How much Apple's iPhone Duo will cost in South Africa
TechCentralby Staff Reporter9 Sept 2026
Apple on Wednesday unveiled a foldable called iPhone Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company’s flagship product.
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Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa pens heartfelt tribute to late mother
The South Africanby Lungile Ntuli9 Sept 2026
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa pens heartfelt tribute to late mother Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport, penned a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Phakamile MaKhawula Hlengwa.
top 32%‘This is wrong’: Gayton McKenzie blasts SAPS recruit mix
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons9 Sept 2026
‘This is wrong’: Gayton McKenzie blasts SAPS recruit mix Gayton McKenzie has criticised SAPS recruitment figures, questioning the representation of Coloured, Indian and White applicants.
Reserve Bank says its approach to stablecoins is still unsettled
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen9 Sept 2026
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) says its approach to stablecoins has not been settled, in its first response to the public campaign launched on Wednesday, 9 September by South Africa’s...
SHOCKING: SAPS K9 Sky dies despite several welfare warnings
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons9 Sept 2026
SHOCKING: SAPS K9 Sky dies despite several welfare warnings SAPS K9 Sky has died after suffering severe injuries, as questions grow over warnings about her welfare and the handling of her care.
Cape Town's rainbow crossing vandalised twice within days
The South Africanby Nicole Burger9 Sept 2026
Cape Town’s rainbow crossing vandalised twice within days A well-known Cape Town landmark has had a rough week, and the story took an unexpected turn along the way.
ALL the remaining public holidays in South Africa in 2026
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley9 Sept 2026
ALL the remaining public holidays in South Africa in 2026 South Africans have just five public holidays still to look forward to in 2026, including an additional weekday holiday for the upcoming...
South Africa's economy takes a turn - for the WORSE
The South Africanby Nicole Burger9 Sept 2026
South Africa’s economy takes a turn – for the WORSE A six-quarter streak that the government leaned on heavily just came to an end, and the timing couldn’t be worse.
Mphatlalatsane Theatre in Johannesburg South left vandalised and neglected
The South Africanby Patricia Ntuli9 Sept 2026
Mphatlalatsane Theatre in Johannesburg South left vandalised and neglected Once a thriving cultural hub, Mphatlalatsane Theatre has become a symbol of what residents say their community has lost.
Malema's SASSA pledge under fire: 'Who is going to pay, taxpayers?'
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko9 Sept 2026
Malema’s SASSA pledge under fire: ‘Who is going to pay, taxpayers?’ South Africans have wasted no time questioning who will foot the bill for Julius Malema’s latest promise to extend the SASSA...
SASSA to get rid of 690 000 child support beneficiaries
The South Africanby Mary Alson9 Sept 2026
SASSA to get rid of 690 000 child support beneficiaries More than 690 000 South African parents will no longer get a child support grant if SASSA meets its mandate.
Cape Town's popular Oranjezicht Market has plans to move - Again
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo9 Sept 2026
Cape Town’s popular Oranjezicht Market has plans to move – Again One of Cape Town’s best-loved markets, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, has a new home, but another move could be on the cards for...
Woolworths store under investigation after maggots discovery [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever9 Sept 2026
Woolworths store under investigation after maggots discovery [video] Woolworths are investigating a store where a customer discovered maggots in fridges containing raw chicken… A Woolworths store...
Africa’s rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them
The Conversation Africaby Kamaldeen O L Omosanya, Research Fellow, Department of Earth Science, University of the Western Cape, University of the Western Cape9 Sept 2026
From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world’s oldest and largest known meteorite-impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa’s landscapes hold some of...
Fewer than 2% of Africans who need hearing aids have them, but new solutions offer hope
The Conversation Africaby De Wet Swanepoel, Professor in Audiology in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria9 Sept 2026
Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Close to 80% live in low - and middle - income countries, where hearing care is out of reach for most.
More than just a healthcare issue: the hidden barriers facing pregnant women with disabilities in Lagos
The Conversation Africaby Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Lecturer, James Cook University9 Sept 2026
Pregnancy and childbirth remain dangerous for many women globally. Complications such as severe bleeding and hypertensive disorders can become life-threatening, particularly when timely and...
Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state-owned Eskom to clean up its pollution
The Conversation Africaby Angela van der Berg, Director of the Global Environmental Law Centre; Associate Professor Department of Public Law & Jurisprudence, University of the Western Cape9 Sept 2026
About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom.
Rape in police cells and graveyards: The shocking SA crime stats
The South Africanby Nicole Burger9 Sept 2026
Rape in police cells and graveyards: The shocking SA crime stats Buried inside South Africa’s latest crime statistics is a detail almost nobody’s talking about, and it’s genuinely hard to read.
Why emergency measures are being introduced at a popular Mossel Bay beach
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo9 Sept 2026
Why emergency measures are being introduced at a popular Mossel Bay beach Emergency measures are being introduced to protect people, property, and infrastructure near a popular Mossel Bay beach.
Apple's first foldable iPhone coming to SA - but it won't be cheap!
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley9 Sept 2026
Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming to SA – but it won’t be cheap! The foldable handset, rumoured to be called the iPhone Duo, is expected to headline a major Apple launch event beginning at 19:00...