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.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'

Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

DA pledges R1.5bn for northern areas upgrades if it takes office

The DA has pledged R1.5bn for infrastructure upgrades and social housing in Nelson Mandela Bayâ s 11 northern areas wards if it takes control of the municipality after the November 4 local government elections.

Mayorship issue looms large as Knysna council meeting collapses

The Knysna council was unable to conclude its meeting on Wednesday after members of the ruling coalition requested a caucus and then failed to return to the council chamber.

Two home affairs officials in court for allegedly selling fraudulent passports for up to R100,000

Three UPL directors appear in court over 2021 unrest chemical spill