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[Financial Times @FT]

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps during Russian attack https://t.co/tOMeHKmkai

[Tim Modise @TimModise]

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[Justice, Crime Prevention and Security @CrimeWatch_RSA]

HOME AFFAIRS OFFICIALS | Two Home Affairs officials, David Motsamai (35) and Lufu Mulaudzi (39), appeared before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court in connection with an alleged syndicate involved in the fraudulent acquisition of South African passports. The accused, who were stationed at the Department of Home Affairs office in Germiston, face multiple counts of fraud, with alternative charges relating to alleged contraventions of the Immigration Act.

The investigation into the alleged passport fraud syndicate commenced in 2021 under Project Humulani. Investigations allegedly uncovered a scheme in which the identity details of South African citizens were unlawfully used by replacing their photographs with those of foreign nationals.

The State alleges that the scheme was intended to enable foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain South African passports and conceal their true identities and immigration status.

The State further alleges that Motsamai and Mulaudzi acted in common purpose with other individuals, some of whom are not yet known to the State. The charges relate to multiple alleged incidents involving the fraudulent use of South African citizens’ identity details in passport applications processed at the Germiston Home Affairs office.

Both accused were granted bail of R5 000 each. The matter was postponed to 26 October 2026 for transfer to the Regional Court.

[BRICS News @BRICSinfo]

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says his patience has run out and he will teach Iran a harsh lesson.

[BRICS News @BRICSinfo]

JUST IN: 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says President Trump is the one who initiated the discussions of striking Iran before elections, Axios reports.

[BRICS News @BRICSinfo]

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇸🇦 President Trump says the Houthis are hitting Saudi Arabia and trying to drive up oil prices before the US elections.

[Tim Modise @TimModise]

US ambassador to Greece asked to resign for ‘Pay to Play’.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🚨🇺🇸🇬🇷 BREAKING:

WH Press Sec Katie Zacharia:

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign."

Guilfoyle, U.S. Amb. to Greece, has faced "pay-for-play" accusations, reportedly asking a Trump donor to pay off her $100K Amex bill.

Don Jr's ex gets the axe...

Writer: Michael

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

[AUDIO RECORDING PLAYED IN COURT]

During a telephonic conversation between Mr. M and Serge Cabonge, more serious allegations were made.

Cabonge names both Feroz Khan (speaks about a kidnapping case) and that he [Serge] asked Suliman Carrim about R100k to leave the country.

He also further speaks about alleged dealings between Vusimusi Cat Matlala and Shadrack Sibiya. [CLIP BELOW]

Cabonge said he is "scared" of Cat Matlala

@eNCA

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

[EXPLOSIVE]

DEVELOPING:

Audio recording played were Serge Cabonge drops names of Vusimusi Cat Matlala and Links with Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, Shamila Batohi, Hangwane Maumela and Teboho Tobejane.

Serge Cabonge indicates that Sibiya conducted numerous dealings through Sgt. Fannie Nkosi.

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[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

President Trump posted a fabricated quote from Denzel Washington on his Truth Social page, the actor’s team confirmed.

In the quote, Washington purportedly says he has “never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America” than Trump. https://t.co/h93JctAWOC

[Haaretz.com @haaretzcom]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking Saudi approval, through U.S. mediation, for Israel to join the campaign against Yemen's Houthis, despite opposition from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over fears of public backlash. Netanyahu reportedly hopes the move will strengthen ties with Riyadh and advance future normalization | @lizarozovsky
🔗https://t.co/mffgSlbQQd

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

President Trump has suggested the US may have gone too far in targeting Iran’s leadership, saying Washington is struggling to identify officials with whom it can negotiate.

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/zjeCMhpJCd

[Tim Modise @TimModise]

Well?

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

REPORTER: “You said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but both sides say they haven’t agreed to that”

TRUMP: “They agreed. You know why? Because I said, 'You agree' — that's why. They agreed because I said they agreed”

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

Ke a leboga rra.. 🙏🏼❤️

[Fox News @FoxNews]

Another deadly strike hits Saudi Arabia's busiest airport, and now the U.S. could be drawn deeper into the conflict.

At least one person is dead and multiple people are injured after a new attack strikes Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, just one day after a Houthi missile strike killed 13 people, including an American, and wounded more than 300.

The Iranian-backed rebels are now warning airlines and travelers to stay out of Saudi airports and airspace, with exceptions for Mecca and Medina.

President Trump says the U.S. may join Saudi Arabia in launching strikes against the Houthis. | @TreyYingst @foxandfriends

[Megatron @Megatron_ron]

BREAKING: 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦 Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine would attack Russian ships carrying diesel to the US.

Zelenskyy indicated that Trump needs to strike a deal with him if he wants Ukraine to refrain from attacking the oil tankers transporting diesel to the US.

[Tim Modise @TimModise]

Hi @pule_jones . You are on top of your game. Keep up the good work of keeping the country updated on all the relevant fronts that you are covering. 👊🏽

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

BREAKING:

EXCLUSIVE LEAD:

Police have raided the property of a tobacco tycoon in Johannesburg.

He was a close associate to Mr Firoz Khan at some stage and his name featured at the Madlanga Commission.

The businessman also allegedly had links with taxi bosses previously.

It’s believed police executed a search and seizure warrant.

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[Financial Times @FT]

US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries https://t.co/im0CScisr6

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I don’t believe the volume of diesel Russia will export will affect the price. Moreover, we see that they can export from 300,000 to 500,000 tons a month today. Meanwhile, global consumption stands at 120 million tons a month. What kind of impact can that have? I don’t think it would have any. If some people think otherwise, so be it.

So I believe there are entirely different reasons behind these actions. If this is the approach, then why isn’t America making a “diesel deal” with Ukraine? Let Ukraine propose a “diesel deal.” We do have influence over whether these ships can sail or not, whether these refineries can operate or not. If that’s the case, then let’s do it.

Electricity is what matters to us. That’s clear. If we can be guaranteed protection for our power system, then we will not strike Russia’s diesel infrastructure in response. Electricity is first and foremost about helping people – keeping their lights on. It also means helping Europe. Everyone knows that we are connected to the European power grid. And if our energy infrastructure is not being destroyed, we can help some countries that are facing shortages by supplying them with cheaper electricity.

So, yes, let’s sign a corresponding “diesel deal” with the President of the United States.

From remarks at the Warsaw Security Forum. (1)

[BRICS News @BRICSinfo]

JUST IN: 🇾🇪🇸🇦 Video captures moment Houthi missile strikes Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airpot in Riyadh.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🚨🇺🇦🇺🇸🇷🇺 Zelensky says he was COMPLETELY unaware of the energy ceasefire Trump just announced...

Zelensky:

“It was news for me.”

Trump declared earlier that both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to immediately stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure.

“If Trump negotiated it with Putin, please tell us when the ceasefire begins.

We are ready, and we will accept it.”

Zelensky made clear that Ukraine is willing to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow does the same.

But Russia has yet to confirm the agreement.

Source: Axios / Writer: Samuel