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249 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Fugitive Linked to UK Family Murders Arrested in Johannesburg · Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted for the murder of his wife and two daughters in the UK, was arrested in Johannesburg after an international police operation.
• UKZN Alum Embarks on 161km Ultra-Marathon to Fund Medical Student Scholarships · Dr. Sizwe Zungu will run the Washie 100 Miler to raise R100,000 for UKZN medical students facing financial hardship.
• Gauteng NGOs Face Funding Delays, Thousands Left Without Services · Gauteng NGOs struggle as funding delays leave thousands without vital social services.
• 6,064 South African Employers Named for Retirement Fund Arrears · Over 590,000 retirement fund members affected as 6,064 employers default on pension contributions totaling R8.33bn.
• South Africa Health Minister Urges Crackdown on Unhealthy Food and Alcohol Marketing · Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi calls for stricter regulation of commercial determinants of health to combat lifestyle diseases.
• South African Dairy Farmer Blames Supermarkets for High Milk Prices · KwaZulu-Natal farmer tells SAHRC that supermarkets hold excessive pricing power over dairy prices.
• Spar Issues Nationwide Yoghurt Recall Due to Production Fault · Spar recalls specific yoghurt products nationwide after a production fault caused potential stomach upset.
• DA: Military Deployments Fail to Curb Cape Flats Gang Violence · DA criticizes military deployments, advocates for intelligence-led policing to combat Cape Flats gang violence
• Pikitup Protests Disrupt Waste Collection at Five Johannesburg Depots · Casual workers' protests at Pikitup depots in Johannesburg disrupt waste collection, demanding permanent employment.
• Two Foreigners Arrested in Edenvale Drug Raid Over R250,000 Meth Seizure · Two foreigners were arrested in Edenvale after police seized R250,000 worth of crystal meth during a joint operation.
• Limpopo Premier Gifts New Home to Family of Conjoined Twins · Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba hands over a new house to the family of conjoined twins born in January 2024.
• UKZN Professor Amir Mohammadi Ranks Top in South Africa's Engineering Research · UKZN's Prof. Amir Mohammadi ranked South Africa's top engineer and 316th globally in 2026 Research.com rankings.
• Limpopo Police Warn Against Illegal ID Inspections, Threaten Arrests · Limpopo police warn the public that conducting illegal ID inspections can lead to arrest, emphasizing that only authorized agencies can perform such checks.
• Madlanga Commission Granted Extension to Investigate Justice System Corruption · President Cyril Ramaphosa extends the Madlanga commission's deadline to November 16 to allow completion of its investigation into justice system corruption.
• Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Arrested in Corruption Probe · Imogen Mashazi, former Ekurhuleni city manager, was arrested as part of a corruption investigation involving municipal officials.
• South African Writer Urges Reforms After Zimbabwean Woman Faces Deportation · A Zimbabwean woman in South Africa faces deportation due to immigration bureaucracy, prompting a call for systemic reform and birthright citizenship recognition.
• Putin Likely to Escalate Ukraine War Despite Trump Peace Push · Kremlin sources indicate Putin plans to escalate the Ukraine conflict despite US peace overtures.
• March and March Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Leads Anti-Illegal Immigration Protests in KwaZulu-Natal · March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma leads ongoing anti-illegal immigration protests in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal.
• UK Police Seek Ndodana Tshuma After Wife and Two Daughters Murdered · UK authorities appeal to Ndodana Tshuma to surrender after he fled to Zimbabwe following the murder of his family.
• Venezuela Rushes $200bn Debt Restructuring Amid Earthquake Recovery Fears · Venezuela aims to finalize a complex $200bn debt restructuring by November despite earthquake devastation and credibility concerns.
• Soweto Spaza Shops Reopen Following Anti-Migrant Protests · Foreign-owned spaza shops in Dobsonville, Soweto, resume operations after the anti-migrant shutdown.
• 14-Year-Old Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Relative in South Africa · A 14-year-old boy is accused of raping and impregnating his 13-year-old relative in Limpopo, South Africa, leading to a police investigation.
• NMU Professor Involved in R2.4M Fraud Case Over Alleged Inflated Qualifications · An NMU professor is implicated in a R2.4 million fraud case after allegedly verifying inflated qualifications for a transport official.
• South African Officials Criticize Nelson Mandela Bay's Leadership Over Corruption and Governance Failures · South African officials condemn Nelson Mandela Bay's leadership for corruption, governance failures, and financial mismanagement during a high-stakes meeting
• Egypt Draft Law Grants Military-Linked Future of Egypt Authority Expanded Powers · Egyptian lawmakers review draft law expanding Future of Egypt Authority under presidential oversight.
• UCT Study Detects Banned Toxic Chemicals in South African Children's Products · University of Cape Town study finds banned flame retardants in toys and car seats sold in South Africa.
• South African Traditional Leaders Seek Zimbabwe Summit on Migration Tensions · Kings Forum of South Africa proposes Zimbabwe 2026 summit to address regional migration and xenophobia.
• Public Protector Report Finds Cape Town Guilty of Maladministration in Langa and Khayelitsha · Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka condemns Cape Town for failing basic services in Langa Flats and Khayelitsha.
• Iran Strikes US Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait After US Retaliates for Tanker Attacks · Iranian Revolutionary Guards launched missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes on Iranian military targets.
• Mpumalanga Police Investigate Staged Kidnapping of Professional Soccer Player · Police in Mpumalanga probe a 27-year-old soccer player suspected of faking his own kidnapping for ransom.