News
Experts Say Zama Zamas Are Unfairly Blamed for Sinkholes in Johannesburg
October 30, 2026
Experts have said illegal miners are being made scapegoats for sinkholes in Johannesburg, ahead of local elections on 4 November, The Guardian reported. Rosalind Morris,
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UCT Food Bank Has Helped More Than 70 Science Students Facing Hunger Since 2024
October 30, 2026
A donor-funded food bank at the University of Cape Town has supported more than 70 students since 2024. This year, 48 students are using it,
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Ramaphosa Calls for Homes Closer to Jobs at Cornubia Housing Project in eThekwini
October 30, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa said government wants to build homes closer to jobs, schools and clinics. He spoke on Thursday at a milestone event for the
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Nasty C and Liquideep Head Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On on 29 November 2026
October 29, 2026
The City of Cape Town has named the artists for its 57th Festive Lights Switch-On. The free event will take place on Sunday, 29 November
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Competition Tribunal Approves Harith Aviation Deal to Buy 100% of FlySafair
October 29, 2026
The Competition Tribunal has approved the purchase of FlySafair by Harith Aviation. The deal gives Harith a 100% stake in South Africa’s biggest domestic airline,
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Durban Diwali Festival Opens at Suncoast With Fireworks, Music and an Interfaith GBV Walk
Rirhandzu Baloyi
October 30, 2026
Soweto Fashion Week Returns to Soweto Theatre for Spring/Summer 2026 Shows from 5 November
Rirhandzu Baloyi
October 30, 2026
Prince William Tells Graham Norton He Once Wanted to Be a Policeman or a DJ
Rirhandzu Baloyi
October 29, 2026
Business
GoTyme Bank Income Rises 25% to R2.72 Billion as Customer Advances Double to R5.08 Billion
Anelisa Nkuna
October 30, 2026
GoTyme Bank said its income rose by 25% to R2.72 billion, Daily Investor reported. The bank shared the figures at a media briefing on 29
Sports
Bobby Motaung Says He and Brother Kaizer Jr Do Not Clash Over Kaizer Chiefs Roles
Tiyani Mathebula
October 30, 2026
Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has denied any friction with his younger brother, Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr, over their roles at the club.
Technology
Mobile Operators Will Not Back Icasa Fingerprint Sim Checks and Five-Number Cap as Drafted
Werner Jacobs
October 30, 2026
South Africa’s biggest mobile operators will not support Icasa’s proposed biometric Sim checks and five-number limit in their current form, their industry body said on
