Chris Brown and Diamond Brown in custody fight over daughter
Chris Brown has filed court documents demanding joint custody of daughter Lovely Symphani after Diamond Brown sought sole custody in May 2026.
International
International
Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in R31 million Sicily wedding
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are officially married after a R31 million three-day Sicilian wedding celebration wrapped on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Crime
Hawks seize 90kg cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour
The Hawks seized 90kg of suspected cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour on Saturday, 6 June 2026, hidden inside an excavator shipped from Santos, Brazil.
News
South Africa earns first Fitch credit upgrade in 21 years
Fitch upgraded South Africa’s credit rating from BB- to BB on Friday, 5 June 2026, the first upgrade in 21 years, citing prudent fiscal management and primary surpluses.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 moves to larger venue for April
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 tickets go on sale on Howler later this year as the festival moves to CTICC 1 for 24 to 27 April 2027.
International
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death at 81
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy, 81, was stabbed to death on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. His girlfriend’s son Michael Gledhill faces murder charges.
International
Lizzo returns with ‘Bitch’ as Atlantic Records feud surfaces
Lizzo released her comeback album ‘Bitch’ on 5 June 2026, while publicly accusing Atlantic Records of withholding promotional support for the release.
News
Iran war Day 99: US strikes Qeshm Island radar sites
The US struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island on Day 99 of the Iran war, after shooting down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
News
Iran halts peace talks as Strait of Hormuz nears standstill
Iran halts US peace talks and threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire conditions stall and oil shipping falls to near standstill.
Sports
New York Knicks 2-0 up in NBA Finals after Game 2 thriller
New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2026 2-0 after a 105-104 Game 2 win over the Spurs, now with 13 straight playoff victories.
International
Megan Thee Stallion denies owing stylist $1.2 million
Megan Thee Stallion denies a $1.2 million lawsuit from stylist Eric Archibald, calling the invoices fraudulent after two years of dispute.
Movies
Backrooms box office record: A24’s first $100 million film
‘Backrooms’ box office record: Kane Parsons’ horror film is A24’s first $100 million domestic earner, still showing in SA cinemas.
Crime
Nine SAPS officers suspended over R360m Medicare24 tender
Nine SAPS officers suspended on Friday over their role in the R360m Medicare24 tender linked to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Court date set for 26 June.
Sports
South Africa to face Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
South Africa faces Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, 11 June, 16 years after Bafana Bafana last appeared at the tournament as hosts in 2010.
International
Jussie Smollett and Jabari Redd call off engagement
Jussie Smollett has called off his engagement to Jabari Redd, less than a year after publicly proposing in June 2025.
International
Tyla goes viral for singing Aaliyah’s At Your Best
South African singer Tyla has gone viral for an a capella cover of Aaliyah’s ‘At Your Best’, posted to Instagram and widely shared across social media.
Sports
Knicks aim for 2-0 lead as NBA Finals Game 2 tips off
Knicks vs Spurs: New York look to go 2-0 in the 2026 NBA Finals as Game 2 tips off in San Antonio on Friday, 5 June 2026.
International
Cardi B apologises to Latto after Breakfast Club diss
Cardi B issued a public apology to Latto on Thursday, 4 June 2026, after Latto confirmed her ‘Big Mama’ track ‘Gimme Dat’ was a direct diss on The Breakfast Club.
News
Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
Technology
Martin Scorsese embraces AI with Black Forest Labs deal
Martin Scorsese joins Black Forest Labs as an adviser, using the FLUX AI image generator to storyboard his next film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
International
Dame Dash says Drake can beat Jay-Z in a rap battle
Dame Dash says Drake can beat Jay-Z in a rap battle after Jay-Z dissed several rivals at the 2026 Roots Picnic freestyle in Philadelphia.
International
Sabrina Carpenter granted restraining order against stalker
Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against William Applegate, 31, who allegedly tried to break into her Hollywood Hills home in May 2026.
Sports
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.
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.
News
Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones struck a St. Petersburg oil terminal on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, setting it ablaze ahead of Putin’s appearance at an economic forum in the city.
International
Taylor Swift reveals her new song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift’s original ‘Toy Story 5’ song “I Knew It, I Knew You” drops on streaming Friday, 5 June 2026, two weeks before the Pixar film’s cinema release.
International
Jennifer Lopez denies dating Brett Goldstein as film drops
Jennifer Lopez denied dating co-star Brett Goldstein on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, days before their Netflix film Office Romance begins streaming on Friday, 5 June.
International
Peabo Bryson dead: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ singer was 75
Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning singer of “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75 on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, after suffering a stroke.
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.
News
Petrol price June 2026: R1.43 hike as fuel relief is halved
Petrol price June 2026 increases of R1.43 a litre hit motorists from 3 June as fuel levy relief is halved, while diesel and paraffin fall.