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South African media is dominated by alarm over escalating violence—particularly the seventh murdered woman and the spate of killings—while simultaneously pressing the government to assert itself more boldly on the global stage via BRICS and scrutinising corruption cases, with sports triumphs and individual success stories offering counterweights.
  1. A Cape Town taxi driver allegedly pulled a gun on a mother after she refused to give way. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  2. A seventh woman was found dead and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile broke his silence on his health, among today's top stories. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  3. Laura Wolvaardt's century and Dercksen's five-wicket haul helped the South African women's cricket team clinch the T20I series in Zimbabwe. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  4. South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile assured the nation he is 'regaining strength each day' after a minor medical procedure. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  5. South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority wants charges dropped against national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  6. South African police confirmed a seventh murder in the East Rand killings. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  7. A South African 'Cop of the Year' is accused of protecting stolen copper trucks and trying to stop a cocaine bust. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  8. A seventh woman was found dead and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile broke his silence on his health, among today's top stories. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  9. Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrates his 84th birthday. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  10. South African retailer Pepkor's shares fell after a trading update, but US bank JP Morgan still sees it as a 'clear winner'. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  11. South African cricketer Meso's maiden fifty helped the Proteas crush Zimbabwe. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  12. The R320 million tender fraud trial of South African politician Zandile Gumede was cut short after an accused fell from a roof. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  13. A South African judge called rape-accused farmer Lategan an unimpressive witness as the judgment nears its conclusion. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  14. South Africa's National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, has instructed that charges against national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola be withdrawn. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  15. South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority wants charges dropped against national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola. (News24, 2026-09-15)
  16. BRICS said less than expected on major global conflicts, but South Africa needs to speak up more, analysts say (News24, 2026-09-15)
  17. Cape Town taxi driver allegedly pulls a gun on a mother after she refuses to give way (News24, 2026-09-15)
  18. Slain South African boxer Zolani Tete's estranged wife breaks her silence over the shooting that left her injured (News24, 2026-09-15)
  19. South African retail group Pepkor's stock drops after a business update, but US bank JP Morgan still calls it a 'clear winner' (News24, 2026-09-15)
  20. South African banking professional Kerusha Makan rises from the Cape Town suburb of Athlone to closing big banking deals. (News24, 2026-09-15)