News24
- News24 | All about the balance in Bulls' win over Ulster: 'Things are looking promising,' says Jake 6 October 2024Bulls director of rugby Jake White was left satisfied by his team's 47-21 United Rugby Championship win over Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
- News24 | Pupils walk 12km daily to get to school amid transport delays 6 October 2024As efforts to secure scholar transport stalls, these students endure early morning treks through unsafe conditions, with only their determination to stay in school keeping them going.
- News24 | Tourism mogul at the centre of Hartbeespoort’s racial tension 6 October 2024Black tenants claim that white businesspeople, who have been occupying land on invalid leases, are preventing them from doing business.
- News24 | Barker slams 'absolutely indescribable' referee error that ultimately decided MTN8 final 6 October 2024Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker criticised a controversial stoppage-time decision by referee Abongile Tom that led to Orlando Pirates' second goal in their 3-1 MTN8 final victory over the Cape side.
- News24 | Mondli Makhanya | Lesufi, Mashaba and co's DA hatred could become the fly in the GNU ointment 6 October 2024The fallout between the DA and ActionSA, which Gauteng ANC leader Panyaza Lesufi is so brilliantly exploiting, could be the fly in the GNU’s ointment.
- News24 | At least 24 people killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque and school 6 October 2024At least 24 people were killed and 93 others were wounded when Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday morning, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said.
- News24 | Orlando Pirates become immortals in historic MTN8 three-peat, but SA refs are still human... 6 October 2024Orlando Pirates held their nerve and kept their cool right to the very end to beat Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final that was tainted by referee Abongile Tom's decisive call towards the finish.
- News24 | Chief chows millions from National Skills Fund and claims: 'I thought the money was mine' 6 October 2024Public funds for training thousands of young people ended up financing one man’s lifestyle.
- News24 | Limpopo businessperson paid with his life for saying 'NO' to extortionists 6 October 2024A Limpopo businessperson is said to have been forced to pay alleged extortionists, including a government employee, monthly protection fees for months, to stay alive and in business.
- News24 | Two Gauteng businessmen ordered to pay back millions for selling unapproved facemasks 6 October 2024A judge found Michiel and Morne Stassen couldn't keep their story straight about why they did not have a permit to sell the masks.
Mail & Guardian
- Editorial: The time to fire Simelane is now 3 October 2024Reputational damage mounts while Ramaphosa worries about the power balance in his coalition cabinet
- 4 October 2024 3 October 2024+ Joburg's landfill crisis and persistent load reduction + ANC and DA clash over cabinet seats + Msholozi residents support Zuma's political comeback + IFP and DA secure major wins in KZN by-elections + Pensioners lose life savings in investment scam
- Cryptic Crossword JDE 450 3 October 2024Clue of the week: 1D Spot woman's instrument (6)
- Israel has angry football fans to blame 3 October 2024Supporters of Arsenal and Manchester United started the wave that has seen the country lose its grip on the dominant narrative
- A phoenix from the ashes 3 October 2024Jazz percussionist Gontse Makhene is rebuilding his life after a devastating blaze at his home
- GGA 10 Year Celebration 3 October 2024The next GGA milestone will hopefully be marked by wins against corruption
- Partnering for a better future 3 October 2024Johannesburg Business School believes in the power of digital transformation to drive sustainability and create a better world
- Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa 3 October 2024Truly impactful legal education must be based on practical skills-based learning
- Ferrets: Adorable companions or ecological threats in South Africa? 3 October 2024CapeNature warns against ferret ownership after concerns about a growing environmental threat
- How engineering is shaping emerging South African residential trends 3 October 2024Changing lifestyles, technological advancements and a growing focus on sustainability are changing the way homes are built
The Citizen
- FF Plus to follow ActionSA and ditch DA to work with ANC in City of Tshwane? 6 October 2024The FF Plus previously condemned DA councillor Cilliers Brink’s ousting as Tshwane mayor.
- Your rights when you rent a place to stay 6 October 2024You can avoid conflict if you know your rights when you rent a place to stay.
- Intense Israeli bombing rocks Beirut ahead of war anniversary 6 October 2024After a devastating year-long conflict in Gaza, Israel has now shifted its focus to northwards to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- OPINION: The Boks have set the standard and the Proteas must rise to it 6 October 2024The pressure is on for the Proteas women to secure South Africa's first ever World Cup cricket title.
- Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP ahead of championship leader Martin, Binder 6th 6 October 2024Italian leads Japanese GP all the way as Martin rides through to second and Acosta falls again.
- Lions play down record breaking first half against Edinburgh – ‘still plenty to work on’ 6 October 2024The Lions ran in an incredible seven tries in the first half of the match to roar into a 48-0 lead at the break, which was the biggest leading margin at half time in URC history.
- How to afford escalating life insurance premiums 6 October 2024In the current cost-of-living cris many people are reconsidering their life insurance because the premiums are too high.
- Riveiro refuses to take credit as Pirates make history in MTN8 6 October 2024'It's the team who wins it for the third time in a row, it's not the coach,' said Riveiro.
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class still makes the ultimate statement 6 October 2024Diesel model sure looks the part, but lacks the sheer brutishness of the AMG G63.
- URC result: Resurgent Stormers maul Zebre 6 October 2024The win made it four wins from four for South African teams in the URC this weekend.
Daily Maverick
- 100 GNU DAYS: New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s report card after picking up the poisoned chalice of ‘Hell Affairs’ 5 October 2024It’s assessment time for the Government of National Unity. One hundred days into Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s tenure, how do his actions measure up against his words? Daily Maverick sat down with Schreiber, went into the field and gathered some ratings of his performance.
