'Hello, my friend': Heartbreaking clip of Jonah Lomu visiting Joost [video]

Grab the tissues! The late All Black Jonah Lomu and Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen gave each other their flowers before their deaths.

In case you missed it: NPA drops charges against Khumalo and others | SA-Zim prisoner transfer | Gauteng reservoir levels drop

Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 21 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Currie Cup result: Stormers score seven tries to down Bulls

Joel Leotlela got two tries in a high-scoring game.

French presidential hopeful Philippe vows to crack down on immigration to Mayotte

During a visit to Mayotte on Friday, Franceâ s former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe vowed to crack down on immigration to the French overseas territory if heâ s elected to the presidency next year.

China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era

As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africaâ s ability to shape its own digital future.

Atteridgeville residents fed up with ongoing sewage system failures

Residents allege that the problem has been ongoing since 2017 when they moved into the area.

Paul de Villiers set for litmus test against All Blacks

Paul de Villiers will earn just his fourth Test cap at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday when he lines up against the All Blacks.

Free State High Court orders seizure of drug vehicle

The vehicle, valued at about R300 000, was recovered on January 14 last year in Welkom.

SA, Zimbabwe must move beyond traditional trade: Ramaphosa

Mnangagwa is calling for deeper economic partnerships with South Africa, beyond simply trading goods

Nedbank launches investigation after employee allegedly assaults customer

'Go home and die': Helen Joseph Hospital back in the spotlight

A Johannesburg woman claimed to have received appalling treatment at Helen Joseph Hospital, with doctors telling her to 'Go home and die'.

Guinea-Bissau opposition calls for boycott of constitutional referendum

Guinea-Bissauâ s opposition PAIGC is calling for a boycott of the countryâ s upcoming constitutional referendum, citing fears of rigged vote.

Duck brigade replaces pesticides on wine farm in South Africa

Indian runner ducks are used, alongside sheep and cattle, at Vergenoegd Löw to control insects and trim down crops and weeds in the vineyards.

CPUT SRC calls for probe into university's finances

The university's leadership held a media briefing in Cape Town addressing various concerns.

Musina Centre deportation of undocumented immigrants officially ends

The Musina Repatriation Center started scaling down as embassies started leaving the facility

NUM members at Venetia want GM to resign over retrenchment notices

The call was made during a march to the mine's operations in All Days, outside Musina in Limpopo.

'I thought it might be a scam': SASSA beneficiary opens up on his surprise R2 000 win

A SASSA beneficiary opened up about his unexpected windfall, the doubts he faced, and what the cash means for his family.

Currie Cup result: Griquas too strong for Pumas

The visitors to Mbombela scored five tries to the home team's two.

[WATCH] KuGompo City march puts focus on foreign traders and by-law enforcement

Residents of KuGompo City marched to address concerns about unlicensed foreign traders and community safety issues.

Saturday's weather: Fine and warm day for most provinces as coast braces for damaging winds

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 22 August 2026.