Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim will visit Fort Hare University on 5 October to address student safety and accommodation concerns amid recent unrest and damage.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on 4 October 2026 there is no military solution to the US conflict and urged a diplomatic resolution.
The R108.7m Reiger Park Enterprise Hub in Ekurhuleni remains closed due to incomplete access roads, frustrating residents eager for jobs and training.
Boitumelo Mashita, 23, was fatally shot on 28 Sept in Thembisa. Police linked her estranged husband to the murder; he was later found dead in Midrand.
A 22-year-old woman was found dead near the University of Limpopo campus on 4 October. Police opened an inquest as investigations continue.
Polokwane hopefuls are invited to apply for two trades apprenticeships run by Zurel Bros SA in Polokwane. Applicants will compete for Millwright and Fitting tracks for 2026, a programme that blends hands on workshop practice with formal trade related training and aims to build practical artisan skills for industrial settings....
Youth across South Africa should note upcoming learnerships with deadlines in early October 2026. Several programmes are open from October 1 to October 9 across multiple sectors, including transport and logistics. The Transnet Trainee Controller Learnership offers hands on training aimed at safe movement of petroleum products along the national...
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major new military offensive in war torn Yemen aimed at reversing dramatic Houthi gains after the rebels seized a strategic Red Sea chokepoint last month. Reuters reported the plan on Friday, citing Gulf and Yemeni officials and Western diplomats. More than 100,000 Yemeni government troops...
British journalist Yvonne Ridley has warned that the Western Cape could become a new outpost of Zionist settler colonialism during a fiery media briefing held in Cape Town this week. She appeared alongside former British MP George Galloway at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub on Wednesday, September 30. The pair urged...
King Charles will confront slavery and colonialism in a Caribbean tour including the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua from 27 Oct to 4 Nov 2026.
Police used rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse about 100 students protesting Rhodes University’s fee policy during its graduation ceremony, leading to 13 arrests.
The African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint amid diplomatic expulsions and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia.
Suspended SAPS Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces serious charges and remains in custody amid witness interference concerns and postponed bail hearing.
California’s new law fines autonomous vehicle operators for blocking emergency responders for over 30 minutes and mandates local support during AV incidents.
Mirzapur: The Movie, released on 4 September 2026, is a 197-minute crime drama anchored by Pankaj Tripathi’s powerful performance as Kaleen Bhaiya.
Temba Bavuma backs the Proteas to adapt and succeed despite a mounting hamstring injury crisis ahead of the Australia Test series starting 9 October.
Local residents in the Oudtshoorn area are invited to apply for the External Municipal Study Assistance Programme for 2027, aimed at supporting full time tertiary study. Programme Overview And Purpose The scheme offers financial support to eligible students who plan to pursue full time studies at an accredited tertiary institution...
Tumelo Theletsane was sentenced to 15 years in jail for stabbing his girlfriend and burning down their shack in Koppies, Free State.
The Special Tribunal dismissed Pule Mabe’s bid to halt the SIU's civil recovery case amid ongoing criminal proceedings for alleged procurement irregularities.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was recorded discussing accelerating unfinished projects ahead of the November elections amid cash-flow concerns.
Four families in Touws River have occupied municipal land, sparking a standoff amid delays in housing delivery and plans for 900 new units.
The University of the Free State has opened a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Public Law. Qualified doctoral graduates from South Africa and abroad are invited to apply for the 2026 scheme offering a one year term with possible renewals. The fellowship is located on the Bloemfontein campus and...
Ugandan advocates call to decriminalise suicide, urging care over punishment and pushing for stronger mental health support amid rising distress.
French student protests over school conditions have spread nationwide, prompting a crisis meeting as unrest escalates with arrests, injuries, and school closures.
Over 120 NUST medical laboratory science students face deregistration amid placement shortages for required practical training, says university and student leaders.
Three men were killed and a woman critically injured in a suspected gang shooting in Lentegeur on 30 September. Police are hunting four suspects.
The Health Department has referred allegations of inflated R182 million NHI advertising contracts to the SIU, Auditor-General, and Public Protector for independent investigation.
Karabo Mogane, Idols SA season 11 winner, ended a six-year music hiatus with a new single Only 4 U, after major life changes including marriage and fatherhood.
Duncan Hoorn’s sentencing for the 2024 murder of his wife Chantel Pasqualle-Hoorn was postponed after victim-impact statements and plans to call a psychiatrist.
The South African government called on institutions and communities to protect the country’s living heritage during Heritage Month 2026.
