#  @ewnupdates Eyewitness News Eyewitness News posts on X about cape town, in the, south africa, murder the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::20433284/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -19% - [--] Month [---------] +53% - [--] Months [----------] -52% - [--] Year [----------] -11% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::20433284/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] -41% - [--] Month [---] +2.60% - [--] Months [-----] +50% - [--] Year [-----] +13% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::20433284/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] +0.01% - [--] Month [---------] +0.06% - [--] Months [---------] -2.30% - [--] Year [---------] -1.60% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::20433284/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 19.6% [countries](/list/countries) 16.8% [finance](/list/finance) 4.8% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 2% [champions league](/list/champions-league) 2% [la liga](/list/la-liga) 1.2% [premier league](/list/premier-league) 0.8% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.8% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) 0.8% **Social topic influence** [cape town](/topic/cape-town) #39, [in the](/topic/in-the) 7.2%, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) #2716, [murder](/topic/murder) #1510, [town](/topic/town) #753, [department of](/topic/department-of) #552, [water](/topic/water) #2252, [sunday](/topic/sunday) #2472, [police](/topic/police) #3082, [education](/topic/education) #4367 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@eompikkievanzyl](/creator/undefined) [@arianrudaki](/creator/undefined) [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@sk42919864](/creator/undefined) [@unathiafrika](/creator/undefined) [@freedom20914236](/creator/undefined) [@frikcharles4](/creator/undefined) [@koosdebeer4](/creator/undefined) [@c300_amg](/creator/undefined) [@psafmophiring](/creator/undefined) [@_cosatu](/creator/undefined) [@rijvater](/creator/undefined) [@christok5](/creator/undefined) [@evry1afluffy1](/creator/undefined) [@imcelani](/creator/undefined) [@alexsmith77314](/creator/undefined) [@mjudana](/creator/undefined) [@amsslz](/creator/undefined) [@kreefkrap](/creator/undefined) [@tokamak137](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "ICYMI: KZN govt plans to take over spaza shops from undocumented foreign nationals - Ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021671888640975013) 2026-02-11T19:45Z 1.7M followers, 24.9K engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa has not shelved his dream of high-speed passenger trains in South Africa once again putting it back on the national to-do list when he delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town on Thursday night. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-again-puts-high-speed-passenger-trains-on-national-to-do-list https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-again-puts-high-speed-passenger-trains-on-national-to-do-list" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022206659464949914) 2026-02-13T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "60% of South Africans think Russia guilty of war crimes in Ukraine - poll https://buff.ly/467VbuK https://buff.ly/467VbuK" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/1671520649783721987) 2023-06-21T14:09Z 1.7M followers, 873.7K engagements "EWN TV NEWS BULLETINS DJ Warras murder suspect caught on camera floods kill [--] illegal trade wipes out jobs. Watch: https://tinyurl.com/yvrvfv2h https://tinyurl.com/yvrvfv2h" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2011876183831707788) 2026-01-15T19:00Z 1.7M followers, 179.1K engagements "Flood damage to South Africas premier game reserve the Kruger National Park is being estimated at R500 million Minister of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flood-damage-estimated-at-r500m-as-recovery-fund-launched https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flood-damage-estimated-at-r500m-as-recovery-fund-launched" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2014300664399020410) 2026-01-22T11:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Kruger National Park flooding to impact revenue says SANParks https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flooding-to-impact-revenue-says-sanparks https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flooding-to-impact-revenue-says-sanparks" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2014340372323823682) 2026-01-22T14:12Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Kruger National Park received [---] millimetres of rain forcing the evacuation of staff and visitors by helicopter. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/24/multiple-donors-assist-communities-staff-affected-by-recent-flooding-in-limpopo-mpumalanga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/24/multiple-donors-assist-communities-staff-affected-by-recent-flooding-in-limpopo-mpumalanga" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2015005219264897521) 2026-01-24T10:14Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Proteas captain Themba Bavuma has received the City of Cape Town's prestigious Civic Honours scroll. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/from-langa-to-legend-bavuma-honoured-with-cape-town-s-civic-honours-scroll https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/from-langa-to-legend-bavuma-honoured-with-cape-town-s-civic-honours-scroll" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2017226344317206951) 2026-01-30T13:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "EFF laments expensive democracy as election costs hit R1 Billion https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/01/eff-laments-expensive-democracy-as-election-costs-hit-r1-billion https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/01/eff-laments-expensive-democracy-as-election-costs-hit-r1-billion" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2017891556246605876) 2026-02-01T09:23Z 1.7M followers, 11.5K engagements "In January the park suffered severe flooding after a week of inclement weather swept away several roads and bridges. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/sanparks-reopens-one-bush-camp-in-kruger-national-park https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/sanparks-reopens-one-bush-camp-in-kruger-national-park" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2018218423579263398) 2026-02-02T07:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "After a lifetime of clashes with successive powers in Africa's most populous country Fela was recognised nearly three decades after his death and long after his influence reshaped global music. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/nigerias-president-pays-tribute-to-fela-kuti-after-grammys-award https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/nigerias-president-pays-tribute-to-fela-kuti-after-grammys-award" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2018229010702934176) 2026-02-02T07:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A teenager linked to a recent mass shooting in Philippi East in Cape Town has abandoned his bail bid. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/teen-charged-with-9-counts-of-murder-abandons-bail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/teen-charged-with-9-counts-of-murder-abandons-bail" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2018278402898207104) 2026-02-02T11:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Want breaking news at your fingertips the moment it happens Our WhatsApp Channel is the fastest way to stay connected with the stories that matter most. Click here to follow: https://tinyurl.com/4y5nc3sd https://tinyurl.com/4y5nc3sd" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2018711919176130620) 2026-02-03T15:43Z 1.7M followers, 18.4K engagements "The Springboks will return to Adelaide when they kick off their [----] Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on [--] October [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/boks-to-kick-off-2027-rwc-title-defence-against-italy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/boks-to-kick-off-2027-rwc-title-defence-against-italy" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2018999280267088207) 2026-02-04T10:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with more than [--] new words from South Africa Nigeria and Ghana in its latest update for the 2020s. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/yoh-oxford-english-dictionary-adds-south-african-nigerian-ghanaian-words https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/yoh-oxford-english-dictionary-adds-south-african-nigerian-ghanaian-words" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019001903321878766) 2026-02-04T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Explainer: How Blogger Musa Khawula became entangled in the Madlanga Commission Confusion has surrounded how South African entertainment blogger Musa Khawula became implicated in proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry following his arrest and prolonged detention - an explainer of the events and allegations now before the commission. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037105482056003 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037105482056003" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019037105482056003) 2026-02-04T13:15Z 1.7M followers, 99.7K engagements "The Department of Transport says it's still working on a revised bill to govern the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and limit payments to foreign nationals and lawyers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019052134264680681) 2026-02-04T14:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The department has described the current state of the road accident fund as technically bankrupt and a financial risk. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019255962830303275) 2026-02-05T03:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Police have recovered at least [--] bullets from the scene of an attempted hit on a man implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/police-probe-attempted-murder-following-ambush-on-wiandre-pretorius https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/police-probe-attempted-murder-following-ambush-on-wiandre-pretorius" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019385592602091898) 2026-02-05T12:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Action SA leader Herman Mashaba says some of the countrys Chapter Nine institutions need to be overhauled as the Lily Mine families continue to fight for justice ten years after the tragedy. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/actionsa-leader-calls-for-overhaul-of-chapter-nine-institutions-following-lily-mine-tragedy-anniversary https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/actionsa-leader-calls-for-overhaul-of-chapter-nine-institutions-following-lily-mine-tragedy-anniversary" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019391867918397448) 2026-02-05T12:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "As February marks the beginning of the [----] tertiary academic year the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said it had successfully disbursed R3.6 billion to universities for student allowance payments. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/nsfas-commits-to-early-allowance-payments-and-provides-2026-application-update https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/nsfas-commits-to-early-allowance-payments-and-provides-2026-application-update" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019396233438077082) 2026-02-05T13:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Ramaphosa calls for enhanced witness protection after Boksburg assassination attempt https://ow.ly/1hL050Y9kbN https://ow.ly/1hL050Y9kbN" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019424043435258324) 2026-02-05T14:53Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Deputy Director-General at the Department of Employment and Labour Thembikosi Mkalipi says the adjustment follows the annual review process required by law. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/minimum-wage-rises-to-r3023-an-hour-from-1-march https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/minimum-wage-rises-to-r3023-an-hour-from-1-march" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019493806320562338) 2026-02-05T19:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "On Thursday morning Boksburg resident Wiandre Pretorius survived an attempted hit on his life after unknown gunmen fired [--] shots at his vehicle. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/gauteng-police-find-no-links-between-shootings-of-madlanga-commission-figures https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/gauteng-police-find-no-links-between-shootings-of-madlanga-commission-figures" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019610802731282856) 2026-02-06T03:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Niger's military junta which took power in a coup in July [----] has frosty relations with France and Benin and has moved closer to Russia. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/mali-journalist-detained-over-article-criticising-niger-junta-chief https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/mali-journalist-detained-over-article-criticising-niger-junta-chief" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019635941858545670) 2026-02-06T04:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The union said the Eastern Cape Department of Health removed nurses without proper notice or alternative accommodation. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/hospersa-condemns-eviction-of-nurses-from-gqeberha-nurses-home https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/hospersa-condemns-eviction-of-nurses-from-gqeberha-nurses-home" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019636907026645454) 2026-02-06T04:58Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "On Thursday Wiandre Pretorius narrowly escaped death after he was fired at [--] times by unknown gunmen just outside his house. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madlanga-commission-police-offer-witness-protection-after-assassination-attempt https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madlanga-commission-police-offer-witness-protection-after-assassination-attempt" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019637342223417829) 2026-02-06T05:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant recipients who've not yet reviewed their beneficiary status to do so or risk having their grants suspended. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/beneficiaries-must-review-their-statuses-or-risk-suspension-of-grants-warns-sassa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/beneficiaries-must-review-their-statuses-or-risk-suspension-of-grants-warns-sassa" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019666162389225929) 2026-02-06T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The court is awaiting the submission of the supplementary post-mortem report before the murder case of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies can officially be transferred to the Cape Town High Court. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/court-awaits-supplementary-post-mortem-in-chanelle-plaatjies-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/court-awaits-supplementary-post-mortem-in-chanelle-plaatjies-murder-case" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019676228748263821) 2026-02-06T07:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Murder-accused artist Bevan van Druten will make another appearance in court on Friday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/artist-accused-of-killing-cop-to-make-another-court-appearance https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/artist-accused-of-killing-cop-to-make-another-court-appearance" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019678752175686098) 2026-02-06T07:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Two bodyguards assigned to Madibeng Mayor Douglas Maimane will learn on Friday whether they will be granted bail after the court reserved judgment on their application. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madibeng-mayor-s-bodyguards-await-bail-decision-in-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madibeng-mayor-s-bodyguards-await-bail-decision-in-murder-case" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019679568060162175) 2026-02-06T07:48Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Senior gold industry executive and CEO of Lions Bay Resources Lloyd Birrell believes urgent interventions are needed to pull back the decline in the countrys gold mining industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/industry-expert-calls-for-urgent-resuscitation-of-sa-s-gold-sector https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/industry-expert-calls-for-urgent-resuscitation-of-sa-s-gold-sector" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019681923912630670) 2026-02-06T07:57Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has stopped some [-----] social grants after reviewing around [------] beneficiaries as part of a nationwide compliance drive. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/paseka-letsatsi https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/paseka-letsatsi" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019686413315252513) 2026-02-06T08:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) will again be delivered at Cape Town City Hall next Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/sona-to-be-held-at-city-hall-again-as-dome-repairs-fall-behind-schedule https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/sona-to-be-held-at-city-hall-again-as-dome-repairs-fall-behind-schedule" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019687557290762333) 2026-02-06T08:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The latest developments from Democratic Alliance ranks as South Africa edges toward another election cycle should surprise no one. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/charles-matseke-the-da-s-leadership-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/charles-matseke-the-da-s-leadership-crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019690085302636699) 2026-02-06T08:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "US President Donald Trump on Thursday posted an election conspiracy video that depicted former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys drawing condemnation from prominent Democrats. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/trump-posts-election-conspiracy-video-with-obamas-depicted-as-monkeys https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/trump-posts-election-conspiracy-video-with-obamas-depicted-as-monkeys" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019708659853353090) 2026-02-06T09:44Z 1.7M followers, 80.8K engagements "Given the water crisis affecting parts of the Western Cape some argue that raising dam walls is an effective way to store more water. The City of Cape Town agrees but says its not as simple as merely adding height to existing structures. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/raising-dam-walls-no-silver-bullet-for-cape-town-water-supply https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/raising-dam-walls-no-silver-bullet-for-cape-town-water-supply" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019720288087228753) 2026-02-06T10:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the Winter Olympics in Milan has sparked controversy and protest. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/protests-erupt-after-us-ice-agents-deployed-to-winter-olympics https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/protests-erupt-after-us-ice-agents-deployed-to-winter-olympics" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019722719726604526) 2026-02-06T10:39Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "South Africa will be hoping for a strong start as the T20 Mens World Cup kicks off on Saturday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/proteas-eye-strong-start-as-t20-world-cup-gets-underway https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/proteas-eye-strong-start-as-t20-world-cup-gets-underway" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019722796562030819) 2026-02-06T10:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Chinas state-backed aircraft manufacturer the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is drawing comparisons with the rapid rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/china-s-comac-c919-just-not-good-enough-to-challenge-airbus-boeing https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/china-s-comac-c919-just-not-good-enough-to-challenge-airbus-boeing" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019724051476836618) 2026-02-06T10:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Chaos erupted at the Doornkop Community Hall in Soweto on Friday during a public meeting hosted by Joburg MMC for Human Settlements Mlungisi Mabaso. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/joburg-human-settlements-mmc-confronted-by-activists-in-doornkop https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/joburg-human-settlements-mmc-confronted-by-activists-in-doornkop" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019733631615328586) 2026-02-06T11:23Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has been impressed by Michael Carrick's start to his caretaker stint in charge of Manchester United but believes comparisons between the two clubs are unfair given the Old Trafford side have no European commitments. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/spurs-boss-frank-says-european-absence-a-boon-for-man-utd https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/spurs-boss-frank-says-european-absence-a-boon-for-man-utd" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019734113272443271) 2026-02-06T11:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "As more South Africans shift to digital billing and online statements a new problem is emerging: how do you prove your address when nothing arrives in your postbox https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/south-africans-struggle-to-find-proof-of-address-as-post-disappears https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/south-africans-struggle-to-find-proof-of-address-as-post-disappears" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019736631746384157) 2026-02-06T11:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The EU said Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc's digital content rules. