Sunday World News Updates

For Mika Lutchman, the newly launched Golden Gate Zipline is more than an adrenaline-fuelled attraction. It is the latest chapter in a journey defined by determination, resilience and a belief that women belong in every industry, including those traditionally dominated by men. As the owner of the multimillion-rand attraction in… Read more »

After a particularly stressful year, a wellness day at The Hyding reminded me that sometimes the body needs you to stop before you can keep going. I didn’t realise just how tired I was until I arrived at The Hyding. The past year has been stressful, but the last two… Read more »

In a room filled with young graduates and aspiring technology professionals, Huawei South Africa’s Nosipho Zwane delivered a powerful message about confidence, resilience and taking ownership of one’s future. Zwane, an Access Network Product Manager and Solution Architect at Huawei South Africa, encouraged attendees to stop waiting for validation and… Read more »

Lotto results for Wednesday, August 19 2026 Lotto:               10 | 19 | 21 | 40 |50 |51     Bonus Ball: 07 Lotto Plus 1:      02 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 37 |48     Bonus Ball: 23 Lotto MAX 5:   … Read more »

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile said on Wednesday that he would challenge the results of the August 13 presidential election in court, alleging vote fraud in the contest that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term in office. “Our campaign has documented serious irregularities, inconsistencies and circumstances surrounding the conduct,… Read more »

South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Solly Mapaila has launched one of his strongest attacks yet on ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of dishonesty and declaring that he will no longer hold one-on-one meetings with the ANC leader. Speaking during the SACP’s message of support at the Police… Read more »

A government-owned ferry that capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba last week was carrying about 180 passengers, double what police had given as its capacity, the government said on Tuesday, as the death toll rose to 94. State-controlled newspaper The Herald said it was the deadliest transport disaster in the Southern… Read more »

The Free State events industry has warned that the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) risks losing its economic value unless government changes how the festival is planned, funded and managed. The Free State Events Forum, representing event organisers, promoters, producers and service providers, has written to the provincial Department of… Read more »

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has distanced his department from the planned coronation of Maurice Vivian Kok as king of the Griqua Nation, warning that any recognition outside the legal framework would have no standing under South African law. The ministry said the alleged coronation was… Read more »

Debt pressure has become severe among the country’s high earners as consumers turn to unsecured credit to manage the increasing cost of living in South Africa. The DebtBusters Q2 2026 Index has revealed that those earning R50 000 or above a month needed 103% of their take-home pay to service… Read more »