Mass funeral on Sunday for seven Monswamy family members killed in KZN
The Monswamy family mass funeral takes place on Sunday at Stanger High School after seven family members were killed in a brutal KZN abduction.
Crime
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Trump poised to expand white South Africans refugee programme
Trump is weighing more than doubling the white South Africans refugee cap, Reuters reports, in a move likely to deepen the Pretoria Washington rupture.
Crime
Johannesburg police officers extortion arrest rocks Crown Mines warehouse sting
Thirteen Gauteng law enforcement officers face corruption and theft charges after a Hawks sting at a Crown Mines warehouse, with nine in court on 24 April.
Crime
Three in court for KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives
Three suspects face kidnapping and murder charges over the KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives, with court appearance in KZN on 24 April 2026.
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Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner as Masemola suspended
Ramaphosa appoints Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner after suspending Fannie Masemola over a R360 million Medicare24 tender case.
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ETDP SETA R637 million missing blamed on ‘human error’ as DA lays charges
MPs rejected a ‘human error’ defence as the ETDP SETA R637 million missing from grants triggered a DA criminal complaint and calls for reform.
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SACP 2026 elections bid defies ANC ultimatum as alliance frays
Mapaila says the SACP 2026 elections bid goes ahead despite ANC’s 10-day dual membership ultimatum, deepening tripartite alliance tensions.
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R86 million KZN border wall tender set aside over fraud and fake B-BBEE certificate
The Special Tribunal set aside an R85.7 million KZN border wall tender after the winning contractor submitted a fraudulent B-BBEE certificate and left the project incomplete.
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South Africa business confidence falls as rand slides to R16.53 against the dollar
South Africa’s SACCI Business Confidence Index fell 3.3 points to 131.3 in March 2026 as the rand slid to R16.53 against the dollar on Middle East tensions.
Lifestyle
South Africa building plans approved drop 11.2% in February 2026 as non-residential sector contracts
South Africa building plans approved fell 11.2% year-on-year to R7,394 million in February 2026 as non-residential approvals dropped 43.6%, Stats SA data shows.
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R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance announced by Ramaphosa at Senqu Bridge launch
Ramaphosa commits R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance at the Senqu Bridge launch to shore up HIV and TB response as global aid dwindles.
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Trump orders Strait of Hormuz shoot and kill as SA fuel imports pivot
Trump has ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, a move set to test SA fuel supply and push up petrol pressure.
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South Africa faces possible interest rate hike and petrol price above R30 per litre
SARB Governor Kganyago warns against complacency as South Africa’s petrol price approaches R30 per litre and interest rate hikes return to the table.
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Iran peace talks stall as rand slides to third-worst emerging-market currency
South Africa’s rand has fallen to its third-worst emerging-market ranking as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil stays near $95 a barrel.
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Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola makes first court appearance in R360 million SAPS tender scandal
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 April 2026 linked to the R360 million Medicare24 SAPS tender scandal.
Crime
Cat Matlala attempted murder case postponed to May as court allows prison transfer bid
The Cat Matlala attempted murder case has been postponed to 13 May 2026 after the court granted his application to remain at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre.
News
Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning and mega-quake advisory along northern coast
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s Iwate coast triggered a tsunami warning, 172,000 evacuations and a rare mega-quake advisory on 20 April 2026.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town flooding displaces hundreds in informal settlements after days of heavy rain
Cape Town flooding leaves hundreds displaced in informal settlements after a severe cold front. Disaster teams mobilised across Nyanga, Vygieskraal and Belgravia.
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Israel orders full military force in Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire as border villages are demolished
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz orders full military force in Lebanon during ceasefire as satellite images reveal village demolitions. What it means for South Africa.
News
Eskom Gauteng load reduction continues this week as maintenance outages hit Soweto and Cosmo City
Eskom implements nine-hour maintenance outages in Soweto and Cosmo City as Gauteng load reduction continues through 20 April 2026.
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UK Parliament probes whether US trade deal is delivering growth as tariff turbulence bites
UK Parliament probes whether the US Economic Prosperity Deal is delivering growth amid tariff turbulence, with implications for South African exporters.
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NPA condemns EFF threats against Malema case prosecutor as intimidation of justice officials escalates
NPA condemns EFF threats against prosecutor Joel Cesar after Malema’s five-year firearms sentence, warning intimidation will have legal consequences.
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Denel left with only 96 engineers as South Africa’s defence skills crisis deepens
South Africa’s Denel has only 96 qualified engineers left as over 300 former staff have relocated to the UAE, deepening the state defence company’s crisis.
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Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz closure after gunboats fire on tanker, threatening SA fuel prices
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April 2026 after gunboats fired on a tanker, threatening to push South Africa’s fuel prices even higher in May.
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Eskom agrees 7% annual wage increase for employees in three-year deal
Eskom has agreed a 7% annual wage increase for employees in a three-year deal, with implications for the utility’s restructuring finances and future NERSA tariff applications.
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South Africa petrol price May 2026: what drivers can expect at the pump
South Africa’s May 2026 petrol price could rise R2.63/litre despite the government’s fuel levy cut, with the official DMRE announcement expected on 6 May 2026.
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SA Weather Service issues cold snap alert for most provinces this weekend
The SA Weather Service has issued a cold snap alert for most provinces from Friday through Monday, warning of strong winds, localised flooding and rough coastal seas.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions keep South African fuel prices under pressure
South Africa faces projected May 2026 petrol increases of R2.63/litre as Strait of Hormuz instability disrupts global oil supply and ceasefire uncertainty persists.
Crime
Bellarmine Mugabe pleads guilty to pointing a firearm and being in South Africa illegally
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of Robert Mugabe, pleads guilty to pointing a firearm and being in SA illegally in the Hyde Park shooting case on 17 April 2026.
News
KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model beyond the province
KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model national following his five-year reappointment in March 2026.