South Africa's poverty line is R868 a month, but what can it really buy?

Kaizer Chiefs move league match to smaller Soweto stadium

Kaizer Chiefs F.C. have confirmed a major change to their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele F.C.

Why South Africa's economy feels worse than the numbers suggest

The answer lies in a number that is almost absent from the public debate.

'The art of the possible': Paramount says SA has enough home-grown defence talent

The defence manufacturer says its Mbombe 8 infantry fighting vehicle proves South Africa can compete with global military technology producers.

Three armed suspects killed in Eastern Cape police shootout

Three unlicensed firearms, including two pistols with their serial numbers filed off and a shotgun with no serial number, were recovered.

'Pay back the money:' Nkandla architect ordered to repay over R147m with interest

Minenhle Makhanya authorised non-security upgrades, including a swimming pool, tunnels and lifts, causing costs to balloon from R27.8 million to R216 million.

Five foreign nationals nabbed in R1m hydroponic dagga lab bust

The suspects comprise of two Jamaican nationals, two Malawian nationals and one Lesotho nationals.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norwayâ s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Osloâ s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald Vâ s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Communities along Nepalâ s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

'Wow!': Romeo Beckham explores Cape Town [photos]

Romeo Beckham - the son of retired footballer David Beckham - is road tripping around Cape Town. Take a look...

SA farmer in US to be deported after child porn sentence

KZN farmer Marcell Meyer - convicted in the US for the distribution of child porn - is likely to be deported after completing his sentence.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port

A flash flood swept through Chinaâ s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave

Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

WEATHER: Brace for strong afternoon winds in this province

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 28 August 2026.

'Can't even buy a loaf of bread with that': Pensioners vent over SASSA's silence

Bank charges and rising costs could wipe out any small increase before pensioners see it, grant recipients argue as SASSA stays quiet.

Kaizer Chiefs injury news: Phili, Cross, Dortley, Mako, Shinga

Kaizer Chiefs have many defenders injured but could welcome Rushwin Dortley in the coming weeks after 18 months out.

Classes suspended over raw sewage leak at Primary School in Khayelitsha

No wildlife, no tourists: Bushmeat poaching hits SA economy

SASSA reminder: Fourth-day review payment dates for September 2026

SASSA has clarified exactly who qualifies for a special September payment date - and it's not who most beneficiaries expect.

The Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 27 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R480 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!