Man sentenced to life in jail for human trafficking

He lured a woman to KZN with promises of employment, only to rape, assault and imprison her.

Dogs die better than human beings

Can you compare the suffering of a dog and a person?

Daily Dispatch E-Edition - 5 October 2026

Government promises to beef up security at Dimbaza industrial park

The Eastern Cape provincial government is making a plan to increase security at its Dimbaza industrial park amid the rampant cable theft, transformer vandalism and persistent power disruptions that are threatening to crush industrial operations, prompting business owners to downscale operations and run facilities on diesel generators at unsustainable costs.

Morgan Bay Hotel marks 80 years with major expansion and upgrades

Eighty years after its founding, the iconic Morgan Bay Hotel on the Wild Coast continues to evolve with major upgrades, new suites, and expanded facilities led by third-generation owner Richard Warren-Smith.

The price of everything is set to rise: How October's fuel price hikes will affect your wallet

Premier Mandla Ndlovu accused of using housing handovers to campaign for ANC

The premier faces allegations of using government housing handovers to campaign for the ANC ahead of the November 4 elections.

Zuma's MK party set to be eThekwini's biggest party as ANC struggles

There is a dramatic shift in voter sentiment in KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) largest municipality.

Foreign national nabbed with illicit cigarettes worth R150k in Limpopo

Police were on duty conducting an operation when they spotted the foreign national carrying a large bag.

Three dead, two missing in maritime incident off Mossel Bay

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will commence with a preliminary investigation into the incident.

War of words erupts between US and SA: 'Get out of the kitchen,' Lamola tells Bozell

There's no thaw in the frosty ties between South Africa and the United States, escalating further.

Five arrested for kidnapping and murder in Bloemfontein

The man was drinking with friends when an argument broke out with a group of strangers.

Gauteng to halt issuing of liquor licenses: Lesufi

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi says these measures have been put in place to curb substance abuse.

VIDEO: Elections 360 Town hall debate

Catch the Elections 360 debate in Ekurhuleni tonight at 19:00 on SABC News Channel and SABC Plus.

'Unsuccessful appeal over PR list can have devastating impact on ANC'

Mbalula says the ANC remains intact and more than ready to contest the LGE.

Municipalities to implement Ramaphosa's GBVF directives: Lesufi

Lesufi says municipalities in the province will implement the directives given by Ramaphosa

Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

The Green Party motion passed by a majority of 1,022 to 813 despite opposition from many.

SACP launches Red October campaign to mobilise workers

The campaign comes just weeks before the local government elections.

Lesufi announces plans to tackle GBVF in Gauteng

The province is also to temporarily halt the granting of liquor licences to taverns.

Iran's oil minister resigns, no reason given

Mohsen Paknejad has been the oil minister since August 2024.