Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach
Manchester United have reached an agreement to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with the Argentine set to take charge on November 18.
Microsoft outage continues to disrupt Teams, Outlook and Copilot services worldwide
Microsoft's global service outage continues to affect users, with disruptions to Outlook, Microsoft Teams and artificial intelligence software Copilot reported since Thursday.
Newly built police station vandalised before opening its doors
A newly constructed police station has been badly vandalised, despite never having officially opened its doors to the public.
Basic Education Department urges provinces to prepare for extreme weather during matric exams
The Department of Basic Education has urged provinces to remain on high alert as extreme weather conditions, including intense heat, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, are expected to affect several parts of the country during the final phase of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
KZN police launch manhunt after station commander killed in shootout with suspected robbers
KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt for several suspects following a shootout that claimed the life of a station commander and left a police sergeant injured.
Johannesburg residents urged to take precautions as hot weather persists
Johannesburg residents have been urged to remain hydrated and limit their exposure to direct sunlight as extremely hot conditions are expected to continue on Friday.
Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook, Teams and other online services
A major technical outage at Microsoft has disrupted access to several widely used online services, affecting businesses and individual users.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns following scandal involving alleged affairs
Nvidia co-founder and chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned from the artificial intelligence (AI) technology giant following revelations about two alleged extramarital affairs, one of which reportedly involved a woman accused of spying for China.
Rockstar Games sparks GTA 6 speculation with possible new in-game footage
Rockstar Games has sparked excitement among Grand Theft Auto (GTA) fans after appearing to share new footage from the highly anticipated GTA 6, seemingly recreating a real-life promotional stunt in the game.
Phoenix woman allegedly dragged by car during domestic dispute
A woman sustained injuries after allegedly being dragged by a vehicle during a domestic dispute with her husband in Foresthaven, Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday morning.
Durban family appeals for help to find missing 65-year-old man in Thailand
A Durban family is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 65-year-old Deven Naicker, who went missing in Phuket, Thailand, after travelling there alone.
Northern Cape police warn public against festive season scams
Northern Cape police have warned members of the public to be alert to fraudulent activities ahead of the festive season, particularly investment scams and fake prize-winning notifications.
Ramaphosa calls for equal access to justice regardless of social status
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater efforts to ensure that all people have equal access to the justice system, regardless of their social or economic circumstances.
Manchester United part ways with head coach Michael Carrick after poor start to season
Manchester United have parted ways with men's first-team head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the current campaign.
24 workers hospitalised following ammonia leak at Ekurhuleni chicken facility
Twenty-four workers have been hospitalised after an ammonia leak at Festive Chicken in Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni, left several employees suffering from respiratory distress.
Gauteng records 17 malaria deaths as infections rise by 38.6%
The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concerns over a sharp increase in malaria infections and fatalities, recording 768 cases and 17 deaths between January and September 2026.
Heatwave alert remains in place for Gauteng as temperatures soar
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has maintained its heatwave warning for Gauteng, with extremely hot conditions expected to continue on Thursday.
ANC and MK Party set for coalition talks in KwaZulu-Natal
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that it will hold coalition discussions with the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party as negotiations to form governments in the province's 34 hung municipalities get underway.
N3 to close between Hammarsdale and Cato Ridge this weekend
Motorists travelling along the N3 are advised of a temporary road closure between the Hammarsdale and Cato Ridge Interchanges this weekend to allow for the demolition of the Harrison Bridge (D157).
Nongoma father sentenced to life imprisonment for raping teenage daughter
The Nongoma Regional Court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping his 17-year-old daughter in July 2025.
Hawks arrest another foreign national allegedly en route to Russia-Ukraine war
The Hawks have arrested another foreign national who was allegedly travelling to join the Russia-Ukraine war.
PA backs ActionSA mayoral candidate in hung Laingsburg council
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has agreed to support ActionSA's mayoral candidate in the hung Laingsburg municipal council in the Western Cape's Central Karoo region.
Two killed, 17 injured after three-storey building collapses in New York
Two people have been killed and at least 17 others injured, including seven children, after a three-storey building collapsed near a construction site in New York on Wednesday.
More than 20,600 Chery and Omoda vehicles recalled over safety concerns
More than 20,600 Chery and Omoda vehicles are being recalled across South Africa following the discovery of potential safety defects that could put motorists at risk.