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/eu-tells-tiktok-to-change-addictive-design https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/eu-tells-tiktok-to-change-addictive-design" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019738474216087902) 2026-02-06T11:42Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Parliament has dismissed reports that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is shielding potential witnessesPaul OSullivan and Brown Mogotsifrom giving oral evidence to the police ad hoc committee. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/parliament-denies-speaker-didiza-is-shielding-witnesses-in-corruption-probe https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/parliament-denies-speaker-didiza-is-shielding-witnesses-in-corruption-probe" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019756774585213006) 2026-02-06T12:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says she does not believe the approximately R30 million spent on a temporary venue for the National Assembly is excessive considering the importance of a functioning Parliament. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/speaker-defends-r30-million-parliament-tent-cost-ahead-of-opening https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/speaker-defends-r30-million-parliament-tent-cost-ahead-of-opening" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019764321362813134) 2026-02-06T13:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Cape Town football fraternity mourns tragic death of young player Jeandre Gaffoor https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/cape-town-football-fraternity-mourns-tragic-death-of-young-player-jeandre-gaffoor https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/cape-town-football-fraternity-mourns-tragic-death-of-young-player-jeandre-gaffoor" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019796881467920894) 2026-02-06T15:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Poet who brought Sara Baartman home remembered for grounded spirit and powerful legacy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/poet-who-brought-sara-baartman-home-remembered-for-grounded-spirit-and-powerful-legacy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/poet-who-brought-sara-baartman-home-remembered-for-grounded-spirit-and-powerful-legacy" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020023551147835441) 2026-02-07T06:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Police bust Hanover Park drug den seize dagga and cash https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/police-bust-hanover-park-drug-den-seize-dagga-and-cash https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/police-bust-hanover-park-drug-den-seize-dagga-and-cash" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020034954969645269) 2026-02-07T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Knysna murder suspect remanded in custody after girlfriend's body found near Red Bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/knysna-murder-suspect-remanded-in-custody-after-girlfriends-body-found-near-red-bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/knysna-murder-suspect-remanded-in-custody-after-girlfriends-body-found-near-red-bridge" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020035708593778729) 2026-02-07T07:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Chilling search history revealed in bail hearing for Knysna murder suspect https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/chilling-search-history-revealed-in-bail-hearing-for-knysna-murder-suspect https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/chilling-search-history-revealed-in-bail-hearing-for-knysna-murder-suspect" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020042211354898491) 2026-02-07T07:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Mourners gather to bid David Sejobe farewell https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/mourners-gather-to-bid-david-sejobe-farewell https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/mourners-gather-to-bid-david-sejobe-farewell" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020076209992860028) 2026-02-07T10:04Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Spain Portugal brace for fresh storm after flood deaths https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/spain-portugal-brace-for-fresh-storm-after-flood-deaths https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/spain-portugal-brace-for-fresh-storm-after-flood-deaths" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020122541726032288) 2026-02-07T13:08Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "South Africa to withdraw troops from DRC peacekeeping mission by year-end https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/south-africa-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-peacekeeping-mission-by-year-end https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/south-africa-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-peacekeeping-mission-by-year-end" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020389010703564996) 2026-02-08T06:47Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/barca-beat-mallorca-to-extend-liga-lead https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/barca-beat-mallorca-to-extend-liga-lead" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020419800070074560) 2026-02-08T08:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Defence department condemns mockery of Minister Motshekga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/defence-department-condemns-mockery-of-minister-motshekga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/defence-department-condemns-mockery-of-minister-motshekga" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020420056300003629) 2026-02-08T08:50Z 1.7M followers, 10.9K engagements "Activists warn of life-threatening water shortages across South Africa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/activists-warn-of-life-threatening-water-shortages-across-south-africa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/activists-warn-of-life-threatening-water-shortages-across-south-africa" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020427163858620885) 2026-02-08T09:19Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ASA names strong squad to defend World Relay titles in Botswana https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/asa-names-strong-squad-to-defend-world-relay-titles-in-botswana https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/asa-names-strong-squad-to-defend-world-relay-titles-in-botswana" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020451051619426727) 2026-02-08T10:54Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "DA slams Minister Chikunga for attending Iranian Revolution Commemoration https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/da-slams-minister-chikunga-for-attending-iranian-revolution-commemoration https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/da-slams-minister-chikunga-for-attending-iranian-revolution-commemoration" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020479834640527539) 2026-02-08T12:48Z 1.7M followers, 22.3K engagements "Ethiopia demands Eritrea 'immediately withdraw' troops from its territory https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020491942094610616) 2026-02-08T13:36Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Since the start of the trial two years ago alleged underworld figures Mark Lifman and Andre Naude along with three other accused have been killed. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/mister-x-back-on-the-stand-to-testify-about-steroid-king-brian-wainsteins-murder https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/mister-x-back-on-the-stand-to-testify-about-steroid-king-brian-wainsteins-murder" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020720500779954509) 2026-02-09T04:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison on Monday for national security crimes a punishment rights groups condemned as "effectively a death sentence" and a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/hong-kong-sentences-pro-democracy-mogul-jimmy-lai-to-20-years-in-jail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/hong-kong-sentences-pro-democracy-mogul-jimmy-lai-to-20-years-in-jail" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020747052536234448) 2026-02-09T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The City of Cape Town is preparing to more than double municipal rates on properties used mainly for short-term rentals in a move aimed at easing pressure on the citys strained housing market. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-to-hike-rates-on-airbnb-rentals-by-up-to-135-in-housing-crackdown https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-to-hike-rates-on-airbnb-rentals-by-up-to-135-in-housing-crackdown" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020753325734420800) 2026-02-09T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "More than three decades after it first aired Generations remains one of South Africas most influential television productions. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/generations-at-32-how-the-iconic-sabc-soap-shaped-south-african-television https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/generations-at-32-how-the-iconic-sabc-soap-shaped-south-african-television" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020755844669812836) 2026-02-09T07:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny delivered a powerful and joyous performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in California on Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/watch-bad-bunny-brings-puerto-rico-celebration-to-super-bowl-stage https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/watch-bad-bunny-brings-puerto-rico-celebration-to-super-bowl-stage" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020758731277922757) 2026-02-09T07:16Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Concerns have been raised over the governments decision to withdraw troops from the United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/sa-loses-influence-in-africa-by-withdrawing-drc-troops-warns-defence-analyst https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/sa-loses-influence-in-africa-by-withdrawing-drc-troops-warns-defence-analyst" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020772327072362896) 2026-02-09T08:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Fresh comments by the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president have reignited debate over whether Russia could be welcomed back into the Olympic fold by [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/ioc-neutrality-call-sparks-debate-over-russia-s-olympic-future https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/ioc-neutrality-call-sparks-debate-over-russia-s-olympic-future" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020778501557592200) 2026-02-09T08:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Parks Tau Minister of Trade Industry and Competition assures that South Africa's landmark duty-free agreement with China will not devastate the long-suffering local textile industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/duty-free-china-deal-won-t-crush-sa-s-textile-industry-tau https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/duty-free-china-deal-won-t-crush-sa-s-textile-industry-tau" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020788029292523870) 2026-02-09T09:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) ending nearly three decades of continuous peacekeeping involvement in the conflict-ridden country. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/why-the-sandf-is-withdrawing-from-drc-after-27-years https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/why-the-sandf-is-withdrawing-from-drc-after-27-years" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020792352768438653) 2026-02-09T09:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The man accused of carrying out the murder of Warrick Stock popularly known as DJ Warras has abandoned his bail. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-accused-of-carrying-out-dj-warras-murder-abandons-bail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-accused-of-carrying-out-dj-warras-murder-abandons-bail" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020796116082520232) 2026-02-09T09:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The City of Cape Town is set to test electric buses as part of its new research aimed at understanding how these vehicles could operate within its MyCiTi bus fleet. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-pilots-electric-myciti-buses https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-pilots-electric-myciti-buses" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020810236383105176) 2026-02-09T10:41Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe's goals earned Real Madrid a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/real-madrid-keep-pressure-on-barca-with-tight-win-at-valencia https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/real-madrid-keep-pressure-on-barca-with-tight-win-at-valencia" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020823802557391223) 2026-02-09T11:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "A farm owner in Randfontein has been arrested for illegally reconnecting his electricity. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/eskom-cuts-power-to-r11-million-debtor-following-illegal-reconnection https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/eskom-cuts-power-to-r11-million-debtor-following-illegal-reconnection" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020828823076364502) 2026-02-09T11:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said anything other than victory at Liverpool would have meant that the Premier League title race was all but over after Pep Guardiola's men snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-city-needed-to-beat-liverpool-to-keep-title-race-alive-silva https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-city-needed-to-beat-liverpool-to-keep-title-race-alive-silva" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020830473023295824) 2026-02-09T12:01Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Real Oviedo midfielder Santi Cazorla complained Spain's La Liga is a long way behind the Premier League on Sunday a day after his team's match at Rayo Vallecano was postponed at short notice. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/la-liga-light-years-behind-premier-league-complains-cazorla https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/la-liga-light-years-behind-premier-league-complains-cazorla" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020835123667587109) 2026-02-09T12:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Flavio Da Silva converted the 39th-minute spot-kick after a lengthy delay while the visitors protested despite big-screen replays showing the ball striking the arm of captain Ahmed Mansour. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/kaizer-chiefs-edge-masry-to-top-caf-cup-group https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/kaizer-chiefs-edge-masry-to-top-caf-cup-group" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020835994044440895) 2026-02-09T12:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted that his side are improving even if results do not show it after a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Manchester City dealt another blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/liverpool-improvement-not-reflected-in-results-says-slot https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/liverpool-improvement-not-reflected-in-results-says-slot" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020840149324636212) 2026-02-09T12:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has expressed her satisfaction that the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption has successfully convinced forensic investigator Paul OSullivan to testify in person. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/didiza-welcomes-voluntary-appearance-of-witness-in-police-corruption-probe https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/didiza-welcomes-voluntary-appearance-of-witness-in-police-corruption-probe" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020852712946946413) 2026-02-09T13:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The credibility of the state's key witness in the high-profile trial related to the murder of "Steroid King" Brian Wainstein was tested on Monday in the Western Cape High Court. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/credibility-of-key-witness-tested-in-jerome-booysen-murder-trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/credibility-of-key-witness-tested-in-jerome-booysen-murder-trial" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020860976275333587) 2026-02-09T14:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Major Cape Town routes affected as SONA road closures roll out https://ow.ly/Esz250YbLt6 https://ow.ly/Esz250YbLt6" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020886408936771907) 2026-02-09T15:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: Major Cape Town routes affected as SONA road closures roll out https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021056586626605280) 2026-02-10T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Work on the $4.7-billion bridge -- named after the late Canadian-born National Hockey League great Gordie Howe -- started in [----] and it is due to open later this year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-to-stop-opening-of-canada-us-bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-to-stop-opening-of-canada-us-bridge" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021079726039720291) 2026-02-10T04:32Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The global spectacle which will take place from June [--] to July [--] is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/robot-dogs-to-help-mexican-police-at-2026-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/robot-dogs-to-help-mexican-police-at-2026-world-cup" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021079913508307211) 2026-02-10T04:32Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The resource-rich region which borders Rwanda as well as Burundi has been beset by decades of continual conflict with the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/african-union-calls-for-drc-ceasefire https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/african-union-calls-for-drc-ceasefire" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021080510798127162) 2026-02-10T04:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The matter dates back to [----] where the wardens allegedly beat the prisoner to death at the Johannesburg Prison. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trial-of-five-prison-wardens-accused-of-murdering-inmate-begins https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trial-of-five-prison-wardens-accused-of-murdering-inmate-begins" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021080910003650815) 2026-02-10T04:36Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The sale of mineral resources mined illegally from South Africas pits is estimated to cost the economy around R70 billion a year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mantashe-hellbent-on-intensifying-crackdown-on-illegal-mining https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mantashe-hellbent-on-intensifying-crackdown-on-illegal-mining" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021092447263007015) 2026-02-10T05:22Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The calls for government to address the challenges in the industry were front and centre when the annual Mining Indaba opened its doors in Cape Town on Monday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-mantashe-responds-to-industry-impediments https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-mantashe-responds-to-industry-impediments" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021095597000867908) 2026-02-10T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "NERSAs decision to increase energy tariffs to almost 9% annually for the next two years has sparked a national outcry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/city-of-cape-town-calls-on-nersa-to-scrap-eskom-s-electricity-tariff-hike https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/city-of-cape-town-calls-on-nersa-to-scrap-eskom-s-electricity-tariff-hike" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021095782913392733) 2026-02-10T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Areas supplied by the Soshanguve Mabopane and Klipgat reservoirs are tipped to be most affected as water levels have plummeted to lowest levels. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/increased-demand-putting-pressure-on-entire-tshwane-water-network https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/increased-demand-putting-pressure-on-entire-tshwane-water-network" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021100749829161377) 2026-02-10T05:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said governments on the African continent must ensure a better regulatory and operating environment to avoid poor performance in the mining industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/hichilema-calls-on-african-governments-to-avoid-poor-performance-in-mining-industry https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/hichilema-calls-on-african-governments-to-avoid-poor-performance-in-mining-industry" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021112360295862630) 2026-02-10T06:41Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with young people at a Presidential Youth Roundtable in Khayelitsha Cape Town on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/ramaphosa-expected-to-meet-with-young-people-at-presidential-youth-roundtable https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/ramaphosa-expected-to-meet-with-young-people-at-presidential-youth-roundtable" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021119622955553202) 2026-02-10T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Netflix has announced an animated spin-off to its popular Stranger Things series. