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Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday,11 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

PA's CT mayoral candidate Daniels gets bail in common assault case

The matter relates to an alleged custody matter of a five-year-old boy

Boipatong residents hope their vote will fix sewage on streets crisis

Boipatong residents in the Vaal say they want their votes to change their living conditions.

Police probe into illegal miners' deaths in North West continues

According to police, the area was secured and managed by Sustenza Trading from Mooinooi

Motherwell Cluster Trio Task Team arrests suspects in business robbery and firearm operation

WEATHER: Strong winds and dust storms expected to hit SA

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Limpopo police hunt suspects after three sisters allegedly raped in bushes

Saps says suspects in a red Toyota Corolla allegedly lured and raped sisters, and investigations continue as the FCS unit activates all resources.

No record of Fadiel Adams' laptop claims, says parliament after Madlanga commission saga

Parliament's records did not substantiate Adams' account of consistent laptop failures.

Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival

Bulgariaâ s southern Black Sea coast became an openâ air gallery from 7 to 10 August, as the second LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival brought 17 light and digital artworks to five seaside communities.

Govt proposing tougher penalties for illicit mining: Kubayi

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, says government is proposing tougher penalties for illicit mining.

Tyrese added to R&B headliners for the Ndala Arena concert in Pretoria this month

Tyrese Gibson has big plans for South Africa beyond his Pretoria show.

Passenger ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

There are fears that several people may have died in the accident.

Ramaphosa to address UKZN Westville public lecture

RIP | Former Springbok and Bulls hooker dies: Full Test career stats

Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok hooker "Piston" van Wyk who passed away over the weekend.

Iran war hits home for MTN

MTN has been forced to write down its Irancell stake, sinking statutory earnings even as adjusted profit climbs.

Ceuta migrant crisis deepens as leader calls for detention centre

Spain is facing mounting pressure over the migrant crisis in Ceuta after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco last month. The enclaveâ s leader is calling for a detention centre, while Madrid insists border controls and security measures remain firmly in place.

Italyâ s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies

Italyâ s Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy.

Civil society groups warn against Congo referendum

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 65 civil society organisations are urging President Félix Tshisekedi to abandon plans for a constitutional referendum.

Air India captain tests positive for marijuana: Source

The aircraft, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, landed safely in Delhi.

NUM warns Eskom restructuring could threaten economy, jobs

Num has raised concerned regarding Eskom's restructuring plan.