People with learning disabilities faced 3.7 to 6.3 times higher COVID-19 death rates amid a nearly 50% decline in NHS learning disability nurses since 2009.
Three young swimmers aged 15 to 20 were rescued from rip currents at eNyokeni beach in KwaZulu-Natal on 31 October 2026 by lifeguard Sphesihle Mngadi.
Heritage assessment cuts the height of Cape Town’s Tafelberg development, reducing social housing units by up to 52 amid heritage preservation concerns.
SADTU urges the North West education department to act after Matlhonyane Primary School principal stabbed amid concerns over escalating violence in schools.
UN reports show AI tools are driving up online violence against women journalists, doubling abuse reports since 2020 and intensifying gendered harassment worldwide.
DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers has filed evidence in court over tik-for-votes claims against Patriotic Alliance in George by-elections.
Cape Town musician The Kiffness reveals death threats and family fears following backlash over his political and social commentary online.
LAMTA stages Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, exploring dark fairy tales with a 25-strong student cast.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent farm robbery and attempted murder of farmer Donovan Marx in Syferfontein, North West.
Two men were arrested at Kosi Bay on 29 October after attempts to smuggle two Ford Ranger rental vehicles into Mozambique using fraudulent documents were thwarted.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki accuses PM Donald Tusk of forcibly taking over the Constitutional Tribunal amid a leadership dispute and political crisis.
Five suspects were arrested and drugs worth over R350,000 seized in a coordinated North West police operation targeting drug trafficking in Klerksdorp and Khuma.
South African youth seeking learnerships can still apply before early November. Several programmes close between 04 and 06 November 2026. The opportunities span Dis-Chem Pharmacies Sasol and Transnet with roles for applicants who have Grade 12 and technical or artisan qualifications across multiple provinces. Applications are encouraged to be submitted...
Eighteen people died in three Eastern Cape crashes in seven days, including six in a Bizana truck accident carrying about 30 passengers to a ceremony.
Six people died and several were injured when a truck carrying about 30 passengers overturned in Eastern Cape on 31 October 2026.
KwaZulu-Natal's Education MEC is probing claims that Shallcross and other schools barred matric pupils from exams to protect pass rates.
The NPA rejects Jub Jub's bid for alternative dispute resolution and will proceed with firearm charges following an alleged Edenvale incident.
South African students are invited to apply for a 2027 bursary programme focused on engineering disciplines and related studies. Bursary Details The programme supports students pursuing a National Diploma or Degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or surveying at recognised South African universities or universities of technology. Eligible costs include...
The Durban High Court has issued an interim order restricting March and March protests in eThekwini, limiting activities to daytime hours ahead of local elections.
The SIU searched a Midrand property on 30 October 2026 looking for a Bentley linked to Hangwani Maumela in the Tembisa Hospital fraud case but did not find it.
The SIU is hunting eight luxury cars linked to Hangwani Maumela amid a Tembisa Hospital tender fraud probe, following a Midrand search that found no Bentley.
Pretoria – Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson and former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan have been arrested in connection with allegations of defeating the ends of justice. Arrests Made on Friday Morning The pair were arrested on Friday morning, 30 October, and are expected...
The Nigerian House of Representatives urged the government to restore Biology as a compulsory subject in senior secondary schools, citing concerns over scientific literacy.
DPSA Circular 38 Of 2026 Government Vacancies News South Africans seeking government work can explore dozens of vacancies across national and provincial sectors as DPSA releases Circular 38 of 2026. Published on 23 October 2026, the circular sets out opportunities across national departments and provincial administrations, with closing dates varying...
Migrant matrics in the Western Cape navigate xenophobic violence and paperwork challenges to write National Senior Certificate exams amid ongoing unrest.
Heineken Beverages is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching conditions requiring it to sell the Strongbow brand to a black-owned licensee after the 2023 merger with Distell.
Kerileng Matlhoko was found fatally stabbed in Galeshewe. Family demands immediate arrest as police investigate ongoing violent crimes in the area.
A new Retreat youth initiative combining sport and environmental education officially launches on 7 November 2026 to empower local youth.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development received a qualified audit opinion for 2025/26 due to governance and financial management failures.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority must pay M89.9-million in overdue compensation to communities affected by Phase 1 dams within 90 days.
