Spike Lee and South Africa’s Pola Maneli premiere apartheid animated film APART at Tribeca 2026
South African director Pola Maneli and Spike Lee premiere apartheid animated short APART at Tribeca Festival on 6 June 2026.
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Movies
Michael Jackson biopic approaches $500m worldwide as Jaafar Jackson’s third weekend begins
The Michael Jackson biopic is tracking to cross $500m worldwide in its third weekend, having already become the second biggest music biopic ever at the box office.
News
Russia holds most pared-back Victory Day parade in two decades as ceasefire takes effect
Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day 2026 parade in two decades with no tanks or missiles on display, as a US-brokered ceasefire with Ukraine took effect.
International
Cardi B wins contempt of court ruling against Tasha K over settlement breach
A judge found Tasha K in contempt of court for breaching her settlement with Cardi B. Here’s what happened in the latest Cardi B Tasha K court ruling in 2026.
International
Outlander’s series finale is one week away after a devastating penultimate episode
The ‘Outlander’ series finale airs 15 May 2026, on Starz, one week after the penultimate episode killed off two major characters. Here’s what we know ahead of the ending.
International
Kevin Hart to be roasted live on Netflix this Sunday — here’s what to know
The Kevin Hart Netflix roast 2026 airs live on May 10, hosted by Shane Gillis. SA viewers can stream it at 2 AM SAST. Here is everything you need to know.
News
Constitutional Court orders parliament to proceed with Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry
South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled parliament must proceed with the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry. Here’s what the Phala Phala ruling means and what happens next.
News
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire falters
US Navy destroyers and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on 7 May 2026, threatening the already strained US-Iran ceasefire.
International
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy a London date night as wedding countdown begins
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted leaving London’s Gymkhana restaurant hand-in-hand as wedding rumours swirl around a reported July 3 date.
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.
News
NHI Act faces its first Constitutional Court test over public participation
South Africa’s NHI Act is in the Constitutional Court for the first time, with judges questioning whether Parliament’s public participation process was genuine.
International
Tyla breaks silence on Rihanna ‘snub’ at Met Gala 2026
Tyla says she felt awkward approaching Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, shutting down the viral ‘snub’ narrative. Here’s what she said and what she wore.
News
GameStop makes $56 billion unsolicited bid to buy eBay in move to rival Amazon
GameStop has made a $56 billion unsolicited bid to buy eBay, offering $125 per share in a deal CEO Ryan Cohen says could build a serious rival to Amazon.
Lifestyle
Mother’s Day 2026: what to buy in South Africa before Sunday
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10 May in South Africa. Here’s what Woolworths and other retailers are offering, from under R100 to full experiential gifts.
International
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit two weeks before trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit two weeks before trial. Here’s what was agreed and what happens next for both.
Fashion
Met Gala 2026 recap: Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner and the looks that defined fashion’s biggest night
Beyoncé returned with Blue Ivy, Kylie Jenner wore 10,000 pearls and $42 million was raised. Here’s what happened at the Met Gala 2026 on Monday night.
News
South Africa cut-off low: SAWS warns of flooding, snow and gale-force winds from Tuesday
SAWS has issued Level 6 warnings as a cut-off low brings flooding, snow and gale-force winds to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal from Tuesday.
News
Iran fires missiles and drones at UAE as Fujairah oil refinery burns and ceasefire falters
Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE on 4 May 2026, striking the Fujairah oil refinery and pushing the fragile US-Iran ceasefire to the brink.
International
Devil May Cry season 2 arrives on Netflix on 12 May with Dante and Vergil’s war at the centre
‘Devil May Cry’ season 2 lands on Netflix on 12 May 2026, with Dante and Vergil’s rivalry at the centre of a darker, more personal follow-up season.
News
MP Fadiel Adams alleges kidnapping attempt at his Cape Town home
Fadiel Adams police raid: the National Coloured Congress MP says 15 masked PKTT officers entered his Cape Town home without a warrant.
Health
Three dead in hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship as British patient is treated in Johannesburg
Three passengers have died in a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. A British patient is critically ill in Johannesburg as the ship sits anchored off Cape Verde.
News
Petrol rises above predictions after DMPR confirms official May prices
DMPR confirms petrol rises R3.27/l from Wednesday 6 May 2026. The slate levy explains why it’s higher than forecast.
News
Emfuleni municipal manager in court today over Vaal River sewage pollution
Emfuleni municipal manager April Ntuli appears in court today on five charges of Vaal River sewage pollution. Here’s the background to the case.
News
Petrol price to jump by R2.09 a litre from Wednesday as government extends fuel levy relief
South Africa’s May 2026 petrol price rises by R2.09 a litre from Wednesday. Government extends fuel levy relief until June. Here’s what to expect.
Movies
The Devil Wears Prada 2 smashes box office records with $233m global opening
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ opened to $233m globally, breaking records for Meryl Streep and female-skewing films. It’s already in SA cinemas.
Fashion
Met Gala 2026 opens tonight as Jeff Bezos sponsorship draws protests and boycotts
The Met Gala 2026 opens tonight with Beyoncé co-chairing and Jeff Bezos’s sponsorship drawing protests. Here’s what to know before the red carpet.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 4-10 May 2026: what the stars have in store
Your weekly horoscope for 4-10 May 2026 is here. Mars squares Jupiter, Pluto goes retrograde and Mercury in Taurus shapes a week of focus.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town residents face a week of water supply disruptions from 3 May
Cape Town faces planned water supply disruptions from 3 to 10 May 2026, with the Blackheath treatment plant offline from 6 May affecting bulk water production.
News
Malema condemns xenophobic attacks as Nigerian consulate confirms two deaths
EFF leader Julius Malema condemned xenophobic attacks on African nationals at a May Day rally as the Nigerian consulate confirmed two deaths in the violence.
Viral News
Princess Charlotte turns 11 as the royal family shares her annual birthday portrait
Princess Charlotte turned 11 on May 2 as the royal family released her annual birthday portrait. A look at how she’s grown up in the public eye.