As South Africa prepares for the launch of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, high prices and stiff competition leave the niche market facing a tough pitch to everyday buyers.

Former President Jacob Zuma remains under heavy security at Pietermaritzburg's Netcare St Anne’s Hospital over a week after his admission, remaining under medical observation despite reports of his discharge

Water tankers, budgets and the water mafia in Pretoria are under the spotlight again as the City of Tshwane mayor and the opposition party leader go head-to-head about who is to blame for the water woes in the capital. WaterCAN expert Ferrial Adam said there were many issues with water tankers in Pretoria. WaterCAN expert questions where DA was when water tanker spending occurred “While Tshwane’s R777 million doesn’t make sense and the DA is trying to find out what the truth is, the other question is, where were they when this was happening?” said Adam. On Tuesday, the DA picketed outside Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office with a banner of City of Tshwane’s mayor Nasiphi Moya’s face on a water tanker to protest against the water mafia in Tshwane. “We have submitted a formal request to the premier for an urgent forensic investigation, in terms of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act, into the R777 million spent on water tankers by the ANC-ActionSA-led City of Tshwane during the 2024-25 financial year,” Tshwane DA leader Cilliers Brink said. Brink demanded an immediate investigation into the R95 million reportedly paid to Nomakhuwa Trading and Projects, despite questions about whether the company had sufficient water tankers to deliver the contracted services, R125 million paid to M RAMS Enterprise and R31.7 million paid to companies linked to ANC deputy mayor Eugene Modise and ANC regional treasurer Rhulani James Shelenge, despite allegations that these companies did not own water tankers. “The full extent of the R777 million water tanker scandal must be exposed,” said Brink. Brink demands investigation into payments “Meanwhile, the city’s water infrastructure continues to deteriorate. Tshwane is reportedly losing between R1.35 billion and R1.7 billion of water annually, with its own dashboard recording average water losses of 42.6% over 12 months. “In parts of Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa and Mabopane, half of the water supplied is being lost. The problem is the spending. Tshwane, under Moya’s leadership, has lost control of payments. Any Tom, Dick and Harry with a water tanker submits an invoice and it gets paid. “Tshwane never budgeted R777 million for water tankers in 2024- 25, but that was what was spent. We know that ANC office bearers, Lesufi’s comrades, benefit from these tankers,” ActionSA Tshwane caucus spokesperson Henriette Frohlich said when Brink was mayor, from 28 March 2023 until 26 September 2024, bulk water loss rose from 27% in March 2023 to 38% in May 2024. “His inability to maintain water infrastructure birthed the scourge of water tankers.”

Pam Andrews recently shared why she prefers to live separately from her husband. The pair have been in an open marriage for 12 years. In a video shared on Instagram, the former Rhythm City star said the arrangement helped them maintain peace in their relationship and avoid exposing their son to frequent arguments. “That’s why we can’t live together because we literally can’t be in the same room for more than two and a half hours,” she said. “If we reach three hours and we’re in the same room, it’s a war, and I don’t want my son to live in an environment like that.” She also spoke about her husband’s recent breakup with his girlfriend. Andrews said she and her husband are allowed to date other people under their open-marriage arrangement. She said the breakup meant he would likely spend more time at her home, which she was not looking forward to. “He’s very controlling, and I am not someone who likes to be controlled,” she said. Maintaining an open marriage while raising a son Andrews said she and her husband had found a way to maintain their relationship while raising their son. “We found a very beautiful way to still be together and raise our son, and there’s peace, and everyone loves each other, but you go home,” she said. She added that they usually see each other at dinner. “Usually I see this man only for dinner at night because that’s what we do. He comes for dinner with my son and me. “I enjoy my freedom as a married woman who doesn’t live with her husband and also lets him date other women,” she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pam Andrews (@pamandrews_)

On 11 October 2026, X users couldn’t help but turn a harmless post into a fun roast after photos of Nathi Mthethwa’s lookalike caused a stir on social media. FRENZY OVER NATHI MTHETHWA’S LOOKALIKE Edward ThembaSa, an X user, posted a series of photos at the Upside Down House, a popular tourist attraction in Hartbeespoort. However, fellow netizen @Makofane Dimphoo reposted the photos and jokingly indicated that Edward bears a resemblance to the late politician Nathi Mthethwa. It didn’t take long for other X users to chime in, as many agreed that Edward could easily be mistaken for Nathi. Close enough, why is your family moving to France?— Moremadi wa Ford Ranger (@MakofaneDimphoo) October 11, 2026 NETIZENS WEIGH IN  @carol_seabi: I also thought it was a young throwback. @ThatZeeZee: I thought nguye nyani [it was really him]. @masenyamakola: Heban, uyena! Nathi Mthethwa. @D_Molatoli: No man, you look too much like Nathi Mthethwa. @Lecheadi: You couldn’t wait a little longer before you resurfaced. @QondileKM: Uyena [it’s him]. NATHI MTHETHWA’S FAMILY ALLEGEDLY MOVES TO FRANCE In October 2026, rumours emerged that Nathi Mthethwa’s family would be moving back to France, where he lived with his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi. Before his passing, Mthethwa served as South Africa’s ambassador to France after his tenure as a cabinet minister in South Africa. The passing of the seasoned politician in France has been shrouded in mystery. According to the authorities in France, they indicated that Nathi may have committed suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency hotel in September 2025.

Rachel Kolisi has been hailed a “super mom” after taking her children and their friends to watch her ex, Siya Kolisi’s Stormers homecoming match last weekend. The mom-of-two and her rugby-player ex announced their marriage split two years ago. While Siya has moved on with a woman named Rachel John, his former spouse has remained single. The 35-year-old has returned to the Cape Town club in a bid to be closer to his family. RACHEL KOLISI SUPPORTS SIYA’S STORMERS HOMECOMING On her TikTok account, Rachel Kolisi vlogged a “day in the life” video about her busy weekend This included hosting a dozen children for her son Nick’s 12th birthday celebrations and taking the  kids to watch the Stormers match against the Sharks at the DHL Stadium . In the video, Rachel dons a Stormers rugby shirt while cheering from the stands. She zooms onto the pitch, seemingly at her ex, Siya Kolisi, who celebrated his homecoming match. Rachel says in the vlog: “I haven’t been to a live game in ages, so it was super fun. The kids had a great time”. @rachelkolisi A little bit of everything, all in a day 🤍 ♬ original sound – Rachel Kolisi HAPPY TO BE HOME Like his ex, Rachel Kolisi, Siya Kolisi appears happy to be home after his return to Cape Town and the Stormers. The 35-year-old has been enjoying the sights and cuisine of the Western Province in his social media posts.

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