DA declares 60% majority in KZN municipality
“We said we would keep the chaos out … And that is exactly what we will do,” says uMngeni mayor Christopher Pappas
Jansen on Shortlist for Player of the Month
South Africa’s Marco Jansen, Pakistan’s Arafat Minhas and West Indies captain Shai Hope have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October, while India’s Deepti Sharma, Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary are in contention for the women’s honour. Jansen topped the bowlers’ and all-rounders’ tables in the ICC …
Thank You, South Africa
Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: Thank you to every South African who voted today. You showed up for your community and for the future of our country. To everyone who voted DA, including those who did so for the first time I say thank you for your trust. We will …
SAHRC takes City of Cape Town to court over land sales
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has accused the commission of “electioneering”
Starc Reclaims Number 1 Spot
Three South Africa players are among top five Test all-rounders; Duckett, Fakhar, Rathnayake and Smit gain big in ODIs; Iyer, Duffy move up in T20Is. Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings from South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen following an impressive performance in the third …
MANCOSA AI Hackathon 2026 Builds South Africa’s Future Tech Talent
Johannesburg: As the world becomes increasingly digitised and interconnected, artificial intelligence is transforming industries, economies and everyday life. However, technological progress also creates complex challenges that demand advanced digital skills, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving. For South Africa, preparing young people to navigate this evolving landscape is essential to economic growth and social development. “Higher education …
Axis International Files Memorial, Maintaining Its Claim of USD 29 Billion Arbitration – As Guinea Fails to Make the First Payment Due to World Bank Tribunal
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axis International Ltd (a UAE-based conglomerate) filed a Memorial on Jurisdiction, Merits and Quantum in an arbitration against the Republic of Guinea before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”), an arm of the World Bank, in August 2026. Previously, in December 2025, Axis International requested arbitration of its claim. …
Concerns over R15-million plan for Milnerton Lagoon
City of Cape Town wants to dilute pollution by adding sea water
Wave of Violent Farm Attacks
South Africa has been through a dark week of farm attacks. And still the wilfully ignorant President, Cyril Ramaphosa, remains silent as if nothing happened. Following the attack on Mr Donovan Marx last Wednesday, in which he was shot and his ears cut off, Mr Les Brett (67) and his wife, Natasha (68), were attacked […]
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Three years later, Cape Town families still without water
The City of Cape Town said in 2023 it was “looking into all feasible options to assist the community”
Toddler drowns in Cape Town drain
Activists call for safe places for children to play
In photos: South Africans vote to shape the future of their municipalities
Millions of people came out to make their mark on 4 November
SAFA well recognised at the nomination for the 2026 CAF Awards – South African Football Association
4 November 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) was well represented in the nominations for the 2026 CAF Awards after the continental body announced the candidates on Wednesday. CAF said the nominations are in recognition of a remarkable year for African football, highlighted by the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco in
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653 Years Imprisonment for 119 Counts of Sexual Offences Against Children
BLOEMFONTEIN – A 37-year-old man was sentenced in the Welkom Regional Court, sitting as a designated Sexual Offences Court, on 2 November 2026 after pleading guilty to 119 charges relating to sexual offences committed against three minor victims between 2015 and 2024. The accused was convicted and sentenced by Magistrate Mrs Lafenya on Odendaalsrus case …
Boer to Lead Springboks
Vianca Boer will captain the Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Kenya this weekend, where South Africa will face Zambia, Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Pool A of the tournament. Boer is one of only four squad members who has HSBC SVNS experience as head coach Cecil Afrika opted for …
AI and Blockchain Are Coming to African Farms: 4 Things Must Happen for Farmers to Benefit
What’s missing are clear rules about who controls farm data and how farmers’ needs are met.
Court orders minister to consider lottery licence bids afresh
Sizekhaya will continue to operate the lottery for now, but Minister Parks Tau has 12 months to award the fourth lottery licence
Behind the leadership crisis at NUMSA
Fight between Irvin Jim and his rivals goes way back
Sasol Banyana Banyana bag three nominations at the CAF Awards – South African Football Association
04 November 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana have bagged three nominations at the upcoming 2026 CAF Awards scheduled to be held next month (Monday, 7 December 2026) in Nigeria. This comes after CAF released the shortlist of various nomination categories on Tuesday. Banyana Banyana have been named in the National Team of the Year (Women)
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Let’s Talk EV Chargers
The recent blow to consumer pockets from ever increasing fuel prices was just the push that the local EV Industry needed. The talk around the braai fires has shifted to how to save money on transport costs. Listen carefully the next time that you are in such a conversation and notice that the prime drivers …
Asylum seekers could lose Tshwane refugee office
Home Affairs wants to open a new refugee reception office at Beitbridge
1 896 Jeeps Recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers that Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd is recalling certain Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The recall affects a total of 1 896 vehicles, of which 1 881 were sold nationally. The affected vehicles were made available for sale between 2021 and 2025. According to the supplier, the …
Our water is full of sewage. Today we can vote to fix it
The lost years of local government must end
EThekwini won’t say what it pays plumbing middlemen
Plumbers question the value and sense of the appointment of a panel of companies to manage them on behalf of the municipality