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IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa says there is no tension between him and Thami Ntuli. He says the party does not discuss premier candidates before elections. Video: Sihle Mavuso/IOL Politics

A crackdown on foreign owned shops in townships is currently underway in Diepkloof with members of Operation Dudula raiding the premises of these establishments. Operation Dudula who have vowed to remove foreign owners of spaza shops in townships across South Africa visited several spaza shops in Diepkloof on Thursday and Friday. Dressed in military fatigues, Operation Dudula members forced their way into shops where they inspected food items for its expiry dates. Items that were found to be expired were confiscated and burned outside the shops.

The livery features some of the most iconic and memorable characters from Disney, Marvel and Star Wars.

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman speaks. Dr Sooliman will be speaking INX Prime on DSTV channel 345 on October 19 on the situation in Palestine. He will be debunking the lies, according to the press release.

A group of mense from Macassar who were left homeless after heavy rains destroyed their homes over the Heritage Day weekend are in dire need of food donations.

Crime activists across the Cape Flats are calling for a State of Emergency to be declared and the army to be deployed in gang-infested areas.

South Africa - Cape Town - 18 October 2023 - Amir Yaghya with Craig de Vries, 15. Amir Yaghya from Grassy Park, won the SA420 sailing championship title. Amir Yaghya ploghs back into comminities by teaching children the skills they nnned to sail. One of the venues he uses is Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club where these images were taken. Video: Tracey Adams, IOL News

Durban police made a R70million cocaine bust at the Durban Harbour on Wednesday. Video: Saps

Music legend Jonathan Butler came back to his roots last week to visit the Lalela after-school programme at Sentinel Primary School. One of the activities at the school involved a "Wishing tree"; where children paired with a visitor and shared their aspirations for the future. Messages on the leaves ranged from wanting to be policemen to others wanting to be a lady soccer coach, a soccer player, lawyer, scientist, doctor and professional skate boarder to world peace.

There were tears of joy and shouts of jubilation as West End Primary School was announced overall primary school winner of the SAPS Mitchell’s Plain schools’ marching and drill competition at the weekend. Port Elizabeth’s Nzondelelo High School was the overall winner in the high school category, with Spine Road High School as runner-up. The competition saw teams being judged for best dressed and executing moves in unison, with military precision, in an intense 12-hour event at the Castle of Good Hope, in Cape Town, which ended at 8pm on Saturday October 14.

There were tears of joy and shouts of jubilation as West End Primary School was announced overall primary school winner of the SAPS Mitchell’s Plain schools’ marching and drill competition at the weekend. Port Elizabeth’s Nzondelelo High School was the overall winner in the high school category, with Spine Road High School as runner-up. The competition saw teams being judged for best dressed and executing moves in unison, with military precision, in an intense 12-hour event at the Castle of Good Hope, in Cape Town, which ended at 8pm on Saturday October 14.

Murdered Zakaria Noble, 5, had dreams of becoming a police officer who wanted to protect "and put the bad guys and criminals in jail".

South Africa - Johannesburg - 17 October 2023. Rev Frank Chikane leads a dialog on the Israeli attack on Palestinians. Picture: Timothy Bernard African News Agency (ANA)

There were tears of joy and shouts of jubilation as West End Primary School was announced overall primary school winner of the SAPS Mitchell’s Plain schools’ marching and drill competition at the weekend.Port Elizabeth’s Nzondelelo High School was the overall winner in the high school category, with Spine Road High School as runner-up. The competition saw teams being judged for best dressed and executing moves in unison, with military precision, in an intense 12-hour event at the Castle of Good Hope, in Cape Town, which ended at 8pm on Saturday October 14.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara explains that the prescribed minimum sentence won't apply to the 1989 activist murder.

Shoprite Group launches Food Index, calls for action to counter food insecurity To mark World Food Day on Monday, the Shoprite Group invited media to the launch of its Food Index, which tracks food insecurity in South Africa.

In celebration of Paradise Pizza’s third anniversary, the community of Bridgetown was treated to a lekker fun day with activities for the whole family.

Literature professor Haidar Eid, a Palestinian-South African, who is currently in Gaza, has sent a voice note to his friends and family in South Africa describing what he is experiencing there.

Jamaican-English record producer Phil Fearon of Galaxy, who had hits with What Do I Do and Everybody’s Laughing, also congratulated Steven on his new show and wished him all the best.

90’s star Dr. Alban, a Swedish musician and producer who had hits such as Its My Life and Hallelujah, also wished Steven the best with his new show on Magic828AM.

Lee John from Imagination, who had many hits including Just an Illusion, Music, and Lights, said: “I want to give a hearty congratulations to Steve on his new show, Magic828AM, and I know you will be playing a lot of Imagination music. I also want to let you know that we are celebrating 40 years of imagination.

English pop singer and occasional actor, Chesney Lee Hawkes, who had hits such as ‘The One and Only’, said: "Congratulations to my old mate Steve Taylor on his new show on Magic828AM. I hope everything goes fabulous, and I know it will."

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said in a video said: "I want to wish Steven Taylor all the very best with his brand new show on Magic828AM. This is a 9-12pm show on Saturday, and we will be turning in."

South Africa - Cape Town - 13 October 2023 - As the country edges closer to the holiday season, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ministry of Police led by General Bheki Cele launched the Nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations in the Western Cape. Picture Leon Lestrade. African News Agency/ANA.

Former President Thabo Mbeki speaking at the memorial service of former Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad, says the resolution taken by the ANC at its 2017 elective conference and again at its 2022 conference to renew itself, has still not been achieved. Video: Kailene Pillay