citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:12:00

R4.6bn parliament rebuild plagued by delays and financial control weaknesses

The auditor-general said urgent intervention is needed to strengthen accountability and oversight of parliament's rebuilding project

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:30:29

Police Portfolio Committee chairperson welcomes Masemola's return

Cameron says Masemola's reinstatement comes at a time when the police service is under pressure.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:49:50

Tributes pour in for rugby player Hyron Andrews as details emerge of untimely death

The lock forward joined the Lions this season after playing most of his rugby for the Sharks in Durban.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:04:25

WEATHER TODAY: Heat wave lifts Richards Bay to 41°C, Pietermaritzburg hits 38°C

Weather for Saturday: Cape Town stays cool at 18°C with a 60% chance of slight rain, while Musina reaches 37°C under clear skies in the far north.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00

Mount Grace Hotel & Spa: A luxurious escape in the Magaliesberg

From beautifully renovated suites surrounded by nature to a culinary offering rooted in South African ingredients, Mount Grace Hotel Spa offers a country escape away from the noise of the city.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:08:44

Sharks face tough task in quest for revenge against Lyon

The Sharks face an uphill battle against Lyon, who knocked them out of the Challenge Cup two seasons ago.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:15:00

PODCAST: Focus on Chery bakkie's powertrain instead of its name

Discussions around Grootman moniker have diverted attention from beastly 350kW/800Nm hybrid system.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:35:00

KZN school bans parents from delivering elaborate Matric gifts

A KwaZulu-Natal school has banned wealthy parents from delivering elaborate gifts to Matric students on school premises...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:15:31

Bernard Parker's wife stakes claim amid 'baby mama' drama?

Bernard Parker's wife, Wendy Parker, has publicly shown support to her partner, whose personal life has come under scrutiny this week...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:30:24

Trevor Noah shades white refugees: 'Sell their businesses, mansions…'

Trevor Noah accused the US of 'rescuing' the 'oppressors, not the oppressed' when asked about his views of the refugee programme.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:30:24

Free State Christmas stokvel fraudster jailed for 10 years

The Hawks arrested Lebohang Mokatedi in East London after stokvel members in Bloemfontein and Botshabelo reported fraud and theft.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:37:59

Police bust suspected mandrax lab in Soweto and arrest four suspects (PICS)

A large quantity of Mandrax pills, suspected to have been manufactured elsewhere, was found at the scene.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:44:56

FEDUSA elects new leadership

All seven National Office Bearer positions were uncontested.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:25:53

March and March-affiliated parolee detained after securing bail

Nsibande was previously convicted for kidnapping and robbery in 2009.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:35

Oil price spike puts more pressure on local fuel prices

Higher transport costs could add pressure to food prices.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:20:45

Full list of eThekwini beaches and swimming pools that are open

The eThekwini beachgoers have plenty of choice right now, but water tests have forced the city to keep two spots closed.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:09:06

Durban protests: Man gets bail despite criminal history and 'judges must f**k off' remark

Wandie Nsibane was rearrested shortly after his release over alleged breaches of his parole conditions.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:55:57

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak

Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the countryâ s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:36

IFP launches North West LGE campaign

The party says it will be campaigning on topical issues such as the empowerment of women.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:24

MEC opens R83 million Siyakhanyisa Primary School in KZN

The department says the project has contributed to boosting the local economy.