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**South African News**

Tertiary education is under scrutiny as many young graduates struggle to find employment. The Gautrain has lost half of its commuters in five years, sparking criticism that it only serves the elite. A Capetonian was murdered in the US, and her husband has been arrested.

**Politics and International**

Russia plans to increase cooperation with African countries in areas like defense and security. The US and global politics are abuzz with Elon Musk's changing status, and Donald Trump's actions are being criticized. Ghana has endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

**Social Issues and Environment**

Many South African households struggle with food insecurity, while farmers are adopting eco-friendly approaches to boost crop yields. The Gates Foundation will prioritize Africa in its $200bn spending over the next XX years, focusing on health and wellbeing. Sustainable seafood choices are being promoted as a vote for thriving oceans and collective wellbeing.

**Business and Sports**

Several South African retailers, including Mr Price and Spar, are investing in new stores, products, and upgrades. Pepkor plans to open 250-300 new stores by the end of the year. In sports, Novak Djokovic is uncertain about his future at Roland Garros, while

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**Social topic influence**
[murder](/topic/murder) #706, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) #465, [has been](/topic/has-been) 2.33%, [grand prix](/topic/grand-prix) #1078, [australian grand prix](/topic/australian-grand-prix) #39, [volkswagen](/topic/volkswagen) 0.78%, [cape town](/topic/cape-town) 0.78%, [events](/topic/events) 0.78%, [24 hours](/topic/24-hours) 0.39%, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::6959082/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Outrage after a video showing a group of Milnerton High School pupils assaulting another pupil went viral this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980951861709402289) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T10:58Z 2.2M followers, 4012 engagements


"PA MP Sauls supports Mchunus directive to disband PKTT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981015603948470764) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T15:11Z 2.2M followers, 80.7K engagements


"Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says he was not aware of Eskom implementing stage X load-shedding last week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1648224090262585345) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2023-04-18T07:17Z 2.2M followers, 607.9K engagements


"Trackhouse Racing experienced the full gamut of emotions in the seasons final road-course race on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1975121454011408657) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-06T08:50Z 2.2M followers, 1879 engagements


"Seventh-generation VW T7 Transporter range has landed in South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1975852416278168037) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-08T09:15Z 2.2M followers, 6535 engagements


"Armed police officers including from the National Intervention Unit (NIU) are at the Centurion home of suspended deputy national police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1976265226048651739) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-09T12:35Z 2.2M followers, 3523 engagements


"Timo Scheider has twice been German Touring Car champion in a career that includes the Le Mans XX Hours and rallycross and on Thursday he was a motorsport pioneer in the Saudi Arabian desert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1976603631836414087) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-10T11:00Z 2.2M followers, 2243 engagements


"Electricity tariffs are sky high and structural reforms are happening too slowly says Fanele Mondi CEO of the Energy Intensive Users Group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977264832698368159) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-12T06:47Z 2.2M followers, 6428 engagements


"Novo Nordisk the maker of Ozempic warns South Africans against buying any drugs that are not approved by Sahpra"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977280576924119242) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-12T07:50Z 2.2M followers, 2051 engagements


"It may not sound as flashy or glamorous as artificial intelligence but DPI digital public infrastructure is important writes Luncedo Mtwentwe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977305744165982328) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-12T09:30Z 2.2M followers, 1807 engagements


"At least 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/TimesLIVE/status/1977650469024461273) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-13T08:19Z 2.2M followers, 3131 engagements


"Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has revealed details of how he met North West businessman Brown Mogotsi and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977816805910483075) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-13T19:20Z 2.2M followers, 3281 engagements


"Police have descended on the business property of controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi whose name has featured prominently in allegations of political interference in the criminal justice system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1978910369209868391) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-16T19:46Z 2.2M followers, 4146 engagements


"Four years after a teacher fled a North West school with a crowd baying for his blood after accusing him of having an improper relationship with a 13-year-old pupil he has been found not guilty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979040916921815094) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-17T04:24Z 2.2M followers, 2783 engagements


"A Johannesburg daycares demand that parents pay R1500 for their childs graduation covering a miniature gown photos and a party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979041350092759089) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-17T04:26Z 2.2M followers, 62.1K engagements


