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[@SowetanLIVE](/creator/twitter/SowetanLIVE)
"Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye has no intention of leaving his job as IT manager at the Rustenburg-based TVET college to focus on coaching the club in the Betway Premiership this season. @RealNevilleK"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947891928428654783) 2025-07-23 05:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1268 engagements


"The investigating officer in the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek has told the Roodepoort magistrate's court that granting bail to his mother who is accused of killing the little boy in May could spark chaos and lead to public unrest"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947699783864356930) 2025-07-22 16:46:29 UTC 1.2M followers, 1349 engagements


"SPONSORED @KFCSA is hunting for new locations in SA and offering a generous finders fee to anyone who successfully helps scout them out. Got a spot in mind Tip off KFC and you could earn R60k"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948278434330775615) 2025-07-24 07:05:50 UTC 1.2M followers, 31.3K engagements


"The daughter of one of the alleged hitmen arrested for DJ Sumbody's murder has been dragged into the attempted assassination case involving businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala after her account was allegedly used to move money. @Koena_xM"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947874570582823198) 2025-07-23 04:21:02 UTC 1.2M followers, 301.4K engagements


"The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the high court in Pretoria on Wednesday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947935035056665006) 2025-07-23 08:21:17 UTC 1.2M followers, 1000 engagements


"Drownings in South Africa are increasing bucking the global trend where the rates are dropping Lifesaving South Africa warned in a statement to mark World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948737500203082205) 2025-07-25 13:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"When carmaker Mazda sneezes everyone catches a cold say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan but these days car parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1946299715114443182) 2025-07-18 20:03:07 UTC 1.2M followers, 1935 engagements


"The state murder accused Thabani Ntshalintshali who appeared in court on Wednesday for the murder of City of Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole will stand trial for another murder in August. @MimieShana"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948000142486884535) 2025-07-23 12:40:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 3075 engagements


"Stellantis plans to sell Chinese-branded electric vehicles developed by its partner Leapmotor in South Africa starting with the C10 from September the company said on Tuesday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948126496289095746) 2025-07-23 21:02:05 UTC 1.2M followers, 1521 engagements


"We affectionately called Pearl Phelindaba Pearlisto or simply Pearly. To borrow an overused description Pearl was pure dynamite. There are not enough adjectives or nouns to describe who Pearl was"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947265304629010515) 2025-07-21 12:00:01 UTC 1.2M followers, 5867 engagements


"IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: A combination of stigma fear and high prices makes Saxonwold properties unattractive and unaffordable - auctioneer While the smallest of three houses owned by Indian family fetched R3.35m no bidding was made for the bigger ones"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948458173041438907) 2025-07-24 19:00:03 UTC 1.2M followers, 1592 engagements


"IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: Rassie Nkuna has been charged with the slaughter of EFF leaders daughter again after the case was withdrawn in 2023 The accused serving life for killing his girlfriend and her sister is also on trial for the 2022 murder of a Gauteng couple"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947370224434512176) 2025-07-21 18:56:56 UTC 1.2M followers, 1923 engagements


"Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was at Kempton Park magistrate's court on Wednesday morning to support the family of the city's senior auditor Mpho Mafole whose alleged killer was expected to appear in court for murder. @MimieShana"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947940601485209923) 2025-07-23 08:43:25 UTC 1.2M followers, 1214 engagements


"Xoliseka Lali chief whip of the Emalahleni local municipality in the Chris Hani district municipality in the Eastern Cape was shot dead in Komani (Queenstown) on Tuesday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947661660917010714) 2025-07-22 14:15:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1160 engagements


"Adrian Dommisse is known for helping founders cut through complex regulations with clear no-nonsense advice"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948360015699726591) 2025-07-24 12:30:01 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has slammed the South African Human Rights Commission accusing it of protecting the rights of foreigners"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948299615683407911) 2025-07-24 08:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 9721 engagements


"The recent deterioration in relations between the ANC and the DA in the government of national unity is believed to have been sparked by revelations that DA MP Emma Powell allegedly spread disinformation about SA during a trip to the US. @J_chabalala"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1945701645909651737) 2025-07-17 04:26:36 UTC 1.2M followers, 6570 engagements


