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Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 1 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Nou praat ons! Chery's Hilux-rivalling bakkie is getting an Afrikaans name for South Africa

PKTT arrests Western Cape mayor, municipal manager and CFO for corruption

The suspects face corruption charges after a businessman reported kickback demands.

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20 Cup clash.

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20 Cup clash.

Shadrack Sibiya court wrap: WhatsApps, witness claims and new charge

Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing heard alleged WhatsApp messages involving a 16-year-old girl, witness interference claims and details of a sixth charge.

Proteas avoid group of death at 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil

The SA team will face New Zealand in their first match of the tournament on 9 October.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration

Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade minister, Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules were being 'dismantled' while the new ones remain 'unclear'.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash

Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to the ruling party

Blockbuster weekend in ABC Motsepe with Gqeberha derby

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League returns for week two with blockbuster fixtures, highlighted by a high-stakes Gqeberha derby between debutants GQ Cavaliers and last season's finalists Old Grey.

KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launch

The highly anticipated Steve Tshwete Boxing Series will officially get under way in Mpumalanga in November, dashing KuGompo Cityâ s hopes of hosting the tournament launch. Boxing South Africa confirmed the shift to the province housing the namesake municipality, though the Eastern Cape will ultimately stage the series finals in March 2027.

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St Georgeâ s Park on Sunday.

DA releases names of mayoral candidates as it seeks to make impact in Eastern Cape

The in the Eastern Cape is banking on 10 mayoral candidates to make further inroads into the province, including taking aim at two municipalities where the ANC failed to field candidates ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

JUST IN: Western Cape mayor, CFO arrested in alleged kickback bust

A mayor and two senior municipal officials will appear in court after police uncovered an alleged kickback scheme tied to a security services contract.

International Coffee Day: Who sells the best cuppa in SA?

Millions of South Africans continue to drink coffee daily despite rising prices, with the cost of instant coffee increasing faster than broader food inflation.

Jabulile Ntimba murder accused denies killing 'cousin', claims police torture to obtain confession

Two suspects face charges of premeditated murder and defeating or obstructing the ends of justice.

Free State cop gets five years for R3 000 bribe demand

The police officer told the complainant he could delay the case until it was eventually struck off the court roll.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists

In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists

Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo

Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBC