CCTV footage shown in the Durban High Court appears to show a man resembling accused Mziwethemba Gwabeni following AKA and his entourage at King Shaka International Airport shortly before the rapper was killed.

Self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 associates have been found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, following the exposure of an extreme starvation cult in Shakahola Forest.

After a slow start to the second Test, Australia were in control, but there was still a lot of cricket to play against the Proteas after two days of limited action in Gqeberha. At the close of play on Monday, the SA team were on 97/5, with only 43 overs having been bowled over the first two days of the match. Temba Bavuma was on 41 runs not out after facing 108 balls overnight, and Wiaan Mulder was unbeaten on two off 15. Resuming their first innings at 20/2 in the final session of the day, after play was delayed due to rain, the home side were unable to gain any real traction. After waiting patiently for play to get underway after tea, the SA team were placed under early pressure when debutant Marques Ackerman fell in the third over of the day, caught behind for just six runs after facing 38 balls overnight. Soon afterwards, Matthew Breetzke was also caught behind, getting an outside edge to wicketkeeper Alex Carey off a Micthell Starc delivery after contributing four runs. And the Proteas continued to tumble. Ryan Rickelton, who was given a life when he was dropped by Marnus Labuschagne in the slips on 26, was also caught behind just two overs later after hitting 31 off 51. Seam bowler Scott Boland led Australia’s attack, taking 4/31 as he played a key role to put the hosts on the back foot.

We bring you a visual snapshot of the day’s news events, featuring a city hall employee cleaning graffiti in Lyon after cost-of-living protests turned violent, Candice Swanepoel taking to the runway at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles, the aftermath of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kyiv, and former president Thabo Mbeki testifying before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as part of an investigation into alleged political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. These are some of the compelling images from South Africa and around the world. (For best view, click on image for fullscreen) Candice Swanepoel walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret/AFP (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) A city hall employee removes a graffiti from the Bartholdi Fountain in Place des Terreaux, in Lyon on October 19, 2026 two days after riots and looting occurred on the sidelines of nationwide cost-of-living demonstrations. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) Suliman Carrim appears at Pretoria Magistrates Court to resume his bail application on October 19, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Carrim was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport. He is facing a charge of contravening the Commission’s Act for repeatedly failing to appear at the Madlanga Commission. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu) President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Bana Pele Leadership Summit at The Galleria Arena and Conference Centre on October 19, 2026 in Sandton, South Africa. The summit aims to mobilise and strengthen collaboration among government, the private sector, civil society, communities and philanthropic organisations to accelerate progress towards universal access to quality early learning by 2030. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) Palestinian fisherman Muhammed al-Tum, 61, is viewed repearing fishing nets recovered from the rubble of his home destroyed in Israeli attacks, as he struggles to continue fishing along the coast of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on October 19, 2026. As Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip enter their third year, Palestinian fishermen continue to face severe challenges in making a living due to restrictions on access to the sea and a shortage of fishing equipment. (Photo by Saeed M. M. T. Jaras/Anadolu via Getty Images) Former president Thabo Mbeki (right) testifies before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, also known as the TRC Cases Inquiry, in Johannesburg, 19 October 2026. The commission is investigating alleged political interference in the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Aftermath of the Russian attack on a shoping mall in Kyiv, Ukraine on October 19, 2026. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images) A commemoration ceremony is held to mark the 23rd anniversary of the passing of Alija Izetbegovic, the first president of independent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Kovaci Martyrs’ Cemetery in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 19, 2026. (Photo by Denis Zuberi/Anadolu via Getty Images) Runners clear a fence during The Back British Farming Handicap Steeple Chase at Plumpton Racecourse on October 19, 2026 in Plumpton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) Kaylia Nemour of Team Algeria competes in the Women’s Uneven Bars Qualification during day three of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Rotterdam 2026 at Ahoy on October 19, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Students take part in a shaving foam fight on Raisin Monday at St Andrews University on October 19, 2026 in St Andrews, Scotland. Raisin Weekend is a historic and eccentric student tradition at the University of St Andrews in Scotland that takes place every October. Rooted in an informal peer-mentoring system, older students adopt first-year “academic children” and host them for a weekend of social gatherings and scavenger hunts. The celebration culminates on Raisin Monday, when first-years are dressed in bizarre, homemade costumes, handed humorous “receipts” or food bank donations to carry, and gather in St Salvator’s Quad for a massive, town-wide shaving foam fight. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola briefs the media after meeting with senior South African Police Service (SAPS) management at Tshwane Academy on October 19, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. This follows the withdrawal of charges linked to a controversial police health services tender worth hundreds of millions of rand. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu) Geordin Hill-Lewis at the unveiling of a new election billboard in District Six on October 19, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2026 South African municipal elections will be held on 4 November 2026 across South Africa, to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the country’s nine provinces. (Photo by Gallo Images/Misha Jordaan) This aerial view shows supporters of Brazil’s right-wing senator and Liberal Party (PL) presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro gathered on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 18, 2026, ahead of the presidential election runoff. (Photo by Miguel SCHINCARIOL / AFP) 1/14 MORE PICTURES: Cosplayers, gaming and pop culture take centre stage at Comic Con Africa

