Charles Leclerc signs new Ferrari contract before Monaco GP
Ferrari confirmed Charles Leclerc has signed a new multi-year contract ahead of his home race at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
Sports
Gaming
‘God of War Laufey’ revealed at Sony State of Play
‘God of War Laufey’ was revealed at Sony’s State of Play on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, starring Faye as the PS5 exclusive lead in a brand new entry in the franchise.
Gaming
Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 release date confirmed for September
Marvel’s ‘Wolverine’ PS5 release date is 15 September 2026. Insomniac Games revealed gameplay at PlayStation State of Play on Tuesday, 2 June.
Sports
Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to 2026 NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in Game 7 as the Spurs reached the 2026 NBA Finals to face the Knicks from 3 June on ABC.
Viral News
Artists exit Freedom 250 as Trump-backed concert falls apart
Six acts have pulled out of Trump-backed Freedom 250 concerts, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, citing safety threats and political deception.
Viral News
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral launch pad
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral during a static fire test. No injuries were reported.
Viral News
Three dead including child in Dallas apartment gas explosion
Three people including a child are dead after a gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building in Oak Cliff on 28 May 2026. Search ongoing.
Sports
Jannik Sinner crashes out of French Open after heat collapse
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of the 2026 French Open in round two after a heat collapse in Paris on 28 May 2026. Full details here.
Sports
Victor Wembanyama stars as Spurs steal Game 1 from Thunder
Wembanyama’s 41-point, 24-rebound masterpiece sends the Spurs past the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Gaming
Forza Horizon 6 is out now and it takes you to Japan
‘Forza Horizon 6’ launched on 19 May 2026 with Japan as its open-world setting. Here is what critics are saying and what is on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Gaming
GTA 6 release date locked in as CEO admits 18-month delay
‘GTA 6’ has a locked release date of 19 November 2026, with Take-Two CEO admitting an 18-month delay while crunch allegations emerge from Rockstar India.
Gaming
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is almost here on Switch 2
‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 21 May 2026, with previews pointing to the console’s most ambitious exclusive yet.
Gaming
GTA 6 pre-orders open today after Best Buy email leak
GTA 6 pre-orders are expected live on 18 May 2026 after Best Buy leaked the date through affiliate emails, ahead of the confirmed November 2026 game release.
Technology
SpaceX confirms May 19 launch date for Starship V3, the most powerful version of the rocket yet
SpaceX has confirmed a May 19 launch date for Starship V3, Flight 12, featuring new Raptor 3 engines targeting over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
Viral News
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
Technology
iOS 27 is reportedly getting a full Siri overhaul and a customisable camera app
Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will overhaul Siri with an LLM-powered interface, a customisable Camera app, and new AI photo editing tools ahead of WWDC 8 June 2026.
Technology
ShinyHunters give Instructure until tomorrow to pay up as Canvas ransom deadline hits
ShinyHunters deadline for Canvas ransom hits 12 May 2026. Instructure has not confirmed payment as 3.5 terabytes of student data hangs in the balance.
Sports
Sean Strickland shocks the world, becomes two-time UFC middleweight champion
Sean Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history at UFC 328, beating Khamzat Chimaev by split decision to reclaim the middleweight title.
Cape Town Buzz
MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 kicks off at SA shopping centres with R350,000 on the line
MTN Shift Gaming Experience is back for 2026 with R350,000 in prizes and stops at shopping centres across South Africa. Next up: Somerset Mall, 15-17 May.
Sports
Durban City win the 2026 Nedbank Cup in dramatic final
Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-1 to win the 2026 Nedbank Cup, becoming the first KZN team to lift the trophy. Full match report and goals.
Viral News
Aung San Suu Kyi transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar. Her son says moving her is not freeing her. The junta cites an amnesty.
Sports
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League thriller to take semi-final advantage
PSG lead Bayern 5-4 in the 2026 Champions League semifinal. Olise and Kane scored for the Germans ahead of the return leg in Munich.
Viral News
Trump’s awkward marriage joke to Melania goes viral during King Charles visit
Trump’s awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during the King Charles White House visit went viral. The Kimmel fallout is escalating.
Crime
Two drug traffickers caught at OR Tambo within 24 hours as police target international routes
Two drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo within 24 hours — a Brazilian with R8.7m cocaine and a Dutch national with 60kg of khat headed to London.
News
Ronda Rousey says she’s ‘gunning to kill’ Gina Carano ahead of Netflix comeback fight
Ronda Rousey says she’s ‘gunning to kill’ Gina Carano as their Netflix comeback fight on May 16 approaches. Full fight card and fight week schedule inside.
Local
Showmax closes in four days: what SA subscribers need to know before April 30
Showmax shuts down on April 30 in South Africa. What subscribers need to know about content migration, the DStv Stream offer and what is not moving across.
Technology
DeepSeek V4 preview launch signals new front in US China AI race
DeepSeek V4 preview launch on 24 April 2026 pits Huawei chips against Nvidia and reopens the US China AI race, with local SA developers watching closely.
Technology
Meta layoffs to hit 8 000 staff as AI spending bill balloons
Meta will lay off 8 000 staff and close 6 000 open roles from 20 May 2026 as it pours up to US$135 billion into AI, with knock-on effects for SA marketers.
Lifestyle
Mahindra advances plans to upgrade South Africa bakkie factory to full local assembly
Mahindra is in advanced talks with the IDC to upgrade its Durban bakkie plant to full CKD assembly, deepening its South African manufacturing footprint in 2026.
Technology
Amazon accused of price-fixing scheme that raised costs for consumers globally
California’s AG released unredacted evidence that Amazon pressured brands to raise prices on rival platforms, and South African Amazon.co.za shoppers are not insulated.