"Marco Bezzecchi claimed his third sprint victory in four Grand Prix races on Saturday as the Aprilia rider overcame a dramatic start to beat Trackhouses Raul Fernandez at the Australian Grand Prix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979547163806871810) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-18T13:56Z 2.2M followers, 2482 engagements


"Alistair Ruiters President Cyril Ramaphosas special adviser for investment promotion is being tipped to be South Africas next ambassador to the US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979757278577537397) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-19T03:51Z 2.2M followers, 2593 engagements


"New Years Eve in this country is not associated with serious and official business"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979765838438920366) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-19T04:25Z 2.2M followers, 2810 engagements


"Raul Fernandez delivered a dominant performance to claim his maiden MotoGP victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday securing a first-ever triumph for Trackhouse Racing in the premier class"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979826828358328791) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-19T08:27Z 2.2M followers, 2364 engagements


"The Israeli government and Hamas have been accusing each other of violations of the ceasefire for days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1979958922409570526) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-19T17:12Z 2.2M followers, 3116 engagements


"Anyone who disagrees with this view will be declared an enemy as taking a different approach will further divide the ANC. This is according to ANCYL president Collen Malatji"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980136311584436335) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T04:57Z 2.2M followers, 5753 engagements


"Captain Siya Kolisi is in line to become only the ninth South African Test centurion on the tour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980196083985981900) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T08:55Z 2.2M followers, 3513 engagements


"Volkswagen Group Africas Kariega plant has reached a new milestone producing its 500000th unit of the latest Polo model a Kings Red example headed for Germany"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980230503929094631) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:11Z 2.2M followers, 2331 engagements


"A domestic fight that led to murder started with a husband seeing an alert that the family car was in a high-risk area in Soshanguve. Russel Hlongwane drove to the location where he found his wife Kate consulting a sangoma"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980235249318850870) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:30Z 2.2M followers, 2282 engagements


"South Africas gambling industry is booming and so are the cries for help"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980236949324542179) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:37Z 2.2M followers, 1964 engagements


"US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russias terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a White House meeting on Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980237427122880548) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T11:39Z 2.2M followers, 2022 engagements


"Bribes offered for alleged hitmen in Vaal engineer murder to get bail Madlanga commission hears"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980284847181496511) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T14:47Z 2.2M followers, 6666 engagements


"UJ distances itself from crime expert Calvin Rafadi after Madlanga commission saga"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980288512847986798) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T15:02Z 2.2M followers, 3222 engagements


"Limpopo soldier kills son survives self-inflicted gunshot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980288598550180207) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T15:02Z 2.2M followers, 9396 engagements


"Vusimuzi Cat Matlala awaits high court decision after bail appeal hearing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980289300668281126) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T15:05Z 2.2M followers, 2376 engagements


"Joburg public safety MMC complains about arrest of X JMPD officers by police in Bekkersdal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980290890339160543) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T15:11Z 2.2M followers, 3225 engagements


"Task team begins work to stabilise College of Cape Town"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980322976030753191) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T17:19Z 2.2M followers, 3490 engagements


""The tourist thinks he is making a payment and in the confusion they watch the PIN he or she enters. When the scammers walk away they have a cloned card and the PIN""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980489558199611566) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T04:21Z 2.2M followers, 2025 engagements


"Commission hears about bribery possible tampering of ballistic evidence threats against investigators and intimidation tactics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980493629773795382) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T04:37Z 2.2M followers, 1943 engagements


"Cosatu has previously warned that the relentless electricity price hikes have led to the closure of several smelters with the latest alarm being sounded by resources giant Glencore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980494766895952084) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T04:42Z 2.2M followers, 2908 engagements


"Since the CEOs arrival four years ago SAWS has been trying to procure a high-performance computer with no success. The organisation is still using a system thats more than XX years old"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980499018405814582) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T04:58Z 2.2M followers, 2212 engagements


"Pali Lehohla celebrates World Statistics Day by emphasising the importance of statistics in capturing the informal sectors dynamics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980510350513500206) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T05:43Z 2.2M followers, 1924 engagements


"Dashcam footage shared on Facebook by Izak du Plessis shows the lion escaping from the vehicle albeit with difficulty as he lands awkwardly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980544809614917931) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T08:00Z 2.2M followers, 2607 engagements


