UN says at least 150,000 have fled their homes in Yemen amid fighting

It is further intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis with more than 5 million people already internally displaced following years of conflict.

URC result: Lions power game obliterates Ospreys

After an average first half, the Lions kicked into gear in the second to power to a big win over Ospreys.

Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves

International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.

SA tech entrepreneur Eldrid Jordaan appointed to University of Warwick advisory board

Can lightning strike you inside your home? Here's what to know

Lightning can still put you at risk indoors, but simple precautions can help keep you safe during a thunderstorm.

DR Congo: Trial of post-Ebola exposure drug underway

Some 250 people, who have all been exposed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, are taking part in the trial could stop them from contracting Ebola.

El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries

The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

First look: Cape Town's plan to turn unfinished highways into new neighbourhood

For more than 50 years, Capetonians have lived beside unfinished highways. Now the City has a bold new plan to complete them.

We drive Ferrari's rather exclusive R12-million Purosangue

The Ferrari Purosangue is not just an SUV; it's more akin to a four-door, four-seat, ultra high-performance tour de force.

While cracking down on grants, SASSA gives employees salary increases

SASSA finds room in the budget for employees' salaries.

Experts in the hot seat: What to expect from the Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 reunion

The couples will come face to face again months after filming wrapped.

Here are the candidates vying for the eThekwini mayoral chain 

Meet the political candidates competing for the eThekwini mayoral chain for the 4 November 2026 local government elections.

Last month for rain as Cape Town dam levels fall short of key threshold

Cape Town's combined dam levels are sitting nearly five percentage points below the threshold required to avoid water restrictions.

Bafana vs Egypt: What awaits SA's boys under the Cairo lights

Bafana Bafana face Egypt in warm, clear and breezy conditions when they take to the field in Cairo on Sunday night.

Three Kaizer Chiefs players who could leave in January

Kaizer Chiefs have already made significant changes to their squad, but more departures could follow when the January transfer window opens.

Electoral Court questions Operation Dudula's preparedness as party loses late candidate list bid

Internal leadership disputes contributed to the political party's failure to meet the IEC deadline.

Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning

Military leaders cited 'security conditions' and the need to preserve public order for barring Umaro Sissoco Embalo's return.

Rhodes University to launch hub dedicated to advanced biotechnology

Rhodes University is set to celebrate significant academic milestones during its October graduation ceremony, where more than 200 students will be capped alongside the conferral of an honorary doctorate on acclaimed consumer journalist Wendy Knowler. The event also highlights a monumental national achievement as the institution prepares to host SA's sole Presidential PhD Hub in Advanced Biotechnology. Led by Prof Janice Limson, the R21m initiative forms part of a flagship programme spearheaded by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the National Research Foundation. Aimed at transforming traditional doctoral training, the Makhanda-based hub will support 45 doctoral candidates starting in 2027, fostering transdisciplinary innovation, public policy engagement and vital scientific research to tackle pressing societal challenges.

Eastern Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra to showcase rising talent after intensive training

Young musicians from across the region will take to the stage this weekend to show off their musicial prowess as part of the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (ECPYO) Youth Orchestral Experience. This comes as the talented group have been participating in an intensive five-day orchestral programme aimed at exposing them to professional music standards and developing their skills.

Faith and purpose unite as Schauderville church gathers for visual impairment awareness initiative

The United Congregational Church of South Africa (UCCSA), in partnership with Bona Ubuntu, recently hosted an inspiring blind and cane walk to promote awareness, dignity and inclusion for visually impaired people. Despite inclement weather moving the event indoors to the Weis Memorial Congregational Church hall in Schauderville, participants gathered under the theme "Empowered by Faith and United in Purpose" for a day of education, personal testimonies and community support.