Why SA homes need better Wi-Fi, not faster internet
TechCentralby Vox8 Sept 2026
You’ve just upgraded your fibre and excitedly run a speed test. You want that screenshot for the ‘gram. 498Mbit/s strong? Nice. Now for some gaming — but Fifa lags.
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No passport needed: 7 places in SA that look just like the Mediterranean
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo8 Sept 2026
No passport needed: 7 places in SA that look just like the Mediterranean You don’t need to fly to Europe to find Mediterranean charm.
top 43%RIP | Cycling community mourns Cape Town rider Laura Blake
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley8 Sept 2026
RIP | Cycling community mourns Cape Town rider Laura Blake Cape Town cyclist Laura Blake has died weeks after suffering critical injuries when she was struck from behind by a motor vehicle.
Passenger duct-taped, zip-tied on one WILD flight (video)
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
Passenger duct-taped, zip-tied on one WILD flight (video) What started as a routine flight took an unexpected turn mid-air.
The rare bird that could reveal whether Botswana’s Okavango Delta is in trouble
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo8 Sept 2026
The rare bird that could reveal whether Botswana’s Okavango Delta is in trouble Discover the rare bird helping scientists monitor the health of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and detect changes...
Springboks serenaded with Gwijo in Baltimore [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever8 Sept 2026
Springboks serenaded with Gwijo in Baltimore [video] Bok fever quickly spread to Baltimore where South Africans living in the US welcomed the Springboks ahead of their All Blacks weekend clash… The...
New Moon arrives on Friday: What it means for South Africa’s skies
The South Africanby Shyleen Choruma8 Sept 2026
New Moon arrives on Friday: What it means for South Africa’s skies New Moon arrives on Friday, bringing darker night skies that could give South Africans better conditions for stargazing.
Have your say on Eskom's 2027 electricity tariff hike
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley8 Sept 2026
Have your say on Eskom’s 2027 electricity tariff hike South Africans have been urged to participate in public consultations on Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase for 2027.
Proteas vs Australia series preview: What ICC’s latest player rankings mean
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas8 Sept 2026
Proteas vs Australia series preview: What ICC’s latest player rankings mean South Africa welcomes Australia for the ODI series this month.
Vehicle struck by brick in shocking N2 incident - PHOTOS
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley8 Sept 2026
Vehicle struck by brick in shocking N2 incident – PHOTOS A vehicle was struck by a brick while travelling along the N2, once again raising concerns over attacks targeting motorists on the highway.
Two Daily Lotto players just split a R424,830 jackpot on the same night
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
Two Daily Lotto players just split a R424,830 jackpot on the same night Daily Lotto’s top prize almost never gets shared, but Monday night proved to be the exception. Here’s what happened.
How much it costs to: Visit Paris as a South African
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo8 Sept 2026
How much it costs to: Visit Paris as a South African Take a look at how much it costs to visit Paris, France as a South Africa factoring costs including flights, accomodation, visas and more.
Here's how South Africa voted in the LAST local government elections
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley8 Sept 2026
Here’s how South Africa voted in the LAST local government elections As South Africa heads towards the 2026 local government elections, here’s a reminder of how the voting went last time in 2021.
AmaZulu's Zimbabwean star wins Betway Premiership award
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe8 Sept 2026
AmaZulu’s Zimbabwean star wins Betway Premiership award AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has been named the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August.
Springboks: Seven wins out of last nine games against All Blacks
The South Africanby Craig Lewis8 Sept 2026
Springboks: Seven wins out of last nine games against All Blacks The Springboks can celebrate a remarkable recent record against the All Blacks, which is now heavily in favour of Rassie Erasmus’...
Rain, fog or sunshine? What your province can expect today
The South Africanby Shyleen Choruma8 Sept 2026
Rain, fog or sunshine? What your province can expect today South Africa will see a cool, cloudy Tuesday with isolated rain in the east, while warmer, sunny conditions continue in the Cape.
Da Cruz explains Kaizer Chiefs’ tactical 5-2-3 system switch
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase8 Sept 2026
Da Cruz explains Kaizer Chiefs’ tactical 5-2-3 system switch Fernando Da Cruz has revealed why Kaizer Chiefs have switched between two tactical systems this season. Will it pay off eventually?
A mystery is unfolding along South Africa's coastline
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
A mystery is unfolding along South Africa’s coastline Something unusual keeps washing up on South African beaches, and scientists still can’t fully explain it.
Three reasons why Orlando Pirates won't win the CAF Champions League
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase8 Sept 2026
Three reasons why Orlando Pirates won’t win the CAF Champions League Orlando Pirates’ goalless draw against La Cure Waves has exposed three major weaknesses that could derail their CAF ambitions.
HOW to earn money without losing your SASSA grant
The South Africanby Ray Leathern8 Sept 2026
HOW to earn money without losing your SASSA grant There are now two legitimate courses you can enrol in to learn how to earn money without losing your SASSA grant.