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October 10, 2025, 9:33 pm
Click, Pay, Exploit! The Open Secret of South Africa's Online Child Sex Trade
- [allAfrica] A new investigation reveals that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is being openly marketed and sold on mainstream social media platforms. Sometimes, AI systems inadvertently help the predators.
All of Africa Today - October 10, 2025
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Road to 2026 - Nigeria Knuckle Down As South Africa Seek to Claw Back Points
- [RFI] Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle urged his squad to focus on beating Lesotho in their penultimate game in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, not on the permutations emerging from the other fixtures in the pool.
Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa's Cape Town
- [Radio Dalsan] A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa.
Eskom's Safety Case For Koeberg Unit 2 Built On Absent And Outdated Data
- [SAFCEI] The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) is ramping up its warnings about Eskom's plans for Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant, and the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) seeming likely to approve the 20-year licence extension for Koeberg's Unit 2. This is despite absent, outdated and incomplete safety data - a move experts say violates both the spirit and the letter of South Africa's nuclear safety regulations and role of the Regulator. At the centre of the controversy is
South Africa's Youth Face a Mental Health Crisis
- [Health-e] By the numbers:
Pharmacists Can Treat People With HIV, Appeal Court Rules
- [GroundUp] "Legitimate and compelling public interests" to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge
Historic Fort Hare Buildings Torched During Student Protests
- [GroundUp] They are demanding the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu
How the Size of South Africa's Police Force Compares to Other Countries
- [GroundUp] The country has a growing shortage of detectives
Cape Town's Puppets Perform Across the World
- [GroundUp] "The Herds" has travelled across the globe to raise awareness about migration and climate change
Media Statement - Prevalence of Contraband in St Albans Concerns Committee On Correctional Services
- [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services expressed a concern over the alleged tolerance on the practice of smuggling contraband into prison in St Albans correctional facility and called for its stoppage.
KZN University Slammed for Poor Governance, Putting Students At Risk
- [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has taken the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) to task over its handling of the appointment process for the Director of Risk Management Services (RMS) and endangering student safety in its residences.
Media Statement - Cross Subsidisation of the City of Johannesburg Entities Should Not Lead to Underfunding of Johannesburg Water
- [Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for an urgent review of the financial management model used by the City of Johannesburg, citing its detrimental impact on critical service delivery entities such as Johannesburg Water.
The Mental Health Impact of Intergenerational Violence On Children
- [Health-e] Taking a drive down Klipfontein Road in Cape Town can be a herculean task depending on the time of the day. Pedestrians, taxis, Golden Arrow buses and cars all compete for pole position on the road. Hawkers dipping and diving through the busy race, trying to sell fruits, vegetables or other wares. After passing through Athlone, and crossing Jakes Gerwel Drive, you eventually arrive at the gates of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children (SBC). The gates sit just on the edge of Manenberg, a
Law Enforcement Raids Homes of Tender Tycoon Hangwani Maumela and Suspended Police Officer Shadrack Sibiya
- [Daily Maverick] In two unrelated operations, the Special Investigating Unit seized luxury cars from the home of tender tycoon Hangwani Maumela in connection with the R2bn Tembisa Hospital scandal, while the SAPS raided the home of suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.
South Africans Now Pay More for Electricity Than Most of the World
- [Scrolla] South African households pay R3,600 per megawatt-hour for electricity which is higher than the US and almost as much as Japan. Eskom says people still underpay, but experts blame corruption, high salaries and waste for driving electricity costs up year after year.
Activists Detained by Israeli Forces Return Home to Cheers
- [allAfrica] Cape Town -- The South African activists from the Gaza Flotilla have returned home to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Special Official Funeral to Honour Ambassador Mthethwa
- [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.
Amanjita's World Cup Dream Ends With 3-1 Loss to Colombia
- [Scrolla] Colombia beat South Africa 3-1 in the U20 World Cup last-16, ending Amajita's impressive run after strong group stage wins. Coach Raymond Mdaka praised his players, saying the experience will help build South Africa's next generation after their Afcon victory earlier this year.
Zimbabwe and Lesotho Permits Extended to May 2027
- [GroundUp] Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits
Bike Delivery Guys Risk Life and Limb to Deliver Our Goods
- [GroundUp] The last-mile delivery sector has exploded and may be the environmentally friendly way to shop
Gauteng's 'Coloured' Community Feels Unsafe - Who They Are and Why They're Discouraged
- [The Conversation Africa] The "Coloured" community in Gauteng, South Africa's economic heartland, continues to face barriers to full economic and social inclusion. Despite progress in post-apartheid South Africa, this historically oppressed community continues to experience significant socio-economic challenges.
Southern Right Whales Are Having Fewer Calves - What This Says About Ocean Health
- [The Conversation Africa] Most people are lucky to simply get a glimpse of some fragment of a whale. A subtle puff of mist over the horizon, the curve of a dark smooth back sliding beneath the surface, or for the fortunate, the flash of a tail or the explosive splash of 40 tons of flesh pounding the surface of the water when they breach. The immense satisfaction experienced during these brief appearances is a testimony to the whales' elusiveness, and the immense difficulty of studying them.
Mkhwanazi Says Prisoners Live Better Than Hard Working Citizens
- [Scrolla] Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said it costs the government about R500 a day to feed and house an inmate, while citizens get R350 a month in grants. He told MPs the government's priorities are wrong and that working people should not be treated worse than convicted criminals.
Businessman's Sandton Mansion Raided in R2 Billion Hospital Scandal
- [Scrolla] Investigators took cars, artwork and furniture from Hangwani Maumela's Sandton mansion, saying he benefited from fake tenders at Tembisa Hospital. The Asset Forfeiture Unit has already frozen R400-million in Maumela's assets, including four Lamborghinis, a Bentley and a boat.
Teen Initiation Fights - Police Probe Attempted Murder Charges
- [GroundUp] Residents say these fights have become more violent with the use of dangerous weapons like garden shears, machetes and sticks
Nine Years On, Technician Is Still Waiting to Hear If He Can Get Compensation for Brain Damage
- [GroundUp] Compensation Fund fails to finalise decision
Public Participation in Medicines Selection and Regulation - Lacking?
- [spotlight] In several countries, the public is given an opportunity to share their views with regulators before new medicines are registered or to engage with those choosing essential medicines. In South Africa, however, opportunities for such public participation remains limited. In his latest #InsideTheBox column, Dr Andy Gray takes a look at how public participation is handled elsewhere and how it could be improved here.
