thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:17

'Forget tax hikes': Pensioner's alternative solution revealed

One grant recipient believes there's a better way to ease financial pressure on pensioners, and it doesn't involve raising taxes.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:10:44

Lehohla calls on Eastern Cape to unlock economic potential

Former Statistician General Dr Pali Lehohla says he believes that the E Cape has a huge potential.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:15:31

Parliament Committee, Malatsi discuss SABC election coverage funding

Members of the committee are not happy about the lack of funding for the SABC.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:59:22

Ferry was carrying double its capacity: Zimbabwe government

The boat was travelling from the town of Kariba in northern Zimbabwe to a remote rural community

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:35:00

The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R480 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:45:38

SABC to televise the Springboks v All Blacks match BUT…

Springboks fans slammed SABC after the broadcaster confirmed it will show the anticipated All Blacks clash nearly two hours after kick-off.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:40:00

Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 18 August 2026

A R480 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 18 August 2026.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:20:03

Memory of Marikana remains painful: Archbishop Makgoba

Forty-four lives were lost in August 2012 in Marikana.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:05:22

JUST IN | Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 94

The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:11:15

WEATHER: Rain expected to hit THESE parts of Kwazulu-Natal

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:00

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R88 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R14 million.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:26

Dogs chase Spiderman, expose his identity – WATCH

A man dressed as Spiderman runs through a dry rural field as a pack of dogs chases him in a hilarious viral video shared on Facebook.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00

In case you missed it: R50k earners need 103% for debt | March halts amid AfriForum talks | September fuel hike warning

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 18 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:20:00

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 [WATCH]

R102 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 18 August 2026.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:36:41

NPA to formally withdraw charges against Khumalo, seven others

NPA Head Advocate Andy Mothibi, reviewed the charges and set them aside.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:44:54

Malmesbury teen faces 11 charges, seven of sexual assault

The 16-year-old was taken into custody during an international sting operation.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:50:37

South African coach Sudesh Singh helps Malawi make history in Morocco

Malawi returned home as African runners-up after a remarkable debut campaign, reaching the final.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:49

'He was dreaming of playing for Orlando Pirates': Ouaddou on Bucs winger

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to Daniel Msendami's goal against Chippa United on Sunday.

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:53

Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future

At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation

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africanews.com

@africanews Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:10:13

Israel strikes Syrian airbase, drawing US and Turkish condemnation

Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an â unnecessary escalation.â