https://news24x7.co.za/ Breaking news headlines from South Africa, Africa and the world. en-za Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:29:13 +0200 10 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-ramaphosa-urges-caution-on-ai-advancements-echoing-developers news24x7-8318 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:02:14 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI. His comments come as several top AI executives have publicly called for a global slow-down in the pace of AI development. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-13-the-12-trillion-desperation-play-why-trumps-5000-midterm-bribe-will-backfire news24x7-8319 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:56:03 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections Campaign trail theatre or not, Trump’s proposal of paying every US adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections tells us considerably more about Republican weakness than Republican strength (via Daily Maverick) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-13-stop-funding-failure-why-sas-utilities-need-a-radical-economic-reset news24x7-8320 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:53:36 +0200 Daily Maverick Tech & Innovation I’m not sure that our utilities have correctly figured out their place in economic society. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-crossed-wires-farewell-nobel-prizes-is-ai-disrupting-scientific-discovery-and-ownership news24x7-8321 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:16:30 +0200 Daily Maverick Tech & Innovation Beyond the drama surrounding OpenAI’s claim to the Navier‑Stokes solution and a whistleblower’s subsequent dispute over data use is the question of what AI‑driven breakthroughs mean for scientific prizes and academic credit. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-growthpoint-has-a-va-waterfront-valuation-problem news24x7-8322 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:01:13 +0200 Daily Maverick Politics & Elections The V&A Waterfront is thriving, but Growthpoint’s valuation isn’t. Strong Cape Town growth is offset by struggling Gauteng offices and modest earnings guidance and portfolio complexity have investors questioning whether Growthpoint’s diversification is an advantage or a drag on its valuation. (via Daily Maverick) https://punchng.com/more-than-5000-schools-destroyed-by-insurgency-zulum news24x7-8373 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:48:52 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says more than 5,000 school structures were destroyed during the insurgency, as he commissions new projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/more-than-5000-schools-destroyed-by-insurgency-zulum/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/haaland-fires-10-man-man-city-to-memorable-win-over-man-utd news24x7-8374 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:47:14 +0200 Punch Nigeria Politics & Elections Erling Haaland scored the winner as 10-man Manchester City secured a memorable 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United despite Phil Foden’s red card. Read More: https://punchng.com/haaland-fires-10-man-man-city-to-memorable-win-over-man-utd/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-double-helps-barca-edge-levante-4-2 news24x7-8375 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:44:44 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa Lamine Yamal scored a brace as Barcelona secured an exciting 4-2 victory over Levante, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-double-helps-barca-edge-levante-4-2/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/osun-park-leadership-clash-leaves-one-dead-adeleke-orders-arrests news24x7-8376 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:30:14 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts An Accord Party chieftain has been shot dead in Ile-Ife during a clash over motor park leadership, prompting Osun Governor Adeleke to order arrests. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-park-leadership-clash-leaves-one-dead-adeleke-orders-arrests/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/photos-zulum-unveils-n15-9bn-flyover-schools-in-maiduguri news24x7-8377 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:19:11 +0200 Punch Nigeria Motoring & Traffic Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commissioned a N15.9 billion flyover and other projects including schools in Maiduguri to ease traffic congestion Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-zulum-unveils-n15-9bn-flyover-schools-in-maiduguri/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.capetownetc.com/events/arts-and-culture/cape-town-artists-put-pets-in-the-spotlight news24x7-8403 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:06:36 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Life & Entertainment An auction bringing together prominent names from South Africa’s art world will support animal welfare programmes across Cape Town later this month, with donated works going under the hammer in Bo-Kaap. The African Tails Art Auction will take place at the Erik & Claude Foundation on 17 September… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/weather/weather-forecasting-cut-off-low-to-trigger-severe-storms-dangerous-lightning-and-disruptive-rain-across-south-africa news24x7-8337 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:04:12 +0200 The South African Weather Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 14 September 2026. (via The South African) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo news24x7-8348 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:03:44 +0200 BBC World Tech & Innovation The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen". (via BBC World) https://newsday.co.zw/article/dynamos-crash-out-of-chibuku-super-cup news24x7-8330 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:03:42 +0200 NewsDay Zimbabwe Motoring & Traffic The defeat leaves the club’s season in near-total ruin, ending their realistic hopes of silver lining after a previous exit from the Zifa Munhumutapa Cup at the Round of 16 stage. Sitting fifth in the league standings, Dynamos remain mathematically alive in the title race, though it would require… (via NewsDay Zimbabwe) https://punchng.com/criver-gov-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-statesman news24x7-8378 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:02:28 +0200 Punch Nigeria Africa Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, has mourned former Gongola State Governor, Bamanga Tukur, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-mourns-bamanga-tukur-says-nigeria-lost-a-statesman/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/i-miss-the-adrenaline-but-its-not-my-moment-bolt news24x7-8367 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:01:35 +0200 Channels TV Sport Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, including double sprint golds at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, as well as two 4x100m relay golds. The post I Miss The adrenaline, But It’s Not My Moment — Bolt appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-09-13-another-saps-van-overturns-on-cape-roads-leaving-officer-injured news24x7-8314 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Crime & Courts A SAPS vehicle overturned after colliding with a Toyota Yaris at an intersection near Mew Way in Khayelitsha on Sunday. