Khanyi Mars and Munaka join new season of SABC's 'HotSpot Seli'

The new season premieres on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims

Organisers of Frances top literary prize Prix Goncourt removed a novel by Canadian-Haitian writer over AI writing claims.

US rapper Macklemore announces â free Palestineâ concerts

The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeranâ s Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage

KoBold Metals uses AI to search for critical minerals in Congo

A US mining company is using artificial intelligence to search for critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

GOOD asks legal team to probe whether Zille is allowed to run as Joburg mayoral candidate

It is unclear if Zille will move back to Cape Town if she loses her mayoral bid.

Here's how much the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture spent on creating 24 000 jobs

The department is promoting job creation through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme.

New Cape Town school raises major traffic concerns

Major traffic concerns are mounting in Bergvliet in Cape Town over the proposed building of Tokai High School.

KZN man shot and killed after girlfriend and friend kidnapped in robbery

The man was shot in the face after returning from work.

PODCAST: ACDP councillor Mkhonza takes aim at corruption in Johannesburg

ACDP candidate Norman Fana Mkhonza highlights governance issues in Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country

Senegal lays first criminal charges over political unrest between 2021 and 2024

The charges stem from violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024 during former President Macky Sall's tenure, which left dozens dead and injured.

Ramokgopa rules out Eskom bailouts and double-digit tariff hikes under 'Eskom 2.0'

(Re)mission accomplished for Cape Town's top comedy debut of 2026

There's an old adage that comedians are just broken people working through their trauma in public. In Lyndsey Duff's case, it's literally true.

Don't let the school holidays wreck your budget

This year's September-October school break is packed with things to do, but doing all of them will cost you dearly ...

'Dangerous, misleading narrative': SA envoy Meyer slams white cross protest in Washington

Meyer's comments follow plans by activist Dr Ernst Roets, founder of Lex Libertas, to erect 3 000 white crosses on the National Mall in Washington.

Heritage Day post suggests Chery has settled on KP31 bakkie's name

An official announcement is still to be made, however, the Heritage Day social media posting suggests the winning moniker has emerged.

'As tough a start as you can get,' says Stormers' Dobson about Connacht match

The Stormers face a tricky opening two games of the URC season, starting with Connacht in Galway on Friday night.

Three Bafana players to watch against Guinea

Phakaaathi looks at three players who could be key to Bafana picking up all three points against Syli National.

Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz

Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.

Morocco election: PAM tops vote as turnout falls and Islamist PJD rebounds

But with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.