Batyi pins hopes on bout against bosom buddy for a win

Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi prepares to clash with unbeaten friend Likho Sigaba for the WBA Gold title at Guild Theatre as he seeks a return to winning form.

Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series against Australia.

State held liable for unlawful arrest and three-month detention of mentally disabled teen in adult prison

AKA murder accused plead not guilty

The seven men charged with the murder of AKA have pleaded not guilty as the trial got underway at the Durban High Court on Monday.

Greeted by the President? Ramaphosa's birthday surprise melts hearts – WATCH

Have you ever been greeted by the President? Ramaphosa's heartwarming meet-and-greet with an 8-year-old birthday boy melts hearts.

Ex-Sekhukhune player Mogaila convicted for crash that killed girl

Mogaila admitted the vehicle he was driving veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle occupied by a woman and children.

SAPS says Sibiya disciplinary proceedings not suspended

SAPS spokesperson says the disciplinary process will continue

Weather: Brace for severe storms and damaging winds in ONE province

Wondering what the weather will be like this Tuesday– Here's the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West

Triple weather threat: Storms, winds and dangerous waves sweep across SA

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

24 hours in pictures: French school protests, Johannesburg power crackdown and a King Kong pumpkin display

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

US, German scientists win Nobel medicine prize for optogenetics

The trio will share a prize sum of 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million).

Security Provident Fund says 61% of employers are non-compliant

This leaves the fund's roughly one million members vulnerable.

Qoboqobo United storm into Border rugby premier League

Just one year since being established, Qoboqobo United are making headlines in Border club rugby circles (https://dispatch.co.za)and are moving up the ranks from the lower divisions. At the weekend, they were crowned first division champions at the district playoffs involving the union's regions at the Komga Sports Ground after beating Progress from Chris Hani.

Mario, Dru Hill and Silk coming to SA: Where and when?

Mario, Dru Hill and Silk are coming to South Africa. Here's everything we know from date to venue. Take a look...

School starts tomorrow: What weather awaits pupils on their first day back?

Parents should prepare for rain, storms, fog and strong winds as pupils across South Africa head back to school.

Tuesday's weather: Thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 6 October 2026.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria

A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Oral evidence order doesn't mean allegations are true: Mbalula

Mbalula, Dlamini-Zuma as well as other relevant witnesses have been ordered to give oral evidence.

Medvedev disqualified from China Open after spectator injured

World number five Medvedev was trailing 7-5 5-3 on Monday and had lost a point.

Bok Women smiling after good win in trying conditions

The Springbok Women concluded their tour with a commanding 20-0 victory over Spain in Seville, earning praise from coach Franzel September for their discipline and dominant defense in scorching heat.