[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @SowetanLIVE Sowetan Sowetan posts on X about murder, police officer, grand prix, cape town the most. They currently have XXXXXXXXX followers and 5683 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX +7.20% - X Month XXXXXXXXX +11% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +43% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX +46% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/posts_active)  - X Week XX -XX% - X Month XXX -XX% - X Months XXXXX +13% - X Year XXXXX +5.40% ### Followers: XXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXXXX +0% - X Month XXXXXXXXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXXXXXX -XXXX% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +0.31% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/influence) --- **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [musicians](/list/musicians) [stocks](/list/stocks) **Social topic influence** [murder](/topic/murder) #438, [police officer](/topic/police-officer) #198, [grand prix](/topic/grand-prix) #376, [cape town](/topic/cape-town) #603, [has been](/topic/has-been) #3412, [saudi arabia](/topic/saudi-arabia) #486, [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #2350, [law enforcement](/topic/law-enforcement) #345, [head of](/topic/head-of) #34, [university of](/topic/university-of) #205 **Top assets mentioned** [Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)](/topic/$pm) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::141163282/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Gautrain commuters have expressed frustration over delays.On Wednesday and Thursday five announcements were made that the train had stalled three times at Marlboro Sandton and Rosebank. @Koena_xM" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979126240981180453) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-17T10:04Z 1.2M followers, 2092 engagements "The Hawks serious organised crime investigation unit on the East Rand has launched an investigation into the murder of a police officer who was gunned down outside his home in the early hours of Friday" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979910407960887757) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-19T14:00Z 1.2M followers, 1503 engagements "WATCH CCTV footage shows slain Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart being followed by a white Hyundai i20 moments before he was gunned down on the morning of April XX 2024. #MadlangaCommission 🎥: @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980191853359026394) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T08:38Z 1.2M followers, 4462 engagements "Controversial businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala charged with attempted murder among others is expected to appeal his bail denial on Monday at the Johannesburg high court. @Koena_xM" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980194028688957652) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T08:47Z 1.2M followers, 2954 engagements "Scores of EFF supporters braved the cold Monday morning breeze and congregated outside the Mpumalanga high court to support their deputy president Godrich Gardee as the trial of a man accused of murdering his daughter got underway" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980227523121451283) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "About XX children were injured when the taxi carrying them to school on the first day of the new term overturned on the N3 near Durban" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1977663946313146530) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-13T09:13Z 1.2M followers, 4546 engagements "On Friday the high court in Cape Town sentenced the youth now XX to XX years direct imprisonment for murder and a further XX months for defeating the ends of justice. The sentences will run concurrently" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979548366464782456) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-18T14:01Z 1.2M followers, 2031 engagements "SIYABULELA MAKUNGA The Competition Commissions work goes beyond the analysis of mergers and acquisitions and the review of complaints such as excessive pricing and collusive behaviour" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1975214470831161656) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-06T15:00Z 1.2M followers, 1082 engagements "Gauteng MEC for education Matome Chiloane says the province now has between 150000 and 200000 foreign national pupils enrolled across all grades making up about X% of the total pupil population in Gauteng. @Nandile_Ntini" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1977382049985020290) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-12T14:33Z 1.2M followers, 135.6K engagements "Maskandi artist Dlubheke Khuzwayo has been arrested for double murder linked to a 2023 hit" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1977747403374506033) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-13T14:45Z 1.2M followers, 93.3K engagements "Joining Volvos electric vehicle options in 2026 is the all-new EX60. This week the automaker released a teaser of the model set to be revealed in January" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1978906804445708339) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-16T19:32Z 1.2M followers, 1640 engagements "Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their chase for the CAF Champions League title with a trip to Nigeria to face Remo Stars at the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium on Sunday at 5pm. @RealNevilleK" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979140851470123154) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-17T11:02Z 1.2M followers, 1453 engagements "A manhunt is under way for the killers of seven men who were gunned down on Friday night in Philippi East Cape Town" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979503052714381440) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-18T11:01Z 1.2M followers, 1635 engagements "Caf president Patrice Motsepe is confident sports arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie will respect Fifas strict parameters on government interference in his pursuit of accountability from Safa" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979533628557160937) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-18T13:02Z 1.2M followers, 1913 engagements "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" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1937582496348283332) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-06-24T18:44Z 1.2M followers, 215.2K engagements "WATCH This weeks headlines span law enforcement controversies global human rights concerns and courtroom drama. Grab a seat and enjoy as the team takes you through the weeks headlines" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1977004057026805885) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-11T13:31Z 1.2M followers, 1726 engagements "In April next year SA plans to start rolling out an anti-HIV jab taken only twice a year that could end Aids in the country within XX to XX years if enough people take it" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1977706343097073917) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-13T12:01Z 1.2M followers, 412.9K engagements "WhatsApp texts have revealed that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala shared a strictly confidential memo that contained President Cyril Ramaphosas details with the KwaZulu-Natal head of the Hawks. @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1978091990290985408) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-14T13:34Z 1.2M followers, 149.4K engagements "Warning: graphic footage WATCH Security guards were seen assaulting students at the University of the Free States QwaQwa campus amid ongoing tensions. Some students claim they were attacked despite not taking part in the protests. Video: Supplied" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1978104067474800960) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-14T14:22Z 1.2M followers, 63.2K engagements "WATCH Police are at the business premisesof Brown Mogotsi in Mahikeng. National police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe says the visit is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that have emanated out of the parliamentary ad hoc committee and Madlanga Commission. @Mizzyb1 Images: Supplied" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1978876655495233974) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-16T17:32Z 1.2M followers, 41K engagements "Weve strategised and worked out a good planWinning the inaugural World Boxing Councils Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia is the reason trainer Damien Durandt entered Ntethelelo Baby G Nkosi when the Mexico-based body sent out invites" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979246628688040328) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-17T18:02Z 1.2M followers, 1427 engagements "Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979609241754202220) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-18T18:03Z 1.2M followers, 2860 engagements "Hours before he was killed an Ekurhuleni police officer had confronted suspected drug dealers operating three houses away from his home warning them to stop. @J_chabalala" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980129295172337860) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T04:29Z 1.2M followers, 29.8K engagements "Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot away in the CAF Champions League group phase following their 5-1 dominant victory over Remo Stars in the second preliminary round first leg at M.K.O Abiola International Stadium in Nigeria on Sunday. @RealNevilleK" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980137158263361714) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T05:01Z 1.2M followers, 1237 engagements "South African muso Vanco is the king of Ibizas party scene with his smash hit Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi). @MasegoSeemela @SowetanMag" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980174646701158840) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T07:30Z 1.2M followers, 1554 engagements "The University of Johannesburg says it is internally addressing a matter involving its research associate Calvin Rafadi who has been mentioned at the Madlanga commission. @J_chabalala" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980208620269641862) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T09:45Z 1.2M followers, 24.8K engagements "Despite having a 5-1 advantage and away goals over Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is not getting carried away by the win. @RealNevilleK" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980213715871191407) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T10:05Z 1.2M followers, 1091 engagements "Witness A testifies that murder accused and former police officer Michael Tau spoke with Qtech employee Lerato seeking information about Armand Swart who was gunned down after his company exposed alleged corruption tied to a Transnet tender. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980215054638133584) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T10:10Z 1.2M followers, 7378 engagements "@Moloi_Herman1 A day before Armand Swart was gunned down CCTV captured the vehicle of murder accused and police officer Michael Tau passing the Qtech building the scene of the shooting the next day. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980230735262093727) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 5256 engagements "Nations dream of reaching WBC Grand Prix finals fade as Maitse Nkosi and Gomes bow out in semi-final clashes" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980242603611472091) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T12:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "An investigator testifying at the Madlanga commission has revealed that they recovered XX used cartridges inside a police officers vehicle two hours after the assassination of Armand Swart an engineer whose company had flagged corruption. @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980247455967912307) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T12:19Z 1.2M followers, 2889 engagements "Madlanga commission told that Molefe gave alleged killer cop details of murdered mans colleague @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980263825388482706) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T13:24Z 1.2M followers, 2218 engagements "IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: Cop tells Madlanga inquiry a senior officer offered him and two investigators in Swarts case bribe Witness says suspects in the murder of the Vaal engineer were linked to a Hawks