Waitrose fires employee of 17 years for stopping Easter egg thief
Walker Smith stopped a repeat shoplifter from stealing Lindt Easter eggs at Waitrose in London. After 17 years with the company, he was sacked for it.
Viral News
Lifestyle
South African property buyers warned by High Court ruling: What the voetstoots judgment means for you
A High Court ruling has issued a stark warning to South African property buyers. Here is what the voetstoots judgment means and what you must check before you sign.
International
Kanye West’s Wireless 2026 booking is tearing London apart: What you need to know
Ye has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026 in London, triggering sponsor pullouts and a response from the UK Prime Minister.
News
Tshwane mayor faces growing pressure over failure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise
Tshwane Mayor Moya faces DA pressure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise over R3m-a-month city security contract conflict.
News
Oil price surge above $110 threatens further South Africa fuel hikes as Trump gives Iran Tuesday deadline
Oil surges above $110 as Trump gives Iran a Tuesday deadline, threatening further SA fuel hikes after April’s record diesel increase.
News
Seven killed in Easter Sunday crash on M17 in Gqeberha as Eastern Cape road toll climbs
Seven people killed in head-on crash between SUV and truck on M17 in Gqeberha as Eastern Cape Easter road deaths climb past 10.
News
Trump Iran 48 hour ultimatum puts Strait of Hormuz and SA fuel price on edge
Trump’s Iran 48 hour ultimatum threatens Strait of Hormuz shutdown as rescued US airmen return and SA fuel price, rand and Brent crude face fresh risk.
News
EFF Gauteng finance MEC Dunga takes charge of R179 billion budget
EFF Gauteng finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga now controls a R179.2 billion provincial budget after Premier Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle rescued the coalition.
News
Easter road deaths South Africa 2026 drop as 165 motorists arrested over weekend
Easter road deaths fall as Creecy reports fewer fatalities and 165 motorists arrested in a weekend of stepped-up traffic enforcement.
Viral News
Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession in feat not seen in decades
Pope Leo XIV carried the cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum on Good Friday 2026, the first pontiff to complete the full procession in decades.
News
New SARS commissioner Dr Ngobani Makhubu takes over from Kieswetter on 1 May
Dr Ngobani Makhubu has been appointed new SARS commissioner by President Ramaphosa, taking over from Edward Kieswetter on 1 May 2026 for a five-year term.
News
Iran executes two opposition members as war escalates and rights groups raise alarm
Iran executed two MEK opposition members on Saturday as the US-Iran war continues, drawing Amnesty International condemnation and raising questions for SA’s foreign policy.
News
Food prices rising in South Africa as Middle East war drives global costs higher
Food prices rising in South Africa will accelerate as the UN’s FAO confirms a 2.4% global commodity price spike in March linked to the Iran war and energy costs.
News
April 2026 fuel price increase confirmed: What you will pay at the pump from Wednesday
South Africa’s official April 2026 fuel price increase has been confirmed. Petrol rises by R3.06 per litre in Gauteng, but a government levy relief kept the damage smaller than predicted.
Crime
Observatory shooting: Farhaan’s tow driver killed in suspected hit
A man was shot dead in a tow van on the corner of Chatham and Lower Main Road in Observatory, Cape Town, shortly after 19:00 on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Crime
SAPS returns to Saldanha Bay in Joshlin Smith case: What the new lead means and where the investigation stands
SAPS detectives are back in Saldanha Bay investigating a new community tip about Joshlin Smith’s whereabouts. Here is where the case stands, more than two years on.
International
‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ confirmed for Disney Plus: Everything MCU fans need to know about Frank Castle’s big 2026
‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ drops on Disney Plus on 12 May 2026. Here is everything you need to know about Frank Castle’s biggest year in the MCU yet.
Crime
Chinette Gallichan murdered outside Johannesburg CCMA: What we know about the lawyer’s killing
Chinette Gallichan, a 35-year-old labour lawyer working for Sibanye-Stillwater, was shot dead outside the CCMA in Johannesburg on Monday. Here is everything we know.
News
South Africa’s April 2026 fuel price hike explained: What the numbers actually mean for your wallet
South Africa’s April 2026 fuel price increase is shaping up to be one of the largest in years. Here is what is driving it and what you are likely to pay from 1 April.
Crime
NPA refuses to drop Nthabiseng Nzama’s money laundering charges: What it means for the Cat Matlala case
Nthabiseng Nzama’s money laundering charges will proceed, the NPA confirmed on 23 March 2026. Here is the full story behind the case that has gripped South Africa.
Viral News
ICE agents deployed to US airports: What you need to know about the TSA crisis and travel delays
ICE agents deployed to US airports on Monday as TSA staffing shortages cause hours-long delays. Here is what is happening, why it started and what it means for travellers.
Viral News
Leo Radvinsky dead at 43: What you need to know about the OnlyFans owner’s cancer battle
Leo Radvinsky dead at 43 after a long battle with cancer. Here is what we know about the billionaire OnlyFans owner’s life, legacy, and the platform he built.
International
Chuck Norris dead at 86: What you need to know about the ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star’s sudden passing
Chuck Norris dead at 86 after a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii. Here’s what his family has revealed about the iconic action star’s passing.
News
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 4 March 2026
From 4 March 2026, South Africa’s petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG prices increase, according to the latest official fuel price notice.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town International flights halted after IT cable fire
International departures at Cape Town International Airport were temporarily suspended on Tuesday after a suspected IT cable fire disrupted critical systems.
News
SIU links McLaren crash figure to immigration failures
The Special Investigating Unit says a Nigerian national tied to a high-profile McLaren crash in Cape Town unlawfully re-entered South Africa — exposing serious border control weaknesses.
Viral News
Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein Files fallout
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations linked to newly released Jeffrey Epstein files.
Crime
Joe Slovo triple murder: SAPS probe Milnerton shooting
Three people were shot dead in a late-night attack in Joe Slovo, Milnerton, prompting a provincial-level investigation by South African Police Service (SAPS) detectives.
Technology
WhatsApp group chat upgrade solves major headache
WhatsApp group chat update introduces threaded replies to reduce clutter in large conversations. Here’s what it means for users.
Events
J. Cole South Africa 2026: Johannesburg stadium show confirmed for ‘The Fall Off’ tour
J. Cole is returning to South Africa in 2026, with a stadium performance in Johannesburg confirmed as part of his global ‘Fall-Off Tour’.