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PRETORIA - Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns talent, Jayden Adams passes away at 25-years-old The midfielder was part of a squad that represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His passing was confirmed by the South African Football Association, but the cause of death has not yet been made public.  Sundowns is yet to release a statement on the matter.

JOHANNESBURG - Ex-SA Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini collapsed and died following a training session with French club AS Béziers Hérault on Friday. The 20-year-old front ranker, affectionately known as Bibo, fell ill at the end of the morning session at the Stade de la Gayonne and was rushed to hospital, where he died a few hours later. French reports said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest, though the exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed. Makwedini, a product of Wynberg Boys' High in Cape Town, had joined the Béziers academy ahead of the 2025/26 season and was regarded by the club as one of its brightest young prospects.

GAUTENG - Crime Correspondent Yusuf Abramjee has urged to exercise extreme caution after reports of rock throwing on the N12 eastbound between the Gillooly’s (George Bizos) Interchange and the Germiston off-ramp.  The incident poses a serious danger to road users. If you’re travelling in the area, remain alert, reduce your speed and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. No serious injuries were reported. Watch the video /  https://x.com/i/status/2075869707412910132

CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town’s first electric bus arrived from Johannesburg, where the bodies of the MyCiTi electric bus fleet are being manufactured. This prototype e-bus will be piloted on a variety of routes in coming weeks to determine its performance on steep inclines and downhill, in the city environment with many stop-and-goes, in heavy traffic during peak periods, and when travelling longer distances. All-in-all, the City will take delivery of 38 low-floor battery-electric buses as part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to the metro-south east. The buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year with the fleet earmarked for operational roll-out in 2027. These are 12-metre Volvo BZRLE battery-electric buses and the first MyCiTi buses where the bodies have been designed in South Africa and locally manufactured in Gauteng. The MyCiTi service is now 16 years old. The arrival of our first e-bus is a major highlight in this journey and supports ...

EASTERN CAPE - Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Eastern Cape recently welcomed a group of students from King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College in Libode, Eastern Cape, for an educational visit to the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT). The visit formed part of TPT's commitment to supporting skills development and exposing young people to career opportunities within the ports and logistics sector. The programme began with an informative presentation by NCT Engineering Manager Khulisa Mbenya, who introduced students to Transnet Port Terminals, its strategic role in South Africa's logistics network, and the operational activities that enable the efficient movement of cargo through the terminal. Following the presentation, the students embarked on a guided terminal tour led by Portia Mali, NCT Technical Manager, and Yola Wellem, NCT Technical Manager. The tour gave students a firsthand look at the terminal's operations, equipment, and infrastructure, allowing them to connec...

JOHANNESURG - Raya commuters were left in limbo after the public transport service was abruptly disrupted today. The bus service told commuters that Rea Vaya bus service is temporarily unavailable today due to unforeseen circumstances, adding that the City is in contact with the Rea Vaya bus operating companies to establish the cause of lack of services.  The resumption of the service is yet to be communicated. Commuters are advised to use alternative transport.

DURBAN - The eThekwini Municipality has informed residents that the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works is currently experiencing low raw water storage levels, resulting in reduced water production capacity. As a result, water supply to several reservoirs is being carefully managed, and residents and businesses in the affected areas may experience reduced water pressure or intermittent water supply. To maximise the available water supply, pumping to the affected reservoirs is being alternated to allow reservoir storage levels to recover. The City's Water Operations teams are continuously monitoring reservoir levels and adjusting the water distribution network to minimise the impact on consumers. Consumers in the affected areas are urged to use water sparingly and only for essential purposes until normal water supply has been restored. At this stage, normal water supply is expected to be restored during the morning of Saturday, 11 July, subject to improved raw water storage ...

  BENONI - ActionSA in Ekurhuleni today led a community march to the Etwatwa Police Station, where Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate, Cllr Xolani Khumalo, formally handed over a memorandum of demands calling for the immediate removal of the Etwatwa Station Commander following growing community outrage over persistent crime, alleged policing failures, and a complete breakdown of public confidence in the station’s leadership. The march brought together residents who have endured years of escalating criminality while repeatedly raising concerns about the conduct and effectiveness of the local police station. The memorandum reflects the lived experiences of the community and demands urgent intervention from the South African Police Service (SAPS). Among the serious concerns raised are allegations of corruption involving certain police officials, claims that victims are discouraged from opening criminal cases, the continued proliferation of drug trafficking and organised crime, a...

JOHANNESBURG - Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, is leading a High Impact Service Delivery Operation (HISDO) in the Johannesburg Inner City, accompanied by Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) and senior City of Johannesburg executives. The operation forms part of the City's ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and creating a safer, cleaner, and a more compliant urban environment.  Key focus areas include: ✔️ Strengthening by-law enforcement ✔️ Curbing illegal trading ✔️ Optimising revenue collection ✔️ Advancing environmental health and regulatory compliance across the Inner City Through coordinated, multi-departmental interventions, the City continues to enhance governance, improve public safety, and build a well-managed, resilient Inner City for residents, businesses, and visitors. #HighImpactServiceDelivery ^GZ

WITBANK - The Police in Witbank, Mpumalanga, have opened two inquest dockets for investigation after a 43-year-old man and his 4-year-old nephew died allegedly after consuming biscuits taken from a local spaza shop on Wednesday, 08 July 2026.  It is reported that the owner of the tuckshop, who is a foreign national, had arranged with the landlord to store his stock in the main house. This was after he heard that there was looting of tuckshops belonging to foreign nationals in the area. The landlord allegedly consumed some of the biscuits and shared them with his nephew.  Shortly afterwards, both of them started feeling dizzy and vomiting. They were taken to a local medical facility where they were certified dead on arrival. The source of the biscuits and the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examinations.  Police urge members of the community not to consume foodstuffs obtained during looting, as their safety cannot be guaranteed.