thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:06:53

WEATHER: Strong winds with rain expected in FOUR provinces

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Wednesday, 26 August 2026.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:10:22

'Wonderful to watch': Ursula Mariani charms fans with lemonade-making skills! [video]

Ursula Mariani, a beloved podcaster and lecturer, charmed her legion of fans with her impressive lemonade-making skills.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:11:29

WEATHER: Cloudy conditions and rain to affect these two provinces

Wondering what the weather will be like this Wednesday– Here's the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:21:40

Ramaphosa says some African leaders believe outside forces may be fueling anti-foreign national protests

Ramaphosa told parliament that African leaders believe anti-foreigner sentiments are being instigated from outside SA.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:31:34

'I can relate to that guy in the hood': Given Stuurman on finding himself in Umthetho's Sphe

Before he was Sphe in Netflix's Umthetho, Given Stuurman was the eight-year-old asking for lobola in a bank ad. He talks family, danger and building a character SA already claims as its own.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:46:02

'You are doing this deliberately': Cat Matlala and Maumela's business scheme under scrutiny

Matlala confirmed that the two had worked together on various business opportunities.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00

In case you missed it: Brown Mogotsi's 'escape plan' | Possible fuel hike | Broos warns Safa about Mosimane

Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 25 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:13:14

MTN targets 150MW in first phase of AI data centre push

Group CEO Ralph Mupita wants an open system that routes tasks to the best frontier or open-weight AI models.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:57:45

Ethiopia bids to host Africa Cup of Nations 2028 after 52 years

Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continentâ s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:06:26

Tanzania vice president resigns, citing presidentâ s desire for change

Tanzaniaâ s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:23:24

Madrid declares Ceuta a â national security interestâ

Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a â national security interestâ and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:04:16

How much does it cost to: Take the family to uShaka Marine World?

Take a look at the estimated cost of taking a family of five to uShaka Marine World's Wet 'n Wild waterpark in Durban.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:34:41

Live score: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United

Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Here are the live updates.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:35:06

Millions will suffer if government wins SASSA R370 SRD grant appeal

Millions of South Africans could remain excluded from the R370 SRD grant if the government succeeds in its appeal against a High Court ruling.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:50:38

What South Africans can expect from this week's lunar eclipse

A spectacular lunar eclipse will be visible from South Africa this Friday morning. Here's when to look and what you can expect.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00

24 hours in pictures, 25 August 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:52:44

Spare a thought for Paul de Villiers as Siya Kolisi returns

The Siya Kolisi announcement comes with disappointment for Paul de Villiers, who drops out of the matchday squad.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:43:17

Weather alert: Damaging winds as most provinces stay warm and partly cloudy

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 26 August 2026.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:32

Barrydale: South Africaâ s small town becoming an artistsâ haven

Surrounded by hiking trails, mountain passes, hot springs and antique shops, Barrydale offers attractions beyond its art scene. For now, residents say the challenge is to welcome new artists and visitors without losing the qualities that drew them there in the first place.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:13:16

Sudanâ s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war

Sudanâ s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.