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SABC News · 50m ago · South Africa

Eleven suspected illegal miners to appear in Stilfontein court

They are facing charges of illicit mining and contravention of Immigration Act.

Daily Maverick · 1h ago · South Africa

BOOK EXTRACT: My best friend, ED: Evolution of an eating disorder from childhood into adulthood

In this extract of her memoir, ‘My Best Friend ED’, Katherine Luden traces the origins of her debilitating illness.

Daily Maverick · 2h ago · South Africa

MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Joburg stalls release of R4.07bn misconduct files until after elections

The City of Johannesburg has pushed the release of records detailing R4.07bn in alleged financial misconduct beyond the 4 November elections, after an admitted nine-day administrative delay and an extension calculated in ‘court days’. A separate R45.16bn UIFW…

SABC News · 3h ago · South Africa

Portugal coach says Ronaldo can return to the team if he wants to

Portugal head coach says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he chooses to

SABC News · 3h ago · South Africa

N2 closed near Mossel Bay following heavy motor vehicle crash

Motorists are urged to avoid the area, use alternative routes and exercise patience and caution.

SABC News · 3h ago · South Africa

Three senior Knysna municipal officials to appear in court

Three senior Knysna municipal officials are expected to appear in the local magistrate's court

SABC News · 3h ago · South Africa

IFP vows to deport undocumented foreign nationals from eThekwini

If elected in the coming elections, IFP vows to deport undocumented foreign nationals from eThekwini

Daily Maverick · 4h ago · South Africa

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.

Daily Maverick · 4h ago · South Africa

Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars, the Times newspaper reported on Sunday.

Daily Maverick · 4h ago · South Africa

CASHING IN: Upcoming World Cup promises R500m lifeline for ailing Cricket South Africa

The 2027 Cricket World Cup, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, is a golden opportunity for Cricket South Africa to boost its dwindling financial resources.

Daily Maverick · 4h ago · South Africa

CAUGHT OUT: Gayton McKenzie-linked empowerment consortium scores Ticketpro deal ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup

The former chief of staff to Sport Minister and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is the new CEO of Cricket South Africa’s incumbent ticketing vendor. This follows the sale of Ticketpro to a women-owned empowerment consortium with links to the PA,…

SABC News · 4h ago · South Africa

Thembisa women call for danger-zone status amid safety fears

Vusimuzi women call for danger-zone declaration amid fears over women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni

SABC News · 4h ago · South Africa

JSC interviews begin to fill three SCA vacancies

Five candidates vie for three vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal.

SABC News · 4h ago · South Africa

Dithejane debut goal earns Bafana Bafana win over Egypt

Mosimane made nine changes to the team that started against Eritrea in AFCON qualifier

SABC News · 4h ago · South Africa

Bozell’s latest démarche further deepens SA, US tensions: Expert

Parliament's portfolio committee on International Relations wants DIRCO to explain the demarches

SABC News · 4h ago · South Africa

AKA and Tibz murder trial begins in the Durban High Court

The arrests of the accused were announced a year later.

Daily Maverick · 8h ago · South Africa

WHERE TO INVEST: Beyond standard property — Emira’s unconventional assets drive strong total returns

From Gauteng apartments and South African offices to Polish industrial assets and US shopping centres, Emira’s diversified portfolio keeps investors focused on what management buys next.

Daily Maverick · 9h ago · South Africa

Every rand has a name — the PIC’s high-stakes mission to protect wealth

The PIC says resilience, oversight and long-term investment can protect public wealth through market shocks — because every rand entrusted to it has a name, and every one of those names deserves an answer.

Daily Maverick · 9h ago · South Africa

ANALYSIS: The PIC is doing great if you take CEO Patrick Dlamini at his word

It seems the Public Investment Corporation CEO is on a charm offensive with South Africa’s news media, and even Daily Maverick is on the list of olive branch recipients.

Daily Maverick · 9h ago · South Africa

BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Meta vs Amazon — the battle for the future of online commerce

What happens when consumers stop browsing and send AI agents to shop for them? Amazon’s abrupt ban on Meta’s Muse exposes the brewing battle for online retail dominance.

Daily Maverick · 10h ago · South Africa

The most valuable resource in education is dedicated, well-trained teachers

On World Teachers’ Day, South Africa honours 485,000 educators — celebrating their impact while calling for less bureaucracy, better support and safer schools.

Daily Maverick · 10h ago · South Africa

CRÉATION AFRICA: Two former Wits students taking SA gaming global, starting with taxis and spinning

Eric Gardiner and Mamello Raboroko are bringing a South African flair to gaming. Now they want to empower other young people to do the same.