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.sapeople.com/news/weather-forecasting-south-africa-braces-for-severe-thunderstorms-excessive-lightning-and-heavy-rain news24x7-8336 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:57:52 +0200 SAPeople Weather Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 14 September 2026. The post SA braces for severe thunderstorms, excessive lightning and heavy rain appeared first on SA People. (via SAPeople) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-where-is-paul-mashatile-and-does-the-vanishing-deputy-act-threaten-his-presidential-ambitions news24x7-8029 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:57:23 +0200 Daily Maverick Opinion & Analysis The continued absence of Deputy President Paul Mashatile from South African public life is a mystery. This should be an important campaigning time for him. Yet there’s very little information to explain his absence. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909294-cross-river-state-loses-another-commissioner.html news24x7-8358 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:54:46 +0200 Premium Times Africa Mr Williams died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment, the Vanguard newspaper reported, citing the deceased's brother. The post Cross River State loses another Commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-berekum-chelsea-record-first-win-with-3-1-victory-over-dreams-fc news24x7-8383 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:52:43 +0200 MyJoyOnline Sport Berekum Chelsea bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Hearts of Oak with a convincing 3-1 victory over Dreams FC at the Golden City Park on Sunday. The Bibires made an explosive start, taking the lead just three minutes into the game through Abubakari Seidu. Chelsea continued to dominate… (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/telcos-deploy-8526-network-sites-despite-fibre-cuts-ncc news24x7-8379 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:52:13 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation Nigerian telcos have deployed 8,526 of 12,179 committed network sites, representing 70% progress despite ongoing service disruptions from fibre cuts. Read More: https://punchng.com/telcos-deploy-8526-network-sites-despite-fibre-cuts-ncc/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://sundayworld.co.za/brics/xi-modi-agree-china-india-should-be-partners news24x7-8332 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:50:29 +0200 Sunday World World Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a candid and in-depth exchange of views, reaching important consensus that China and India should be partners. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the weekend. Xi said China… (via Sunday World) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/tennis/the-italian-new-york-restaurant-thats-become-home-for-us-open-stars news24x7-8338 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:49:26 +0200 The South African Sport For Italian tennis players in particular competing at the US Open, one New York restaurant has become much more than a place to eat. (via The South African) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/eben-etzebeths-lookalike-has-fans-seeing-double-photos news24x7-8339 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:48:48 +0200 The South African Sport Eben Etzebeth's 'twin', Paarl construction worker Anthony Smit, is turning heads over his apparent likeness to the Springbok lock... (via The South African) https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-kotoko-beat-heart-of-lions-to-end-decade-long-winless-run news24x7-8384 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:48:37 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa The result also ended Kotoko’s run of more than 10 years without a victory over the Kpando-based side. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/13/pennsylvania-third-measles-death-outbreak news24x7-8402 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:46:12 +0200 The Guardian World Health Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in AugustA coroner in Pennsylvania announced the death of a 40-year-old woman associated with the state’s ongoing measles outbreak. The death appears to mark the third in the US state’s ongoing… (via The Guardian World) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/909278-two-savage-kano-murders-45-years-apart-by-festus-adedayo.html news24x7-8359 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:45:12 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts Last Wednesday, popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil (aka Dan Shagamu) was brutally murdered in Kumbotso, Kano. He had his throat slit. Known for his scathing Hausa posts on Facebook and TikTok, Khalil was a fierce critic of the APC-led government, President Bola Tinubu and the military… (via Premium Times) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-free-fair-or-not-were-ready-for-anything-adc news24x7-8351 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:44:59 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling party had resorted to threats because it had lost the support of Nigerians. The post 2027: Free, fair or not, we’re ready for anything - ADC appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909284-as-new-academic-session-begins-schools-in-nigeria-benin-border-communities-remain-closed.html news24x7-8360 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:43:50 +0200 Premium Times Africa For thousands of children living in vulnerable communities along the two countries' northern frontier, the new school year is beginning under a cloud of fear. The post As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1160670-2 news24x7-8323 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:41:31 +0200 SABC News Business & Finance The 20-year-old Italian's Madring victory stretched his championship lead to 81 points (via SABC News) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5zg41dkqwo news24x7-8347 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:29 +0200 BBC World Tech & Innovation The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning". (via BBC World) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/haalands-goal-helps-10-man-city-beat-united-in-manchester-derby news24x7-8368 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:14 +0200 Channels TV Politics & Elections Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes, but the home side failed to make the man advantage count. The post Haaland’s Goal Helps 10-man City beat United In Manchester Derby appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-hearts-of-oak-come-from-behind-to-beat-goldstars news24x7-8385 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:11 +0200 MyJoyOnline Africa The Phobians came from a goal down to record a 2-1 win over the Miners in their second game of the season. (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/late-mbappe-goal-sends-lille-top-of-ligue-1 news24x7-8380 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:36:46 +0200 Punch Nigeria Sport Ethan Mbappe scored a late goal in a 2-0 win over Troyes, sending Lille to the top of the Ligue 1 table on goal difference after a midweek red card. Read More: https://punchng.com/late-mbappe-goal-sends-lille-top-of-ligue-1/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/909283-police-deny-report-of-officers-deaths-in-checkpoint-crash.html news24x7-8361 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:36:29 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts “The command categorically states that the claim is false. No police officer lost his or her life, and no police personnel were injured in the incident,” said Timfon John, the police spokesperson. The post Police deny report of officers’ deaths in checkpoint crash appeared first on Premium Times… (via Premium Times) https://sundayworld.co.za/brics/xi-urges-brics-to-stand-on-right-side-of-history-play-pioneering-role news24x7-8333 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:34:59 +0200 Sunday World Politics & Elections Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS countries to firmly stand on the right side of history and strive to be a pioneer of our times. When addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, Xi noted that this year marked the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism… (via Sunday World) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-da-cruz-breaks-silence-on-brandon-petersens-mistake news24x7-8340 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:34:17 +0200 The South African Sport Fernando Da Cruz has refused to blame Brandon Petersen for Kaizer Chiefs’ latest dropped points against Polokwane City. (via The South African) https://www.myjoyonline.com/construction-of-new-wa-airport-to-commence-soon-mahama-assures news24x7-8386 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:31:48 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Upper West Region that construction of a new airport in Wa will commence soon. (via MyJoyOnline) https://iol.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas-women/2026-09-13-a-fresh-lease-of-life-how-anneke-bosch-overcame-the--worst-of-her-career news24x7-8315 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Sport Proteas star Anneke Bosch puts a career-threatening illness behind her, bouncing back with renewed confidence and dominant performances against Zimbabwe. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/haaland-fires-10-man-man-city-to-famous-win-at-man-utd news24x7-8352 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:29:32 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Politics & Elections Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first half red card, to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. The post Haaland fires 10-man Man City to famous win at Man Utd appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.capetownetc.com/crime/eight-arrested-in-cape-town-drug-and-firearm-raids news24x7-8404 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:24:51 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Crime & Courts Eight people are due to appear in court after police seized an unlicensed firearm, drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash during weekend operations across several Cape Town communities, Cape {town}Etc reports. The arrests followed operations conducted by members of Operation Lockdown 3 in… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/909279-nigerias-fastest-man-kanyinsola-ajayi-reflects-on-breakthrough-2026-season.html news24x7-8362 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:19:46 +0200 Premium Times Africa Budapest may have ended with disappointment, but missing bronze by four thousandths of a second only reinforced how close Ajayi now is to the very top. The post Nigeria’s fastest man Kanyinsola Ajayi reflects on breakthrough 2026 season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://punchng.com/delta-police-arrest-two-recover-two-pump-action-guns-18-cartridges news24x7-8381 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:17:48 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges, and other dangerous items in Delta State. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-police-arrest-two-recover-two-pump-action-guns-18-cartridges/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://sundayworld.co.za/brics/xi-proposes-five-initiatives-on-greater-brics-cooperation news24x7-8334 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:16:10 +0200 Sunday World Politics & Elections Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday proposed five initiatives on “greater BRICS” cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Xi made the proposals while attending Session II of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi… (via Sunday World) https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/13/french-tv-programme-pulled-after-actress-speaks-out-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8396 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:15:36 +0200 Al Jazeera Life & Entertainment France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909277-pressure-mounts-on-sanwo-olu-to-reinstate-dismissed-lasu-lecturers-seven-years-after.html news24x7-8363 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:15:20 +0200 Premium Times Africa "Seven years is not the end of a story. Sometimes, it is merely the silence before the final chapter." The post Pressure mounts on Sanwo-Olu to reinstate dismissed LASU lecturers, seven years after appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/yamal-double-gives-barca-edge-over-levante news24x7-8369 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:10:13 +0200 Channels TV Africa Barca may have a 100 per cent record so far from their five games but their defensive frailties were exposed. The post Yamal Double Gives Barca Edge Over Levante appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sacp-to-contest-for-lge-in-402-wards-in-north-west news24x7-8324 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:09:44 +0200 SABC News Politics & Elections The South African Communist Party is contesting elections independently (via SABC News) https://punchng.com/epl-awoniyi-sent-off-as-brighton-thrash-coventry-5-0 news24x7-8125 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:05:37 +0200 Punch Nigeria Sport Brighton thrashed 10-man Coventry 5-0 to move into fourth in the Premier League, as Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off for violent conduct. 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