Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet

Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group

Anele claps back at boycott threat over Andre Esterhuizen comments

Anele Mdoda has clapped back at calls to boycott her 947 show over her comments criticising Andre Esterhuizen's alleged K-word past.

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum

The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation

Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands

WATCH: Afrikaner man goes viral dancing to Mandoza's Nkalakatha in Australia

An Afrikaner man in Perth, Australia, has gone viral after showing off energetic dance moves to Mandoza's iconic Nkalakatha at a backyard braai.

Weather: Rain and strong afternoon winds expected in one province

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 2 October 2026.

Inside Wicknell Chivayo's R160m Clifton cove [video]

Late Zim businessman Wicknell Chivayo bragged about being the owner of a Clifton mansion he recently spent R160 million on...

Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 1 October 2026

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WEATHER: Rain expected to hit FIVE provinces

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 2 October 2026.

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In case you missed it: Sibiya told teen to save herself for him | Mudzinganyama gets Bail | Proteas avoid group of death

Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 1 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Nou praat ons! Chery's Hilux-rivalling bakkie is getting an Afrikaans name for South Africa

PKTT arrests Western Cape mayor, municipal manager and CFO for corruption

The suspects face corruption charges after a businessman reported kickback demands.

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20 Cup clash.

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20 Cup clash.

Shadrack Sibiya court wrap: WhatsApps, witness claims and new charge

Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing heard alleged WhatsApp messages involving a 16-year-old girl, witness interference claims and details of a sixth charge.

Proteas avoid group of death at 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil

The SA team will face New Zealand in their first match of the tournament on 9 October.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration

Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade minister, Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules were being 'dismantled' while the new ones remain 'unclear'.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash

Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to the ruling party

Blockbuster weekend in ABC Motsepe with Gqeberha derby

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League returns for week two with blockbuster fixtures, highlighted by a high-stakes Gqeberha derby between debutants GQ Cavaliers and last season's finalists Old Grey.