Currie Cup result: Griquas too good for Sharks in Kimberley

The home team scored eight tries and were also awarded a penalty try.

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Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 14 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Zambia resumes vote counting after election officials attacked

Zambia holds regular multi-party elections which are usually peaceful.

New Vhembe mayor 'ousts municipal manager'

The manager, Norman Kutama - often called "MM" by staff and friends - is reported to have resigned on Friday.

Northern Cape Premier Saul finally accepts MEC Makatong's resignation

The MEC resigned last month, citing improper interference by Saul in the work of the department.

UFH students continue protest over 'deteriorating' campus residences

Students complain of leaking roofs and unmanageable sanitation.

CPUT and BANKSETA partnership clears R11.6 million in student debt, unlocking qualifications for 141 graduates

'Homophobic' preacher on Cape Town mayor, 'LGBT free' vision

'Homophobic' preacher Oscar Bougardt has ruffled feathers with a Facebook post about his vision of running a 'LGBT -free' Cape Town.

'We need white football players' – Incoming Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane wants to see more white youngsters progress from school football into the professional game and playing for Bafana.

Bulls vs All Blacks: Final team line-ups, kick-off time, prediction

The All Blacks face their toughest assignment of their South African tour so far when they take on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs face early season test of title credentials

Kaizer Chiefs will look to maintain their winning start to the Betway Premiership when they host Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise

The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46

Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesdayâ s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.

Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone

Authorities said on Friday morning that 285 people had been killed and nearly 4 000 injured.

Weather: Morning frost to hit one province as cloudy conditions move in

Planning a Saturday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.

Final nail in SAA coffin? Acting CEO placed on 'special leave'

South African Airways (SAA) has placed Acting Group Chief Executive Officer Matshela Seshibe on special leave with immediate effect.

Nehawu in FS pledges solidarity with healthcare workers after attack

Nehawu pledges solidarity to three healthcare workers who were allegedly attacked while on duty

SADC must work together to realise regional integration: Ramaphosa

SADC member countries have been urged to unite and tackle challenges faced by the region.

Celebrating the life of African music icon, Scebi Dlamini

Scebi Dlamini is being remembered for using his music to celebrate African culture

From wire cars to architecture: How a Northern Cape childhood pastime is inspiring UFS students