Derick Hougaard starts new hustle after GoFundMe backlash

Former Springbok Derick Hougaard has launched a new side hustle after his GoFundMe campaign sparked backlash...

New electronic visa system will help create jobs: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa launched the system that replaces slow, paper-based visa processing with a digital one.

Trust calls for greater restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising

Binge drinking and heavy consumption of alcohol leads to increased harm in society.  

Convicted killer Rosemary Ndlovu returns to court for pre-sentencing

Ndlovu was found guilty of inciting a plot to murder her co-accused Nomsa Mudau's then-husband.

Cape Town parents accused of 'selling' 11-year-old daughter

Shocking revelations have emerged about an 11-year-old Cape Town girl, including claims her parents sold her for just a few rands.

The Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R470 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

WEATHER: Cloudy, cold conditions and rain to hit two provinces

Wondering what the weather will be like this Thursday– Here's the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West.

Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

A R470 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 12 August 2026.

Why the AI gold rush may be smaller than Eskom hopes

South Africa's biggest data centre operator expects renewables to cover more than half its consumption by the end of 2027.

Durban businessman's human trafficking, kidnapping case postponed

The suspect has previously been implicated in allegations before Madlanga and the Ad Hoc Committee

Zimbabwe president sends condolences following ferry accident

Mnangagwa has sent condolence to the families of at least 44 people who died after a ferry capsized.

ATM questions ConCourt ruling in Ramaphosa's interdict

ATM is disappointment with the ConCourt's dismissal of its application on the Phala Phala matter.

Witness P asks Madlanga Commission to hear drug gang operation testimony behind closed doors

The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R11 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R1 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R3 million.

SA men dress in women's clothing, chant historic rallying cry in viral clip – WATCH

A group of South African men dressed in women's clothing and marched through a KFC parking lot, chanting a historic rallying cry in solidarity.

'A quantum leap forward': New ETA system flags thousands of fraudulent visa applications

The digital system uses biometric checks and automated risk analysis to scrutinise travellers before they enter South Africa.

In case you missed it: Phala Phala: No ConCourt appeal | ANC blames DA for Joburg collapse | Why men still favoured at work in 2026?

Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 12 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 [WATCH]

A total of R15 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 12 August 2026.

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Colombia earthquake survivor gives son a birthday to remember

Largo hoped his daughter, 32-year-old Daniela, had simply been delayed on the bus ride home.