‘Shebe Maburna’ to be cross-examined as bail hearing resumes
Chauke will face questioning from state prosecutor Advocate Kgaugelo Lekoloane.
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The latest South Africa news from 4 sources, including SABC News, IOL, The Age. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-28 04:39 UTC.
Bongi Mbonambi’s Stormers homecoming can re-ignite his Springboks World Cup ambitions
With Rassie Erasmus confirming the veteran hooker remains in the national frame, Bongi Mbonambi's emergency move to the Stormers provides the exact game-time pl…
The four balls that turned the Test, and saved captain Pat Cummins
South Africa were in control when Pat Cummins handed Mitchell Starc the second new ball. Twenty minutes later, Australia were back in the game.
State witness expected to testify in AKA, Tibs murder trial
On Tuesday, concerns were raised about whether CCTV footage could have been tampered with.
The need for equity in global health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has unforgivingly exposed the flaws in the global health response system. With negotiations underway for a new agreement, the world must e…
Mchunu’s pay and legal fees cost taxpayers at least R5.8m while on special leave
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has received more than R3.1m in remuneration and incurred R2.7m in state-funded legal costs while on special leave, according to a …
CIDB deregisters 13 contractors over grading application claims
The CIDB says 13 construction companies were removed from its register after findings that they misrepresented information when applying for higher grading. The…
Five water parks in and around Cape Town for a family day out
From beachfront water slides to sprawling adventure parks, these five Western Cape attractions offer families different ways to cool off, keep children entertai…
Soweto Derby kings: The five most successful coaches in PSL history
Stuart Baxter and José Riveiro headline the list of the Soweto Derby’s most successful PSL-era coaches, with Ernst Middendorp and several three-time winners als…
Fadiel claims JP Smith threatens legal action over drug test challenge
NCC leader Fadiel Adams says JP Smith may take legal action after Adams challenged the City of Cape Town’s safety and security mayoral committee member to under…
Lifesaving SA reports 15 drowning and missing-swimmer incidents in October
Lifesaving South Africa has reported a series of fatal and non-fatal aquatic incidents, including missing swimmers and child drownings, across several provinces…
AKA’s legacy lives on as fans revisit his iconic tweets and streaming hits
Fans continue to revisit AKA’s memorable social-media posts and stream his music, more than three years after the rapper’s death.
SARS warns influencers: Declare your online earnings or face penalties
SARS says influencers and content creators must declare income from sponsorships, advertising, subscriptions, affiliate marketing and brand partnerships, includ…
Online investment scams: Red flags to check before handing over your money
South Africans are urged to check whether investment providers are authorised by the FSCA and to avoid offers promising guaranteed or unusually high returns.
Call for parliamentary probe into shortages of up to 50 critical medicines
The DA has called for a parliamentary investigation into shortages of up to 50 critical medicines in the public healthcare system, warning that patients could f…
Samwu members to show support for arrested protesters
Fourteen Samwu members to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on public violence charges.
Dealership ordered to refund client nearly R170,000 and pay R202,000 storage fees for Volvo engine failure
The Eastern Cape High Court has ordered a dealership to refund R169,990 after a used Volvo suffered catastrophic engine failure within four months of purchase. …
What does halaal mean? A guide to certification, ingredients and food choices in SA
What does halaal really mean? From Islamic dietary requirements to the signs displayed at restaurants, here is what South Africans need to know about halaal foo…
Da Cruz welcomes backing from Kaizer Chiefs' management
Fernando Da Cruz appreciated backing from sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr, pointing to bad luck with injuries and draws after progressing in the Carling Kno…
CIDB removes 13 construction companies over alleged registration misrepresentation
The CIDB says 13 construction companies were removed from its register after misrepresenting information in applications to upgrade their contractor grades, whi…
CIDB deregisters 13 construction companies over alleged false grading applications
The CIDB says the companies misrepresented information in applications to secure higher registration grades. More than 50 cases have also been referred to the p…
Cardoso breathes easy as shaky Sundowns dig deep after African nightmare
Tshepang Moremi scored twice as Orlando Pirates beat Milford FC 3-0 to reach the Carling Knockout quarter-finals, building momentum before Saturday’s Soweto Der…
Home Affairs offices in KwaZulu-Natal to open on election day for ID services
Home Affairs offices in KwaZulu-Natal will open on 4 November to help eligible voters collect identity documents or apply for temporary identity certificates.
eThekwini poll suggests IFP could have fared better with Mdu Nkosi as mayoral candidate
An eNCA–MarkData poll suggests Mdu Nkosi could have attracted more eThekwini support than the IFP’s current mayoral ticket, despite the MK Party leading the met…
Brambles are a problem weed in South Africa, but researchers are closer to finding a natural enemy to manage them
Invasive alien brambles have been spreading across South Africa since the early 1900s, having come from North America and Europe. All brambles fall within the g…
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