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/netflix-to-release-stranger-things-animated-series https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/netflix-to-release-stranger-things-animated-series" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021122008671461578) 2026-02-10T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the Western Cape has objected to a requirement that service providers bidding for a catering tender at Khayelitsha Hospital must have halaal certification. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/acdp-objects-to-halal-certification-requirement-in-khayelitsha-hospital-catering-tender https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/acdp-objects-to-halal-certification-requirement-in-khayelitsha-hospital-catering-tender" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021124529456611739) 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Today's headlines: [--]. Ramaphosa to engage youth at Khayelitsha roundtable ahead of [----] SONA [--]. Paul OSullivan to testify in person before Police Corruption Committee [--]. Climate change and China partnerships top agenda on day two of Mining Indaba [--]. WCED nears full learner placement for [----] as late Grade R applications surge http://www.ewn.co.za http://www.ewn.co.za" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021127300666753432) 2026-02-10T07:41Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A woman who says she was recruited into Jeffrey Epsteins inner circle while living in Cape Town has detailed her alleged experiences of abuse grooming and intimidation. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/cape-town-survivor-details-alleged-epstein-recruitment-abuse-and-lasting-trauma https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/cape-town-survivor-details-alleged-epstein-recruitment-abuse-and-lasting-trauma" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021133335444046097) 2026-02-10T08:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The latest electricity hike increase from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has left many South Africans reeling. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/nersa-eskom-error-hits-customers-with-back-to-back-electricity-hikes https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/nersa-eskom-error-hits-customers-with-back-to-back-electricity-hikes" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021135425910329409) 2026-02-10T08:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "No love will be lost when Mamelodi Sundowns host MC Alger in the final Group C CAF Champions League clash on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/sundowns-gear-up-for-valentine-s-day-caf-test-against-former-coach https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/sundowns-gear-up-for-valentine-s-day-caf-test-against-former-coach" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021135850961051993) 2026-02-10T08:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "SONA road closures Cape Town residents are advised to prepare for significant travel disruptions as the State of the Nation Address returns to the City Hall. https://www.ewn.co.za/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out/ https://www.ewn.co.za/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out/" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021138599840800893) 2026-02-10T08:26Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Forensic investigator and anti-corruption activist Paul OSullivan will appear before Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee this morning. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021139504489168954) 2026-02-10T08:29Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Paul OSullivan believes the axe was about to fall on Masemola and Khumalo following findings contained in the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) report. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021144516170772921) 2026-02-10T08:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The promotion of a senior South African National Defence Force officer has raised concerns about accountability and oversight. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/questions-mount-after-murder-accused-officer-appointed-special-forces-commander https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/questions-mount-after-murder-accused-officer-appointed-special-forces-commander" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021146337262129168) 2026-02-10T08:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A student has died after clashes erupted between police and students protesting delays in stipend payments at a Senegal university the west African country's government said on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/senegal-university-student-dies-after-protest-clashes-with-police https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/senegal-university-student-dies-after-protest-clashes-with-police" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021148433587867818) 2026-02-10T09:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is expected to clarify the non-payment of scholar transport providers on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/gde-to-clear-the-air-on-non-payment-of-scholar-transport-services https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/gde-to-clear-the-air-on-non-payment-of-scholar-transport-services" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021151068818637179) 2026-02-10T09:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The City of Cape Towns decision to allocate R115 million to build a wall along parts of the N2 highway has triggered a fierce debate about safety symbolism and the deeper causes of crime. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/coct-s-r115m-n2-wall-won-t-fix-root-causes-of-crime-urban-planner https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/coct-s-r115m-n2-wall-won-t-fix-root-causes-of-crime-urban-planner" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021153463623692321) 2026-02-10T09:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Forensic analyst Paul OSullivan has requested that Parliaments ad hoc committee not interrogate him late into the night because of his health issues. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/forensic-analyst-paul-o-sullivan-asks-parly-for-limit-on-questioning-time-citing-health-issues https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/forensic-analyst-paul-o-sullivan-asks-parly-for-limit-on-questioning-time-citing-health-issues" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021167307582492906) 2026-02-10T10:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Civil society group WaterCAN has warned that Johannesburg residents are living under Day Zero conditions calling for the water crisis to be declared a national disaster. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/civil-society-calls-for-joburg-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/civil-society-calls-for-joburg-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021167356001595739) 2026-02-10T10:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The mining industry said its preoccupied with safety issues at plants across the country as the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town continues with talks on the second day. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-industry-preoccupied-with-safety-issues-at-plants-across-sa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-industry-preoccupied-with-safety-issues-at-plants-across-sa" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021179896555249960) 2026-02-10T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Forensic investigator and anti-corruption activist Paul OSullivan is appearing before Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee in person on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/it-s-time-the-country-heard-the-truth-paul-o-sullivan-vows-to-expose-criminality-in-saps https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/it-s-time-the-country-heard-the-truth-paul-o-sullivan-vows-to-expose-criminality-in-saps" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021182422755221728) 2026-02-10T11:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten [--] and took two wickets as the Netherlands hammered Namibia by seven wickets for their first win at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/de-leede-takes-netherlands-to-big-win-over-namibia-at-t20-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/de-leede-takes-netherlands-to-big-win-over-namibia-at-t20-world-cup" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021196087801811275) 2026-02-10T12:14Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security Mgcini Tshwaku has denied the Johannesburg Metro Polices involvement in a shooting incident in Linden on Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/public-safety-mmc-denies-jmpd-involvement-in-fatal-linden-shooting https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/public-safety-mmc-denies-jmpd-involvement-in-fatal-linden-shooting" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021206322180506007) 2026-02-10T12:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The first witness in the matter against five prison wardens accused of murdering an inmate has told the court he fears for his life and cannot proceed with testifying. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021220163266224546) 2026-02-10T13:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and announce a permanent replacement when he addresses the nation in Parliament on Thursday evening. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/maimane-calls-for-police-ministers-firing-ahead-of-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/maimane-calls-for-police-ministers-firing-ahead-of-sona" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021223963288822244) 2026-02-10T14:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "State prosecutor recuses herself in Johannesburg prison warden murder trial https://ow.ly/TKp850YchcF https://ow.ly/TKp850YchcF" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021231167899390060) 2026-02-10T14:33Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Defence attorneys allege prejudice as witnesses fail to testify in prison murder trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/defence-attorneys-allege-prejudice-as-witnesses-fail-to-testify-in-prison-murder-trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/defence-attorneys-allege-prejudice-as-witnesses-fail-to-testify-in-prison-murder-trial" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021259975272681934) 2026-02-10T16:28Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Post-Anglo American Valterra Platinum eyes growth in commodity boom https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/post-anglo-american-valterra-platinum-eyes-growth-in-commodity-boom https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/post-anglo-american-valterra-platinum-eyes-growth-in-commodity-boom" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021260850019844426) 2026-02-10T16:31Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "In his most recent book Stop Me If You Can OSullivan details how Mkhwanazi and Masemola are at the centre of a probe regarding Louis Vuitton bags they allegedly received from a service provider in [----] which were not declared. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021313636652765215) 2026-02-10T20:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: Joburg Water strike ends: Employees return to work https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/joburg-water-strike-ends-employees-return-to-work https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/joburg-water-strike-ends-employees-return-to-work" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021418975637262714) 2026-02-11T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: 'I am a dead person': Witness demands protection in prison wardens murder case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021434076289229241) 2026-02-11T04:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The utility said a means to recover the system is underway after days of disruption but water demand continues to outstrip available supply in several areas. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/end-of-joburg-water-strike-brings-no-relief-to-residents-supply-woes https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/end-of-joburg-water-strike-brings-no-relief-to-residents-supply-woes" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021451287737352279) 2026-02-11T05:08Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "On Tuesday government officials targeted a shopping centre in Richards Bay northern KZN. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-won-t-back-down-on-fight-against-undocumented-foreign-nationals https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-won-t-back-down-on-fight-against-undocumented-foreign-nationals" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021451668303335643) 2026-02-11T05:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The affected areas include Melville Westdene Parktown West and Emmerentia. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/joburg-residents-to-stage-protest-over-prolonged-water-outages https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/joburg-residents-to-stage-protest-over-prolonged-water-outages" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021457416601112812) 2026-02-11T05:32Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Top of the morning Visit for these stories and more: [--]. Northern suburbs residents protest weeks-long water outages [--]. Paul OSullivan returns to Ad Hoc committee rejects foreign agent claims [--]. EWN Exclusive: Joburg raid R1m for wall that was never built. [--]. Parliament to brief media on [----] SONA preparations [--]. CapeTalk hosts special broadcast from historic Drakenstein prison where Mandela walked free http://www.ewn.co.za http://www.ewn.co.za" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021464305133076980) 2026-02-11T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured young people in Khayelitsha that their concerns will be taken to the highest office in the country. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mashatile-assures-khayelitsha-youth-he-ll-take-concerns-to-president-s-office https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mashatile-assures-khayelitsha-youth-he-ll-take-concerns-to-president-s-office" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021476844608815131) 2026-02-11T06:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised questions about forensic analyst Paul OSullivans reasons for relocating to South Africa and how he acquired his citizenship. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-question-o-sullivan-s-reasons-for-relocating-to-sa-citizenship-acquisition https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-question-o-sullivan-s-reasons-for-relocating-to-sa-citizenship-acquisition" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021482688633258005) 2026-02-11T07:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The family of an inmate who died after allegedly being assaulted by five prison wardens is concerned that justice will not prevail in the matter. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/family-of-deceased-in-prison-wardens-murder-case-worried-justice-wont-prevail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/family-of-deceased-in-prison-wardens-murder-case-worried-justice-wont-prevail" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021488145292800446) 2026-02-11T07:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The chairman of Ninety-One and former group CEO of De Beers Gareth Penny said there are still opportunities to turn around the depressed diamond industry amid a global squeeze for the gemstone. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/still-opportunities-to-turn-around-depressed-diamond-industry-says-former-de-beers-ceo https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/still-opportunities-to-turn-around-depressed-diamond-industry-says-former-de-beers-ceo" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021490691524714661) 2026-02-11T07:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "At least [----] pupils in Gauteng have still not been placed in schools nearly two months after the start of the academic year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/at-least-1-000-gauteng-learners-still-not-placed-in-schools https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/at-least-1-000-gauteng-learners-still-not-placed-in-schools" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021505790570328171) 2026-02-11T08:45Z 1.7M followers, 12.9K engagements "Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has denied claims that he and former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride targeted former acting commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/o-sullivan-denies-claims-he-and-mcbride-targeted-phahlane https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/o-sullivan-denies-claims-he-and-mcbride-targeted-phahlane" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021524957805604883) 2026-02-11T10:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Fitness dates are becoming a popular alternative to traditional Valentines celebrations with couples bonding through shared workouts outdoor adventures and group classes. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/swap-wine-and-chocolates-for-kettlebells-this-valentine-s-day https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/swap-wine-and-chocolates-for-kettlebells-this-valentine-s-day" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021526580409893174) 2026-02-11T10:07Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "WATCH As South Africa prepares for the second State of the Nation Address under the Government of National Unity all eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa to see whether his administration stays the course on economic reform or signals a shift in priorities for 2026" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021533226570031538) 2026-02-11T10:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "South Africa beat Afghanistan in a double super over thriller at the [----] T20 World Cup after the group match ended in a tie in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-in-double-super-over-thriller-at-t20-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-in-double-super-over-thriller-at-t20-world-cup" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021539883043434687) 2026-02-11T11:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "South Africa's first-ever Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy has officially been opened at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/newly-opened-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-aims-to-protect-inmate-dignity https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/newly-opened-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-aims-to-protect-inmate-dignity" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021542280146960461) 2026-02-11T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalogue that includes hits like ".Baby One More Time" and "Oops.I Did It Again" US media reported Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/britney-spears-sells-rights-to-her-music-catalogue-us-media https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/britney-spears-sells-rights-to-her-music-catalogue-us-media" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021543544490459268) 2026-02-11T11:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has welcomed the planned multi-billion rand upgrade of Cape Town International Airport but expressed concern regarding potential disruptions during construction. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/da-welcomes-r217bn-cape-town-airport-upgrade-cites-disruption-concerns https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/da-welcomes-r217bn-cape-town-airport-upgrade-cites-disruption-concerns" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021562321538052209) 2026-02-11T12:29Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "While the latest artificial intelligence (AI) caricature trend may seem harmless to join in on cyber experts warn that we may be giving away too much information. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/cyber-experts-warn-viral-ai-caricature-trend-may-expose-too-much-personal-data https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/cyber-experts-warn-viral-ai-caricature-trend-may-expose-too-much-personal-data" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021573745651994777) 2026-02-11T13:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Today marks [--] years since former President Nelson Mandelas release from prison. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/36-years-since-former-president-nelson-mandela-s-release-from-prison https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/36-years-since-former-president-nelson-mandela-s-release-from-prison" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021576253698871305) 2026-02-11T13:25Z 1.7M followers, 16.2K engagements "Ports and rail operator Transnet says it is on track to improve its operations amid calls for structural reforms to be sped up and for policy certainty at the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mining-indaba-transnet-promises-operational-turnaround-amid-calls-for-reform https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mining-indaba-transnet-promises-operational-turnaround-amid-calls-for-reform" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021586359463354539) 2026-02-11T14:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "MPs grill Paul O'Sullivan on business background and police corruption claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021603971505295546) 2026-02-11T15:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: City of Johannesburg entity paid R1m for a wall that was never built https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/city-of-johannesburg-entity-allegedly-paid-r1m-for-a-wall-that-was-never-built https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/city-of-johannesburg-entity-allegedly-paid-r1m-for-a-wall-that-was-never-built" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021668136131420542) 2026-02-11T19:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: MPs grill Paul O'Sullivan on business background and police corruption claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021781364480020738) 2026-02-12T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt billed it as a 'largest deregulatory action in American history'. