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Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has urged tourists to keep visiting the Kruger National Park, following a double murder there last week.
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Criminals will have carte blanche if tourists stay away from Kruger Park - minister
- Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has encouraged tourists to continue visiting the Kruger National Park, despite the recent murders of a couple.
- Aucamp emphasised that the murders were an isolated incident, the first in 100 years, and that increased security measures are being implemented.
- Police suspect Mozambican nationals are responsible for the crime, which includes murder and hijacking, and are actively searching for the suspects.
Pretoria Boys High School dragged the Gauteng Department of Education to the High Court to expel a pupil who threatened to shoot a teacher – but had to withdraw the court application.
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‘Don’t forget Glock’: Pretoria Boys pupil who threatened to shoot teacher will stay in class
- Pretoria Boys High School has taken the Gauteng education department to court after it overruled the expulsion of a teen who threatened to “blow this school up”.
- The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to threatening to carry out a school shooting – starting with his teacher – and was found with messages about getting a Glock pistol.
- Despite the school’s safety objections, the department ordered the pupil’s return with a 12-month suspended sanction.
The DA’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg, Helen Zille, hangs up a voter registration poster in Johannesburg.
Helen Zille embraces rivals’ criticism as momentum builds in Joburg mayoral race
- Helen Zille, the DA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, believes criticism from rivals Herman Mashaba and Lukhona Mnguni is benefiting her campaign.
- Zille launched voter registration posters with Solly Msimanga, emphasising the importance of the upcoming IEC voter registration weekend.
- Mnguni and Mashaba have focused on Zille in their campaigns, with Mnguni calling her a “misfit” and “import”, while Zille remains confident.
Information peddler Brown Mogotsi allegedly tried to bribe the investigating officer in his case after his arrest to avoid opposition to bail – an allegation Mogotsi denies.
Brown Mogotsi allegedly tried to bribe investigating officer to get bail
- Brown Mogotsi is accused of attempting to bribe the investigating officer in his case, which involves an alleged staged assassination attempt.
- The State claims ballistics, CCTV footage, and witness testimony contradict Mogotsi’s version of events, suggesting he shot at his own vehicle.
- Police also allege he repeatedly provided false residential addresses, raising concerns about his potential to evade trial.
There is a big performance gap between company-owned supermarkets and franchise Pick n Pay stores, the group’s latest results show.
‘Reality has dawned’: Analysts downbeat as Pick n Pay delays breakeven target - again
- Pick n Pay shares declined as trading losses expanded in its namesake brand, leading the company to delay its breakeven target to the 2029 financial year.
- The company reported a performance gap between company-owned supermarkets, which showed improved sales growth, and franchise stores, which lagged behind.
- Pick n Pay is undergoing a Section 189 process to overhaul employee conditions and cut costs, which it says is critical to achieving profitability.
The top three women in the 2026 Cape Town Marathon from left, Mestawut Fikir (Ethiopia, second), Dera Dida Yami (Ethiopia, winner), and Waganesh Amare (Kenya, third).
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Cape Town Marathon edges closer to World Major status after record-breaking weekend
- The Cape Town Marathon is on the verge of becoming a World Major Marathon after a successful event marked by perfect weather and strong organisation.
- Elite athletes praised the race, with Mohamed Esa setting a new African record, and many expressed their intention to return next year.
- The event’s success, combined with a smooth execution, positions the Cape Town Marathon favourably for joining the elite Abbott World Marathon Majors.
For Liezel, conquering HYROX meant facing her inner critics.
‘Readiness is a moving target’: Liezel van der Westhuizen’s HYROX leap from fear to action
- Liezel van der Westhuizen, an experienced athlete and mental fitness coach, initially hesitated to try HYROX due to social media-fuelled comparison and self-doubt.
- She realised her “I’ll start when I’m ready” mentality was fear disguised as logic, preventing her from growth and keeping her stuck in a cycle of hesitation.
- After completing HYROX, Liezel emphasises the importance of starting before feeling fully ready, trusting the right voice, breaking down overwhelming tasks, and focusing on personal progress rather than external comparisons.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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