In case you missed it: Cat Matlala 'hates' Brown Mogotsi | 'Pray for corrupt ANC leaders' | Sahpra recalls hypertension meds

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 17 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Starlink direct-to-mobile network launched in key Sadc country

Airtel Africa has switched on what it says is Africa's first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, with Elon Musk's Starlink.

Motsoaledi leads asbestos screening programme in Limpopo

The screening comes after a recent death related to asbestosis in the area.

EFF says moving into second phase of campaigning

EFF says it is moving into the second phase of its campaign ahead of the November elections.

LIVE | SADC Heads of State and Government Summit closing

Official Closing of the 46th ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government 

TMPD officer and attorney wife in court over R1.75 million deceased estates theft

All Blacks call up 142kg Tonga-born prop for Springbok Tests

The injury-hit All Blacks have drafted in prop Saula Ma'u as they prepare for Saturday's opening Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.

Orlando Pirates face fixture nightmare as MTN8 and CAF Champions League loom

Orlando Pirates are set for a hectic few weeks as they juggle the MTN8, Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League.

Sars maps out the tech stack that will replace VAT returns

The road map in the new consultation paper from Sars has no mandatory adoption before the 2030s.

Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'

A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail

INFOGRAPHIC | Several aftershocks rock Indonesia following M7.7 quake

Saturday's M7.7 quake has left at least 53 people dead as rescuers search for survivors under rubble

How much does it cost to: Attend St Stithians College?

St Stithians College in Sandton, Johannesburg has been in the news of late. Here's how much it costs to attend the school.

24 hours in pictures, 17 August 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Sundowns expect tough encounter against Gallants

Sundowns, are gearing up for their third Premiership match of the 2026/27 season against Gallants

Food security among the main issues being discussed at SADC Summit

The meeting is being attended by heads of state and government from across the SADC region.

Matlala's testimony was measured and strategic: Analyst

Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala tesified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday.

Free State man hospitalised after alleged botched murder suicide

A twenty-two-year-old woman has been shot and killed, allegedly by her boyfriend, in the Free State

MK Party and UAT in another urgent bid to revive impeachment inquiry against Cyril Ramaphosa

WEATHER: Rain expected to hit THESE three provinces

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 18 August 2026.

The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic

The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior