techcentral.co.za

@techcentral 16 minutes ago

The unregulated online market betting on South Africa's next mayors

Polymarket gives Geordin Hill-Lewis 96% in Cape Town and Helen Zille 52% in Johannesburg – but how legal is it?

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africanews.com

@africanews 27 minutes ago

South Africa's ambassador to US says it must repair strained relations

Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican 25 minutes ago

A tequila bottle, 20 seconds and a suspended sentence: Chris Brown avoids jail

Chris Brown hit a music producer with a tequila bottle in a London nightclub. Here's why the singer won't be going to prison.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 12 minutes ago

Police sergeant accused of raping orphaned teen relative appears in court

The sexual harassment started when the aunt of the victim was hospitalised and the suspect would force himself on the young girl in her room.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 1 hours ago

Death Notice FONG CHONG: Elizabeth (Liz)

FONG CHONG: Elizabeth (Liz) passed away peacefully at Frere Hospital, East London, on 19.10.2026, aged 75 years. Predeceased by her parents Peter & Dorothy and siblings Charles & Juliana. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces Karen Pillay & Natasha Chapman, extended family & friends. A Requiem Mass will be held at St.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 55 minutes ago

ANC fights to protect IEC funds from R40 million debt claim

Court papers indicate the debt initially stood at R24 million but has since increased to include R13 million in interest and R2.9 million in legal fees.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 54 minutes ago

JUST IN: Ramaphosa receives Iran Navy probe report after ignored Presidential order

The Presidency has indicated that the report be secret and will not be made public.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 49 minutes ago

OPINION: Is LIV Golf on its last legs?

Two big-name South Africans are among a group of players who've decided they won't be going back.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 47 minutes ago

REVIEW: Should you watch 'VisionQuest'? Dissecting Marvel's 'WandaVision' finale

Four episodes of Marvel's VisionQuest are now on Disney+. Here's what the WandaVision trilogy finale is about, who's in it, and whether it's worth your time.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen 35 minutes ago

Recipe of the day: Delicious farm style loaf

Bake a delicious homemade farm-style bread loaf with this easy recipe made with simple ingredients and a touch of honey.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive 2 hours ago

Super El NiÃ±o threatens Southern Africa with severe drought, WMO warns

Southern Africa is facing growing risks of severe drought and water shortages as an unprecedented El NiÃ±o builds, the World Meteorological Organisation warns, though local forecasters urge calm and close monitoring.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive 2 hours ago

Bloemendal pupils celebrate opening of SA's 17th Cruyff Court

Pupils at Astra Primary School and the wider Bloemendal community are celebrating the official opening of South Africa's 17th Cruyff Court, bringing sport, life skills, and clean drinking water to local youth.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

Mthatha cable theft arrests spark fresh alarm over infrastructure sabotage

The arrest of three suspected cable thieves at a sewer pump station in Mthatha has heightened concerns among municipal leaders over ongoing infrastructure vandalism and its impact on public service delivery.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

Super El NiÃ±o threatens Southern Africa with severe drought, WMO warns

Southern Africa is facing growing risks of severe drought and water shortages as an unprecedented El NiÃ±o builds, the World Meteorological Organisation warns, though local forecasters urge calm and close monitoring.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

Own your software, urges Beacon Bay tech startup

Beacon Bay tech firm Hello World Systems is helping South African municipalities and businesses cut costly foreign subscriptions by building custom, locally owned software solutions.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

Municipal staff reach new heights of frustration over broken lifts

Hundreds of Nelson Mandela Bay municipal employees have been left climbing up to 17 flights of stairs or enduring queues of up to 20 minutes to reach their offices at Lilian Diedericks building, with broken lifts disrupting daily work for at least two months.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

When light departs and returns to the heavens

A swimmer recounts the tragic loss of friend Janine Lochrenberg to a great white shark off Orient Beach, reflecting on grief, community, and humanity's profound connection to the ocean.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive 2 hours ago

Villagers refuse to vote due to ward transfer

Residents of Mfabantu village in Tsolo have resolved to boycott the upcoming elections following an unconsulted municipal boundary change. The community fears the reallocation from Ward 8 to Ward 24 will worsen already poor service delivery.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago

Buskers, beer and zombies: The best SA festivals this weekend

Gear up for an exciting weekend – and bid farewell to October in style – as four festivals take over Cape Town, Johannesburg and Gqeberha.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago

Zimbabwean striker faces new challenge after sensational AmaZulu start

Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya faces a new challenge at AmaZulu after scoring 10 goals in the 2026/27 season.