Congo reports Ebola death in new province

The patient died in Bas-Uele's capital Buta after developing haemorrhagic Ebola-like symptoms.

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SASSA payment delays leave pensioners facing lapsed policies

Grant recipients describe mounting financial fallout as payment disruptions affect insurance, rent, and other essential monthly commitments.

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Banyana to take on Nigeria in grueling World Cup qualifier playoffs

Banyana take on the daunting task of having to overcome record 10-time Wafcon winners, Nigeria.

'Informal settlements encroaching military bases are security threat'

Settlements can also obstruct military vehicles from responding to attacks.

Garsfontein plunder Menlopark for talent in bid to rival Western Cape schools

Garsfontein have strengthened their already formidable schoolboy rugby programme with the addition of three provincial-level players from Menlopark.

'You're paid to report for training' – Ex-Downs star's message to Saleng

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benson Mhlongo has questioned the mystery surrounding Monnapule Saleng's absence.

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns skipper retires from football

A South African legend of 413 professional games under his belt, the former Kaizer Chiefs man has decided to hang up his boots.

WEATHER: Strong winds and rain expected this weekend

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 14 August 2026.

Musk's Terafab: 1 300 Loftus Versfeld pitches under one roof

The ground has been broken on what Elon Musk has described as the biggest building on Earth, to build advanced microchips.

Four life sentences for Joburg man who lured women through Facebook

Twenty-six- year-old Victor Mokoena targeted four women in and around Johannesburg.

Mkhwanazi, five others bail application to continue on Friday

A sixth accused, Juan Eksteen, a former SAPS official, has been added to the case today.

Suspects arrested and three unlicensed firearms recovered in Pretoria

4 suspects arrested and 3 unlicensed firearms recovered during a police operation in Pretoria.

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Shades of Thabo Bester: Four life sentences for another 'Facebook rapist'

Mokoena's sentencing puts Thabo Bester's social media luring tactics back in focus, highlighting similarities between the two cases.

'We are being abused': Ad hoc committee clash over witnesses, evidence in Mkhwanazi inquiry report

The preliminary report, which is now in its fourth draft, runs to about 800 pages.

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Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 13 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official

Mali says 82 soldiers held captive since deadly attacks in April have been freed by armed groups, in a rare breakthrough as the country battles jihadist and rebel insurgencies. The junta also pardoned a French embassy official accused of spying and ordered his expulsion.

Police shootout in MP leads to arrest of suspected illegal miner

A man was taken for questioning following a crossfire between police and suspected illegal miners