official and a taxi boss" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980348793599193143) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T19:02Z 1.2M followers, 4700 engagements "Convicted serial killer Hlabirwa Rassie Nkuna is facing two murder trials in Mpumalanga and Gauteng" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980522412937511137) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T06:31Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "After Orlando Pirates suffered a sobering 0-3 defeat to Saint-loi Lupopo in Lubumbashi in the DRC on Sunday former defender Innocent Chikoya is optimistic they will turn it around and qualify for the CAF Champions League group phase. @RealNevilleK" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980529485330985020) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T07:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "The trial in the brutal murder of Kirsten Kluyts resumes in the Johannesburg high court after the Alexandra magistrates court dismissed Mahungelas last bail bid. @MimieShana" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980569651554971908) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T09:39Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "JUST IN Witness A tells the #MadlangaCommission that police are still searching for Lucky Molefe in connection with the murder of engineer Armand Swart. @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980572236756197660) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T09:49Z 1.2M followers, 2415 engagements "Accused number X Muzi Sibiya continues with his cross-examination at the high court in Pretoria on Tuesday" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980578557937283320) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T10:15Z 1.2M followers, 1085 engagements "JUST IN Witness A says the head of intelligence Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri told him that Katiso KT Molefe is connected to a tall Zulu man known as Ze Nxumalo who resides in Sandton and whos a close friend to Julius Malema. @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980583646919815470) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T10:35Z 1.2M followers, 113.5K engagements "WATCH Joburg CBD residents came out in numbers to support the City in its court case against the Socio-Economic Rights Institute which represents informal traders affected by the clean-up operation. Residents say cleaner streets start with regulating informal trading. Video: @Koena_xM" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980603390313783589) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T11:53Z 1.2M followers, 2227 engagements "READER LETTER Within XX years of democratic SA the public infrastructure has collapsed law enforcement agencies captured and the looting of state resources is unceasing" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980604992995176750) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 1096 engagements "Bhekiziwe Maitse preserved the legacy of the Mahlangu boxing family by participating in the inaugural WBC Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia said Maitses uncle Sandile Mahlangu" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980620091709616259) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T13:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements "The cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday morning because of severe overnight winds left thousands of runners devastated. @RealNevilleK @ttmbele" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1979858949747949841) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-19T10:35Z 1.2M followers, 1738 engagements "WATCH Christos Kiritsis VP for smoke-free products at Philip Morris International says the company aims to help smokers transition from combustible cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives. Video: @smashaba" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980165885365981440) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T06:55Z 1.2M followers, 1070 engagements "@Moloi_Herman1 Murder suspect and police officer Michael Tau texted Katiso KT Molefe at 08:17am on April XX 2024 saying Abuti re sharp ne (brother we are okay) shortly after Swart was killed (7am). Tau was later arrested with XX used cartridges. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980223650918965474) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T10:44Z 1.2M followers, 8372 engagements "Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged foreigners living in or visiting South Africa to be well-mannered guests and to respect the countrys laws" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980295859305677018) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-20T15:31Z 1.2M followers, 2122 engagements "The disappointing exit from the WBC Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia by three local boxers has been handled with a level-headed and stoical attitude by Boxing SA CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka" [X Link](https://x.com/SowetanLIVE/status/1980672930225738098) [@SowetanLIVE](/creator/x/SowetanLIVE) 2025-10-21T16:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
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@SowetanLIVE Sowetan
Sowetan posts on X about murder, police officer, grand prix, cape town the most. They currently have XXXXXXXXX followers and 5683 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.
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- X Months XXXXXXXXXX +43%
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- X Year XXXXX +5.40%
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Social category influence countries travel destinations automotive brands finance technology brands musicians stocks
Social topic influence murder #438, police officer #198, grand prix #376, cape town #603, has been #3412, saudi arabia #486, nigeria #2350, law enforcement #345, head of #34, university of #205
Top assets mentioned Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Gautrain commuters have expressed frustration over delays.On Wednesday and Thursday five announcements were made that the train had stalled three times at Marlboro Sandton and Rosebank. @Koena_xM"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-17T10:04Z 1.2M followers, 2092 engagements