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/trump-to-undo-legal-basis-for-us-climate-rules https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/trump-to-undo-legal-basis-for-us-climate-rules" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021809436218536279) 2026-02-12T04:51Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Since April [----] the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in a conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly [--] million. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/fire-kills-child-displaces-hundreds-from-camp-in-sudans-darfur https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/fire-kills-child-displaces-hundreds-from-camp-in-sudans-darfur" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021809612043804973) 2026-02-12T04:52Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The elections are the first since the August [----] student-led uprising ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina ending her 15-year autocratic rule. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/bangladeshs-islamists-to-do-whatever-required-to-ensure-fair-vote https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/bangladeshs-islamists-to-do-whatever-required-to-ensure-fair-vote" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021809939388227932) 2026-02-12T04:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Chief whip George Michalakis believes accounting officers should be held personally liable for wasteful expenditure. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-da-wants-ramaphosa-to-take-harder-line-against-dysfunctional-municipalities https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-da-wants-ramaphosa-to-take-harder-line-against-dysfunctional-municipalities" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021810235258626106) 2026-02-12T04:54Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "In [----] it will be [--] years since the Constitution was adopted as law and [--] years since the Soweto uprising. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-to-deliver-sona-against-backdrop-of-auspicious-year-for-sa-s-democracy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-to-deliver-sona-against-backdrop-of-auspicious-year-for-sa-s-democracy" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021810429916254618) 2026-02-12T04:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Water and Sanitation Minister acknowledged the challenges faced by communities experiencing water supply disruptions and assured residents that efforts are underway to restore stable services. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/majodina-asks-gauteng-residents-to-exercise-patience-in-face-of-water-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/majodina-asks-gauteng-residents-to-exercise-patience-in-face-of-water-crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021810623978311921) 2026-02-12T04:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan was responding to several questions from members of the committee about his background and how he was appointed as an executive at the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/o-sullivan-refuses-to-detail-educational-background-before-parly-ad-hoc-committee https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/o-sullivan-refuses-to-detail-educational-background-before-parly-ad-hoc-committee" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021810977147084907) 2026-02-12T04:57Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his tenth SONA at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening at [--] pm. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/final-preparations-in-full-swing-for-2026-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/final-preparations-in-full-swing-for-2026-sona" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021817110364668397) 2026-02-12T05:22Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "GDE launches probe into alleged discrimination against learners at Benoni high school https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/gde-launches-probe-into-alleged-discrimination-against-learners-at-benoni-high-school https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/gde-launches-probe-into-alleged-discrimination-against-learners-at-benoni-high-school" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021834270512144756) 2026-02-12T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "SONA 2026: Various policing agencies make their way into Cape Town CBD https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-various-policing-agencies-make-their-way-into-cape-town-cbd https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-various-policing-agencies-make-their-way-into-cape-town-cbd" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021849834907447550) 2026-02-12T07:32Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The South African National Parks (SANParks) has introduced indemnity forms at selected high-volume gates in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/table-mountain-national-park-introduces-indemnity-forms-at-high-volume-gates https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/table-mountain-national-park-introduces-indemnity-forms-at-high-volume-gates" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021859377011998943) 2026-02-12T08:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape wants guarantees that the Cape Town Internation Airports R21.7 billion upgrade wont disrupt travellers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021864414710820865) 2026-02-12T08:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Cape Town City Hall will once again host the pageantry of the State of the Nation Address later complete with motorcades and ceremony. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-south-africans-lived-reality-not-the-glossy-picture-ramaphosa-may-paint https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-south-africans-lived-reality-not-the-glossy-picture-ramaphosa-may-paint" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021879825716170792) 2026-02-12T09:31Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her counterpart in Cooperative Governance Velenkosini Hlabisa will not be attending Thursdays State of the Nation Address. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-orders-ministers-to-skip-sona-for-gauteng-water-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-orders-ministers-to-skip-sona-for-gauteng-water-crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021910500984992185) 2026-02-12T11:33Z 1.7M followers, 14.6K engagements "All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening at the Cape Town City Hall. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/eff-expresses-pessimism-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/eff-expresses-pessimism-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-sona" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021924845567586573) 2026-02-12T12:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate ( IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that she received death threats while probing the murder of Emmanuel Mbense. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/south-africa-will-never-understand-ipid-investigator-details-threats-following-mbense-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/south-africa-will-never-understand-ipid-investigator-details-threats-following-mbense-case" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021934015679283536) 2026-02-12T13:06Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Angola has called on the warring sides in eastern DR Congo to respect a ceasefire from next week as a UN team landed Thursday in a city under the M23 armed group's control for a year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/angola-proposes-new-dr-congo-ceasefire https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/angola-proposes-new-dr-congo-ceasefire" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021941713313415460) 2026-02-12T13:37Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Anglo American says closer collaboration between government and the private sector is critical to unlocking energy investment. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/anglo-american-calls-for-public-private-collaboration-to-unlock-energy-investment https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/anglo-american-calls-for-public-private-collaboration-to-unlock-energy-investment" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021945028373860360) 2026-02-12T13:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has denied claims that the police watchdog delayed the murder investigation of Emmanuel Mbense. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/masuku-defends-murder-investigation-integrity-amid-death-threats https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/masuku-defends-murder-investigation-integrity-amid-death-threats" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021965071874675012) 2026-02-12T15:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane said that its not surprising that none of the state agencies have filed documents to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases inquiry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/simelane-unsurprised-by-state-agencies-failure-to-engage-with-trc-inquiry https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/simelane-unsurprised-by-state-agencies-failure-to-engage-with-trc-inquiry" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021974973884080346) 2026-02-12T15:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said his administration is now developing a plan to take over spaza shops from undocumented foreign nationals for the benefit of locals. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021494649131581501) 2026-02-11T08:00Z 1.7M followers, 97.2K engagements "As the local government elections for a new mayor of Johannesburg loom Democratic Alliance candidate Helen Zille has been front and centre amid the citys ongoing water crisis. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/watch-helen-zille-slams-officials-for-blaming-joburg-water-crisis-on-residents https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/watch-helen-zille-slams-officials-for-blaming-joburg-water-crisis-on-residents" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021903408618238001) 2026-02-12T11:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa made the pledge during the State of the Nation Address on Thursday night. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-long-awaited-bill-to-protect-whistleblowers-to-be-tabled https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-long-awaited-bill-to-protect-whistleblowers-to-be-tabled" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022185033016947062) 2026-02-13T05:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Hundreds of scholar transport operators are marching to the offices of Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela to air their grievances over what they describe as newly imposed requirements by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/scholar-transport-operators-march-to-offices-of-gauteng-transport-mec-to-air-grievances https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/scholar-transport-operators-march-to-offices-of-gauteng-transport-mec-to-air-grievances" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022258768747045120) 2026-02-13T10:37Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow municipal police to help the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigate gang-related crime in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cape-town-mayor-urges-ramaphosa-to-empower-metro-police-against-gang-crime https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cape-town-mayor-urges-ramaphosa-to-empower-metro-police-against-gang-crime" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022289705602097281) 2026-02-13T12:40Z 1.7M followers, 13.9K engagements "The Independent Police Investigative Directorates (IPID) Assistant Director for Investigations Thulani Magagula says no recommendations have yet been made to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department regarding the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14 million by three Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ipid-probe-continues-into-alleged-r14-million-theft-by-empd-officers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ipid-probe-continues-into-alleged-r14-million-theft-by-empd-officers" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022569053777166764) 2026-02-14T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "It has been a turbulent start to the academic year in Gauteng as scholar transport operators have been at loggerheads with the Departments of Education and the Gauteng Roads and Transport. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/unplaced-learners-and-stranded-pupils-mark-turbulent-start-to-gauteng-school-year https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/unplaced-learners-and-stranded-pupils-mark-turbulent-start-to-gauteng-school-year" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022571559051809109) 2026-02-14T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May [--] Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday according to state media. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-to-scrap-tariffs-for-most-of-africa-from-may-xi https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-to-scrap-tariffs-for-most-of-africa-from-may-xi" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022601759286349981) 2026-02-14T09:20Z 1.7M followers, 18.6K engagements "President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa Ethiopia ahead of the African Union Summit. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ramaphosa-in-addis-ababa-for-au-summit https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ramaphosa-in-addis-ababa-for-au-summit" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022643497384173585) 2026-02-14T12:06Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: 'Cat' Matlala is eager 'to prove his innocence' lawyers tell High Court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022385543191880158) 2026-02-13T19:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Rennes four days after firing coach Habib Beye stunned Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 on Friday snapping the defending champions' seven-match winning run in Ligue [--]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/psg-stunned-by-rampant-rennes-giving-lens-chance-to-move-top https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/psg-stunned-by-rampant-rennes-giving-lens-chance-to-move-top" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022549276547555797) 2026-02-14T05:51Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday while Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/liverpool-beat-brighton-man-city-oust-beckhams-salford-from-fa-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/liverpool-beat-brighton-man-city-oust-beckhams-salford-from-fa-cup" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022921373249581338) 2026-02-15T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Beautiful Cape Town consistently rakes in "best of" ratings in global surveys including almost annually best city in the world. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/both-joburg-and-cape-town-make-time-outs-best-pizzas-in-the-world-list https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/both-joburg-and-cape-town-make-time-outs-best-pizzas-in-the-world-list" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022941505279705325) 2026-02-15T07:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "In his speech President Cyril Ramaphosa said the nation has reached a turning point and that its leaving behind an era of decline. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-attempts-to-paint-picture-of-optimism-for-sa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-attempts-to-paint-picture-of-optimism-for-sa" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022164704165032060) 2026-02-13T04:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The City of Cape Town has weighed in on President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to deploy South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to gang-ridden areas in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sandf-deployment-not-enough-to-stop-gang-violence-says-coct https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sandf-deployment-not-enough-to-stop-gang-violence-says-coct" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022248176254660886) 2026-02-13T09:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town say President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement related to the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the province is only a short-term solution to curb gang violence. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/sandf-deployment-only-a-short-term-fix-for-western-cape-gang-violence-officials-say#google_vignette https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/sandf-deployment-only-a-short-term-fix-for-western-cape-gang-violence-officials-say#google_vignette" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022558988370428074) 2026-02-14T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A man has died and three others injured in a taxi-related shooting at a taxi rank in Killarney Gardens in Cape Town. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/new-cross-roads-police-investigate-thursday-residence-shooting https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/new-cross-roads-police-investigate-thursday-residence-shooting" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022592722238845060) 2026-02-14T08:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "China's foreign minister said Saturday that Europe "cannot be a spectator" when it comes to Ukraine and that Beijing hopes the bloc will come up with a plan to resolve the conflict. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-fm-says-europe-cannot-be-a-spectator-on-ukraine https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-fm-says-europe-cannot-be-a-spectator-on-ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022633235096785354) 2026-02-14T11:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has announced a temporary relaxation of passenger liability enforcement giving scholar transport operators time to regularise their insurance policies but with stricter safety monitoring measures now in place. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/strict-safety-measures-introduced-as-gauteng-grants-scholar-transport-compliance-grace-period https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/strict-safety-measures-introduced-as-gauteng-grants-scholar-transport-compliance-grace-period" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022971693371699624) 2026-02-15T09:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "An "overwhelmed" Anthony Kim outplayed two-time major winner Jon Rahm to capture his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday and first on any tour since [----] to complete an amazing redemption story. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/emotional-kim-captures-first-title-in-16-years-at-liv-adelaide https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/emotional-kim-captures-first-title-in-16-years-at-liv-adelaide" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022976727966687695) 2026-02-15T10:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The GOOD party in the Western Cape says the wall to be built along the N2 near the Cape Town International Airport mirrors racist spatial logic and apartheid. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/good-party-slams-proposed-n2-wall-as-apartheid-segregation https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/good-party-slams-proposed-n2-wall-as-apartheid-segregation" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2023013564819149066) 2026-02-15T12:36Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "NSFAS social grants likely to disappear should ANC lose power - Ramaphosa https://buff.ly/3Ha6OpO https://buff.ly/3Ha6OpO" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744592640039915903) 2024-01-09T05:31Z 1.7M followers, 2.4M engagements "Deep under the busy streets of Cape Town kilometres of historic tunnels channel water from Table Mountain into the sea. And the water runs all year round. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/touring-cape-town-s-secret-underground-tunnels https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/touring-cape-town-s-secret-underground-tunnels" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019038290796548250) 2026-02-04T13:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Molefe and his three co-accused face charges in connection with the [----] murders of DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/kt-molefe-to-make-first-high-court-appearance-for-murder-charges https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/kt-molefe-to-make-first-high-court-appearance-for-murder-charges" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2019270806820307413) 2026-02-05T04:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Police in Senegal arrested [--] people and broke up a paedophile gang operating between the country and France a statement from the force said Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/senegal-arrests-14-members-of-alleged-paedophile-gang https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/senegal-arrests-14-members-of-alleged-paedophile-gang" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2020813975651262885) 2026-02-09T10:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "From the red carpet to the reactions EWN has you covered for SONA [----]. Watch live as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address this Thursday [--] February. More on http://ewn.co.za http://ewn.co.za" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021477669087375836) 2026-02-11T06:53Z 1.7M followers, 25.2K engagements "Seven people have died in a horrific car crash near on the N2 highway near the Bulembu Airport outside Qonce in the Eastern Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ec-road-accident-claims-7-lives https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ec-road-accident-claims-7-lives" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021538503998226566) 2026-02-11T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Plans to finalise South Africas Universal Basic Income Support Policy (UBIS) have been delayed again with the Department of Social Development (DSD) now expected to submit a revised version to Cabinet only in March [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/critics-slam-another-delay-to-sa-s-basic-income-grant https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/critics-slam-another-delay-to-sa-s-basic-income-grant" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021571225433120825) 2026-02-11T13:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The Freedom Front Plus wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to put the interests of South Africans ahead of the African National Congresss historical allegiances when he delivers this years State of the Nation Address. