Sunday World News Updates

Members of Parliament (MP)’s Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development have demanded explanations for the apparent failure to disburse more than R300 million earmarked for the Spaza Shop Support Fund, warning that delays are denying critical support to township businesses and cooperatives during a difficult economic period. The concerns emerged… Read more »

JSE-listed Super Group delivered a sharp increase in earnings for the year ended June 30 2026, with profit growth significantly outpacing revenue expansion as operational improvements, acquisitions and stronger performances across key divisions boosted margins. At the same time, the group’s latest remuneration disclosures highlight a substantial gap between executive… Read more »

South Africa is revising its rules governing the customisation of medicines, including sought-after GLP-1 treatments for diabetes and weight loss, health regulators said, warning pharmacies not to act as small-scale manufacturers. At a multi-stakeholder roundtable on counterfeit medicines on Wednesday, South African Pharmacy Council Registrar and CEO Vincent Tlala said… Read more »

The excitement appeared to be too much for African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, as he broke down in tears on Thursday after the Constitutional Court ruled in the party’s favour in its fight to have 181 excluded councillor candidates reinstated for the upcoming local government elections. Shortly thereafter,… Read more »

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz is healthy and in high spirits as he prepares his side for a tricky CAF Confederations Cup away assignment against Zambia’s Red Arrows on Saturday. This will be a quick turnaround for Da Cruz and his side, following yet another uninspiring result in the… Read more »

The ANC has won its Constitutional Court battle with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), with the court upholding the ANC’s appeal. This means the ANC will be able to field candidates in all the municipalities for which they missed the registration deadline. The dispute centres on the exclusion… Read more »

The Department of Employment and Labour’s intention to promote equity through the filling of these posts with the candidates whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT **(This is a Re-Advertisement candidate who… Read more »

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels. Brent crude futures fell 1.6% to $104.42 a barrel in morning trade, while US… Read more »

Lotto results for Wednesday, October 14 2026 Lotto:              11| 12| 30| 42| 47| 48        Bonus Ball: 10 Lotto Plus 1:    01| 02| 22| 25| 27| 50       Bonus Ball: 32 Lotto MAX 5:    03| 08| 15| 24|… Read more »

The 2026/27 Carling Knockout is back for another installment and Orlando Pirates will start their title defense against in-form Milford FC at the Orlando Arena. Pirates have already failed to defend their MTN8 title, after recently suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns. So, Bucs coach Abdeslam… Read more »