"The Hawks serious organised crime investigation unit on the East Rand has launched an investigation into the murder of a police officer who was gunned down outside his home in the early hours of Friday"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-19T14:00Z 1.2M followers, 1503 engagements
"WATCH CCTV footage shows slain Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart being followed by a white Hyundai i20 moments before he was gunned down on the morning of April XX 2024. #MadlangaCommission 🎥: @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T08:38Z 1.2M followers, 4462 engagements
"Controversial businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala charged with attempted murder among others is expected to appeal his bail denial on Monday at the Johannesburg high court. @Koena_xM"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T08:47Z 1.2M followers, 2954 engagements
"Scores of EFF supporters braved the cold Monday morning breeze and congregated outside the Mpumalanga high court to support their deputy president Godrich Gardee as the trial of a man accused of murdering his daughter got underway"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T11:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"About XX children were injured when the taxi carrying them to school on the first day of the new term overturned on the N3 near Durban"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-13T09:13Z 1.2M followers, 4546 engagements
"On Friday the high court in Cape Town sentenced the youth now XX to XX years direct imprisonment for murder and a further XX months for defeating the ends of justice. The sentences will run concurrently"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-18T14:01Z 1.2M followers, 2031 engagements
"SIYABULELA MAKUNGA The Competition Commissions work goes beyond the analysis of mergers and acquisitions and the review of complaints such as excessive pricing and collusive behaviour"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-06T15:00Z 1.2M followers, 1082 engagements
"Gauteng MEC for education Matome Chiloane says the province now has between 150000 and 200000 foreign national pupils enrolled across all grades making up about X% of the total pupil population in Gauteng. @Nandile_Ntini"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-12T14:33Z 1.2M followers, 135.6K engagements
"Maskandi artist Dlubheke Khuzwayo has been arrested for double murder linked to a 2023 hit"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-13T14:45Z 1.2M followers, 93.3K engagements
"Joining Volvos electric vehicle options in 2026 is the all-new EX60. This week the automaker released a teaser of the model set to be revealed in January"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-16T19:32Z 1.2M followers, 1640 engagements
"Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their chase for the CAF Champions League title with a trip to Nigeria to face Remo Stars at the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium on Sunday at 5pm. @RealNevilleK"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-17T11:02Z 1.2M followers, 1453 engagements
"A manhunt is under way for the killers of seven men who were gunned down on Friday night in Philippi East Cape Town"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-18T11:01Z 1.2M followers, 1635 engagements
"Caf president Patrice Motsepe is confident sports arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie will respect Fifas strict parameters on government interference in his pursuit of accountability from Safa"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-18T13:02Z 1.2M followers, 1913 engagements
"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"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-06-24T18:44Z 1.2M followers, 215.2K engagements
"WATCH This weeks headlines span law enforcement controversies global human rights concerns and courtroom drama. Grab a seat and enjoy as the team takes you through the weeks headlines"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-11T13:31Z 1.2M followers, 1726 engagements
"In April next year SA plans to start rolling out an anti-HIV jab taken only twice a year that could end Aids in the country within XX to XX years if enough people take it"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-13T12:01Z 1.2M followers, 412.9K engagements
"WhatsApp texts have revealed that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala shared a strictly confidential memo that contained President Cyril Ramaphosas details with the KwaZulu-Natal head of the Hawks. @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-14T13:34Z 1.2M followers, 149.4K engagements
"Warning: graphic footage WATCH Security guards were seen assaulting students at the University of the Free States QwaQwa campus amid ongoing tensions. Some students claim they were attacked despite not taking part in the protests. Video: Supplied"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-14T14:22Z 1.2M followers, 63.2K engagements
"WATCH Police are at the business premisesof Brown Mogotsi in Mahikeng. National police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe says the visit is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that have emanated out of the parliamentary ad hoc committee and Madlanga Commission. @Mizzyb1 Images: Supplied"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-16T17:32Z 1.2M followers, 41K engagements
"Weve strategised and worked out a good planWinning the inaugural World Boxing Councils Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia is the reason trainer Damien Durandt entered Ntethelelo Baby G Nkosi when the Mexico-based body sent out invites"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-17T18:02Z 1.2M followers, 1427 engagements
"Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-18T18:03Z 1.2M followers, 2860 engagements
"Hours before he was killed an Ekurhuleni police officer had confronted suspected drug dealers operating three houses away from his home warning them to stop. @J_chabalala"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T04:29Z 1.2M followers, 29.8K engagements
"Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot away in the CAF Champions League group phase following their 5-1 dominant victory over Remo Stars in the second preliminary round first leg at M.K.O Abiola International Stadium in Nigeria on Sunday. @RealNevilleK"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T05:01Z 1.2M followers, 1237 engagements