"A plan to cull vervet monkeys at a retirement village on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has been stopped after public outrage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980559001067876520) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T08:57Z 2.2M followers, 1778 engagements


"Most of the commercial complementary foods are sweet and high in sugar with many containing added sugar to appeal to babies and young childrens natural preference for sweetness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980565958268694766) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T09:24Z 2.2M followers, 2007 engagements


"On Tuesday closing arguments will be heard by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal tasked with investigating sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980571462651244711) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T09:46Z 2.2M followers, 2679 engagements


"Home-grown and sought-after classic in diamond-black paint shows 137100km on the clock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980592869498057112) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T11:11Z 2.2M followers, 3157 engagements


"The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has called on communities to refrain from using schools as platforms for protest action during the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980636554558058802) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T14:05Z 2.2M followers, 1942 engagements


"E-commerce giant Alibaba chooses Durban as base for its African operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980706266612974052) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T18:42Z 2.2M followers, 3069 engagements


"Two teenagers killed four injured in suspected gang-related shooting in Westbury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980706342601125925) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T18:42Z 2.2M followers, 2688 engagements


"Milnerton High School suspends eight pupils over assault video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981016145068196334) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T15:13Z 2.2M followers, 2067 engagements


"Shoot to kill isnt the answer. Incoming police minister Firoz Cachalia says policing must be lawful and effective"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1946125290524311936) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-07-18T08:30Z 2.2M followers, 1.2M engagements


"The fact that the story is inspired by true events gives it extra resonance Matthew McConaughey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977310775824781485) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-12T09:50Z 2.2M followers, 2019 engagements


"Andile Mpisanes wife Tamia is the latest to jet off to Trkiye for cosmetic surgery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980212783057920336) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T10:01Z 2.2M followers, 13.3K 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/TimesLIVE/status/1980285526440657103) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T14:50Z 2.2M followers, 7801 engagements


"Vusimuzi Matlala who faces murder and attempted murder charges linked to alleged contract killings has been in custody since May"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980591085882863686) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T11:04Z 2.2M followers, 7481 engagements


"Toyota and Sumitomo Metal Mining said on Wednesday they have made advances in the development of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries for electric cars and have agreed to work together to mass produce those materials"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1975907277736653297) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-08T12:53Z 2.2M followers, 2082 engagements


"Staff were offered R20000 each to allow zama zamas access to Cooke X mine says Sibanye-Stillwaters James Wellsted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1977221630993551690) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-12T03:55Z 2.2M followers, 2327 engagements


"Its understood that President Cyril Ramaphosa does not want to make a mistake with the appointment and wants someone who will be acceptable to the Trump administration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980161656270537059) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T06:38Z 2.2M followers, 2351 engagements


"Unbeaten XX by right-hander keeps South Africa in contention in second Test"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980687384615260384) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T17:27Z 2.2M followers, 2336 engagements


"LISTEN Witness describes tense standoff as Hawks tried to interfere during operation at KT Molefes home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980706590400606487) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T18:43Z 2.2M followers, 3476 engagements


"The bus in which XX lives were lost in a Limpopo crash was unroadworthy and overloaded"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980188763125928438) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T08:26Z 2.2M followers, 38.1K engagements


"The hospital has released the names of the dead in the hope relatives or members of the community will come forward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980933269450629362) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:44Z 2.2M followers, 1809 engagements


"Etiquette skills are not just applicable in formal settings; they are just as necessary in the classroom on the sports field or during a casual chat with friends"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980936779197796667) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:58Z 2.2M followers, 1737 engagements


"Gautengs Amapanyaza to join formal policing ranks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981089044244119661) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T20:03Z 2.2M followers, 3309 engagements


"A Silver Toyota Etios which an e-hailing driver claimed was taken from him at gunpoint was parked on a street less than 110m from the Shuter Road property of slain Glenwood guesthouse owner Jacqueline Needham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981481122660802939) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T22:01Z 2.2M followers, 1677 engagements


"Zuma to seek legal advice over R29m headache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981609100006871266) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T06:30Z 2.2M followers, 1305 engagements


"Pepkor the owner of Pep Tekkie Town and Bradlows furniture stores plans to open between XXX and XXX new stores by the end of the year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1927423893951696952) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-05-27T17:57Z 2.2M followers, 61.6K engagements


