Breaking Desk — 2026-10-08
The breaking desk: what is happening right now, with the source it came from.
Police diver Johan ‘Pottie’ Potgieter promoted after crocodile recovery [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: IOL — also carried by The Citizen · how we source
Shebeshxt claims he was ‘framed’ in fifth bail attempt on shooting case in court
Source: The Citizen · how we source
UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act – Daily Maverick
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Manhunt launched for Gauteng pastor over alleged rape, kidnapping and murder [CONFIRMED — 3 sources]
Source: IOL — also carried by IOL, Scrolla Africa · how we source
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