Nehawu regional secretary Simamkele Takane says the union supports workers who downed tools on Thursday after a colleague was electrocuted, citing unbearable working conditions. SowetanLIVE

Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder after a taxi boss and his bodyguard, travelling in separate cars, were shot and killed by gunmen in a BMW X5 in Marlboro, outside Alexandra, on Wednesday. SowetanLIVE

Eight people have died, and six others have been injured following a horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi on Thursday morning. SowetanLIVE

BWM and Opel are recalling some of their cars over fears that the safety measures could fail in a case of emergency or, in the worst-case scenario, cause death. SowetanLIVE

The KwaZulu-Natal department of education has confirmed that it will issue a revised matric exam timetable to address clashes affecting Grade 12 learners scheduled to write three papers on November 4 2025. SowetanLIVE

Seven people died on Wednesday morning when a minibus taxi and bakkie collided in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. SowetanLIVE

Former Miss Universe launches her budding acting career with major role in Netflix series 'Bad Influencer'.  SowetanLIVE

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The Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, says the province has seen a rise in early retirements and absenteeism among teachers, mainly due to overcrowded classrooms and growing incidents of school violence.

Nomoya Mnisi, MMC of economic development for the City of Joburg speaks outside of court on the postponement of the matter.  SowetanLIVE