Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
Fort Hare SIU Investigation Sparks Parliament Visit
A Special Investigating Unit probe found R17m paid for undelivered ICT work at Fort Hare. As protests turn violent and key buildings burn, Parliament visits on 21 Oct while the university moves classes online and pursues recoveries.
KZN Plane Crashes Kill Two Pilots, Including Indian National
Two light aircraft crashed in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Wednesday, killing both pilots, including one from India. The KZN plane crashes, occurring in Nottingham Road and north of Boston, spurred search and rescue teams to act swiftly despite mist and drizzle. A
Northern White Rhino: Gene Editing Four-Year Plan
A biotech-led rescue aims to bring the northern white rhino back from the brink within four years. Scientists will combine IVF, gene editing and southern white surrogates to produce healthy calves, restore genetic diversity and build a viable herd—leveraging South Africa’s veterinary
UFS Registration Protests: Campus Closure, Deal Reached
UFS registration protests shut QwaQwa and halted lectures after arson and vandalism. Management ordered residences cleared while security staff were injured. A deal now phases out provisional registration across 2026–2027, keeping NSFAS students eligible and offering debt-relief pathways under strict deadlines to
Nathi Mthethwa Official Funeral Honours Lifelong Service
President Cyril Ramaphosa granted a Special Official Funeral for Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. The Nathi Mthethwa official funeral honoured his decades of service as minister, diplomat and anti-apartheid activist, with SAPS ceremonial elements.
Nota Baloyi US Visa Revoked Over Kirk Post
South African music executive Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi faces a setback after the US Department of State canceled his visa over a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Baloyi’s controversial X post, labeled as mockery by authorities, led to his inclusion among
St John’s Abuse Case: Teacher Faces 25 Charges
In the St John's abuse case, a former teacher faces 25 charges of sexual assault and grooming in Johannesburg High Court. Families demand justice as victims, including a mother’s three sons, speak out about years of betrayal.
South Africa Water Crisis: Two New Laws, Global Lessons
South Africa’s water crisis is overtaking load shedding as a threat. Two amendment Bills tighten licensing, enforcement and governance, while global shoreline rules offer lessons on planning growth around water to protect health, services and the economy.
Kruger National Park Name Change Sparks Legal Fight
The Kruger National Park name change faces legal and economic pushback. AfriForum says Mpumalanga cannot rename a national asset, while experts warn of costly rebranding and tourism risks. The final decision rests with the minister after the SAGNC process and public input.
Tariffs Test SA’s Rand as Kganyago Urges Calm
As tariffs return to global trade, SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the rand is stabilising and South Africa’s buffers are stronger. EU steel duties loom, while gold gains and business signals—from Hyundai’s state push to Uber complaints—show the real-economy impact.
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