"Jan Gysbert Maritz a lawyer from Welkom has been sentenced to three life terms and an additional XX years for XX counts of severe sexual offences against five minors including his two stepdaughters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980892144618365161) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T07:01Z 2.2M followers, 2524 engagements


"It was a case of broken telephone evidence that torpedoed a businesswomans R500000 defamation lawsuit against a hotel driver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980853515426857456) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T04:27Z 2.2M followers, 1704 engagements


"A newly constituted court will hear another round of legal arguments between Makate and Vodacom next month in a re-hearing ordered by the apex court in August"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980855431196238076) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T04:35Z 2.2M followers, 5681 engagements


"The coach has always enjoyed getting one over all the Soweto giants and a win against Amakhosi would not just be satisfying to Hunt but another confidence boost to City as they find their feet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980856823424167992) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T04:40Z 2.2M followers, 2049 engagements


"The incident was not an isolated act of bullying but an organised initiation assault conducted within a school environment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980936898358206788) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:58Z 2.2M followers, 1704 engagements


"From discontinued insulin pens to overpriced TB drugs meet the young South African holding drug makers to account on behalf of patients"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980940180111433964) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T10:11Z 2.2M followers, 2383 engagements


"A Durban father is demanding justice after his eight-year-old twins fell down a lift shaft allegedly left unmarked during repairs at their block of flats at the weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980950921069683131) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T10:54Z 2.2M followers, 1972 engagements


"Flights at Durbans King Shaka International Airport were grounded or delayed on Wednesday due to technical glitches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980951246048469098) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T10:55Z 2.2M followers, 1666 engagements


"Album resurfaces after more than XX years during tidy-up session at Strandfontein Library"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980952269269909561) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T10:59Z 2.2M followers, 1620 engagements


"It is unclear why work on the tar road was halted in January leaving a gaping hole on Thuto Street"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980965307368739004) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T11:51Z 2.2M followers, 2445 engagements


"Wearing our camo is a crime: SANDF on crooks in camouflage uniform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980991522888876311) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T13:35Z 2.2M followers, 2435 engagements


"Arrest made in deadly Bronkhorstspruit tavern attack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981016236311158979) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T15:14Z 2.2M followers, 1569 engagements


"Court says Zuma has XX days to settle his R28.9m legal fees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981088534044852614) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T20:01Z 2.2M followers, 3314 engagements


"The fault of not procuring players is not entirely Safas as the final exams in South African schools are written at this time of the year and crucially Grade XX exams cannot be written via correspondence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981216406407696552) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T04:29Z 2.2M followers, 1664 engagements


"The appointment of a municipal manager has allegedly been deemed irregular"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981220881285460264) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T04:47Z 2.2M followers, 2016 engagements


"Study shows anxiety and depression not considered legitimate illnesses especially among older people and in African communities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981223911976022296) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T04:59Z 2.2M followers, 1897 engagements


"The public protector found that Gauteng's crime prevention wardens known as amaPanyaza were appointed and deployed without the necessary legal authority"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981229805220876299) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T05:22Z 2.2M followers, 5863 engagements


"SPONSORED As host of the G20 Presidency this is SAs moment to move the B20 from influence to driving inclusive change. The @Sanlam ESG Barometer: B20 Policy Impact Special Report provides a playbook. Download it now. @ArenaEventsZA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981240419301413313) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T06:05Z 2.2M followers, 1462 engagements


"Courier delivery eliminates need to travel to an office for a second time just for document collection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981242138219126958) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T06:11Z 2.2M followers, 1702 engagements


"Lesufi said the amaPanyaza had played a meaningful role in reducing crime particularly at events where cellphones and vehicle lights of patrons were stolen regularly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981296369022165078) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T09:47Z 2.2M followers, 1863 engagements


"You know who you are; we are looking for you but we are also encouraging you to hand yourselves over.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981327371316695339) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T11:50Z 2.2M followers, 2633 engagements


"Sometimes I get worried that this process concentrates on the police when the allegations are widespread across the justice system. The biggest crime in South Africa is planned in prisons.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981327830643302605) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T11:52Z 2.2M followers, 3835 engagements


