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The government said disposable vapes would be banned in England from June 1, adding that it had worked closely with the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to "align coming into force dates" across the four UK nations.

She will continue to shine the spotlight on her Miss South Africa advocacy campaign Mia Le Roux’s Movement, where she will be working with government, big corporations and NGOs to raise money for cochlear implants and continue promoting inclusivity among several projects. Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. S3 is the official broadcast partner.

The Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by ISUZU MOTORS South Africa, is taking place on October 26. This annual event has seen a surge in registrations, indicating strong community support for those affected by cancer. The walk will feature fun activations, a race village, and free mammograms.

Nine people who are accused in a multi-billion-rand investment scam appeared in the Bronkhorst Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Six suspects arrested for the mass murders of 18 people in the Eastern Cape last month, appeared in court in Lusikisiki on Thursday.

The two men charged with the murders of five family members made their first appearance on Thursday in the Bityi magistrates court in the Eastern Cape. The duo – aged 22 and 39 – face multiple charges including five counts of murder, two of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. 

A 35-year-old man who was convicted for his role in the murders of seven people on a Free State farm in 2022, has been handed life terms for each of the murders.

The Hawks are continuing the search for a businessman wanted in a R20 million SARS fraud case registered seven years ago.

Commonwealth heads of government are to push for a "conversation" on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade when they meet for the association's first summit in two years.