Top 10 stories of the day: Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo

The Citizen

08-05-2025

Here's your daily news update for Thursday, 8 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
News today includes Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Meanwhile, the bodies of missing journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdluli may have been found.
Furthermore, Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma's refusal to snap selfies with fans has triggered an online storm that's threatening to derail his career.
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White smoke signals Catholic Church has new pope
Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Tens of thousands of people packed in St Peter's Square cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, waving with both hands, smiling and bowing.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
'Peace by with you,' he told the crowds.
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Gauteng residents and police officials keep Hawks busy
Gauteng kept the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, on its toes due to criminal activities during the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year.
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya provided an update on Thursday on some of the cases that have kept the unit busy during this period.
Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya. Picture: Facebook/ SA gov
According to the Hawks head, 656 suspects – 607 natural persons and 49 juristic persons – appeared before the various courts in the country.
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Body believed to be of missing journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu found [VIDEO]
The bodies of missing journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdluli may have been found.
The South African Police Services (Saps) on Thursday confirmed that officers found human remains likely to be the pair. DNA will be conducted to ascertain if they belong to the missing journalist and partner.
Pretoria-based journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli were reported missing since February 2025. Picture: Facebook/Sbusiso Aserie Ndlovu
The area where the remains were found was pointed out by suspects as an area where they left the pair.
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Here's when City Power won't pay up or fix your outage
City Power have clarified its rights and responsibilities relating to the supply of electricity.
The entity recently stated that it would not be footing the bill for the replacement of a particular section of electrical infrastructure, prompting queries from residents.
Picture: City Power
City Power has since provided a detailed description of the sections of the installations and outlined the legislation that governs their interactions with electricity users.
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Makhadzi weighs in on Scotts Maphuma fiasco, fans respond: 'Try again, sis!'
Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma's refusal to snap selfies with fans has triggered an online storm that's threatening to derail his career.
Despite reported apologies from both himself and superstar Makhadzi, many in Mzansi aren't ready to forgive him just yet.
Makhadzi and Scotts. Picture: Instagram
Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lenora, has long been celebrated for his electrifying amapiano beats, particularly since featuring on the late Riky Rick's hit Cishe Ngaposta.
CONTINUE READING: Makhadzi weighs in on Scotts Maphuma fiasco, fans respond: 'Try again, sis!'
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