"Nike on Thursday said it is working on a motorised footwear system to help casual athletes and mobility-impaired people move faster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981379612807463251) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T15:18Z 2.2M followers, 1664 engagements


"Murder accused trashes KZN courtroom with hammer and sharp object"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981400092151337207) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:39Z 2.2M followers, 1964 engagements


"Zuma to seek legal advice over R29m headache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981401617887846482) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:45Z 2.2M followers, 1761 engagements


"Five things to know about Kanye Wests tour to South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981401732560134356) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:46Z 2.2M followers, 2059 engagements


"Commission hears cops and business people are fixers for Big X cartel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981401922801455183) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:46Z 2.2M followers, 1769 engagements


"Mkhwanazi in a text message withdraws allegations made against Cele"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981402007115342031) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:47Z 2.2M followers, 2678 engagements


"South African women smash formidable 312/9 from XX overs on their way to victory over Pakistan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981468920360898933) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T21:12Z 2.2M followers, 2028 engagements


"Mkhwanazi in a text message withdraws allegations made against Cele"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981581703974883741) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:41Z 2.2M followers, 2025 engagements


"Eight Milnerton High School pupils in court after younger boys assaulted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981581812355756294) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:41Z 2.2M followers, 2118 engagements


"Five things to know about Kanye Wests tour to South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981581876533023110) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:41Z 2.2M followers, 1705 engagements


"Vehicle tracking expert dispels murder suspects claim he was hijacked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981581951157834137) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:42Z 2.2M followers, 2055 engagements


"Judge Ledwaba seeks voice at Madlanga commission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981582032569544818) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:42Z 2.2M followers, 1659 engagements


"New security measures to protect Gauteng judges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981582674138423749) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T04:45Z 2.2M followers, 2589 engagements


"Cannabis boom in South Africa and Zimbabwe is good for wealthy investors bad for small farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981612873370439712) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T06:45Z 2.2M followers, 1242 engagements


"WATCH LIVE Bheki Cele at parliamentary committee probing Mkhwanazis allegations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981628883255402500) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T07:48Z 2.2M followers, 1393 engagements


"WATCH LIVE Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981643531799113924) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T08:46Z 2.2M followers, 2045 engagements


"Formula One leader Oscar Piastri is confident he can still control his destiny despite having to cede points to McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris in a controversial Italian Grand Prix swap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1968724888593609133) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-09-18T17:12Z 2.2M followers, 2208 engagements


"Today in SA sport history: October 9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1976180833636803012) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-09T07:00Z 2.2M followers, 1385 engagements


"Cyril Ramaphosa has changed the narrative claiming that while the DAs Cape Town municipality has one of the best audit outcomes it has failed to transform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1978313457440067763) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-15T04:14Z 2.2M followers, 16.6K engagements


"Weeks before the brutal murder of Glenwood guesthouse owner Jacqueline Needham one of the four men charged with killing her had done electrical work at her property and later invoiced her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980501755969609925) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T05:09Z 2.2M followers, 8831 engagements


"Mchunu taken aback when he heard PKTT was still active despite his directive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980704897030058284) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T18:37Z 2.2M followers, 3759 engagements


"The hospital's former CEO told MPs that years of non-payment and mismanagement ultimately led to the closure and auction of the once-thriving hospital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980875365661765689) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T05:54Z 2.2M followers, 2446 engagements


"The Madlanga commission heard a senior police official describe alleged links between Katiso KT Molefe a man identified as Zee Nxumalo Julius Malema and Shadrack Sibiya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980877413165986309) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T06:02Z 2.2M followers, 2899 engagements


"Reports suggest the recruits are surviving on minimal food rations and living without proper accommodation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980882497803293090) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T06:22Z 2.2M followers, 1551 engagements


"Key to securing the deal was Durbans strategic location including one of Africas busiest ports growing logistics infrastructure and proximity to King Shaka International Airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980883458252525926) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T06:26Z 2.2M followers, 1568 engagements


"As the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations get underway for nearly 900000 candidates across SA teacher unions are sounding the alarm over the mounting mental strain they face"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980893184508211234) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T07:05Z 2.2M followers, 2648 engagements


