THEY GHOSTED YOU, BUT NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THEY MAY FEEL WORSE THAN YOU THINK

GHOSTED

Being ignored without an explanation can leave a person questioning what went wrong. Whether it happens in a romantic relationship, friendship or everyday online conversation, ghosting often creates confusion, disappointment and emotional uncertainty. However, new research suggests that the person who disappears may experience more emotional discomfort than the person left waiting realises. The study, … Read more

GOODBYE MUGG & BEAN AND WIMPY: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK WELCOMES NEW RESTAURANTS AS SPUR REMAINS

MUGG & BEAN

Visitors to the Kruger National Park will soon notice a major change to some of their favourite dining spots after South African National Parks (SANParks) announced new restaurant operators at several popular rest camps. The changes will see familiar names, including Mugg & Bean and Wimpy, replaced by new restaurant concepts as the park looks … Read more

2.AMAZULU JOIN ORLANDO PIRATES IN MAJOR AMSTEL PARTNERSHIP

AMAZULU

Category: Sports | South African Football AmaZulu FC have strengthened their commercial portfolio after announcing a new partnership with Amstel, making the Durban-based club the second South African Premier Soccer League team to join forces with the beer brand following Orlando Pirates. The announcement, made on Friday, 30 October 2026, marks another important development for … Read more

SPRINGBOKS NAME UNCAPPED PLAYERS FOR NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

SPRINGBOKS

Category: Sports | Rugby Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for South Africa’s upcoming Nations Championship matches against Italy, France and Ireland in November. The selection signals the national team’s continued commitment to developing emerging talent while maintaining a strong core of experienced international players. The six … Read more

Mbombela Water Crisis Puts Municipal Leaders Under Pressure Ahead of 2026 Elections

Elections

The ongoing water crisis in Mbombela has become a major issue ahead of South Africa’s local government elections on 4 November 2026, with residents demanding reliable water supplies and political parties presenting different solutions to the problem. Communities such as Msogwaba continue to experience unreliable water access, disrupting household routines, affecting schools and placing additional … Read more

1.Binance Faces Major Crypto Security Breach as Billions in Digital Assets Are Frozen

Binance

Published: 30 October 2026 Latest update: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a major security breach, with approximately $3 billion in affected digital assets frozen so far. The company estimates the incident’s total impact at around $6.3 billion and says it will cover the losses. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has temporarily suspended … Read more

NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH REVEALS MOTHERS RECEIVE NEARLY EIGHT TIMES MORE PAID LEAVE THAN FATHERS, RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY, UNPAID CARE AND WOMEN’S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

MOTHERS

Mothers around the world receive significantly more paid parental leave than fathers, highlighting a persistent gender gap in caregiving responsibilities that can affect women’s careers, family incomes and economic opportunities. A new policy brief from UN Women and the World Bank Group reveals that mothers receive an average of 196 days of paid leave, compared … Read more

TRAGIC EBOLA UPDATE: KENYA RELEASES 20 CONTACTS AS DRC TESTS VACCINE

KENYA

Kenya has released 20 people from Ebola quarantine after they completed 21 days without symptoms, while a new vaccine trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) offers hope in the fight against the ongoing outbreak. Health authorities continue to strengthen surveillance and contact tracing as efforts to control the disease intensify across the … Read more