WEEKLY WRAP | TOP 10 MOST READ STORIES

1. Incoming lotto operator making it a bit easier to win

The CEO of South Africa's incoming national lottery operator says sleep is overrated at this point. Fundi Sithebe said they are addressing what's called 'jackpot fatigue'. "We go on for weeks, the jackpot gets bigger, but it just keeps on rolling over and rolling over

2. Khampepe rejects removal attempt, accuses former presidents of undermining TRC inquiry

Justice Sisi Khampepe, who chairs the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Inquiry, has described efforts by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to have her removed as baseless and without merit.

3. SuperSport no longer super? What it means for South African fans

South African sports fans may soon need to diversify where they get their live action from as the sports broadcasting landscape shifts.

French group Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice has brought significant changes to DStv and the SuperSport bouquet.

4. Senthumule takes legal action against Sibiya over false surgery allegations

Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule, has accused Shadrack Sibiya of spreading falsehoods regarding a cosmetic medical procedure she allegedly received, which Sibiya claimed was paid for by Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

5. Double gold glory: The phenomenal comeback of SA bodybuilder Lynel Barnard

After nearly a decade away from the competitive stage, Barnard completed a high-profile comeback in 2025, culminating in a double-gold victory at the United World Sports & Fitness Federation (UWSFF) World Championships in Thailand.

6. Carrim accused of hiding over R2 million of payments made to Matlala's company

The Madlanga Commission has accused controversial North West businessman Suleiman Carrim of hiding more than R2 million of payments he made to a company linked to alleged tender fraudster Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

7. EMPD confiscates goods from illegal, non-compliant traders in Benoni & Wattville

The operation began on Saturday, with officers patrolling the streets and seizing various items, including fruit, vegetables, gas braai stoves, chairs and tables.

8. Massive fuel price increase in April as oil prices skyrocket

Exorbitant fuel price increases may be on the cards for South Africans in April.

On Monday morning (9 March), Brent crude oil prices soared to $115 per barrel, up by more than a 25% since Friday’s closing.

9. Carrim claims R10 million loan to Medicare24 was based on a handshake

Controversial businessman Suleiman Carrim says there is no signed contract agreement for his R10 million loan to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s company, Medicare24.

10. Gang boss linked to Prasa contracts on Cape Town Central Line

A new investigation by AmaBhungane has revealed how alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield may have had some influence over security contracts linked to the rebuilding of Cape Town Central Line.