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SOWETAN | Farewell Bra Joe, we’re richer for your example

Sowetan Live 24 Feb 2026
The passing of Joe Latakgomo, founding editor of Sowetan, is a profound loss to South African journalism and to the country’s democratic project ... His leadership at the Sowetan demonstrated that ...
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Festival of Motoring 2026 wants to put you in the driving seat

Sowetan Live 24 Feb 2026
The ninth edition of the Festival of Motoring will return to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from August 28 to 30, with organisers promising a larger experiential focus and expanded manufacturer participation ... (Festival of Motoring) ... .
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New Chery KP31 concept breaks cover with aggressive styling, frugal hybrid tech

Sowetan Live 24 Feb 2026
Chery treated Australian media to a sneak peek of its new KP31 concept on Monday at the Chinese carmaker’s hybrid showcase event in Sydney ... According to Chery, the production-ready version will offer a 1,000kg payload and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity ... .
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SOWETAN | State must secure return of men duped into fighting in Russia

Sowetan Live 23 Feb 2026
The five, however, have not been linked to Zuma-Sambudla ... Yesterday, Sowetan’s sister publication, The Sunday Times, reported that one of the men lost a leg during a drone attack in December, while another has been confined to a wheelchair ... .
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Between Meetings with Sowetan | Your daily lunchtime read

Sowetan Live 23 Feb 2026
Child star Wright Ngubeni on his first solo Safta nomination. “I grew up in the public eye, so fame felt normal, and recognition was never the goal,” says former YoTV presenter Wright Ngubeni on fame. Click here to read more ... (Chris Gilili ) ... Sowetan. .
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Updated Mazda CX-3 Active Auto on sale in SA

Sowetan Live 23 Feb 2026
Mazda South Africa has launched an updated version of its CX-3 Active Auto ... Power comes from a 2.0l Skyactiv-G petrol engine producing 115kW and 206Nm ... .
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SOWETAN | Services collapse in Ekurhuleni amid power struggles

Sowetan Live 20 Feb 2026
For years, the City of Ekurhuleni has been hamstrung by a litany of failures – from political infighting in the executive to steadily deteriorating service delivery ... The warning signs are visible in every neighbourhood ... .
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All-new 7-seater Nissan Gravite makes India debut

Sowetan Live 20 Feb 2026
Nissan has unveiled its all-new Gravite MPV ... The Nissan Gravite is based on the Renault Triber. (Nissan) ... Nissan says the third-row seats can be removed to expand luggage capacity to 625 litres ... (Nissan) ... .
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The AM Check-in | Your Top 3 Reads Today

Sowetan Live 20 Feb 2026
Suspended Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, in hishttps.//www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-02-19-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-shadrack-sibiyas-testimony-on-thursday/ to the Madlanga commission on ... Sowetan .
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Ayrton Senna’s 1986 Lotus 98T F1 car could sell for more than R190m at auction

Sowetan Live 20 Feb 2026
A 1986 Lotus 98T Formula One car driven by Ayrton Senna is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s, with sealed bidding opening on March 4. Chassis 98T-3 is one of four examples built for the 1986 Formula One World Championship ... (Paul-Henri Cahier) ... .
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SOWETAN | Our exposé forces police’s hand

Sowetan Live 19 Feb 2026
Yesterday, Petunia Macingwane, a property “lawyer” accused of defrauding several people of their hard-earned money in an alleged scam to sell them homes, appeared in the Mamelodi magistrate’s court ... She has been struggling to get her money back ... .
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Armormax expands armour-ready vehicle range to include Chinese models

Sowetan Live 19 Feb 2026
Luxury vehicle armourer Armormax has rolled out a range of new models available for armouring in South Africa, including Chinese cars. New models available for B4 (and in some cases B6) armouring include ... To find out more visit www.armormax.co.za. .
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SOWETAN | Power cuts will derail pupils’ future

Sowetan Live 18 Feb 2026
The decision by the Ekurhuleni municipality to issue electricity disconnection notices to 189 schools due to nonpayment by the Gauteng department of education could have a devastating impact on learning ... .
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Spacious new Mitsubishi Destinator gearing up for SA launch - Clone

Sowetan Live 18 Feb 2026
Mitsubishi has confirmed its all-new Destinator compact crossover SUV will launch in South Africa during the first half of this year ... Mitsubishi claims there are 25 storage spaces for personal items and other odds and ends ... .
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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro gets two-star rating in Global NCAP crash test

Sowetan Live 18 Feb 2026
The Global NCAP Safer Cars for Africa campaign has revealed another South African market model with poor scores for adult occupant safety. Chery’s Tiggo 7 Pro earned a two-star rating, with three stars for child occupant safety ... (Global NCAP) ... .
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