"Nine correctional services officials accused of the murder of an inmate at the Polokwane Correctional Centre have been released on R1500 bail each"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948375114103275838) 2025-07-24 13:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A forensic report has recommended that some officials of the department of health who were overseeing infrastructure projects in Sedibeng in the Vaal should face criminal charges. @J_Chabalala"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948617469154697330) 2025-07-25 05:33:02 UTC 1.2M followers, 1759 engagements


"SOWETAN SAYS In the wake of an explosive media briefing by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on July X there has been a notable wave of breakthroughs in previously stagnant high-profile murder cases"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948261873243316691) 2025-07-24 06:00:02 UTC 1.2M followers, 3552 engagements


"Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has called for calm in Tembisa as the situation remains volatile ahead of the stakeholder meeting to address the root of the protest electricity tariffs. @Koena_xM"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947210246084006272) 2025-07-21 08:21:14 UTC 1.2M followers, 1317 engagements


"City Power had to abandon their plan to disconnect illegal connections in Tshepisong West Rand on Thursday after police warned them of the volatile situation they will find themselves in should they go ahead. @Nandile_Ntini"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948336748863307840) 2025-07-24 10:57:33 UTC 1.2M followers, 5022 engagements


"Two people have died and a further two were missing in the South Korean resort town of Gapyeong on Sunday after a landslide engulfed houses and flooding swept away vehicles during heavy rainfall"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1946880853918855317) 2025-07-20 10:32:21 UTC 1.2M followers, 1047 engagements


"From managers with fake matric qualifications to ghost nurses and companies that charge R500 for a single soccer ball. @LindileSifile"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948654452246020454) 2025-07-25 08:00:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1159 engagements


"A 33-year-old Mozambican man has been arrested for trading in illicit diesel and paraffin. @Moloi_Herman1"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1945446974540357909) 2025-07-16 11:34:38 UTC 1.2M followers, 4343 engagements


"Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie says his deputy Kenny Kunene will be subjected to an investigation after police found him at the Sandton house of murder accused Katiso KT Molefe"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947925901632590166) 2025-07-23 07:45:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1209 engagements


"Cherys updated Tiggo X line-up has arrived in Mzansi. One of the marque's most popular models this midsize SUV benefits from a mildly refreshed exterior fitted with a striking new diamond-effect radiator grille LED headlamp clusters and LED front fog"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947748859926515785) 2025-07-22 20:01:30 UTC 1.2M followers, 1712 engagements


"Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro Nkosingiphile Mshini Ngcobo who looked to be one of the most improved players during Amakhosi's preseason camp in the Netherlands has promised their supporters beautiful football. @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947280402663584092) 2025-07-21 13:00:01 UTC 1.2M followers, 1365 engagements


"In markets abroad the H7 goes by a more colourful title: the Haval Big Dog. Makes you wonder why the brand went with a conventional alphanumeric handle since Big Dog suits the character of the vehicle quite nicely"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1946322192129487123) 2025-07-18 21:32:26 UTC 1.2M followers, 1619 engagements


"American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit The Cosby Show died at age XX on Monday by drowning"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947560494078005566) 2025-07-22 07:33:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1225 engagements


"Kenya is planning to privatise some state assets via initial public offerings in order to bring in more private sector investment President William Ruto said at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1941172654502711488) 2025-07-04 16:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1383 engagements


"Ntombizodwa Mashinini an Alexandra community policing forum member accused of stabbing her son to death was on Thursday released on R5000 bail"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948473264977969190) 2025-07-24 20:00:01 UTC 1.2M followers, 1356 engagements


"The firearms that killed Oupa John Sefoka known as DJ Sumbody including an AK-47 rifle are linked to at least XX high-profile cases that include murder and attempted murder"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947641939857224038) 2025-07-22 12:56:38 UTC 1.2M followers, 3932 engagements


"Ekurhuleni municipalitys senior auditor Mpho Mafole has been gunned down. @J_chabalala"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1940043965690167591) 2025-07-01 13:45:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1.8M engagements


"Five men linked to the murders of well-known rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and his celebrity chef friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane will appear in the Durban high court for pretrial proceedings on Thursday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948288290668630494) 2025-07-24 07:45:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1059 engagements


"Thabani Goodwill Ntshalintshali appeared briefly in the Kempton Park magistrate's court on Wednesday in connection with the murder of City of Ekurhuleni senior auditor Mpho Mafole"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948088224183955744) 2025-07-23 18:30:01 UTC 1.2M followers, 3592 engagements


