Eastern Cape gets a new national park

South Africa has officially declared a new national park in the Eastern Cape, protecting more than 10 000 hectares of grassland and an important strategic water source area.

Kaizer Chiefs news & rumours: Maboe, Baartman, Mendes

Today's news roundup.

PODCAST: New Mazda CX-5 not enough to rejuvenate ailing brand

Lack of turbochargers, diesel engines and new energy powertrains is not doing carmaker any favours.

How to cook a hearty meal for under R20 [video]

A frugal food blogger has shared insight into cooking nutritious, budget-friendly meals for South Africans living on the poverty line.

Power outage to affect certain parts of Johannesburg

The outage is caused by essential maintenance work that needs to be done on the electricity network, ensuring better service provision.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Aimee Barrett-Theron opens up about breast cancer fight

Durban-born female referee Aimee Barrett Theron has urged women to take early detection steps against breast cancer...

Reality TV royalty: RHOP star shows off daughter's Matric Dance

'Real Housewives of Pretoria' star Kiki La Coco showed off her step-daughter's stunning Matric Dance look...

Free State primary school mourns three children killed in minibus crash

JCS Independent School in the Free State are mourning the death of a staff member and four learners killed in a minibus collision.

Idac confirms Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Manilall has resigned

Idac confirmed that Manilall tendered his resignation following media reports speculating that he had resigned.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice

From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Some Durban protesters say unaware of withdrawn asylum directive

Several buildings have been damaged, shops looted, and vehicles set alight by protesters.

Police use tear gas, stun grenades as anti-immigration protesters return to Durban streets

Heading to the beach? Saturday's tides could surprise you

Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides along SA's coast on Saturday, changing conditions for beachgoers.

Cardoso playing mind games? Mokoena weighs in on Sundowns injury concerns

Former Orlando Pirates winger Lebohang Mokoena believes Miguel Cardoso could be playing mind games ahead of the MTN8 final.

Calls for Roosevelt High School to REFUND Matric Dance tickets

Roosevelt High School principal Cristèl Venter is accused of 'misusing her authority' to cut short the Matric Dance event, without 'proof'.

Standard Bank to take up to $200-million stake in OPay

Standard Bank will buy as much as 4.99% of Nigeria-focused fintech OPay as it files to list in New York.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school

A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 9 October 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R550 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!