A major new luxury hotel is opening in Cape Town next month

One of the world's best-known luxury hotel brands is bringing its first African property to Cape Town this October.

Here's the BAD news for millions of SASSA grant recipients in October

SASSA has confirmed that the majority of social grant beneficiaries will only receive their October 2026 payments after the first weekend of the month.

Did you know lightning can be hotter than the Sun — but by how much?

Lightning can heat the air around it to nearly 30,000°C, making it about five times hotter than the Sun's visible surface.

All Blacks chop and change for Springbok Test in Baltimore

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has included Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf for the fourth and final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore.

The most powerful dress in royal history is for sale (Pics)

A single dress, worn on one of the hardest nights of her life, became one of fashion's most iconic moments. Now it's heading back to the auction block.

Former SAFA CEO Mumble warns of surprise in presidential election

Former SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble believes Saturday's presidential election could produce a surprise as opposition to Danny Jordaan grows.

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

New York will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the devastating 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday.

Struggling SA refugees encouraged to get help after woman's suicide

A South African refugee's suicide in the US this week has sparked calls for others struggling to adjust to seek professional help.

What to Watch: Breadwinner's next-level daddy daycare

It's a good-to-go and easily digestible film that entertains.

Chiefs confirm venue change for Arrows clash

'Arrows will announce ticketing information in due course, and Kaizer Chiefs will communicate these details once they are made available,' said Chiefs.

Western Cape police's R5.8 million N1 drug bust

During the search, officers found 57 000 Mandrax tablets and five kilograms of cocaine.

Ghost of tribalism returns to haunt the ANC's biggest region in Limpopo

The battle for the Mopani mayoral chain has begun.

Here's which crimes increased and decreased in Gauteng between April and June

The number of murders and rapes in Gauteng decreased compared with the same three-month period last year.

'Once you guys see what's in the docket, it's a joke,' says Fadiel Adams on fraud case

Adams claims his prosecution was linked to criminal charges he had laid against senior police officials.

Analyst says Algeria-UAE rift reflects wider Sahel dispute

Smail Debeche, a professor of international relations at the University of Algiers III, said the decision was a reaction to what he described as UAE actions against Algeria on the regional level, including in Africa's Sahel region and Libya.

Ebola: Kisangani gets new treatment centre as authorities scale capacity

Congolese authorities inaugurated a new treatment centre in the city of Kisangani as they race to ramp up surveillance, diagnostic and treatment capacity

SABC on Netflix? ICASA inquiry could reshape South Africa's streaming landscape

Money maker: Why Springboks, All Blacks are playing in Baltimore

The eye-watering financial figures behind the Springboks-All Blacks Test in Baltimore, USA, have been revealed.

PICTURES: Stunning underwater worlds captured in Ocean Photographer of the Year awards

The photographs reveal extraordinary marine life and powerful human connections with the sea.

Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start

'I think the confidence boost is definitely big. It's important to recover good and focus on the derby,' said United forward Benjamin Sesko.