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ff-plus-urges-ramaphosa-to-prioritise-south-africa-over-anc-interests-in-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ff-plus-urges-ramaphosa-to-prioritise-south-africa-over-anc-interests-in-sona" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021581291582312728) 2026-02-11T13:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "A third person has been confirmed dead following the inclement weather conditions that struck parts of KwaZulu-Natal over the past weekend. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/lightning-strikes-kill-three-in-kwazulu-natal-as-mop-up-operations-begin https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/lightning-strikes-kill-three-in-kwazulu-natal-as-mop-up-operations-begin" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021581291825611016) 2026-02-11T13:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said it will send a letter to the National Disaster Management Centre to recommend declaring the countrys water crisis a national disaster. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sa-human-rights-commission-calls-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sa-human-rights-commission-calls-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021900891796730266) 2026-02-12T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says citizens can expect President Cyril Ramaphosa to address key issues affecting them in tonights State of the Nation Address including the water crisis in Gauteng crime and the impact of foot-and-mouth disease. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ntshavheni-promises-action-on-service-delivery-and-crime-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-address https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ntshavheni-promises-action-on-service-delivery-and-crime-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-address" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021936133416886698) 2026-02-12T13:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "WATCH #SONA2026 red carpet moments" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2021989201106158056) 2026-02-12T16:46Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "ICYMI: DA WC wants guarantee Cape Town Airport upgrade wont disrupt travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022034276011688197) 2026-02-12T19:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "President Ramaphosa put water failures and crime front and centre at SONA striking the right tone. But empathy and plans wont count unless delivery shifts South Africans lived reality. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/mandy-wiener-ramaphosa-meets-the-moment-on-water-and-crime-but-lived-experiences-will-be-the-measure https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/mandy-wiener-ramaphosa-meets-the-moment-on-water-and-crime-but-lived-experiences-will-be-the-measure" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022180111370400155) 2026-02-13T05:24Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements "Matlala his wife Tsakane and their three co accused returned to the High Court on attempted murder charges on Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022180291238871149) 2026-02-13T05:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "The WCED dismissed Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic for refusing to open the school during the national lockdown. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/legal-battle-between-wesley-neumann-wced-to-proceed-in-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/legal-battle-between-wesley-neumann-wced-to-proceed-in-court" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022180765992108489) 2026-02-13T05:27Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "On Thursday a group of community members holding placards sang in protest at the Xavier Bridge after facing a four-day complete water outage. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/joburg-residents-braving-dry-taps-question-their-voting-decisions https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/joburg-residents-braving-dry-taps-question-their-voting-decisions" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022185310545715280) 2026-02-13T05:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "Lions mane mushrooms are becoming popular in South Africa's wellness market. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/dietician-advises-caution-as-lion-s-mane-mushrooms-health-craze-grows https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/dietician-advises-caution-as-lion-s-mane-mushrooms-health-craze-grows" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022197582932394083) 2026-02-13T06:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements "US President Donald Trump will meet on Friday with the special forces soldiers who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a deadly raid in Caracas in January. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/trump-to-meet-elite-troops-who-captured-venezuelas-maduro https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/trump-to-meet-elite-troops-who-captured-venezuelas-maduro" [X Link](https://x.com/ewnupdates/status/2022207918993559693) 2026-02-13T07:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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Social topic influence cape town #39, in the 7.2%, south africa #2716, murder #1510, town #753, department of #552, water #2252, sunday #2472, police #3082, education #4367
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"ICYMI: KZN govt plans to take over spaza shops from undocumented foreign nationals - Ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:45Z 1.7M followers, 24.9K engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa has not shelved his dream of high-speed passenger trains in South Africa once again putting it back on the national to-do list when he delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town on Thursday night. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-again-puts-high-speed-passenger-trains-on-national-to-do-list https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-again-puts-high-speed-passenger-trains-on-national-to-do-list"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"60% of South Africans think Russia guilty of war crimes in Ukraine - poll https://buff.ly/467VbuK https://buff.ly/467VbuK"
X Link 2023-06-21T14:09Z 1.7M followers, 873.7K engagements
"EWN TV NEWS BULLETINS DJ Warras murder suspect caught on camera floods kill [--] illegal trade wipes out jobs. Watch: https://tinyurl.com/yvrvfv2h https://tinyurl.com/yvrvfv2h"
X Link 2026-01-15T19:00Z 1.7M followers, 179.1K engagements
"Flood damage to South Africas premier game reserve the Kruger National Park is being estimated at R500 million Minister of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flood-damage-estimated-at-r500m-as-recovery-fund-launched https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flood-damage-estimated-at-r500m-as-recovery-fund-launched"
X Link 2026-01-22T11:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Kruger National Park flooding to impact revenue says SANParks https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flooding-to-impact-revenue-says-sanparks https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/kruger-national-park-flooding-to-impact-revenue-says-sanparks"
X Link 2026-01-22T14:12Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Kruger National Park received [---] millimetres of rain forcing the evacuation of staff and visitors by helicopter. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/24/multiple-donors-assist-communities-staff-affected-by-recent-flooding-in-limpopo-mpumalanga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/24/multiple-donors-assist-communities-staff-affected-by-recent-flooding-in-limpopo-mpumalanga"
X Link 2026-01-24T10:14Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Proteas captain Themba Bavuma has received the City of Cape Town's prestigious Civic Honours scroll. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/from-langa-to-legend-bavuma-honoured-with-cape-town-s-civic-honours-scroll https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/30/from-langa-to-legend-bavuma-honoured-with-cape-town-s-civic-honours-scroll"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"EFF laments expensive democracy as election costs hit R1 Billion https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/01/eff-laments-expensive-democracy-as-election-costs-hit-r1-billion https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/01/eff-laments-expensive-democracy-as-election-costs-hit-r1-billion"
X Link 2026-02-01T09:23Z 1.7M followers, 11.5K engagements
"In January the park suffered severe flooding after a week of inclement weather swept away several roads and bridges. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/sanparks-reopens-one-bush-camp-in-kruger-national-park https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/sanparks-reopens-one-bush-camp-in-kruger-national-park"
X Link 2026-02-02T07:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"After a lifetime of clashes with successive powers in Africa's most populous country Fela was recognised nearly three decades after his death and long after his influence reshaped global music. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/nigerias-president-pays-tribute-to-fela-kuti-after-grammys-award https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/nigerias-president-pays-tribute-to-fela-kuti-after-grammys-award"
X Link 2026-02-02T07:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A teenager linked to a recent mass shooting in Philippi East in Cape Town has abandoned his bail bid. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/teen-charged-with-9-counts-of-murder-abandons-bail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/02/teen-charged-with-9-counts-of-murder-abandons-bail"
X Link 2026-02-02T11:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Want breaking news at your fingertips the moment it happens Our WhatsApp Channel is the fastest way to stay connected with the stories that matter most. Click here to follow: https://tinyurl.com/4y5nc3sd https://tinyurl.com/4y5nc3sd"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:43Z 1.7M followers, 18.4K engagements
"The Springboks will return to Adelaide when they kick off their [----] Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on [--] October [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/boks-to-kick-off-2027-rwc-title-defence-against-italy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/boks-to-kick-off-2027-rwc-title-defence-against-italy"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with more than [--] new words from South Africa Nigeria and Ghana in its latest update for the 2020s. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/yoh-oxford-english-dictionary-adds-south-african-nigerian-ghanaian-words https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/yoh-oxford-english-dictionary-adds-south-african-nigerian-ghanaian-words"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Explainer: How Blogger Musa Khawula became entangled in the Madlanga Commission Confusion has surrounded how South African entertainment blogger Musa Khawula became implicated in proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry following his arrest and prolonged detention - an explainer of the events and allegations now before the commission. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037105482056003 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037105482056003"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:15Z 1.7M followers, 99.7K engagements
"The Department of Transport says it's still working on a revised bill to govern the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and limit payments to foreign nationals and lawyers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The department has described the current state of the road accident fund as technically bankrupt and a financial risk. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/no-fault-system-and-annuity-payments-inside-the-new-plan-to-rescue-the-raf"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Police have recovered at least [--] bullets from the scene of an attempted hit on a man implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/police-probe-attempted-murder-following-ambush-on-wiandre-pretorius https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/police-probe-attempted-murder-following-ambush-on-wiandre-pretorius"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Action SA leader Herman Mashaba says some of the countrys Chapter Nine institutions need to be overhauled as the Lily Mine families continue to fight for justice ten years after the tragedy. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/actionsa-leader-calls-for-overhaul-of-chapter-nine-institutions-following-lily-mine-tragedy-anniversary https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/actionsa-leader-calls-for-overhaul-of-chapter-nine-institutions-following-lily-mine-tragedy-anniversary"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"As February marks the beginning of the [----] tertiary academic year the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said it had successfully disbursed R3.6 billion to universities for student allowance payments. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/nsfas-commits-to-early-allowance-payments-and-provides-2026-application-update https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/nsfas-commits-to-early-allowance-payments-and-provides-2026-application-update"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Ramaphosa calls for enhanced witness protection after Boksburg assassination attempt https://ow.ly/1hL050Y9kbN https://ow.ly/1hL050Y9kbN"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:53Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Deputy Director-General at the Department of Employment and Labour Thembikosi Mkalipi says the adjustment follows the annual review process required by law. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/minimum-wage-rises-to-r3023-an-hour-from-1-march https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/minimum-wage-rises-to-r3023-an-hour-from-1-march"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"On Thursday morning Boksburg resident Wiandre Pretorius survived an attempted hit on his life after unknown gunmen fired [--] shots at his vehicle. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/gauteng-police-find-no-links-between-shootings-of-madlanga-commission-figures https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/gauteng-police-find-no-links-between-shootings-of-madlanga-commission-figures"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Niger's military junta which took power in a coup in July [----] has frosty relations with France and Benin and has moved closer to Russia. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/mali-journalist-detained-over-article-criticising-niger-junta-chief https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/mali-journalist-detained-over-article-criticising-niger-junta-chief"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The union said the Eastern Cape Department of Health removed nurses without proper notice or alternative accommodation. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/hospersa-condemns-eviction-of-nurses-from-gqeberha-nurses-home https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/hospersa-condemns-eviction-of-nurses-from-gqeberha-nurses-home"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:58Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"On Thursday Wiandre Pretorius narrowly escaped death after he was fired at [--] times by unknown gunmen just outside his house. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madlanga-commission-police-offer-witness-protection-after-assassination-attempt https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madlanga-commission-police-offer-witness-protection-after-assassination-attempt"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant recipients who've not yet reviewed their beneficiary status to do so or risk having their grants suspended. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/beneficiaries-must-review-their-statuses-or-risk-suspension-of-grants-warns-sassa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/beneficiaries-must-review-their-statuses-or-risk-suspension-of-grants-warns-sassa"
X Link 2026-02-06T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The court is awaiting the submission of the supplementary post-mortem report before the murder case of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies can officially be transferred to the Cape Town High Court. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/court-awaits-supplementary-post-mortem-in-chanelle-plaatjies-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/court-awaits-supplementary-post-mortem-in-chanelle-plaatjies-murder-case"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Murder-accused artist Bevan van Druten will make another appearance in court on Friday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/artist-accused-of-killing-cop-to-make-another-court-appearance https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/artist-accused-of-killing-cop-to-make-another-court-appearance"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Two bodyguards assigned to Madibeng Mayor Douglas Maimane will learn on Friday whether they will be granted bail after the court reserved judgment on their application. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madibeng-mayor-s-bodyguards-await-bail-decision-in-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/madibeng-mayor-s-bodyguards-await-bail-decision-in-murder-case"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:48Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Senior gold industry executive and CEO of Lions Bay Resources Lloyd Birrell believes urgent interventions are needed to pull back the decline in the countrys gold mining industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/industry-expert-calls-for-urgent-resuscitation-of-sa-s-gold-sector https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/industry-expert-calls-for-urgent-resuscitation-of-sa-s-gold-sector"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:57Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has stopped some [-----] social grants after reviewing around [------] beneficiaries as part of a nationwide compliance drive. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/paseka-letsatsi https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/paseka-letsatsi"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) will again be delivered at Cape Town City Hall next Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/sona-to-be-held-at-city-hall-again-as-dome-repairs-fall-behind-schedule https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/sona-to-be-held-at-city-hall-again-as-dome-repairs-fall-behind-schedule"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The latest developments from Democratic Alliance ranks as South Africa edges toward another election cycle should surprise no one. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/charles-matseke-the-da-s-leadership-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/charles-matseke-the-da-s-leadership-crisis"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"US President Donald Trump on Thursday posted an election conspiracy video that depicted former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys drawing condemnation from prominent Democrats. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/trump-posts-election-conspiracy-video-with-obamas-depicted-as-monkeys https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/trump-posts-election-conspiracy-video-with-obamas-depicted-as-monkeys"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:44Z 1.7M followers, 80.8K engagements
"Given the water crisis affecting parts of the Western Cape some argue that raising dam walls is an effective way to store more water. The City of Cape Town agrees but says its not as simple as merely adding height to existing structures. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/raising-dam-walls-no-silver-bullet-for-cape-town-water-supply https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/raising-dam-walls-no-silver-bullet-for-cape-town-water-supply"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the Winter Olympics in Milan has sparked controversy and protest. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/protests-erupt-after-us-ice-agents-deployed-to-winter-olympics https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/protests-erupt-after-us-ice-agents-deployed-to-winter-olympics"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:39Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"South Africa will be hoping for a strong start as the T20 Mens World Cup kicks off on Saturday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/proteas-eye-strong-start-as-t20-world-cup-gets-underway https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/proteas-eye-strong-start-as-t20-world-cup-gets-underway"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Chinas state-backed aircraft manufacturer the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is drawing comparisons with the rapid rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/china-s-comac-c919-just-not-good-enough-to-challenge-airbus-boeing https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/china-s-comac-c919-just-not-good-enough-to-challenge-airbus-boeing"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Chaos erupted at the Doornkop Community Hall in Soweto on Friday during a public meeting hosted by Joburg MMC for Human Settlements Mlungisi Mabaso. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/joburg-human-settlements-mmc-confronted-by-activists-in-doornkop https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/joburg-human-settlements-mmc-confronted-by-activists-in-doornkop"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:23Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has been impressed by Michael Carrick's start to his caretaker stint in charge of Manchester United but believes comparisons between the two clubs are unfair given the Old Trafford side have no European commitments. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/spurs-boss-frank-says-european-absence-a-boon-for-man-utd https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/spurs-boss-frank-says-european-absence-a-boon-for-man-utd"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"As more South Africans shift to digital billing and online statements a new problem is emerging: how do you prove your address when nothing arrives in your postbox https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/south-africans-struggle-to-find-proof-of-address-as-post-disappears https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/south-africans-struggle-to-find-proof-of-address-as-post-disappears"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The EU said Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc's digital content rules. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/eu-tells-tiktok-to-change-addictive-design https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/eu-tells-tiktok-to-change-addictive-design"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:42Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Parliament has dismissed reports that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is shielding potential witnessesPaul OSullivan and Brown Mogotsifrom giving oral evidence to the police ad hoc committee. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/parliament-denies-speaker-didiza-is-shielding-witnesses-in-corruption-probe https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/parliament-denies-speaker-didiza-is-shielding-witnesses-in-corruption-probe"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says she does not believe the approximately R30 million spent on a temporary venue for the National Assembly is excessive considering the importance of a functioning Parliament. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/speaker-defends-r30-million-parliament-tent-cost-ahead-of-opening https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/speaker-defends-r30-million-parliament-tent-cost-ahead-of-opening"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town football fraternity mourns tragic death of young player Jeandre Gaffoor https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/cape-town-football-fraternity-mourns-tragic-death-of-young-player-jeandre-gaffoor https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/06/cape-town-football-fraternity-mourns-tragic-death-of-young-player-jeandre-gaffoor"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Poet who brought Sara Baartman home remembered for grounded spirit and powerful legacy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/poet-who-brought-sara-baartman-home-remembered-for-grounded-spirit-and-powerful-legacy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/poet-who-brought-sara-baartman-home-remembered-for-grounded-spirit-and-powerful-legacy"
X Link 2026-02-07T06:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Police bust Hanover Park drug den seize dagga and cash https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/police-bust-hanover-park-drug-den-seize-dagga-and-cash https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/police-bust-hanover-park-drug-den-seize-dagga-and-cash"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Knysna murder suspect remanded in custody after girlfriend's body found near Red Bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/knysna-murder-suspect-remanded-in-custody-after-girlfriends-body-found-near-red-bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/knysna-murder-suspect-remanded-in-custody-after-girlfriends-body-found-near-red-bridge"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Chilling search history revealed in bail hearing for Knysna murder suspect https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/chilling-search-history-revealed-in-bail-hearing-for-knysna-murder-suspect https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/chilling-search-history-revealed-in-bail-hearing-for-knysna-murder-suspect"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Mourners gather to bid David Sejobe farewell https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/mourners-gather-to-bid-david-sejobe-farewell https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/mourners-gather-to-bid-david-sejobe-farewell"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:04Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Spain Portugal brace for fresh storm after flood deaths https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/spain-portugal-brace-for-fresh-storm-after-flood-deaths https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/07/spain-portugal-brace-for-fresh-storm-after-flood-deaths"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:08Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"South Africa to withdraw troops from DRC peacekeeping mission by year-end https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/south-africa-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-peacekeeping-mission-by-year-end https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/south-africa-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-peacekeeping-mission-by-year-end"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:47Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/barca-beat-mallorca-to-extend-liga-lead https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/barca-beat-mallorca-to-extend-liga-lead"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Defence department condemns mockery of Minister Motshekga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/defence-department-condemns-mockery-of-minister-motshekga https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/defence-department-condemns-mockery-of-minister-motshekga"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:50Z 1.7M followers, 10.9K engagements
"Activists warn of life-threatening water shortages across South Africa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/activists-warn-of-life-threatening-water-shortages-across-south-africa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/activists-warn-of-life-threatening-water-shortages-across-south-africa"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:19Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ASA names strong squad to defend World Relay titles in Botswana https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/asa-names-strong-squad-to-defend-world-relay-titles-in-botswana https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/asa-names-strong-squad-to-defend-world-relay-titles-in-botswana"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:54Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"DA slams Minister Chikunga for attending Iranian Revolution Commemoration https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/da-slams-minister-chikunga-for-attending-iranian-revolution-commemoration https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/da-slams-minister-chikunga-for-attending-iranian-revolution-commemoration"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:48Z 1.7M followers, 22.3K engagements
"Ethiopia demands Eritrea 'immediately withdraw' troops from its territory https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/08/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:36Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Since the start of the trial two years ago alleged underworld figures Mark Lifman and Andre Naude along with three other accused have been killed. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/mister-x-back-on-the-stand-to-testify-about-steroid-king-brian-wainsteins-murder https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/mister-x-back-on-the-stand-to-testify-about-steroid-king-brian-wainsteins-murder"
X Link 2026-02-09T04:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison on Monday for national security crimes a punishment rights groups condemned as "effectively a death sentence" and a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/hong-kong-sentences-pro-democracy-mogul-jimmy-lai-to-20-years-in-jail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/hong-kong-sentences-pro-democracy-mogul-jimmy-lai-to-20-years-in-jail"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The City of Cape Town is preparing to more than double municipal rates on properties used mainly for short-term rentals in a move aimed at easing pressure on the citys strained housing market. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-to-hike-rates-on-airbnb-rentals-by-up-to-135-in-housing-crackdown https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-to-hike-rates-on-airbnb-rentals-by-up-to-135-in-housing-crackdown"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"More than three decades after it first aired Generations remains one of South Africas most influential television productions. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/generations-at-32-how-the-iconic-sabc-soap-shaped-south-african-television https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/generations-at-32-how-the-iconic-sabc-soap-shaped-south-african-television"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny delivered a powerful and joyous performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in California on Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/watch-bad-bunny-brings-puerto-rico-celebration-to-super-bowl-stage https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/watch-bad-bunny-brings-puerto-rico-celebration-to-super-bowl-stage"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:16Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Concerns have been raised over the governments decision to withdraw troops from the United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/sa-loses-influence-in-africa-by-withdrawing-drc-troops-warns-defence-analyst https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/sa-loses-influence-in-africa-by-withdrawing-drc-troops-warns-defence-analyst"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Fresh comments by the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president have reignited debate over whether Russia could be welcomed back into the Olympic fold by [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/ioc-neutrality-call-sparks-debate-over-russia-s-olympic-future https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/ioc-neutrality-call-sparks-debate-over-russia-s-olympic-future"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Parks Tau Minister of Trade Industry and Competition assures that South Africa's landmark duty-free agreement with China will not devastate the long-suffering local textile industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/duty-free-china-deal-won-t-crush-sa-s-textile-industry-tau https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/duty-free-china-deal-won-t-crush-sa-s-textile-industry-tau"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) ending nearly three decades of continuous peacekeeping involvement in the conflict-ridden country. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/why-the-sandf-is-withdrawing-from-drc-after-27-years https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/why-the-sandf-is-withdrawing-from-drc-after-27-years"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The man accused of carrying out the murder of Warrick Stock popularly known as DJ Warras has abandoned his bail. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-accused-of-carrying-out-dj-warras-murder-abandons-bail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-accused-of-carrying-out-dj-warras-murder-abandons-bail"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The City of Cape Town is set to test electric buses as part of its new research aimed at understanding how these vehicles could operate within its MyCiTi bus fleet. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-pilots-electric-myciti-buses https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/cape-town-pilots-electric-myciti-buses"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:41Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe's goals earned Real Madrid a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/real-madrid-keep-pressure-on-barca-with-tight-win-at-valencia https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/real-madrid-keep-pressure-on-barca-with-tight-win-at-valencia"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"A farm owner in Randfontein has been arrested for illegally reconnecting his electricity. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/eskom-cuts-power-to-r11-million-debtor-following-illegal-reconnection https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/eskom-cuts-power-to-r11-million-debtor-following-illegal-reconnection"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said anything other than victory at Liverpool would have meant that the Premier League title race was all but over after Pep Guardiola's men snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-city-needed-to-beat-liverpool-to-keep-title-race-alive-silva https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/man-city-needed-to-beat-liverpool-to-keep-title-race-alive-silva"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:01Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Real Oviedo midfielder Santi Cazorla complained Spain's La Liga is a long way behind the Premier League on Sunday a day after his team's match at Rayo Vallecano was postponed at short notice. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/la-liga-light-years-behind-premier-league-complains-cazorla https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/la-liga-light-years-behind-premier-league-complains-cazorla"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Flavio Da Silva converted the 39th-minute spot-kick after a lengthy delay while the visitors protested despite big-screen replays showing the ball striking the arm of captain Ahmed Mansour. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/kaizer-chiefs-edge-masry-to-top-caf-cup-group https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/kaizer-chiefs-edge-masry-to-top-caf-cup-group"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted that his side are improving even if results do not show it after a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Manchester City dealt another blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/liverpool-improvement-not-reflected-in-results-says-slot https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/liverpool-improvement-not-reflected-in-results-says-slot"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has expressed her satisfaction that the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption has successfully convinced forensic investigator Paul OSullivan to testify in person. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/didiza-welcomes-voluntary-appearance-of-witness-in-police-corruption-probe https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/didiza-welcomes-voluntary-appearance-of-witness-in-police-corruption-probe"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The credibility of the state's key witness in the high-profile trial related to the murder of "Steroid King" Brian Wainstein was tested on Monday in the Western Cape High Court. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/credibility-of-key-witness-tested-in-jerome-booysen-murder-trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/credibility-of-key-witness-tested-in-jerome-booysen-murder-trial"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:02Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Major Cape Town routes affected as SONA road closures roll out https://ow.ly/Esz250YbLt6 https://ow.ly/Esz250YbLt6"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: Major Cape Town routes affected as SONA road closures roll out https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out"
X Link 2026-02-10T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Work on the $4.7-billion bridge -- named after the late Canadian-born National Hockey League great Gordie Howe -- started in [----] and it is due to open later this year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-to-stop-opening-of-canada-us-bridge https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-to-stop-opening-of-canada-us-bridge"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:32Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The global spectacle which will take place from June [--] to July [--] is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/robot-dogs-to-help-mexican-police-at-2026-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/robot-dogs-to-help-mexican-police-at-2026-world-cup"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:32Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The resource-rich region which borders Rwanda as well as Burundi has been beset by decades of continual conflict with the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/african-union-calls-for-drc-ceasefire https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/african-union-calls-for-drc-ceasefire"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The matter dates back to [----] where the wardens allegedly beat the prisoner to death at the Johannesburg Prison. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trial-of-five-prison-wardens-accused-of-murdering-inmate-begins https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/trial-of-five-prison-wardens-accused-of-murdering-inmate-begins"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:36Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The sale of mineral resources mined illegally from South Africas pits is estimated to cost the economy around R70 billion a year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mantashe-hellbent-on-intensifying-crackdown-on-illegal-mining https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mantashe-hellbent-on-intensifying-crackdown-on-illegal-mining"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:22Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The calls for government to address the challenges in the industry were front and centre when the annual Mining Indaba opened its doors in Cape Town on Monday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-mantashe-responds-to-industry-impediments https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-mantashe-responds-to-industry-impediments"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"NERSAs decision to increase energy tariffs to almost 9% annually for the next two years has sparked a national outcry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/city-of-cape-town-calls-on-nersa-to-scrap-eskom-s-electricity-tariff-hike https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/city-of-cape-town-calls-on-nersa-to-scrap-eskom-s-electricity-tariff-hike"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Areas supplied by the Soshanguve Mabopane and Klipgat reservoirs are tipped to be most affected as water levels have plummeted to lowest levels. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/increased-demand-putting-pressure-on-entire-tshwane-water-network https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/increased-demand-putting-pressure-on-entire-tshwane-water-network"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said governments on the African continent must ensure a better regulatory and operating environment to avoid poor performance in the mining industry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/hichilema-calls-on-african-governments-to-avoid-poor-performance-in-mining-industry https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/hichilema-calls-on-african-governments-to-avoid-poor-performance-in-mining-industry"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:41Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with young people at a Presidential Youth Roundtable in Khayelitsha Cape Town on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/ramaphosa-expected-to-meet-with-young-people-at-presidential-youth-roundtable https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/ramaphosa-expected-to-meet-with-young-people-at-presidential-youth-roundtable"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Netflix has announced an animated spin-off to its popular Stranger Things series. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/netflix-to-release-stranger-things-animated-series https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/netflix-to-release-stranger-things-animated-series"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the Western Cape has objected to a requirement that service providers bidding for a catering tender at Khayelitsha Hospital must have halaal certification. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/acdp-objects-to-halal-certification-requirement-in-khayelitsha-hospital-catering-tender https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/acdp-objects-to-halal-certification-requirement-in-khayelitsha-hospital-catering-tender"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Today's headlines: [--]. Ramaphosa to engage youth at Khayelitsha roundtable ahead of [----] SONA [--]. Paul OSullivan to testify in person before Police Corruption Committee [--]. Climate change and China partnerships top agenda on day two of Mining Indaba [--]. WCED nears full learner placement for [----] as late Grade R applications surge http://www.ewn.co.za http://www.ewn.co.za"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:41Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A woman who says she was recruited into Jeffrey Epsteins inner circle while living in Cape Town has detailed her alleged experiences of abuse grooming and intimidation. