WEATHER: Snow possible in Gauteng as powerful cold front brings freezing temperatures

A powerful cold front is expected to bring bitterly cold conditions to Gauteng from Monday, with rain and a chance of snow forecast.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge

The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence

Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Media24 retrenchments may be wider than first disclosed, says Solidarity

Scottland FC learn CAF Champions League opponents after draw

Scottland FC will face Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.

DA to shift from 'what' to 'how' at local government election manifesto launch

DA says its November local government election manifesto will shift from promising what it will do to explaining how it will do it.

Nehawu demands R40k cash payout, 6.5% salary increase for Icasa employees

Nehawu said the strike would continue indefinitely until its demands are met.

Kaizer Chiefs season tickets available, price revealed

Kaizer Chiefs have made season tickets available to their fans for the current campaign, and here is how much it would cost you...

'Hopefully, Pirates can retain the league title' – Ex-Chiefs fan-favourite

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro believes Orlando Pirates have what it takes to defend their Betway Premiership title.

Influencing, side hustles and entrepreneurship: How the middle class makes a living

The middle class are people who earn R30 000 or more.

Skye Wanda signs with Zakes Bantwini's Mayonie Productions

Skye Wanda previously worked with Zakes Bantwini on his album 'Echoes of Botanical Gardens'.

Julius Mkhwanazi says he should face lesser charge as Emmanuel Mbense murder case postponed

The EMPD senior officer's lawyer argued that he should be charged as an 'accessory after the fact'.

Friday's weather: Fine and cool in Gauteng with fog and isolated rain in KZN

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 7 August 2026.

Recipe of the day: Beef potjie stew

A good winter stew.

Long weekend travel warning: what snow could mean for your road trip

With a public holiday and a major cold front lining up for the same weekend, here's what South African drivers need to know before hitting the road.

Battle for national netball title is wide open, says Mangaung coach Karla Pretorius

Mangaung beat eThekwini, Tshwane defeated Dr Kenneth Kaunda, and Nelson Mandela Bay triumphed over Alfred Nzo in senior A-division matches on day one.

The dangers of looksmaxxing: Why young men are risking everything for the perfect face

Social media's beauty obsession is reshaping how young men see themselves.

Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)

As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus

Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya

A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.