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A 36-year-old man known as a pastor and accused of the murder of a 4-month-old baby and the rape of her mother is expected to make his first appearance in court. The man is expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 October 2026. His two wives will join him in the dock. Arrest The so-called pastor was arrested over the weekend after police found him hiding in a back room at an informal settlement in Diepsloot. “The arrest brings the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the incident to three, including the suspect’s two wives, who appeared before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on 9 October 2026,” said police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi. Rape Police said the man and his two wives took the 43-year-old woman and her baby to the Hennops River in Pretoria last week for a ritual. The pastor allegedly went ahead with the woman, leaving the infant with his wives. 
 Police believe the woman was raped before she managed to escape. Body The baby’s body was later found in a shallow grave near the river. The pastor’s two wives were arrested first, with one of them allegedly leading the police to the infant’s body. The Gauteng Provincial Government condemned the kidnapping and killing of the four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the child’s mother, with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi describing the incident as a “savage act of barbarism.” Gauteng reeling Lesufi said the horrific nature of the crime had left the province reeling. “We condemn this savage act of barbarism that has taken an infant from a family, violated an innocent woman, and caused deep pain and anxiety to the family and the entire community.” The premier said the tragedy underscores the urgent need to tackle gender-based violence and crimes against vulnerable members of society.

It is unclear when residents of Meyerspark in Pretoria East can expect power to return after being without it for 13 days. Earlier this month, a large part of Pretoria East was left without power when the Watloo substation went up in flames and tripped a cable at the Njala substation. While many wards’ power has since been restored, residents in Murrayfield, La Montagne, Meyerspark, Willow Park Manor and surrounding areas near Kandelaar Avenue are still in the dark due to multiple open-circuit MV cable faults. Cable after cable DA ward councillor Ben Chapman said: “It doesn’t matter whether US President Donald Trump has a press conference in Meyerspark or not; the restoration of the electricity is not going to go faster.” Chapman said there was an issue identified around Murrayfield substation and the surrounding network which affected parts of. “The biggest problem is that the power surge that went into Meyerspark was so big. It’s like having your whole house fried – all the wires,” he said. “It’s cable after cable at this stage. They are rewiring from mini-substation to mini-substation. Some of them test clean. But when they get to the next one, they find three or four faults on that cable.” Chapman said every cable takes about five hours to replace. “It’s not a quick fix. We are on the ground until the early hours of the morning. The candidate ward councillor is out every night producing up to seven updates a day on our group,” he said. “While the Tshwane team were fixing a mini-sub on one side of the ward, vandals foiled subs on the other side of the ward. “We have children writing matric who have to study in candlelight. Residents are throwing away food and spending thousands of rands on petrol for generators while others don’t have the luxury of a generator.” Tshwane unable to confirm restoration time City of Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said they understand the hardship and frustration experienced by residents who have been without electricity for more than 10 days in parts of the Murrayfield and Koedoespoort. Mashigo said out of the initial 47 affected medium-voltage units, only one remains without power. “The testing team are prioritising this section to locate the fault and guide repairs aimed at restoring supply to the remaining customers as quickly as possible,” he said. “Locating faults in underground cables can take time, but this work is essential to directing repairs to the correct sections.” Mashigo added once repairs are complete, teams must test the repaired cables before switching supply back on. “We cannot yet confirm a restoration time, as this depends on locating the remaining faults, completing repairs and obtaining satisfactory test results,” he said. Suspect arrested for cable theft Last week, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested a suspect at the Waltloo electricity depot for possession of stolen electricity cables, tampering with municipal infrastructure and trespassing in region 6 sector 1 in Mamelodi. TMPD spokesperson Colonel Isaac Mahamba said regional policing members were conducting overnight patrolling duties to safeguard the city’s infrastructure when they noticed suspicious activity inside the Waltloo electricity depot. “Upon investigation, they caught a male suspect in possession of electricity cables, which preliminary investigation revealed were the property of the City of Tshwane,” he said.

The Sharks face an anxious wait following a knee injury to Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth during the 39-22 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. The double Rugby World Cup winner limped off shortly before half-time, visibly in discomfort and unable to run, forcing the Sharks into a significant substitution before the break. Sharks head coach JP Pietersen said they hoped the injury was not as bad as initially feared. “I think Eben had something with his knee. I’m not too sure, but it looks painful. I think maybe it’s a bruise on his knee. “I’m not a doctor, but he’s in pain. He couldn’t run, so we had to make the substitution.” Cause for concern for Springboks and Sharks The Sharks would hate to lose the services of Etzebeth at this stage of the season, particularly because there was only a brief window for him and other Springbok stars to feature before rejoining the national side. Four Tests in November will form of the conclusion to the Nations Championship tournament, which will see the Springboks face Italy, France and Ireland as well as one final opponent at the end of November. With upcoming international commitments on the horizon, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be watching closely as medical staff evaluate the full extent of Etzebeth’s injury in the coming days Boks’ end-of-year fixtures Saturday 7 November: Italy v Boks Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin Kick off: 16:00 Friday 13 November: France v Boks Venue: Stade de France, Paris Kick off: 22:00 Saturday 21 November: Ireland v Boks Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick off: 19:30 27–29 November: Finals Weekend Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Kick off: TBC

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms, extremely high fire danger and soaring temperatures across parts of South Africa. SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across most of the Eastern Cape, excluding the extreme north-east. The storms could damage homes, property and other structures. They could also disrupt electricity supplies and communication services in affected communities. Residents should keep an eye on changing weather conditions, secure loose items around their homes and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during thunderstorms. Extremely high fire danger in four provinces Meanwhile, SAWS has warned of extremely high fire danger conditions in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The warning covers places in the Northern Cape, Naledi Local Municipality in North West, parts of the Eastern Cape and areas within the King Cetshwayo District in KwaZulu-Natal. Under these conditions, fires can start easily and spread rapidly, particularly where dry vegetation and strong winds provide fuel. Residents should avoid lighting fires in open areas, burning rubbish or throwing cigarette butts onto dry grass. intense heat continues in KwaZulu-Natal People living in the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal can expect another stretch of intense heat. SAWS has issued a heatwave advisory for the area, with persistently high temperatures expected from Sunday, 11 October, until Tuesday, 13 October. The prolonged heat could make outdoor activities uncomfortable, especially during the hottest part of the day. Residents should drink plenty of water, limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat and check on older people, young children and others who may struggle with high temperatures. Uncomfortable conditions in Eastern Cape SAWS has also warned of extremely uncomfortable weather conditions in parts of the southern Eastern Cape. High temperatures, particularly when combined with humidity, can make it harder for the body to cool itself. People who work outdoors or spend long periods in the sun should take regular breaks, drink water and seek shade where possible. Keep an eye on weather updates With thunderstorms, dangerous fire conditions and intense heat affecting different parts of the country, residents should follow the latest SAWS warnings. Weather conditions can change quickly, and people travelling between provinces should check the forecast before setting off.

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