"Gauteng police have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the murder of Ekurhuleni chief auditor Mpho Mafole who was gunned down in a brazen attack earlier this month. @Nandile_Ntini"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947567198295216421) 2025-07-22 07:59:38 UTC 1.2M followers, 2486 engagements


"SPONSORED Its time for medical aid you dont have to decode. Built on the core values of simplicity and trust @FedhealthMed and Sanlam have created a reimagined scheme where what you see is what you get. Learn more"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1945433486715732178) 2025-07-16 10:41:02 UTC 1.2M followers, 1178 engagements


"The R126 electricity surcharge in Ekurhuleni has been suspended for two weeks to avoid the escalation of violence. This is how mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza explained his decision on Monday to put the surcharge on ice. @Koena_xM"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947518215178903738) 2025-07-22 04:45:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1634 engagements


"An inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination by medical aid schemes has found that they had unfairly treated black healthcare providers and practitioners"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1942237559754494023) 2025-07-07 15:01:33 UTC 1.2M followers, 207.4K engagements


"Kaizer Chiefs legend Tefu Mashamaite views Amakhosis Toyota Cup clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko as a perfect CAF Confederation Cup dress rehearsal. @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948639358334201938) 2025-07-25 07:00:01 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Fisokuhle Ntuli one of five accused on trial for the murder of Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa will be transferred from a maximum security prison in Tshwane to a correctional facility in Sandton"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948081121977127217) 2025-07-23 18:01:47 UTC 1.2M followers, 1730 engagements


"The former cop broke into homes during the evening to steal items of value he could sell to support his drug addiction"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948405311850561792) 2025-07-24 15:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 2578 engagements


"SPONSORED @FedhealthMed and Sanlam are launching a bold inclusive new scheme built on what SA actually wants from a medical aid: customisation affordability simplicity and trustworthiness. Learn more"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1939960158366376192) 2025-07-01 08:11:59 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"South Africans should be concerned and unsettled by the US's decision to deport dangerous criminals to neighbouring Eswatini as they may find their way into the country due to the porous borders. @Moloi_Herman1"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1945820098960265673) 2025-07-17 12:17:17 UTC 1.2M followers, 7181 engagements


"SPONSORED The problem with complicated medical aid Most of us dont really know what were covered for or more importantly what were not until its too late. @FedhealthMed and Sanlams reimagined scheme is set to change that"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1945744025132167596) 2025-07-17 07:15:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1247 engagements


"The suspension of Johannesburg chief prosecutor Andrew Chauke marks a big step in the ongoing effort to restore credibility and public trust in the National Prosecuting Authority. @J_chabalala"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947882101589545141) 2025-07-23 04:50:57 UTC 1.2M followers, 1707 engagements


"A publication of China's top auto industry association said on Monday its report about China's industry ministry planning to ban the resale of cars within six months of their initial registration was "inaccurate" and it deleted that line from its story"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947386893026447776) 2025-07-21 20:03:10 UTC 1.2M followers, 1816 engagements


"The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the high court in Pretoria on Monday"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947219553231995375) 2025-07-21 08:58:13 UTC 1.2M followers, 1479 engagements


"SPONSORED @FlySafair outlines key facts about the industrial action stemming from a pay dispute with crew members while affirming its commitment to minimising any impact on customers"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947296930360438834) 2025-07-21 14:05:41 UTC 1.2M followers, 1193 engagements


"Swedish headwear adds practicality and style South African motorists love vehicular accessories and the game has come a long way"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947741371059560558) 2025-07-22 19:31:44 UTC 1.2M followers, 1868 engagements


"All signs were there. There are some forces on the ground that want me out of the system. To be honest I'm not even shocked"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947914581298581746) 2025-07-23 07:00:01 UTC 1.2M followers, 4821 engagements


"Joburg mayor Dada Morero says he is expecting to get a detailed report on Friday on transport MMC Kenny Kunene who was at the Sandton home of murder accused Katiso KT Molefe when the businessman was arrested on Monday. @Koena_xM"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1948430146249060732) 2025-07-24 17:08:41 UTC 1.2M followers, 1231 engagements


"WATCH During a coming-of-age ceremony in Dinwiddie Germiston a 68-year-old woman drove into a group of girls singing and dancing - killing one and injuring another. Video: Supplied"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1941027195054707032) 2025-07-04 06:52:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 281.9K engagements


