africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:30:18

IMF annual meeting: Developing nations need greater digital connectivity

An AI boom is lifting technology-exporting economies. But rising energy costs and climate disasters are pushing many developing nations into debt distress. Greater digital connectivity would allow them to benefit from tech advances.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:50:38

Man allegedly killed by his girlfriend's brother in Mahikeng

37-year-old man from Seweding was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's brother after an altercation

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:42:12

Weather: Severe storms and damaging winds to hit TWO provinces until Tuesday

Starting the week outdoors? See what Monday's weather has in store for KwaZulu Natal, the Free State and North West.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:42:30

ANC gives Fikile Mbalula time off after collapsing at ConCourt

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered Fikile Mbalula to rest after he collapsed following a Constitutional Court ruling.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:26

Challenge Cup: Sharks win in overtime, Cheetahs fall short

The Sharks won their EPCR Challenge Cup opener, while the Cheetahs started their campaign off with a narrow loss in France.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:13:43

St Stithians murder: What police allegedly failed to secure

Disturbing cellphone evidence has emerged in the St Stithians murder case, raising fresh questions about what police allegedly failed to secure.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:03:53

BMA launches new system to prevent stolen cars crossing borders

The BMA said more than 80 vehicles have been recovered since the system was launched six months ago

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africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:53:07

Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane Noah

Cameroonâ s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:05:29

Congo confirms Ebola outbreak has spread to eighth province

North Ubangi becomes the eighth province affected by the outbreak.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:09:15

Heatwave conditions expected to persist until Monday: SAWS

SAWS has warned that a heatwave conditions is expected to persist until Monday in four provinces

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:31

Speedster arrested for doing over 180km/h on N1 in Limpopo

The department says the speedster was caught in a 120km/h zone.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:16:40

235ha of St Francis coastline finally secured for conservation

Following an 11-year process, 235 hectares of environmentally sensitive coastal land in St Francis Bay has been formally secured as a nature reserve, protecting vital ecosystems from future development.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:11:13

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:14:05

Truter describes Chippa late goal defeat to Kruger as â coach killerâ

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter expressed frustration over his team's dropping intensity and poor finishing following a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to league newcomers Kruger United.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:15:03

Emotional Lions come up short as tributes paid to Andrews

The Lions put up a brave performance on their Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle after the tragic passing of lock Hyron Andrews in France.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:59:03

Police arrest suspects after comedian murdered

Limpopo police launched a successful manhunt following the murder of popular comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:23

eThekwini reopens refurbished Umlazi swimming pool

The upgraded facility includes a children's pool and multi-purpose courts for several sporting codes.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:52:11

Masemola has clear mandate to clean up SAPS: Ramaphosa

Masemola was suspended in April, after being charged under the Public Finance Management Act.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:42:38

SRC calls on incoming Fort Hare VC to prioritise student needs

Incoming University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Prof Wezile Chitha will be expected to turn institutional ambitions into tangible improvements in studentsâ daily lives, the universityâ s Student Representative Council (SRC) said on Sunday. SRC chair Someleze Ndamase welcomed Chithaâ s appointment, but said students wanted to see improved campus facilities, better student services, effective service delivery and learning environments that upheld their dignity.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:42:18

Here's when Kaizer Chiefs will play CAF Confederation Cup second leg tie

Kaizer Chiefs will have to overturn a first-leg deficit after losing to Zambia's Red Arrows in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.