Daily Maverick · 10h ago · South Africa

WILD LIFERS: Drawing the line on Cape Town’s baboons

Synecdoche is an unusual word but capable of some heavy lifting. Applied to the baboons of the Cape Peninsula it’s particularly appropriate. It means a part which represents a whole. In arguments over raided kitchens, fences and the removal of troops there’s a…

Daily Maverick · 11h ago · South Africa

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Lungisa’s assault conviction central to ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral battle

Andile Lungisa went from ANC mayoral hopeful to candidate list casualty after the party’s vetting process raised questions about his eligibility. Now he wants the courts to decide whether the ANC had the right to remove him.

Daily Maverick · 11h ago · South Africa

TUNNELLED VISION: Cape Town’s unfinished freeway in a tunnel, but costs up in the air

Cape Town has unveiled plans to replace its unfinished Foreshore freeways with a new bridge and tunnel, while unlocking 15 hectares for housing, public space and a new neighbourhood. But the cost, funding model and engineering risks remain unclear.

Daily Maverick · 11h ago · South Africa

Britain’s Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism".

Daily Maverick · 11h ago · South Africa

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: The 2026 local elections will be an early warning for 2029

Next month’s election is likely to reveal that the ANC has fallen further, but the real question is about the rate of decline.

Daily Maverick · 11h ago · South Africa

Musk says he will rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI

Oct 4 (Reuters) - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on Sunday that he would rename the company's AI unit to SpaceXSI, following US President Donald Trump's push to use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence."

Daily Maverick · 12h ago · South Africa

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Moneybags Malema promises NMB free water and electricity, and bigger RDP houses

EFF president Julius Malema promised Nelson Mandela Bay residents free water and electricity, bigger RDP houses, more social grants and free school meals and uniforms – pledges that stretch well beyond the powers and responsibilities of local government.

SABC News · 13h ago · South Africa

OUTA welcomes extension of Eskom solar registration fee waiver

The charge has been waived, but the legal requirement to register the system remains.

Daily Maverick · 13h ago · South Africa

WILDLIFE THREAT: ‘No chance’: Road rubble allegedly buries Gqeberha riverside kingfisher nests

A conservationist has opened a criminal case alleging tonnes of road-building waste were dumped beside the Baakens River, burying kingfisher nests and potentially killing eggs and chicks during breeding season.

SABC News · 13h ago · South Africa

Africa must shift from raw exports to value-added products: Sisi

South Africa has been represented by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also the chair of SADeC.

SABC News · 13h ago · South Africa

Iran’s oil minister resigns, no reason given

Mohsen Paknejad has been the oil minister since August 2024.

SABC News · 13h ago · South Africa

Lesufi announces plans to tackle GBVF in Gauteng

The province is also to temporarily halt the granting of liquor licences to taverns.

SABC News · 14h ago · South Africa

SACP launches Red October campaign to mobilise workers

The campaign comes just weeks before the local government elections.

SABC News · 14h ago · South Africa

Municipalities to implement Ramaphosa’s GBVF directives: Lesufi

Lesufi says municipalities in the province will implement the directives given by Ramaphosa

SABC News · 15h ago · South Africa

‘Unsuccessful appeal over PR list can have devastating impact on ANC’

Mbalula says the ANC remains intact and more than ready to contest the LGE.

SABC News · 15h ago · South Africa

VIDEO: Elections 360 Town hall debate

Catch the Elections 360 debate in Ekurhuleni tonight at 19:00 on SABC News Channel and SABC Plus.

SABC News · 16h ago · South Africa

Gauteng to halt issuing of liquor licenses: Lesufi

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi says these measures have been put in place to curb substance abuse.

SABC News · 16h ago · South Africa

Messi farewell closes a long, hard-won love story with Argentina

"You lost to us because we've got your best player at Barcelona and he's a genius."

SABC News · 16h ago · South Africa

IFP to prioritise accommodation for Durban flood victims

IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has also stressed the need to align public infrastructure.

SABC News · 16h ago · South Africa

DA’s ‘water tanker mafia’ billboard crossed the line: eThekwini Mayor

The billboard was removed from the N2 after officials threatened legal action.

SABC News · 17h ago · South Africa

COSATU welcomes assurances retired military medical cover is safe

COSATU says it appreciates beneficiaries will continue to enjoy their full medical cover benefits.