"South African muso Vanco is the king of Ibizas party scene with his smash hit Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi). @MasegoSeemela @SowetanMag"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T07:30Z 1.2M followers, 1554 engagements
"The University of Johannesburg says it is internally addressing a matter involving its research associate Calvin Rafadi who has been mentioned at the Madlanga commission. @J_chabalala"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T09:45Z 1.2M followers, 24.8K engagements
"Despite having a 5-1 advantage and away goals over Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is not getting carried away by the win. @RealNevilleK"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T10:05Z 1.2M followers, 1091 engagements
"Witness A testifies that murder accused and former police officer Michael Tau spoke with Qtech employee Lerato seeking information about Armand Swart who was gunned down after his company exposed alleged corruption tied to a Transnet tender. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T10:10Z 1.2M followers, 7378 engagements
"@Moloi_Herman1 A day before Armand Swart was gunned down CCTV captured the vehicle of murder accused and police officer Michael Tau passing the Qtech building the scene of the shooting the next day. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 5256 engagements
"Nations dream of reaching WBC Grand Prix finals fade as Maitse Nkosi and Gomes bow out in semi-final clashes"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T12:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"An investigator testifying at the Madlanga commission has revealed that they recovered XX used cartridges inside a police officers vehicle two hours after the assassination of Armand Swart an engineer whose company had flagged corruption. @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T12:19Z 1.2M followers, 2889 engagements
"Madlanga commission told that Molefe gave alleged killer cop details of murdered mans colleague @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T13:24Z 1.2M followers, 2218 engagements
"IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: Cop tells Madlanga inquiry a senior officer offered him and two investigators in Swarts case bribe Witness says suspects in the murder of the Vaal engineer were linked to a Hawks official and a taxi boss"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T19:02Z 1.2M followers, 4700 engagements
"Convicted serial killer Hlabirwa Rassie Nkuna is facing two murder trials in Mpumalanga and Gauteng"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T06:31Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"After Orlando Pirates suffered a sobering 0-3 defeat to Saint-loi Lupopo in Lubumbashi in the DRC on Sunday former defender Innocent Chikoya is optimistic they will turn it around and qualify for the CAF Champions League group phase. @RealNevilleK"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T07:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"The trial in the brutal murder of Kirsten Kluyts resumes in the Johannesburg high court after the Alexandra magistrates court dismissed Mahungelas last bail bid. @MimieShana"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T09:39Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"JUST IN Witness A tells the #MadlangaCommission that police are still searching for Lucky Molefe in connection with the murder of engineer Armand Swart. @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T09:49Z 1.2M followers, 2415 engagements
"Accused number X Muzi Sibiya continues with his cross-examination at the high court in Pretoria on Tuesday"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T10:15Z 1.2M followers, 1085 engagements
"JUST IN Witness A says the head of intelligence Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri told him that Katiso KT Molefe is connected to a tall Zulu man known as Ze Nxumalo who resides in Sandton and whos a close friend to Julius Malema. @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T10:35Z 1.2M followers, 113.5K engagements
"WATCH Joburg CBD residents came out in numbers to support the City in its court case against the Socio-Economic Rights Institute which represents informal traders affected by the clean-up operation. Residents say cleaner streets start with regulating informal trading. Video: @Koena_xM"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T11:53Z 1.2M followers, 2227 engagements
"READER LETTER Within XX years of democratic SA the public infrastructure has collapsed law enforcement agencies captured and the looting of state resources is unceasing"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 1096 engagements
"Bhekiziwe Maitse preserved the legacy of the Mahlangu boxing family by participating in the inaugural WBC Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia said Maitses uncle Sandile Mahlangu"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T13:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements
"The cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday morning because of severe overnight winds left thousands of runners devastated. @RealNevilleK @ttmbele"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-19T10:35Z 1.2M followers, 1738 engagements
"WATCH Christos Kiritsis VP for smoke-free products at Philip Morris International says the company aims to help smokers transition from combustible cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives. Video: @smashaba"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T06:55Z 1.2M followers, 1070 engagements
"@Moloi_Herman1 Murder suspect and police officer Michael Tau texted Katiso KT Molefe at 08:17am on April XX 2024 saying Abuti re sharp ne (brother we are okay) shortly after Swart was killed (7am). Tau was later arrested with XX used cartridges. #MadlangaCommission @Moloi_Herman1"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T10:44Z 1.2M followers, 8372 engagements
"Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged foreigners living in or visiting South Africa to be well-mannered guests and to respect the countrys laws"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-20T15:31Z 1.2M followers, 2122 engagements
"The disappointing exit from the WBC Grand Prix Series in Saudi Arabia by three local boxers has been handled with a level-headed and stoical attitude by Boxing SA CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka"
X Link @SowetanLIVE 2025-10-21T16:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements