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@dispatchlive Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:54:58
Man jailed for 40 years for repeatedly raping teenager
A Lesotho national has been sentenced to an effective 40 years in prison for the rape of an Eastern Cape teenager. He attacked the 18-year-old in an open field near Palmietfontein, in the Tsolwana local municipality, before taking her to his home and raping her repeatedly. The Sterkspruit Regional Court sentenced Tisetso Maoeng, 34, to 20 yearsâ imprisonment on each of three counts of rape, as well as one year for contravening the Immigration Act.
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@dispatchlive Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:57:29
SA performers showcase indigenous heritage at Hong Kong expo
Two Eastern Cape artists this week flew the South African flag high at one of the worldâ s leading performing arts marketplaces, showcasing indigenous music, opera, poetry and storytelling to international audiences in Hong Kong. Opera and jazz singer Nomzekelo â Jamakaziâ Bazana, from Qawukeni in Lusikisiki, and award-winning singer, praise poet and storyteller Bongi Kotta-Ramushwana are representing the country at the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), which began on Friday and ends ...
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dailydispatch.co.za
@dispatchlive Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:39
BANTU MNIKI | Fuel crisis exposes SA's energy vulnerability
Imagine my shock when the amount of money that used to fill up my tank with diesel could hardly bring it to half a tank. The experience was traumatic. It is the same type of trauma most of us experience at the tills. The geopolitical disruptions caused by the Trump administrationâ s Iran war are largely to blame for fuel supply disruptions.
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africanews.com
@africanews Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:57:28
Pope Leo XIV has cancerous tumour removed from right lung
Pope Leo XVI had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican has confirmed. The operation at Romeâ s Gemelli hospital was successful and without complication, the Vatican said.
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thesouthafrican.com
@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:17:03
Zimbabweans weigh foreign numbers amid WhatsApp security fears
Zimbabweans concerned about reports of WhatsApp account takeovers may be considering alternatives, including using South African mobile numbers, as questions grow over the security of digital identities. The concerns come amid reports of individuals and businesses losing access to WhatsApp accounts, raising fears of impersonation, fraud and disruption to customer communications. According to the state
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citizen.co.za
@citizen Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:00
R6m spent on toilets with no plumbing at 'state-of-the-art' sports facility (VIDEO)
Despite suffering regular power outages, many potholes and streetlights not working, the Tswaing Local Municipality invested R16 million in a sports facility.
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@heraldlive Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:11:35
Iinyathi suffer agonising near-miss as Lions snatch dramatic Pro20 Cup victory
Despite controlling much of the match, Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a narrow five-run defeat to the Lions at the Wanderers, severely denting their Pro20 Cup knockout hopes.
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