COMMENT | Should SA consider reintroducing the death penalty?

"SA can't meaningfully address gender-based violence through harsher punishment alone" - Sejaphala.

Kempton Park on high alert: SPCA warns public about dog poisoning

Kempton Park SPCA has warned residents to stay vigilant after several dogs died from poisoning by suspected criminals this week...

Orlando Pirates down Durban City to close gap on Sundowns

City moved down to 11th spot with six points in six games.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti

Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Attempted murder case against Cat Matlala and four others postponed

The case has been postponed to the 2nd of November at the High Court in Johannesburg.

2-0 win: Orlando Pirates send message to Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Durban City FC in their Betway Premiership clash, thanks to goals from Lebone Seema and Tshepang Moremi

Mosimane names Sipho Chaine in new Bafana captaincy plan

Bafana Bafana will no longer rely on a single captain, with Pitso Mosimane keen to develop a new generation of leaders.

US may have committed 'war crimes' in Iran: UN investigators

The UN investigators examined the Minab school strike.

KwaThema candlelight service remembers victims of GBV

Residents say they are tired of the violence and fear that has gripped the community.

UN sounds alarm over Ekurhuleni murders in South Africa

The UN says it will continue supporting SA in meeting its international human-rights obligations.

UKZN graduate develops AI system that translates SA Sign Language into speech

Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Deputy Speaker concerned about repeated Ad Hoc Committee extensions

Lotriet says while it is not the first time to seek extensions, it cannot be that it is unending.

ANC WC says it stands by its decision to remove SACP's Ngqentsu

ANC in the Western Cape says it stands by its decision to remove SACP's Benson Ngqentsu.

The Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak

Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo

In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Lamola to engage US lawmakers over Trump's new visa restrictions

Lamola has strongly rejected Washington's allegations.

Vereeninging cop sentenced to 20 years for Sibongiseni Cele's murder

Mokoena was accused of assaulting Cele after allegedly finding him on his property.

Police seize counterfeit goods worth R145,000

Eight shops were visited, resulting in the seizure of 1 337 items.