If you’re heading to the coast on Tuesday, check the tide times before planning your activities. Water levels change throughout the day, while wind, waves, swell and the shape of the seabed also affect conditions along the shore and at sea. Damaging winds and waves along the KZN coast The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds and waves along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline These conditions could temporarily disrupt beachfront activities and operations at small harbours and ports until Tuesday morning. Beachgoers, anglers and others planning coastal activities should follow the latest weather warnings and check local sea conditions before heading out. When to expect the next spring tide Spring tides are important to watch out for because they bring higher high tides and lower low tides than usual. The next spring tide is expected around the full moon on Monday, 26 October 2026. These changes can affect swimming, surfing and fishing. High tides may cover rocks and reefs, while low tides expose more of the shoreline. Check the tide times and the latest weather and marine warnings before you head to the coast.

Not every SASSA grant recipient met festive season payment news with anger. A number of South Africans used the moment to express gratitude for the support they receive. The comments, posted on The South African’s Facebook page, offer a different side to a conversation dominated by frustration over grant amounts. ‘At least we are receiving something’ Mpho Joyce put it simply. “Half a loaf is better than nothing thank you,” she wrote, adding a smiling and praying emoji. Zandile Macu shared a more personal reason for her thanks, pointing to the role grants play in single-parent households. “I just want to appreciate and thank you, SASSA, for helping us when there is no father at home, at least we are receiving something rather than nothing. “keep it up guys” Keep it up, guys, with good work,” she wrote. Macu’s comment highlights how the Child Support Grant often serves as a lifeline for mothers raising children alone. Faith and perspective from the SASSA recipients Some commenters turned to faith. Christelle Van Biljon wrote in Afrikaans: “SE Liewers dnk Vir GOD wat one help,” which loosely translates to a call to rather thank God for the help received. Olivia Hossell focused on older recipients, writing: “This can help the elderly.” Francina Radebe kept it short with a simple “Thanks.” The December bonus question Not everyone was fully satisfied. Nokuthula Bhanana raised a question many recipients ask every year. “Sassa suppose to give an extra money in December, is that too much?” she wrote. The idea of a December bonus or “13th cheque” for grant recipients circulates widely each year, but SASSA has repeatedly dismissed such claims. Recipients should rely only on official SASSA channels for information about payments and be wary of social media posts promising extra money. Bhanana’s question shows how even grateful recipients feel the pressure of the festive season. The mixed reactions reveal a divided community. While some recipients feel the grants fall far short of what they need, others see them as essential support that keeps their households going, especially in homes with no other income. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.

Samro now requires members to disclose AI use in songs but sets no minimum human contribution.

The Cape Town start-up has filed US patent applications for technology aimed at AI voice-clone scams.