"READER LETTER While tensions are brewing between undocumented foreigners and public clinics and hospitals the government is dragging its feet to come up with solutions. It has always failed to act on the illegal immigration issue"  
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"SPONSORED @FedhealthMedicalAid and Sanlam are launching a bold new scheme that will turn the concept of medical aid on its head. Learn more"  
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"Singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76"  
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"The largest US carmaker by sales said it expects the tariff impact to worsen in the third quarter and stuck to a previous estimate that trade headwinds threaten to hit the bottom line by $4bn (R70.20bn) to $5bn (R87.75bn)"  
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"In the 73rd episode of the Arena Sports Show presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City midfielder Fortune Makaringe"  
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"President Cyril Ramaphosa has expelled higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane from cabinet and replaced her with her deputy Buti Manamela. @LindileSifile"  
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"Having played XXX minutes against Senegal before winning their quarterfinal fixture 4-1 on penalties on Saturday Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has raised fatigue concerns. @RealNevilleK"  
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"Four men aged between XX and XX are expected to appear before the Alexander magistrate's court on Tuesday morning in connection to the murder of Oupa Sefoka who was popularly known by his stage name DJ Sumbody. @Koena_xM"  
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"A court in Mali on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Barrick Mining to release four employees arrested last November judge Samba Sarr said"  
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"Though the approval of the Appropriation Bill in parliament on Wednesday means that the government of national unity has survived yet another scare we should start now preparing ourselves for life beyond an ANC-DA dominated coalition government"  
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"Banyana Banyana coach Desire Ellis said they will dedicate their Women's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff match against Ghana on Friday to injured Gabriel Salgado. @RealNevilleK"  
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"Hans Otterling the Swedish venture capitalist who helped usher Spotify into global relevance through its first major funding round is bringing a rare sense of optimism to global investment"  
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"US President Donald Trump's administration said on Saturday it will take action against Mexico after the Mexican government cut flight slots and forced cargo carriers to relocate operations in Mexico City affecting US airlines"  
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"IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: Co-accused in #DJSumbody murder appeared in same court with his daughter as state connects both to #CatMatlalas attempted murder case While Nthabiseng Nzama (23) is accused of money laundering Mabusela and others are linked to both cases through weapons used"  
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"Knysna police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a man and a woman were found dead in a house in Flenter Location"  
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"The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the high court in Pretoria on Tuesday"  
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"About R70m has been spent on a stormwater bridge in Diepsloot which was meant to be completed in five months in 2021. Four years later the project remains unfinished and in need of additional R12m to complete. @Koena_xM"  
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"SPONSORED Industrial action disrupted about XX% of @FlySafair's services on Monday. Carrier says its committed to finding a resolution that balances fair compensation with operational sustainability and affordability for South African travellers"  
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"The National Treasury says it is not responsible for any budget challenges experienced by the South African National Defence Force. @J_chabalala"  
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"The latest iteration of the popular SUV was unveiled earlier this month and features evolutionary rather than revolutionary styling"  
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"Jayden-Lee Meek's mother Tiffany Lee-Meek appears at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Monday"  
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"A KwaZulu-Natal man who was arrested while trying to flee the country five years after killing his girlfriend in Dassenhoek west of Durban is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday"  
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"Ford is contacting affected Ranger EcoSport Puma and Everest customers to visit dealers and have their vehicles repaired"  
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"Deputy president Paul Mashatile has admitted that Durban businessman Moses Tembe who is part of a consortium that was awarded the lucrative lotto licence contract is his friend but said he did not know Tembe was doing business with his sister-in-law"  
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"The US justice department on Monday released more than 240000 pages of documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jnr"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1947582404719215040) 2025-07-22 09:00:04 UTC 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A petrol-bomb attack on a bus that left eight passengers seriously injured early on Monday in Cape Town has been condemned as a senseless and horrific act of violence"  
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"Nine correctional services officials accused of the murder of an inmate at the Polokwane Correctional Centre have been released on R1500 bail each"  
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"A group representing General Motors Ford and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Tuesday raised concerns about a trade deal that could cut tariffs on car imports from Japan to XX% while leaving tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico at 25%"  
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"From modelling outfits to hiking gear 15-year-old Mpho Sehapi is swapping her school shoes for boots as she prepares to summit Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro. @Koena_xM"  
![@SowetanLIVE Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::141163282.png) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) on [X](/post/tweet/1944675736863821973) 2025-07-14 08:30:00 UTC 1.2M followers, 1103 engagements