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/cape-town-survivor-details-alleged-epstein-recruitment-abuse-and-lasting-trauma https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/cape-town-survivor-details-alleged-epstein-recruitment-abuse-and-lasting-trauma"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The latest electricity hike increase from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has left many South Africans reeling. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/nersa-eskom-error-hits-customers-with-back-to-back-electricity-hikes https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/nersa-eskom-error-hits-customers-with-back-to-back-electricity-hikes"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"No love will be lost when Mamelodi Sundowns host MC Alger in the final Group C CAF Champions League clash on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/sundowns-gear-up-for-valentine-s-day-caf-test-against-former-coach https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/sundowns-gear-up-for-valentine-s-day-caf-test-against-former-coach"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"SONA road closures Cape Town residents are advised to prepare for significant travel disruptions as the State of the Nation Address returns to the City Hall. https://www.ewn.co.za/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out/ https://www.ewn.co.za/major-cape-town-routes-affected-as-sona-road-closures-roll-out/"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:26Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Forensic investigator and anti-corruption activist Paul OSullivan will appear before Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee this morning. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:29Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Paul OSullivan believes the axe was about to fall on Masemola and Khumalo following findings contained in the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) report. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The promotion of a senior South African National Defence Force officer has raised concerns about accountability and oversight. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/questions-mount-after-murder-accused-officer-appointed-special-forces-commander https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/questions-mount-after-murder-accused-officer-appointed-special-forces-commander"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A student has died after clashes erupted between police and students protesting delays in stipend payments at a Senegal university the west African country's government said on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/senegal-university-student-dies-after-protest-clashes-with-police https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/senegal-university-student-dies-after-protest-clashes-with-police"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is expected to clarify the non-payment of scholar transport providers on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/gde-to-clear-the-air-on-non-payment-of-scholar-transport-services https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/gde-to-clear-the-air-on-non-payment-of-scholar-transport-services"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The City of Cape Towns decision to allocate R115 million to build a wall along parts of the N2 highway has triggered a fierce debate about safety symbolism and the deeper causes of crime. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/coct-s-r115m-n2-wall-won-t-fix-root-causes-of-crime-urban-planner https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/coct-s-r115m-n2-wall-won-t-fix-root-causes-of-crime-urban-planner"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Forensic analyst Paul OSullivan has requested that Parliaments ad hoc committee not interrogate him late into the night because of his health issues. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/forensic-analyst-paul-o-sullivan-asks-parly-for-limit-on-questioning-time-citing-health-issues https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/forensic-analyst-paul-o-sullivan-asks-parly-for-limit-on-questioning-time-citing-health-issues"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Civil society group WaterCAN has warned that Johannesburg residents are living under Day Zero conditions calling for the water crisis to be declared a national disaster. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/civil-society-calls-for-joburg-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/civil-society-calls-for-joburg-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The mining industry said its preoccupied with safety issues at plants across the country as the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town continues with talks on the second day. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-industry-preoccupied-with-safety-issues-at-plants-across-sa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/mining-indaba-industry-preoccupied-with-safety-issues-at-plants-across-sa"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Forensic investigator and anti-corruption activist Paul OSullivan is appearing before Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee in person on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/it-s-time-the-country-heard-the-truth-paul-o-sullivan-vows-to-expose-criminality-in-saps https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/it-s-time-the-country-heard-the-truth-paul-o-sullivan-vows-to-expose-criminality-in-saps"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten [--] and took two wickets as the Netherlands hammered Namibia by seven wickets for their first win at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/de-leede-takes-netherlands-to-big-win-over-namibia-at-t20-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/de-leede-takes-netherlands-to-big-win-over-namibia-at-t20-world-cup"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:14Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security Mgcini Tshwaku has denied the Johannesburg Metro Polices involvement in a shooting incident in Linden on Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/public-safety-mmc-denies-jmpd-involvement-in-fatal-linden-shooting https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/public-safety-mmc-denies-jmpd-involvement-in-fatal-linden-shooting"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The first witness in the matter against five prison wardens accused of murdering an inmate has told the court he fears for his life and cannot proceed with testifying. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and announce a permanent replacement when he addresses the nation in Parliament on Thursday evening. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/maimane-calls-for-police-ministers-firing-ahead-of-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/maimane-calls-for-police-ministers-firing-ahead-of-sona"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"State prosecutor recuses herself in Johannesburg prison warden murder trial https://ow.ly/TKp850YchcF https://ow.ly/TKp850YchcF"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:33Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Defence attorneys allege prejudice as witnesses fail to testify in prison murder trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/defence-attorneys-allege-prejudice-as-witnesses-fail-to-testify-in-prison-murder-trial https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/defence-attorneys-allege-prejudice-as-witnesses-fail-to-testify-in-prison-murder-trial"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:28Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Post-Anglo American Valterra Platinum eyes growth in commodity boom https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/post-anglo-american-valterra-platinum-eyes-growth-in-commodity-boom https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/post-anglo-american-valterra-platinum-eyes-growth-in-commodity-boom"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:31Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"In his most recent book Stop Me If You Can OSullivan details how Mkhwanazi and Masemola are at the centre of a probe regarding Louis Vuitton bags they allegedly received from a service provider in [----] which were not declared. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/friend-or-foe-paul-o-sullivan-set-to-testify-in-parliamentary-probe-into-alleged-corruption"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: Joburg Water strike ends: Employees return to work https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/joburg-water-strike-ends-employees-return-to-work https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/joburg-water-strike-ends-employees-return-to-work"
X Link 2026-02-11T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: 'I am a dead person': Witness demands protection in prison wardens murder case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/10/i-am-a-dead-person-witness-demands-protection-in-prison-wardens-murder-case"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The utility said a means to recover the system is underway after days of disruption but water demand continues to outstrip available supply in several areas. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/end-of-joburg-water-strike-brings-no-relief-to-residents-supply-woes https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/end-of-joburg-water-strike-brings-no-relief-to-residents-supply-woes"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:08Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"On Tuesday government officials targeted a shopping centre in Richards Bay northern KZN. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-won-t-back-down-on-fight-against-undocumented-foreign-nationals https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-won-t-back-down-on-fight-against-undocumented-foreign-nationals"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The affected areas include Melville Westdene Parktown West and Emmerentia. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/joburg-residents-to-stage-protest-over-prolonged-water-outages https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/joburg-residents-to-stage-protest-over-prolonged-water-outages"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:32Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Top of the morning Visit for these stories and more: [--]. Northern suburbs residents protest weeks-long water outages [--]. Paul OSullivan returns to Ad Hoc committee rejects foreign agent claims [--]. EWN Exclusive: Joburg raid R1m for wall that was never built. [--]. Parliament to brief media on [----] SONA preparations [--]. CapeTalk hosts special broadcast from historic Drakenstein prison where Mandela walked free http://www.ewn.co.za http://www.ewn.co.za"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured young people in Khayelitsha that their concerns will be taken to the highest office in the country. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mashatile-assures-khayelitsha-youth-he-ll-take-concerns-to-president-s-office https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mashatile-assures-khayelitsha-youth-he-ll-take-concerns-to-president-s-office"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised questions about forensic analyst Paul OSullivans reasons for relocating to South Africa and how he acquired his citizenship. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-question-o-sullivan-s-reasons-for-relocating-to-sa-citizenship-acquisition https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-question-o-sullivan-s-reasons-for-relocating-to-sa-citizenship-acquisition"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:13Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The family of an inmate who died after allegedly being assaulted by five prison wardens is concerned that justice will not prevail in the matter. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/family-of-deceased-in-prison-wardens-murder-case-worried-justice-wont-prevail https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/family-of-deceased-in-prison-wardens-murder-case-worried-justice-wont-prevail"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:35Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The chairman of Ninety-One and former group CEO of De Beers Gareth Penny said there are still opportunities to turn around the depressed diamond industry amid a global squeeze for the gemstone. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/still-opportunities-to-turn-around-depressed-diamond-industry-says-former-de-beers-ceo https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/still-opportunities-to-turn-around-depressed-diamond-industry-says-former-de-beers-ceo"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"At least [----] pupils in Gauteng have still not been placed in schools nearly two months after the start of the academic year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/at-least-1-000-gauteng-learners-still-not-placed-in-schools https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/at-least-1-000-gauteng-learners-still-not-placed-in-schools"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:45Z 1.7M followers, 12.9K engagements
"Forensic investigator Paul OSullivan has denied claims that he and former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride targeted former acting commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/o-sullivan-denies-claims-he-and-mcbride-targeted-phahlane https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/o-sullivan-denies-claims-he-and-mcbride-targeted-phahlane"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Fitness dates are becoming a popular alternative to traditional Valentines celebrations with couples bonding through shared workouts outdoor adventures and group classes. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/swap-wine-and-chocolates-for-kettlebells-this-valentine-s-day https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/swap-wine-and-chocolates-for-kettlebells-this-valentine-s-day"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:07Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"WATCH As South Africa prepares for the second State of the Nation Address under the Government of National Unity all eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa to see whether his administration stays the course on economic reform or signals a shift in priorities for 2026"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"South Africa beat Afghanistan in a double super over thriller at the [----] T20 World Cup after the group match ended in a tie in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-in-double-super-over-thriller-at-t20-world-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-in-double-super-over-thriller-at-t20-world-cup"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"South Africa's first-ever Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy has officially been opened at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/newly-opened-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-aims-to-protect-inmate-dignity https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/newly-opened-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-aims-to-protect-inmate-dignity"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalogue that includes hits like ".Baby One More Time" and "Oops.I Did It Again" US media reported Tuesday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/britney-spears-sells-rights-to-her-music-catalogue-us-media https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/britney-spears-sells-rights-to-her-music-catalogue-us-media"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has welcomed the planned multi-billion rand upgrade of Cape Town International Airport but expressed concern regarding potential disruptions during construction. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/da-welcomes-r217bn-cape-town-airport-upgrade-cites-disruption-concerns https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/da-welcomes-r217bn-cape-town-airport-upgrade-cites-disruption-concerns"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:29Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"While the latest artificial intelligence (AI) caricature trend may seem harmless to join in on cyber experts warn that we may be giving away too much information. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/cyber-experts-warn-viral-ai-caricature-trend-may-expose-too-much-personal-data https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/cyber-experts-warn-viral-ai-caricature-trend-may-expose-too-much-personal-data"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Today marks [--] years since former President Nelson Mandelas release from prison. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/36-years-since-former-president-nelson-mandela-s-release-from-prison https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/36-years-since-former-president-nelson-mandela-s-release-from-prison"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:25Z 1.7M followers, 16.2K engagements
"Ports and rail operator Transnet says it is on track to improve its operations amid calls for structural reforms to be sped up and for policy certainty at the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mining-indaba-transnet-promises-operational-turnaround-amid-calls-for-reform https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mining-indaba-transnet-promises-operational-turnaround-amid-calls-for-reform"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"MPs grill Paul O'Sullivan on business background and police corruption claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: City of Johannesburg entity paid R1m for a wall that was never built https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/city-of-johannesburg-entity-allegedly-paid-r1m-for-a-wall-that-was-never-built https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/city-of-johannesburg-entity-allegedly-paid-r1m-for-a-wall-that-was-never-built"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: MPs grill Paul O'Sullivan on business background and police corruption claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/mps-grill-paul-osullivan-on-business-background-and-police-corruption-claims"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:00Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt billed it as a 'largest deregulatory action in American history'. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/trump-to-undo-legal-basis-for-us-climate-rules https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/trump-to-undo-legal-basis-for-us-climate-rules"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:51Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Since April [----] the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in a conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly [--] million. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/fire-kills-child-displaces-hundreds-from-camp-in-sudans-darfur https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/fire-kills-child-displaces-hundreds-from-camp-in-sudans-darfur"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:52Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The elections are the first since the August [----] student-led uprising ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina ending her 15-year autocratic rule. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/bangladeshs-islamists-to-do-whatever-required-to-ensure-fair-vote https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/bangladeshs-islamists-to-do-whatever-required-to-ensure-fair-vote"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Chief whip George Michalakis believes accounting officers should be held personally liable for wasteful expenditure. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-da-wants-ramaphosa-to-take-harder-line-against-dysfunctional-municipalities https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-da-wants-ramaphosa-to-take-harder-line-against-dysfunctional-municipalities"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:54Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] it will be [--] years since the Constitution was adopted as law and [--] years since the Soweto uprising. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-to-deliver-sona-against-backdrop-of-auspicious-year-for-sa-s-democracy https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-to-deliver-sona-against-backdrop-of-auspicious-year-for-sa-s-democracy"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Water and Sanitation Minister acknowledged the challenges faced by communities experiencing water supply disruptions and assured residents that efforts are underway to restore stable services. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/majodina-asks-gauteng-residents-to-exercise-patience-in-face-of-water-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/majodina-asks-gauteng-residents-to-exercise-patience-in-face-of-water-crisis"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan was responding to several questions from members of the committee about his background and how he was appointed as an executive at the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/o-sullivan-refuses-to-detail-educational-background-before-parly-ad-hoc-committee https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/o-sullivan-refuses-to-detail-educational-background-before-parly-ad-hoc-committee"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:57Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his tenth SONA at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening at [--] pm. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/final-preparations-in-full-swing-for-2026-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/final-preparations-in-full-swing-for-2026-sona"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:22Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"GDE launches probe into alleged discrimination against learners at Benoni high school https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/gde-launches-probe-into-alleged-discrimination-against-learners-at-benoni-high-school https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/gde-launches-probe-into-alleged-discrimination-against-learners-at-benoni-high-school"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"SONA 2026: Various policing agencies make their way into Cape Town CBD https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-various-policing-agencies-make-their-way-into-cape-town-cbd https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-various-policing-agencies-make-their-way-into-cape-town-cbd"
