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.
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Michael Jackson biopic starring nephew Jaafar Jackson opens in South Africa on 24 April 2026
The Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson opens at Ster-Kinekor on 24 April 2026. Here is everything South African fans need to know before buying a ticket.
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Seann Walsh becomes first star eliminated from ‘I’m A Celebrity South Africa’ in shock exit
Seann Walsh is the first star eliminated from ‘I’m A Celebrity South Africa’ 2026 after Harry Redknapp chose him to leave camp following a lost Bushtucker Trial.
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.
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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.
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Prince Harry says the royal system killed Princess Diana in emotional Melbourne address
Prince Harry told a Melbourne summit on 16 April 2026 that the royal system killed Princess Diana, in his most direct public statement on his mother’s death.
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South African Weather Service warns of cold snap sweeping the country this weekend
SAWS warns of a cold snap sweeping South Africa from 17 April 2026 with wet and windy conditions affecting most provinces through the Easter weekend.
International
Singer d4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in death of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Singer d4vd, 21, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla in Hollywood.
Technology
Apple and Google remove nudify apps after investigation finds 483 million downloads
Apple removed 15 apps and Google seven after an investigation found nudify deepfake apps had 483 million downloads and some were rated suitable for children.
International
Drake teases Iceman album with frozen Toronto Raptors courtside seats stunt
Drake has encased his Toronto Raptors courtside seats in ice as part of his ‘Iceman’ album rollout, with SA fans among those demanding a release date.
Technology
Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peaks this week and here is how South Africans can watch it
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on 22 April 2026. South Africans in dark-sky areas can look north before dawn to catch the world’s oldest meteor shower.
International
Amazon MGM urges patience on next James Bond as Louis Partridge emerges as frontrunner for 007
Amazon MGM says it is taking its time on Bond casting as Louis Partridge, 23, emerges as a frontrunner for 007 with Denis Villeneuve confirmed to direct.
International
Olivia Rodrigo releases new single drop dead today as third album release date confirmed
Olivia Rodrigo has released new single “drop dead” today, 17 April 2026, with her third album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ confirmed for 12 June.
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Julius Malema sentenced to five years: What the ruling means, what happens next, and why he will not go to prison yet
EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for firearm offences. He will appeal immediately and retains his parliamentary seat for now.
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Julius Malema faces the bench as magistrate set to deliver sentence on firearms charges
Julius Malema faces sentencing on 16 April 2026 for firearms charges; a sentence over 12 months would cost the EFF leader his parliamentary seat.
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US lifestyle influencer Ashlee Jenae found dead at Zanzibar resort as fiance questioned by police
US influencer Ashlee Jenae was found dead at a Zanzibar resort on 9 April 2026; her fiance Joe McCann is being questioned as police investigate.
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China beats growth forecasts with 5% expansion in Q1 2026 despite Iran war headwinds
China’s GDP grew 5% in Q1 2026, beating expectations despite Iran war disruption, with significant implications for South Africa’s commodity exports and rand.
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Elon Musk accuses South Africa of racism over Starlink licence as Presidency tells him to move on
Elon Musk has accused South Africa of racism over Starlink’s BEE licensing block, while the Presidency tells him to move on and the DA backs equity equivalents.
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Zimbabwe eyes 8.5% growth in 2026 but economists say the boom is not what it looks like
Zimbabwe projects 8.5% GDP growth in 2026, led by gold and mining, but economists warn the boom overstates real progress and ordinary citizens feel little benefit.
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US-Iran nuclear talks could resume within days as blockade pushes SA fuel towards R30 per litre
US-Iran nuclear talks may resume within days as the blockade pushes Brent crude above $100 and SA petrol prices close in on R30 per litre.
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Julius Malema faces possible 15-year sentence as pre-sentencing hearing begins in KuGompo
Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing hearing begins today in KuGompo as the state seeks 15 years on five firearm counts that could end his parliamentary career.
International
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees revealed: Oasis, Sade, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden and more
The Rock Hall of Fame 2026 class includes Oasis, Sade, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, and Luther Vandross: here is what South African fans need to know about the ceremony.
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SAWS issues yellow level 2 severe weather warning for Gauteng and surrounding provinces on Wednesday
SAWS issues a yellow level 2 severe weather warning for Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga on 15 April 2026: what the alert means and how to stay safe.
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Airlines, couriers, and security firms add emergency surcharges as Iran oil crisis hits SA consumers
SA airlines, couriers, and security firms are adding emergency surcharges as Brent crude tops $100: here is what consumers will pay and when relief could come.
Events
Zeitz MOCAA brings African myths and children’s stories to life in new exhibition and book launch
Zeitz MOCAA launches The Stories that Ran Away on 25 April, celebrating three new African children’s books with an exhibition, performances and a book signing.
Lifestyle
How to win marketing tenders: A complete guide
inning marketing tenders is not just about writing a good proposal, but it is also about preparation before bidding, building relationships with clients, and showing your worth.
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US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz takes effect, sending oil prices above $100 a barrel
The US Navy began blockading the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April 2026, sending oil above $100 a barrel and threatening record SA petrol price increases in May.
Viral News
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home attacked twice in four days as anti-AI violence escalates
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home was attacked twice in four days in April 2026. A man has been charged with attempted murder in the first incident.
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Hungary election: Peter Magyar ousts Viktor Orban after 16 years in a landslide victory
Peter Magyar’s Tisza party won Hungary’s April 2026 election with 53.6% of the vote, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule and reshaping European and global politics.