Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
Amended September 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·22 Aug 2026
Amended September 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants Four-million September 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants will be disbursed in just over two weeks’ time, here are the latest agency amendments … Good...
Former All Blacks star receiving death threats from Bok supporters
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·21 Aug 2026
Former All Blacks star receiving death threats from Bok supporters Former All Blacks star Lima Sopoaga claims he has received death threats from South Africans ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Boxing star Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·21 Aug 2026
Boxing star Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home Former two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete has been shot and killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
Orlando Pirates to face the same PSL club three times in seven days
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·21 Aug 2026
Orlando Pirates to face the same PSL club three times in seven days Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United are about to become way too familiar with each other.
The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 21 August 2026
The South Africanby Sonja Baartman·21 Aug 2026
The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 21 August 2026 Today’s PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R95 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R17 million.
WEATHER: Strong winds with light rain expected in THESE parts of SA
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael·21 Aug 2026
WEATHER: Strong winds with light rain expected in THESE parts of SA Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Saturday, 22 August 2026.
'Hello, my friend': Heartbreaking clip of Jonah Lomu visiting Joost [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·21 Aug 2026
‘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...
Paul de Villiers set for litmus test against All Blacks
The South Africanby Mariette Adams·21 Aug 2026
Paul de Villiers set for litmus test against All Blacks Paul de Villiers faces his sternest examination yet as he starts at flank against the All Blacks.
'Go home and die': Helen Joseph Hospital back in the spotlight
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·21 Aug 2026
‘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...
'I thought it might be a scam': SASSA beneficiary opens up on his surprise R2 000 win
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·21 Aug 2026
‘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...
Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
The Conversation Africaby Lindsay Favero, PhD Student, Michigan State University·21 Aug 2026
Across southern Africa, sitting presidents have faced a wave of turnovers and electoral setbacks in the past few years. Malawi and Botswana saw opposition victories.
SAPS reacts as Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo charges dropped
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·21 Aug 2026
SAPS reacts as Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo charges dropped SAPS has welcomed the withdrawal of charges against Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo as he turns his focus back to organised...
Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service
TechCentralby Paratus Group·21 Aug 2026
Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service, three months after the Uganda Communications Commission granted SpaceX an...
This is how much you need to retire comfortably in Cape Town
The South Africanby Mary Alson·21 Aug 2026
This is how much you need to retire comfortably in Cape Town If you’re thinking of spending your twilight years in Cape Town, this is what you need to retire comfortably.
SAFA run to Molefi Ntseki amid Pitso Mosimane standoff
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·21 Aug 2026
SAFA run to Molefi Ntseki amid Pitso Mosimane standoff SAFA could turn to Molefi Ntseki as an interim Bafana Bafana coach amid the uncertainty surrounding Pitso Mosimane.
Dua Lipa's Italian getaway had one word fans keep repeating in the comments (Pics)
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·21 Aug 2026
Dua Lipa’s Italian getaway had one word fans keep repeating in the comments (Pics) Dua Lipa just shared a new bikini carousel from Italy, and fans are already calling it one of her best looks yet.
Kaizer Chiefs announce loan deal for another academy graduate
The South Africanby Ernest Makhaya·21 Aug 2026
Kaizer Chiefs announce loan deal for another academy graduate The 22-year-old defender spent last season at Botswana’s Black Lions, and Kaizer Chiefs have decided to loan him out again.
Motsepe Foundation Championship finally kicks off
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·21 Aug 2026
Motsepe Foundation Championship finally kicks off The Motsepe Foundation Championship finally gets underway this weekend, with nine fixtures scheduled across South Africa as teams begin their push...
Full list: 13th player leaves Orlando Pirates
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·21 Aug 2026
Full list: 13th player leaves Orlando Pirates Orlando Pirates have undergone a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season, with 13 exits to reshape their squad.
Confirmed: Who will sing the national anthems at Ellis Park
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·21 Aug 2026
Confirmed: Who will sing the national anthems at Ellis Park Here is who will sing the national anthems prior to the Springboks’ Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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