WEATHER: Severe cold, rain and snow to hit one province this weekend

Planning a Saturday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141

A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Final hours: A timeline of one tragic weekend in Sabie for Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee

A hiking trip meant to mark a milestone for one St Stithians pupil ended in tragedy at a Mpumalanga lodge. Here is what we know, step by step, about the days before and after Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee were found dead.

WEATHER: Disruptive SNOW and disruptive rain expected to batter SA this weekend

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Saturday, 8 August 2026.

3.3 magnitude light tremor rattles Welkom on Friday morning

Council of Geoscience confirmed a seismic event at 9:17am, 5 km southwest of Odendaalsrus in the Free State gold mining area.

Two SAPS Anti-Gang Unit officers shot dead in Reiger Park ambush

Ethan Coetzee's former teacher: 'Amazing young man'

St Stithius alumnus Ethan Coetzee - whose body was found alongside Grade 11 student, Cameron Waldeck-Cooks - has been fondly remembered.

Disjointed All Blacks survive Stormers scare 

The All Blacks got their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry campaign off to a winning start against the Stormers, but not in the way they would have wanted.  

All Blacks finally overcome stubborn Stormers in RGR opener

The Stormers gave the All Blacks a fright by threatening an upset during their match in Cape Town on Friday.

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 7 August 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R67 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R6 million.

The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 7 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 7 August 2026 [WATCH]

R73 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 7 August 2026.

Daily Lotto results: Friday, 7 August 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 7 August 2026.

BMA Commissioner celebrates unqualified audit opinion for 2025/2026 financial year

Rest In Peace: Kaizer Chiefs' former star dies

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Michael Nkambule has died at the age of 37.

Historic and lesser-known planetarium in Cape Town set to be restored

Tucked away inside the SAAF Museum at Air Force Base Ysterplaat is one of South Africa's forgotten planetariums...

Cape Town will 'continue to grind' after beating title holders Johannesburg

While Tshwane are top of the log after winning three matches, and Cape Town are two points behind, the hosts hold a game in hand.

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Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 7 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Mthatha Regional Court sentences Xola Sobhalule to eighteen years for raping a minor

Ex-Chiefs winger explains why Pirates will retain the MTN8

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has backed Orlando Pirates to retain the MTN8 title due to their momentum.