Saturday, 26 September 2026

Parliament’s Appropriations Committee will examine government funding for gender-based violence, amid concerns about inadequate policing, weak accountability and fragmented departmental programmes.

A Johannesburg scam involves impersonators posing as city officials or contractors, demanding immediate e-wallet or cash payments to avoid electricity or water disconnections; residents should report incidents and use secure payment channels.

Linda Govinda returned from Nepal without her missing daughter Teresa but says the search continues, with the family appealing for access to recovered luggage and planning further efforts in Tibet.

Bafana Bafana lost defender Gustavo Sibiya to injury ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea, while coach Pitso Mosimane said winning a major title is the objective.

South Africa used the UN General Assembly to defend its democracy, demand permanent African seats on the Security Council and accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza.