Bail ruling expected for four accused in Reiger Park murders

The defence maintains that the State's case is largely based on circumstantial evidence.

Phahlane maintains he never signed contract for blue lights

Khomotso Phahlane maintains fraud and corruption charges against him were fabricated.

'R698,030 medical bill: Gauteng Health Department denies family liable for toddler burn victim's costs

The TEN priciest staples South Africans buy every day

Not all groceries South Africans buy daily are created equal. In fact, some every-day staples cost dramatically more than you might imagine …

New report: Orlando Pirates' Appollis linked with French club

Orlando Pirates attacker Oswin Appollis is attracting fresh interest from Europe, with Strasbourg continuing to monitor the Bafana Bafana star.

Former Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan's uncle, Preggy Padayachee, shot dead

When Khan was shot in May, Padayachee spoke publicly on behalf of the family

South Africa next? Deepal adds combustion assistance to S07

For the moment, the new variant of Changan-owned Deepal's flagship model is reserved solely for Greece.

Boipatong sewage crisis finally gets authorities' attention

New Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Jack Bloom has taken the first steps to get to the bottom of the Boipatong sewage crisis.

Police probe fatal shooting involving Khan's alleged associate

The driver was shot and killed, while a passenger survived the attack with injuries.

Daily Dispatch E-Edition - 6 October 2026

Malmesbury teen linked to '764' network found fit to stand trial

An FBI tip-off led police to a Malmesbury teen accused of links to the 764 network. A psychiatric finding has now pushed the case into its next phase.

US ambassador to SA on thin ice as pressure mounts

Mounting pressure on Lamola to act decisively as frustration with right-wing diplomat appointed by Trump reaches boiling.

Stormers v Sharks: 'We are looking forward to playing in a full stadium,' says Esterhuizen

The two coastal sides are set to battle it out in a derby at what should be a packed Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Residents left in dark once again as city battles to restore power

Residents in parts of Pretoria East are still waiting for power to be restored while City of Tshwane pushes to get the grid to full capacity again.

JSC recommends Phatshoane, Steyn and Bloem for SCA vacancies

Bloem, Phatshoane and Steyn were among five candidates interviewed for the vacancies in Sandton.

Madlanga Commission expected to hear Khan's testimony in camera

He is expected to face questions about his finances and property.

Court to hear bid for separation of trials in AKA, Tibz murder case

Accused in AKA and Tibz murder trial pleaded not guilty to the charges in the Durban High Court.

ANC and SACP must not burn bridges in election contest â Mabuyane

SA Communist Party (SACP) members holding public office on the ticket of their alliance partner, the ANC, should not be hounded out of office because of their choice to contest the upcoming municipal elections outside the ANC. These party members should, instead, be judged by their capabilities in the positions they occupy, and not because they had opted to desert the ANC and for the first time contest state power under the banner of their own party.

ECâ s medical cannabis prostate cancer research knocks on global doors

Pioneering South African researcher Dr Shiksha Gallow's study reveals that combining medicinal cannabis with chemotherapy led to a 63% rate of remission or tumor reduction in advanced prostate cancer patients.

Whale calf with strange gape spotted in Algoa Bay

What was thought to be a whale entanglement situation in Algoa Bay has turned out to be something much more unusual. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) veteran and former station commander Ian Gray said on Monday the organisation had deployed two boats after an alert from eco-excursion group Raggy Charters and drone footage which seemed to indicate an entangled humpback whale calf being dragged through the water, possibly by its similarly ensnared mother.