- LETTER FROM THE DM168 EDITOR: With Panyaza Lesufi’s populist promises and Leon Schreiber’s pie in the sky plans, will public hospitals and Hell Affairs ever get better at serving South Africans? 5 October 2024I'm intrigued about why the government, having pushed through the NHI Act, would not in the interim do something, anything, to control skyrocketing medical costs after it was suggested five years ago by the Competition Commission.
- THE WEEKEND WRAP: Ramaphosa’s best life; how Eskom keeps the lights on; and the impact of indoor microbiomes on your health 5 October 2024Cyril Ramaphosa’s living his best life; data showing how Eskom keeps the lights on; and mounting research is revealing how the microbes in your home can influence your health.
- OBITUARY: In memoriam: Robin Malan, Rebel Angel 4 October 2024Robin Malan – educator, collator, editor, actor, director, writer, publisher – with decades of service behind him, bowed out on 18 September after a short spell in hospital, aged 84.
- Newsdeck: South Africa Inflation Target Review to Preserve Price Stability 4 October 2024South Africa’s ongoing review of the central bank’s inflation target of 3% to 6% will be anchored in the principle of preserving price stability, said Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo.
- Newsdeck: Jobs Report, Strike Resolution Offer Harris Momentum on Economy 4 October 2024A surge in hiring offers Vice President Kamala Harris a fresh defense in her fight with Donald Trump over the economy, as the pair jockey to frame their visions in the home stretch of the campaign.
- Newsdeck: EU Tests Its Mettle to Take On China With New EV Tariff Fight 4 October 2024The European Union unleashed one of its most powerful economic tools on China, imposing tariffs on electric vehicles in a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and backfiring on domestic consumers and companies.
- CRICKET: Four-star Mlaba, opening batters lead Proteas to T20 World Cup opening match victory 4 October 2024South Africa — 119 for zero (Wolvaardt 59*, Brits 57*) — beat the West Indies — 118 for six (Taylor 44*, Mlaba 4-29, Kapp 2-14) — by 10 wickets in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
- GROUNDUP: ‘Simply unacceptable’ — tens of thousands left in the lurch with UIF online system still down after six weeks 4 October 2024Cosatu calls on labour minister to intervene, while fund says it has made a “breakthrough” in terms of alternative measures, and will make an announcement “very soon”.
- Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 28 September – 4 October 2024 4 October 2024The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
The South African
- Former Sundowns star calls for justice for Alton Meiring 6 October 2024Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Alton Meiring passed away last Sundowns. His former teammate Lovers Mohlala has pleased for justice.
- Steve Barker dejected by refeering decision 6 October 2024Orlando Pirates defeated Stellenbosch FC to win another MTN8 title. The losing coach Steve Barker feels it was not a fair result.
- Referee Tom’s blunders stole spotlight in MTN8 final: Barker upset 6 October 2024Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker criticizes a controversial Abongile Tom's referee decision that dramatically shifted the MTN8 final.
- SA slams Winnie Mashaba for flying to Solly Moholo’s funeral in a helicopter 6 October 2024'Solly Moholo's family was asking for donations, you were quiet': South Africans slam Winnie Mashaba's helicopter posts.
- UPDATE: Bank branches offering IDs and passports services 6 October 2024Another 34 bank branches are being added to the list of branches offering IDs and passport services.
- Godongwana set to table Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement 6 October 2024SA is facing serious fiscal challenges, and the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement is expected to provide a roadmap for solving this.
- MTN8 Roll of Honour: Every title winner – UPDATED 6 October 2024The MTN8 - as we know the cup competition today - was first contested back in 1972 and this season was the 50th edition.
- Dricus du Plessis moves closer to next fight date, opponent 6 October 2024South Africa's MMA star Dricus du Plessis beat Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and now has a number of options ahead of him.
- Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg crowned Miss World SA 6 October 2024Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg will be representing South Africa at the Miss World pageant in early 2025.
- Updated URC standings after ‘super Saturday’ for SA teams 6 October 2024It was a far better weekend in the URC for SA teams, and here is how the log shapes up as competition starts to hot up.
Moneyweb
- Fed and Sarb cut rates, but risks loom for global and local markets 6 October 2024Foreign investment boosts SA bonds, but equities remain unattractive.
- A bitter feud risks ripping apart an $11bn metals empire 6 October 2024The power struggle over Korea Zinc Co — founded by two friends who fled North Korea, and still held by the Choi and the Chang families — has captured headlines.
- The shocking reality of money laundering in SA 6 October 2024Why every South African business must act now to prevent becoming an unwitting accomplice to financial crime.
- Why it’s becoming harder to get super-rich in China 6 October 2024'To get rich is glorious.'
- AI probably isn’t the big smartphone selling point that Apple and other tech giants think it is 6 October 2024The lack of enthusiasm from consumers was so evident it immediately wiped over a hundred billion dollars off Apple’s share price.
- VW’s second profit warning exposes a carmaker in decline 6 October 2024'The deterioration in performance could accelerate decisions on restructuring.'
- Hong Kong brokers swamped by ‘once in a century’ stock frenzy 5 October 2024The surge of investor interest has also come with telltale signs of overheating in some pockets of the market.
- Stocks are in and bonds are out 5 October 2024Top trades for the rest of the year.
- ‘Lord of the Rings’ director piles $10m into Dodo de-extinction startup 5 October 2024The company has drawn skepticism from paleo-geneticists and the concept of bringing back the dodo lends itself easily to ridicule.
- Executive pay under scrutiny: Legislative changes explained 5 October 2024Companies must update their remuneration policies, engage with shareholders, and ensure compliance with new governance standards.