Farmers warn FMD outbreak may remain uncontrolled without strategy changes
Farmers warn South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak may remain uncontrolled unless surveillance and vaccination strategies improve.
Farmers warn South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak may remain uncontrolled unless surveillance and vaccination strategies improve.
V and A Waterfront invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Electrical Apprentice Programme 2026 in the Western Cape. Programme Overview The programme operates as a contract placement lasting six to nine months and provides hands on exposure under the supervision of qualified electrical personnel. Participants gain practical experience...
South African creators reveal social media’s mix of career gains alongside bullying, anxiety, and mental health struggles, says recent reports and interviews.
A record 268 inmates will sit the 2026 matric exams at 18 correctional services schools, marking a 56.7% increase from 2025 with strong past pass rates.
Zimbabwean founders Michael Moyo and Louis Murerwa raised $2m to grow Ocular AI, supplying voice and audiovisual training data for cutting-edge AI systems.
Colonel Delmore Manuel, facing torture charges from a 2023 assault, was promoted to Muizenberg station commander amid ongoing trial delays.
Violence flared in Durban after vigilantes targeted asylum seekers at the refugee reception centre, prompting Home Affairs to withdraw its asylum directive.
International study at Wits comes with extra steps beyond academics. A detailed guide outlines visa and immigration requirements, qualification evaluation, medical aid and upfront payments, guiding applicants from inquiry to registration. This article summarises key requirements and timelines for prospective students. Eligibility To Study At Wits Wits welcomes applicants from...
About 15 vigilantes disrupted asylum seekers at Durban Home Affairs, shouting insults and blocking applications after the system reopened post-Court ruling.
Former Pollsmoor inmates use art to transform lives, isolate from gangs, and reintegrate into society through ongoing creative projects.
Protesters in Pretoria demanded deportations and policy reversal following a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers, amid threats and unrest.
Fuel price rises have forced a suspension of learner transport for over 71,000 Western Cape students, risking school attendance and exam preparation.
South African-born Navi Pillay, first woman of colour on the High Court, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for peace and international law.
Former Kruger ranger Rodney Landela and veterinary technician Kenneth Muchocho found guilty of rhino poaching after decade-long trial in Kruger National Park.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns face off in the sold-out 2026 MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 10 October, showcasing South African football.
An armed home invasion in Crawford, Lansdowne, led to one suspect dead and another hospitalised under police guard after shots were fired during the robbery.
Unemployed graduates in the Eastern Cape are invited to apply for a two year internship programme in the Joe Gqabi District. Programme Overview The department is offering a 24 month non renewable internship aimed at unemployed graduates and designed to provide hands on exposure to public service operations. The programme...
South Africa graduates and job seekers face a batch of internship openings with deadlines from 9 to 16 October 2026 nationwide. The list spans government agencies municipalities and large private employers across multiple sectors. Nestle Graduate Internships 2026 2027 Nestlé invites suitably qualified graduates and students to apply for its...
Police responded to looting and unrest in Durban CBD on 8 October after a march against gender-based violence turned violent, with vehicles burnt and shops looted.
The Constitutional Court ruled SAHRC directives are not binding. SAHRC warns against encouraging public to ignore court rulings despite criticism.
Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane to visit Soweto after 10 vehicles torched in asylum-related protests. Arrests made, unrest still under investigation.
Jacob Zuma was hospitalised in KwaZulu-Natal on 7 October 2026, but the MK Party insists it was a routine check-up and that he remains healthy.
Lululemon appointed Maggie Gauger as President and Chief Product Officer, effective 26 October 2026, introducing new leadership roles.
The JSE fell over 2% on 7 October 2026, while the rand weakened and fuel prices jumped by over R3 per litre amid rising oil costs and global market pressures.
South Africa's ITAC has rejected Mondi’s bid to raise tariffs on office paper imports, citing ineffective protection and broader market challenges.
Attacks by Houthi rebels on Abha and King Khalid airports killed three foreign nationals and wounded 36 in Saudi Arabia, officials confirmed.
On 7 October 2026, Cape Town held a silent procession bearing a shroud naming 22,434 Palestinian children killed since October 2023 in Gaza.
Eastern Cape has begun ordering R1.6bn Foundation Phase textbooks for 2027 despite ongoing legal concerns that have led Western Cape to pause its use of the catalogue.
Johannesburg City Council proposes renaming five inner-city streets including Wolmarans Street, with the Sandton Drive debate still unresolved.
The Eastern Cape deputy judge president vacancy remains unfilled after JSC interviews highlighted Mthatha court dysfunction and leadership challenges.