"Westbury is one of eight communities in Gauteng where an anti-gang unit and other resources to heighten police visibility have been deployed as a form of deterrence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980917104099688527) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T08:40Z 2.2M followers, 3090 engagements


"A freight truck operator has been fined R800000 for operating with an expired licence and many unpaid traffic fines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980918398856118403) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T08:45Z 2.2M followers, 2988 engagements


"The investigator known as Witness A told the commission Mkhwanazis public briefing was the best thing that could have happened to South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980927162292269143) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:20Z 2.2M followers, 3712 engagements


"KwaZulu-Natal police arrested five suspects for murder attempted murder and possession of firearms at KwaNgcolosi west of Durban on Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980927398662320281) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:21Z 2.2M followers, 2165 engagements


"Warner Bros Discoverys board rejected a nearly $60bn offer from Paramount Skydance on Tuesday a source said and the company announced it would explore its options for the sale of the company"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980936646427111857) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:57Z 2.2M followers, 1483 engagements


"WATCH Father wants answers after 8-year-old son dies twin sister in ICU following Durban lift shaft fall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980991778515005515) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T13:36Z 2.2M followers, 2548 engagements


"Stun grenades used to disperse protest over viral bullying at Milnerton High School"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981016938395611436) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T15:16Z 2.2M followers, 3525 engagements


"Disappointing Kaizer Chiefs held to draw by spirited Siwelele"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981088699124212030) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T20:02Z 2.2M followers, 2150 engagements


"Another investigator details threats tampering and Transnet link in engineers murder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981088941790155184) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T20:03Z 2.2M followers, 2075 engagements


"Shhhhh . the rise of the Silent Book Club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981586450178027713) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T05:00Z 2.2M followers, 1307 engagements


"About 3000 shacks were demolished in Brakpans Plastic City informal settlement on Tuesday during an operation led by the Ekurhuleni metro police and other government stakeholders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1978442954055327893) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-15T12:48Z 2.2M followers, 37.7K engagements


"The DA will on Monday make an announcement on the future of BEE in the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980197725875630279) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-20T09:01Z 2.2M followers, 42.8K engagements


"Volkswagen said on Tuesday it was preparing to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a standoff over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980718721288032558) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T19:31Z 2.2M followers, 2811 engagements


"Interest in Japans stock and debt markets is growing after the election of Sanae Takaichi as the countrys first female prime minister who advocates for stimulative spending tax breaks and low interest rates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980725233804783753) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-21T19:57Z 2.2M followers, 2259 engagements


"A postmortem found the cause of death was blunt force injuries to the neck and strangulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980878243176804426) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T06:05Z 2.2M followers, 2014 engagements


"SPONSORED For SAs B20 Presidency to leave a lasting mark it must turn recommendations into results. The @Sanlam ESG Barometer: B20 Policy Impact Special provides a clear road map. Download it now. @ArenaEventsZA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1980930185718546894) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T09:32Z 2.2M followers, 1712 engagements


"Banyana draw away first leg of World Cup qualifier against DR Congo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981088773724102684) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-22T20:02Z 2.2M followers, 2089 engagements


"Harmers maiden Test five-wicket haul sparks another collapse by the home side"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981276696226468039) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T08:29Z 2.2M followers, 1441 engagements


"Production at Volkswagens main plant will proceed as planned during its next work week despite the risk of shortages from a standoff between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia a person familiar with the matter said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981374987530326133) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T14:59Z 2.2M followers, 1474 engagements


"Eight Milnerton High School pupils in court after younger boys assaulted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981401399260070371) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:44Z 2.2M followers, 2461 engagements


"Kim Kardashian reveals brain aneurysm diagnosis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981401834926321822) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-23T16:46Z 2.2M followers, 1835 engagements


"MARK KEOHANE Leinster falter while South Africas Stormers and Bulls flourish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981605323426463894) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T06:15Z 2.2M followers, 1257 engagements


"LISTEN Bheki Cele links Mchunu to alleged underworld figure Cat Matlala"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981669497221283885) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T10:30Z 2.2M followers, 2430 engagements


"Bheki Cele shocks with Anele Tembe murder claim"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimesLIVE/status/1981734274551144540) [@TimesLIVE](/creator/x/TimesLIVE) 2025-10-24T14:47Z 2.2M followers, 1184 engagements