High-protein everything: How SA's weight-loss obsession is reshaping the snack aisle [Part 2]

From protein yoghurts to "protein water", South Africans are chasing grams. We unpack the GLP-1 boom, the pressure to stay thin online, and what the science says.

Australia earn consolation victory in rain-disrupted final ODI against Proteas

The tourists won by 45 runs on the DLS method.

The Herald 30 September 2026 - E-Edition

Read today's Herald as it appears in print.

Cape Town campaign writes names of Palestinian children killed in Gaza on 20-metre shroud

Zimbabwe helicopter crash claims six lives, including high-profile businessman

The Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

UPDATE | Court halts Tennessee's first execution of woman in 200 years

A US court on Wednesday halted the lethal injection of a 50-year-old female killer that would have been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in more than 200 years.

BREAKING: Prominent businessman among six killed in Zimbabwe helicopter crash

Six people, including a prominent businessman, died after a helicopter crashed in Zimbabwe. Here is what authorities have confirmed.

Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 30 September 2026.

High-protein everything: How SA's weight-loss obsession is reshaping the snack aisle [Part 1]

From protein yoghurts to "protein water", South Africans are chasing grams. We unpack the GLP-1 boom, the pressure to stay thin online, and what the science says.

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Bafana Bafana hammer Eritrea 5-0

Bafana Bafana continued their strong start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a convincing 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday evening.

FIFA Rankings: Bafana Bafana continue their rise after Eritrea win

Bafana Bafana are continuing their rise in the FIFA rankings after another convincing victory in their latest international assignment.

The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R17 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R4.5 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R5 million.

Bafana Bafana's striker drought ends as Rayners scores against Eritrea

South Africa's striker drought is over after Iqraam Rayners scored in the convincing win against Eritrea on 30 September.

In case you missed it: Home Affairs passport scheme bust | Idac's future debated | Whatsapp's new parental controls

Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 30 September 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Mofokeng turns on the style as Bafana rout Eritrea

'President Yama2K' scores his first goals for Bafana in a superb all-round display.

Bafana Bafana player ratings v Eritrea

Phakaaathi runs the rule over the performance of Bafana's players, who have put South Africa in a fantastic early position in their group.

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 [WATCH]

A total of R26.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 30 September 2026.

WATCH: Another alleged illegal mining gunfight closes R539 in Schoemanskloof

Motorists traveling through Mpumalanga have been urged to divert via Elands Valley following gunfire along the R539.