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Retail reverse: Sean Summers ready to pass Pick n Pay ball to successor Spencer Sonn

Sean Summers was called in to steer the ship that Raymond Ackerman built through the company’s first loss and towards a bright future. The interim res…

COLLISION COURSE: Parliament summons SAA, demanding answers to deepening financial turmoil and turbulent governance

Parliament’s standing committee on appropriation could meet the leadership of national flag carrier SAA days after the municipal elections over its go…

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

CAIRO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Parliament authorised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday to take "all necessary measures" to help Saudi Arabi…

TRANSNATIONAL TRAFFICKING: Latest OR Tambo International Airport cocaine bust exposes Brazil-SA drug smuggling route

Police at OR Tambo International Airport seized a R200m cocaine shipment hidden inside luggage arriving from Brazil. Meanwhile, Brazilian detectives a…

Actor Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s plucky Chekov, dies at 90

Oct 26 (Reuters) - Walter Koenig, who brought humor and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series "Sta…

Orania residents to ‘refugees’ – Leader calls on Afrikaners to stay behind

Orania Movement leader Joost Strydom has called on Afrikaners leaving SA as 'refugees' to stay behind and 'build' their own opportunities. More reside…

AFTER THE BELL: The fall of Numsa’s Irvin Jim — when institutions outgrow their eternal leaders

As Numsa moves beyond Irvin Jim’s leadership, the union faces a critical test: rebuilding legitimate, principled leadership focused on workers’ intere…

Government to use technology to track illegal immigration: Kubayi

Kubayi was addressing the media in Pretoria with anti-illegal protest organisers. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration, says it is targeting t…

ANCIENT ECOSYSTEMS: Grass is far more than the lawn you lounge on

We mow it flat, evict the wildflowers and congratulate ourselves. Craig Morris would like a word about our obsession with tidiness and the extraordina…

OP-ED: Why SA must invest in young people’s mental health sooner rather than later

Delaying accessible, preventative mental health and psychosocial support carries costs across education, employment, families, communities and the eco…

DELAYED DIAGNOSIS: Gauteng malaria spike was due to travel in flood regions, experts conclude

The sudden spike in malaria cases in Gauteng earlier this year – with more than 400 infections and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026 – has b…

THE CONVERSATION: A map of SA’s allergy hotspots gives you time to prepare for pollen season

For some South Africans, the beginning of the flower season is met not with the joys of spring but rather with a sniffy nose, itchy eyes and a cacopho…

The Daily Lotto results for Monday, 26 October 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! It’s time for today’s Dai…

The best time of year to see animals in Kruger National Park

Want the best chance of seeing wildlife in Kruger National Park? Here’s when to visit and what you can expect during each season. If seeing as many an…

Tuesday tide times: What to expect after the full moon

Spring tides continue along SA’s coast on Tuesday, bringing higher high tides and lower low tides a day after the full moon. If you’re heading to the …

Kaizer Chiefs expected starting XI against TS Galaxy

Kaizer Chiefs could start with Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi as they look to put TS Galaxy to sword on Tuesday. Kaizer Chiefs will face TS Gal…

Kruger’s popular Skukuza gate to close from next week

Heading to Kruger this November? The popular Skukuza Rest Camp main gate is set to close from next week. Here's why. Visitors heading to Skukuza Rest …

CARRYING CONFIDENCE: Proteas show early hand, riding the winning momentum into Newlands decider

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace the injured Anrich Nortje for the third Test against Australia starting at Newlands on Tuesday.

Wicknell Chivayo’s unpaid car bills: Uebert Angel steps in

Uebert Angel has offered up to R33.2 million towards verified debts left by the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Zimbabwean self-proclaimed prophet …

New report: Kaizer Chiefs in talks with top local coach

Struggling Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly begun talks with Manqoba Mngqithi following his exit from Young Africans. Kaizer Chiefs are sai…

‘Attitude is there’: Siya Kolisi’s sister dances with Rachel, fans react

Siya Kolisi's sister Liphelo Madlingozi and ex-wife Rachel Kolisi danced to Uncle Waffles 'Too Cool'. Take a look... Liphelo Madlingozi, the half-sist…

Khoza bought Rele Mofokeng a house after losing R200k bet

Sechaba Mofokeng said his son made a R200,000 bet with Khoza over whether Pirates would end their 14-year wait for a league championship. Royal Union …

Weather: Severe storms raise flooding risk in eastern KZN

Wondering what the weather will be like this Tuesday. Here’s the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West Here is what the weather has in …

Springbok stars undergo scans after injury scares

At least three Springbok stars will anxiously await the results of scans after picking up injuries during URC action this past weekend. The latest rou…

Gayton McKenzie makes BOLD Joslin Smith claim

Gayton McKenzie has stirred controversy with fresh remarks about missing Joslin Smith, more than two years after her disappearance. Patriotic Alliance…

Yellow Level 4 warning issued for severe thunderstorms in Mpumalanga

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in southern Mpumalanga, with possible flooding, infrastructure damage and major travel disruptions. The South Afric…

CYBER SAFETY: SA Human Rights Commission urges stronger laws to protect children online

South Africa’s outdated legal framework leaves children exposed to online harms like addictive algorithms and invasive data collection. To address the…

Pick n Pay is still losing money. Here’s what that means for your grocery bill

Pick n Pay’s results show its turnaround is making progress, but it’s still losing money. Here’s what that means for your grocery bill. Pick n Pay’s r…

eThekwini Municipality opens two Durban beaches, but closes another

The eThekwini Municipality has updated the status of Durban's open beaches, and while two beaches have now opened, another has closed. The eThekwini M…

Transfer news: Kaizer Chiefs told to sign Percy Tau, Lorch and Tito

Severe storms threaten flash flooding in Mpumalanga on Tuesday

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with heavy rain, hail and strong winds that could cause flash flooding and damage. The South African We…

TRC Roulette : Apartheid chain of command: ‘I know everything,’ Eugene de Kock tells TRC inquiry

The man who took the fall for apartheid-era atrocities, former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock, has told the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into de…

2027 school calendar: All the term dates and holidays for SA pupils

When does school start in 2027? Here's the full South African school calendar, including term dates, holidays and important public holidays. South Afr…

Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns home after fraught year away

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was greeted by tens of thousands of cheering supporters as she made her way by car to Caracas on Sun…

North Korea-South Korea tensions high as letters lodged with UN, howitzer spotted

Tensions between North Korea and South Korea are running high this week after Pyongyang sent a letter to the UN Security Council, repeating accusation…