Jayden Adams memorial: Ronwen Williams breaks down

Ronwen Williams, Jeremy Fasser and the football community honoured Jayden Adams at a memorial service in Stellenbosch.

In case you missed it: Actor Seputla Sebogodi dies | No sympathy for Ramaphosa? | Joburg's weekend water outage

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 16 July 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Ebola patients, responders flee attack on Congo hospital

The crowd was responding to the death of a woman who had gone to the hospital to give birth.

Tau unveils new SEZ strategy to drive industrial growth

South Africa has 13 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country.

Coalition calls for protection of documented foreign nationals

The organisation has called on for South Africans to rediscover their humanity.

SASSA beneficiary raises alarm over alleged scam targeting pensioners

A grant recipient claims to have traced how a scheme is quietly draining SASSA money meant for elderly grant recipients.

WEATHER: Morning fog, frost and chilly conditions expected in parts of SA

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 17 July 2026.

Paris and Rabat sign 14 agreements during French PM's visit to Morocco

They covered sectors including the economy, security, migration, and defence, further strengthening strategic partnerships between the two countries.

How the Strait of Hormuz is monitored as US and Iran escalate attacks

The Strait of Hormuz is once again the scene of fighting, with Iran and the United States States continuing to trade fire in the early hours of Thrusday. Both sides are using their own means to monitor the strategic waterway.

Giant 1,305-carat diamond discovered in Botswana mine

Botswana is known for its massive diamonds, adding extra shine to its status on the world stage as the biggest producer of diamonds.

Russian foreign minister hosts his Guinea-Bissau counterpart in Moscow

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed his Guinea-Bissauâ s counterpart Fatumata Jau in Moscow on Thursday.

Coding, robotics to reach all primary schools in three years: Mhaule

Government is expanding coding and robotics to prepare learners for a technology-driven future.

Chief economist says inflation matters more to SARB than economic growth

What metric does the South African Reserve Bank use to set interest rates? An economist explains.

EXCLUSIVE: SASSA beneficiary wins R2 000, raises alarm over pensioners' struggles

A grant recipient who scooped a cash prize says the win matters less than the message behind it - pensioners' struggles.

US tariffs shake up Brazil's president race as candidates trade blame

"The blame for the tariff hike is on Lula," said Senator Bolsonaro.

Scaloni faces former tutor De la Fuente in World Cup final

Sunday's World Cup final will see a teacher and his old pupil in opposite technical areas.

Power outage disrupts water supply across parts of Johannesburg

Water supply to several parts of Johannesburg has been disrupted.

Sipho Lucky Mahlangu faces murder charges in the killing of EFF leader Monica Dube

BTS, Robbie Williams and many more: What to expect from World Cup closing ceremony acts

The pre-match spectacle begins 90 minutes before kick-off and promises a blend of music and cinematic moments.

Recipe of the day: Creamy curried broccoli soup

A hearty soup to warm up your winter nights