X Link 2026-02-12T07:32Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The South African National Parks (SANParks) has introduced indemnity forms at selected high-volume gates in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/table-mountain-national-park-introduces-indemnity-forms-at-high-volume-gates https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/table-mountain-national-park-introduces-indemnity-forms-at-high-volume-gates"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape wants guarantees that the Cape Town Internation Airports R21.7 billion upgrade wont disrupt travellers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town City Hall will once again host the pageantry of the State of the Nation Address later complete with motorcades and ceremony. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-south-africans-lived-reality-not-the-glossy-picture-ramaphosa-may-paint https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sona-2026-south-africans-lived-reality-not-the-glossy-picture-ramaphosa-may-paint"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:31Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her counterpart in Cooperative Governance Velenkosini Hlabisa will not be attending Thursdays State of the Nation Address. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-orders-ministers-to-skip-sona-for-gauteng-water-crisis https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ramaphosa-orders-ministers-to-skip-sona-for-gauteng-water-crisis"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:33Z 1.7M followers, 14.6K engagements
"All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening at the Cape Town City Hall. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/eff-expresses-pessimism-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/eff-expresses-pessimism-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-sona"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate ( IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that she received death threats while probing the murder of Emmanuel Mbense. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/south-africa-will-never-understand-ipid-investigator-details-threats-following-mbense-case https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/south-africa-will-never-understand-ipid-investigator-details-threats-following-mbense-case"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:06Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Angola has called on the warring sides in eastern DR Congo to respect a ceasefire from next week as a UN team landed Thursday in a city under the M23 armed group's control for a year. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/angola-proposes-new-dr-congo-ceasefire https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/angola-proposes-new-dr-congo-ceasefire"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:37Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Anglo American says closer collaboration between government and the private sector is critical to unlocking energy investment. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/anglo-american-calls-for-public-private-collaboration-to-unlock-energy-investment https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/anglo-american-calls-for-public-private-collaboration-to-unlock-energy-investment"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has denied claims that the police watchdog delayed the murder investigation of Emmanuel Mbense. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/masuku-defends-murder-investigation-integrity-amid-death-threats https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/masuku-defends-murder-investigation-integrity-amid-death-threats"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane said that its not surprising that none of the state agencies have filed documents to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases inquiry. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/simelane-unsurprised-by-state-agencies-failure-to-engage-with-trc-inquiry https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/simelane-unsurprised-by-state-agencies-failure-to-engage-with-trc-inquiry"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:49Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said his administration is now developing a plan to take over spaza shops from undocumented foreign nationals for the benefit of locals. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/kzn-govt-plans-to-take-over-spaza-shops-from-undocumented-foreign-nationals-ntuli"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:00Z 1.7M followers, 97.2K engagements
"As the local government elections for a new mayor of Johannesburg loom Democratic Alliance candidate Helen Zille has been front and centre amid the citys ongoing water crisis. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/watch-helen-zille-slams-officials-for-blaming-joburg-water-crisis-on-residents https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/watch-helen-zille-slams-officials-for-blaming-joburg-water-crisis-on-residents"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa made the pledge during the State of the Nation Address on Thursday night. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-long-awaited-bill-to-protect-whistleblowers-to-be-tabled https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-long-awaited-bill-to-protect-whistleblowers-to-be-tabled"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Hundreds of scholar transport operators are marching to the offices of Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela to air their grievances over what they describe as newly imposed requirements by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/scholar-transport-operators-march-to-offices-of-gauteng-transport-mec-to-air-grievances https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/scholar-transport-operators-march-to-offices-of-gauteng-transport-mec-to-air-grievances"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:37Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow municipal police to help the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigate gang-related crime in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cape-town-mayor-urges-ramaphosa-to-empower-metro-police-against-gang-crime https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cape-town-mayor-urges-ramaphosa-to-empower-metro-police-against-gang-crime"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:40Z 1.7M followers, 13.9K engagements
"The Independent Police Investigative Directorates (IPID) Assistant Director for Investigations Thulani Magagula says no recommendations have yet been made to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department regarding the alleged theft of precious stones worth R14 million by three Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ipid-probe-continues-into-alleged-r14-million-theft-by-empd-officers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ipid-probe-continues-into-alleged-r14-million-theft-by-empd-officers"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:10Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"It has been a turbulent start to the academic year in Gauteng as scholar transport operators have been at loggerheads with the Departments of Education and the Gauteng Roads and Transport. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/unplaced-learners-and-stranded-pupils-mark-turbulent-start-to-gauteng-school-year https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/unplaced-learners-and-stranded-pupils-mark-turbulent-start-to-gauteng-school-year"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May [--] Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday according to state media. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-to-scrap-tariffs-for-most-of-africa-from-may-xi https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-to-scrap-tariffs-for-most-of-africa-from-may-xi"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:20Z 1.7M followers, 18.6K engagements
"President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa Ethiopia ahead of the African Union Summit. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ramaphosa-in-addis-ababa-for-au-summit https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/ramaphosa-in-addis-ababa-for-au-summit"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:06Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: 'Cat' Matlala is eager 'to prove his innocence' lawyers tell High Court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:01Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Rennes four days after firing coach Habib Beye stunned Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 on Friday snapping the defending champions' seven-match winning run in Ligue [--]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/psg-stunned-by-rampant-rennes-giving-lens-chance-to-move-top https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/psg-stunned-by-rampant-rennes-giving-lens-chance-to-move-top"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:51Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday while Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/liverpool-beat-brighton-man-city-oust-beckhams-salford-from-fa-cup https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/liverpool-beat-brighton-man-city-oust-beckhams-salford-from-fa-cup"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Beautiful Cape Town consistently rakes in "best of" ratings in global surveys including almost annually best city in the world. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/both-joburg-and-cape-town-make-time-outs-best-pizzas-in-the-world-list https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/both-joburg-and-cape-town-make-time-outs-best-pizzas-in-the-world-list"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:50Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"In his speech President Cyril Ramaphosa said the nation has reached a turning point and that its leaving behind an era of decline. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-attempts-to-paint-picture-of-optimism-for-sa https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sona-2026-ramaphosa-attempts-to-paint-picture-of-optimism-for-sa"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:23Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The City of Cape Town has weighed in on President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to deploy South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to gang-ridden areas in the Western Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sandf-deployment-not-enough-to-stop-gang-violence-says-coct https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/sandf-deployment-not-enough-to-stop-gang-violence-says-coct"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town say President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement related to the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the province is only a short-term solution to curb gang violence. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/sandf-deployment-only-a-short-term-fix-for-western-cape-gang-violence-officials-say#google_vignette https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/sandf-deployment-only-a-short-term-fix-for-western-cape-gang-violence-officials-say#google_vignette"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:30Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A man has died and three others injured in a taxi-related shooting at a taxi rank in Killarney Gardens in Cape Town. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/new-cross-roads-police-investigate-thursday-residence-shooting https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/new-cross-roads-police-investigate-thursday-residence-shooting"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"China's foreign minister said Saturday that Europe "cannot be a spectator" when it comes to Ukraine and that Beijing hopes the bloc will come up with a plan to resolve the conflict. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-fm-says-europe-cannot-be-a-spectator-on-ukraine https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/14/china-fm-says-europe-cannot-be-a-spectator-on-ukraine"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has announced a temporary relaxation of passenger liability enforcement giving scholar transport operators time to regularise their insurance policies but with stricter safety monitoring measures now in place. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/strict-safety-measures-introduced-as-gauteng-grants-scholar-transport-compliance-grace-period https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/strict-safety-measures-introduced-as-gauteng-grants-scholar-transport-compliance-grace-period"
X Link 2026-02-15T09:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"An "overwhelmed" Anthony Kim outplayed two-time major winner Jon Rahm to capture his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday and first on any tour since [----] to complete an amazing redemption story. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/emotional-kim-captures-first-title-in-16-years-at-liv-adelaide https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/emotional-kim-captures-first-title-in-16-years-at-liv-adelaide"
X Link 2026-02-15T10:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The GOOD party in the Western Cape says the wall to be built along the N2 near the Cape Town International Airport mirrors racist spatial logic and apartheid. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/good-party-slams-proposed-n2-wall-as-apartheid-segregation https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/15/good-party-slams-proposed-n2-wall-as-apartheid-segregation"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:36Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"NSFAS social grants likely to disappear should ANC lose power - Ramaphosa https://buff.ly/3Ha6OpO https://buff.ly/3Ha6OpO"
X Link 2024-01-09T05:31Z 1.7M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Deep under the busy streets of Cape Town kilometres of historic tunnels channel water from Table Mountain into the sea. And the water runs all year round. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/touring-cape-town-s-secret-underground-tunnels https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/touring-cape-town-s-secret-underground-tunnels"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Molefe and his three co-accused face charges in connection with the [----] murders of DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/kt-molefe-to-make-first-high-court-appearance-for-murder-charges https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/kt-molefe-to-make-first-high-court-appearance-for-murder-charges"
X Link 2026-02-05T04:44Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Police in Senegal arrested [--] people and broke up a paedophile gang operating between the country and France a statement from the force said Sunday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/senegal-arrests-14-members-of-alleged-paedophile-gang https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/09/senegal-arrests-14-members-of-alleged-paedophile-gang"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"From the red carpet to the reactions EWN has you covered for SONA [----]. Watch live as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address this Thursday [--] February. More on http://ewn.co.za http://ewn.co.za"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:53Z 1.7M followers, 25.2K engagements
"Seven people have died in a horrific car crash near on the N2 highway near the Bulembu Airport outside Qonce in the Eastern Cape. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ec-road-accident-claims-7-lives https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ec-road-accident-claims-7-lives"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Plans to finalise South Africas Universal Basic Income Support Policy (UBIS) have been delayed again with the Department of Social Development (DSD) now expected to submit a revised version to Cabinet only in March [----]. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/critics-slam-another-delay-to-sa-s-basic-income-grant https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/critics-slam-another-delay-to-sa-s-basic-income-grant"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:05Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The Freedom Front Plus wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to put the interests of South Africans ahead of the African National Congresss historical allegiances when he delivers this years State of the Nation Address. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ff-plus-urges-ramaphosa-to-prioritise-south-africa-over-anc-interests-in-sona https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/ff-plus-urges-ramaphosa-to-prioritise-south-africa-over-anc-interests-in-sona"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"A third person has been confirmed dead following the inclement weather conditions that struck parts of KwaZulu-Natal over the past weekend. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/lightning-strikes-kill-three-in-kwazulu-natal-as-mop-up-operations-begin https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/11/lightning-strikes-kill-three-in-kwazulu-natal-as-mop-up-operations-begin"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said it will send a letter to the National Disaster Management Centre to recommend declaring the countrys water crisis a national disaster. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sa-human-rights-commission-calls-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sa-human-rights-commission-calls-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:55Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says citizens can expect President Cyril Ramaphosa to address key issues affecting them in tonights State of the Nation Address including the water crisis in Gauteng crime and the impact of foot-and-mouth disease. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ntshavheni-promises-action-on-service-delivery-and-crime-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-address https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/ntshavheni-promises-action-on-service-delivery-and-crime-ahead-of-ramaphosa-s-address"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:15Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"WATCH #SONA2026 red carpet moments"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:46Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"ICYMI: DA WC wants guarantee Cape Town Airport upgrade wont disrupt travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/da-wc-wants-guarantee-cape-town-airport-upgrade-won-t-disrupt-travellers"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"President Ramaphosa put water failures and crime front and centre at SONA striking the right tone. But empathy and plans wont count unless delivery shifts South Africans lived reality. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/mandy-wiener-ramaphosa-meets-the-moment-on-water-and-crime-but-lived-experiences-will-be-the-measure https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/mandy-wiener-ramaphosa-meets-the-moment-on-water-and-crime-but-lived-experiences-will-be-the-measure"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:24Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Matlala his wife Tsakane and their three co accused returned to the High Court on attempted murder charges on Thursday. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/cat-matlala-is-eager-to-prove-his-innocence-lawyers-tell-high-court"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:25Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"The WCED dismissed Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic for refusing to open the school during the national lockdown. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/legal-battle-between-wesley-neumann-wced-to-proceed-in-court https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/legal-battle-between-wesley-neumann-wced-to-proceed-in-court"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:27Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"On Thursday a group of community members holding placards sang in protest at the Xavier Bridge after facing a four-day complete water outage. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/joburg-residents-braving-dry-taps-question-their-voting-decisions https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/joburg-residents-braving-dry-taps-question-their-voting-decisions"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:45Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Lions mane mushrooms are becoming popular in South Africa's wellness market. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/dietician-advises-caution-as-lion-s-mane-mushrooms-health-craze-grows https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/dietician-advises-caution-as-lion-s-mane-mushrooms-health-craze-grows"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:34Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"US President Donald Trump will meet on Friday with the special forces soldiers who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a deadly raid in Caracas in January. https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/trump-to-meet-elite-troops-who-captured-venezuelas-maduro https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/02/13/trump-to-meet-elite-troops-who-captured-venezuelas-maduro"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
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