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Morning Brief, Friday 6 November 2026

Published 6 November 2026 at 05:03

Here are the 8 stories that mattered in the last 24 hours, drawn from 6 outlets. The most widely reported was “Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault”, covered by 4 outlets.

1. 

   CrimeComedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault

   Prosecutors said Brand was obsessed with sex and used women to satisfy his own desires.

   Read at SABC News, The Citizen, Al Jazeera, BBC News, World

2. 

   South AfricaCristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage

   'To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,' said Ronaldo

   Read at The Citizen, SABC News, Al Jazeera, IOL Sport

3. 

   WorldCalifornia governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row

   Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.

   Read at Al Jazeera, SABC News, BBC News, World

4. 

   CrimeFree State man gets three life terms for sexual abuse and exploitation of minors

   He pleaded guilty and was convicted on 119 charges involving sexual abuse and exploitation of three minor children between 2015 and 2024.

   Read at The Citizen, IOL

5. 

   SportNo LIV Golf in South Africa in 2027 as breakaway tour shuts down

   South African golf fans will not see a LIV Golf event in 2027 following the confirmed collapse of the breakaway league.

   Read at IOL Sport, The Citizen

6. 

   Politics’21 politically motivated murders recorded during election period’

   Members of NATJOINTS were the media at the Result Operations Centre in Midrand.

   Read at SABC News, IOL

7. 

   South AfricaHangwani Maumela’s Ferrari up for auction after bid to stop sale dismissed

   Hangwani Maumela's Ferrari goes up for auction on Friday after court dismisses bid to stop sale.

   Read at The Citizen, IOL

8. 

   SportBallon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich

   Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new Bayern Munich deal through to 2029

   Read at IOL Sport, Al Jazeera