Daily Maverick · 17h ago · South Africa

SA’s GBV crisis can’t be solved in court when it starts in the classroom

South Africa’s devastating gender-based violence crisis demands early classroom intervention rather than reactive legal measures. Such initiatives have been successful in several countries, including Sierra Leone.

SABC News · 18h ago · South Africa

Govt forces seize capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region from rebels

Three sources told Reuters that govt forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray.

SABC News · 18h ago · South Africa

Verstappen wins dramatic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Verstappen led home the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.

SABC News · 18h ago · South Africa

Born To Win to proiritise addressing GBV if elected

Mamabolo was speaking during the campaign trail at Seshego near Polokwane in Limpopo.

SABC News · 19h ago · South Africa

Lamola, Egypt counterpart hold talks on economic co-operation

They met on the margins of the African Forum in Egypt.

SABC News · 19h ago · South Africa

University of Limpopo expresses deep grief after death of a student

UL says it is saddened following the discovery of a body of a student outside the campus.

SABC News · 19h ago · South Africa

Justice Dept backs debate on restricting learners’ social media

The debate comes amid growing international pressure to protect children online.

Daily Maverick · 20h ago · South Africa

In defiance of chaos — why your choice in this election matters

In November, you will make the choice that directly shapes the reality in which you live for the next five years, and that choice is starkly binary: vote for governments that pull our municipalities back from the brink, or vote to continue down the path of…

SABC News · 20h ago · South Africa

Mashita’s family finds comfort in knowing murder suspect’s identity

Boitumelo Mashita was buried in Thembisa, East Rand on Sunday.

SABC News · 21h ago · South Africa

38 motorists arrested in KZN for various traffic law violation

38 motorists have been arrested in Newcastle in northern KZN for various traffic law violations

SABC News · 21h ago · South Africa

DA demands detailed GBVF crime stats from Police Minister

President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement last week of a four point plan to fight GBVF last week.

SABC News · 21h ago · South Africa

SANDF spent R2.4bln on private chartered planes in 5 years: Motshekga

Angie Motshekga says privately chartered flights were procured to access remote areas.

SABC News · 21h ago · South Africa

University of Limpopo student found dead near campus perimeter

University of Limpopo (UL) female student found dead near campus perimeter fence

SABC News · 21h ago · South Africa

School social media ban raises key policy questions: Gwarube

South Africa has not introduced a national ban on social media use by under-16s.

Daily Maverick · 21h ago · South Africa

CRICKET: Marco Jansen – all-action hero in all formats stands tall for Proteas

His all-round ability keeps improving and it’s rare among his generation of SA cricketers.

SABC News · 22h ago · South Africa

Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph

OCA President Sheikh Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium

Daily Maverick · 22h ago · South Africa

South Africans in America — from the All Blacks to the All Whites

New sanctions against South Africa and the placing of white crosses on the National Mall in Washington, DC last week speak to a deep connection between white nationalist politics of both South Africa and the US.

SABC News · 22h ago · South Africa

Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized election

If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, the top two will face off on October 25.

SABC News · 22h ago · South Africa

Taipei LGBTQ+ community protests police raid on gay bar

100 members of Taipei's LGBTQ+ community protested after police raided a gay bar in Taiwan

SABC News · 22h ago · South Africa

Political parties target untapped North West electorates

Many municipalities in the province are experiencing a collapse in basic services

Daily Maverick · 23h ago · South Africa

Look up, South Africa: Wounded, yes, but still breathing

South Africa is battered by violence, corruption and division. Yet beneath the grief, a stubborn spirit still breathes — refusing to surrender hope and its future.

SABC News · 23h ago · South Africa

eThekwini Mayor to update on Durban water crisis mitigation

eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba is expected to brief the media on the metro's water crisis

Daily Maverick · 23h ago · South Africa

GOING PLACES: On a borrowed bike, Siya Ntsele shows what grit and talent can achieve

The young mountain bike rider’s stellar Go2Sea performance earned him more than applause: a bike of his own and support to pursue his racing ambitions.

SABC News · 24h ago · South Africa

Funeral underway for young woman killed by estranged husband

Twelve women’s bodies were dumped in various locations across Ekurhuleni since July this year.

SABC News · 24h ago · South Africa

AU to launch Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius

Mauritius was selected as AfCRA’s headquarters following a competitive process.

Daily Maverick · 1d ago · South Africa

THE LOWLY NEWSPAPERMAN: Zoo Lake a microcosm of the grating littering scourge across SA’s public parks

Littering might not seem as important as collapsing infrastructure, corruption, community safety and struggling municipal finances, but it is.