-out-of-plea-deal-with-state-46216293 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/matlala-pulls-out-of-plea-deal-with-state-46216293 A plea and sentence agreement that would have seen alleged cartel member Vusimusi Cat Matlala implicate more senior police officers in his fraud and corruption case has collapsed. This comes after M Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/employers-exploiting-migration-crisis-to-fire-immigrants-46216292 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/employers-exploiting-migration-crisis-to-fire-immigrants-46216292 Employers are exploiting the climate around undocumented migration to carry out unfair dismissals and unlawful pseudo-retrenchments of foreign nationals, says a labour union for casual workers. This Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT