Lord of the Flies lands on Netflix on Monday — here’s what to expect
Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ adaptation premieres May 4, 2026. Four episodes, first-time cast, filmed in Malaysia. Here’s what to expect.
International
International
Zendaya won’t be at the 2026 Met Gala — and the internet has thoughts
Zendaya will skip the 2026 Met Gala due to her packed Euphoria and film schedule. Here’s who is attending and how to watch the red carpet live.
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.
International
Macaulay Culkin and their sons re-propose to Brenda Song
Brenda Song reveals Macaulay Culkin and their sons re-proposed to her in a sweet moment the actress described as slightly off-script.
International
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert bury years-long feud on new duet ‘Horses and Divorces’
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert end years of conflict on ‘Horses and Divorces’, a duet from Musgraves’ new album Middle of Nowhere.
News
Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ as Iran blockade squeezes Tehran
Trump says the US Navy is acting “like pirates” to enforce the Iran blockade. What the seizures mean for oil prices and South Africa’s fuel costs.
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.
International
Zayn Malik cancels US Konnakol tour dates after hospitalisation
Zayn Malik cancels all US Konnakol Tour dates after an April 2026 hospitalisation, cutting his planned 32-show run down to just nine dates.
International
North West drops debut EP N0rth4evr at age 12
North West releases debut EP ‘N0rth4evr’ on May 1. The six-track punk-rap project arrives with a music video and confirms her rapid rise as an artist.
News
SASSA payment dates: Latest grant schedule, changes and how to collect payments in 2026
SASSA payment dates for 2026, updated monthly in the last week before each new month with confirmed grant payment dates and collection guidance in South Africa.
News
SASSA confirms May 2026 grant payment dates starting 5 May for older persons
SASSA payment dates for May 2026 confirmed: older persons paid on 5 May, disability on 6 May, children’s grants on 7 May for over 18 million beneficiaries.
News
Trump weighs military options as Iran oil standoff pushes crude prices to four-year high
Trump is being briefed on military options as the Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff drives oil above $108 a barrel and pushes South Africa’s May petrol price higher.
International
Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death confirmed after heart attack at 57
Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death is confirmed as a heart attack, with a hereditary blood condition and pulmonary embolism listed as contributing factors. He was 57.
News
South Africa braces for May 4 national shutdown as anti-immigration protests escalate
A national shutdown is planned for 4 May 2026 in South Africa over anti-immigration sentiment. Here is what the protests mean and what to expect on Monday.
International
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge welcome second baby as Lionel Richie shares update on grandson Henry
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge have welcomed their second baby, a boy named Henry. Lionel Richie confirmed the news at the King’s Trust gala in New York.
News
New BCEA earnings threshold of R269 600 takes effect today as South Africa marks Workers’ Day
South Africa’s BCEA earnings threshold increases to R269,600.90 per annum from 1 May 2026. Here is what the change means for employers and employees.
Fashion
Met Gala 2026: theme, co-chairs and everything to know before Monday’s event
The Met Gala 2026 takes place on 4 May with the Fashion is Art theme. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams co-chair the event.
International
Tyla confirms second album A*Pop dropping in July 2026
South African pop star Tyla has confirmed her second album ‘A*Pop’, a 14-track project dropping in July 2026, announced at Billboard Women in Music.
International
Jennifer Garner leads star-studded Peacock series The Five Star Weekend
Jennifer Garner stars as Hollis Shaw in ‘The Five Star Weekend’, a new Peacock limited series based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, premiering on July 9.
News
South Africa extends fuel levy cut as Iran war keeps oil above $120 a barrel
South Africa has extended its fuel levy reduction in 2026 as the Iran war keeps Brent crude above $120 a barrel. Here is what changes in June.
News
Hundreds march through Johannesburg CBD demanding crackdown on illegal immigration
ActionSA led an immigration march through Johannesburg’s CBD on April 30, 2026, demanding tighter controls on undocumented foreign nationals.
Sports
Soweto Derby muti brawl: PSL’s silence draws ire four days after FNB Stadium incident
A muti ritual dispute triggered a pre-match brawl before the Soweto Derby. Four days on, the PSL, Pirates and Chiefs have still said nothing about it.
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.
Movies
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now in South African cinemas
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is now open in SA cinemas. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return 20 years after the original. Here is what to know.
Technology
EU accuses Meta of failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
The EU has accused Meta of failing to stop children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the Digital Services Act. A fine of up to 6% of global revenue is at stake.
Health
One in six South African high school learners currently vapes, study finds
A new SAMJ study finds 1 in 6 South African high school learners currently vapes, with up to 61% showing signs of serious nicotine addiction. Here is what the data shows.
News
Petrol price increase confirmed for May 2026 despite fuel levy relief extension
South Africa’s petrol price is set to increase by about R2.09 per litre from 6 May 2026 despite fuel levy relief. Here is what motorists can expect to pay.
News
US commits $100 million to repair Chornobyl nuclear shelter after Russian drone strike
The US has pledged up to $100 million toward repairing the Chornobyl nuclear shelter after a Russian drone strike. Here is what the damage looks like and what the G7 plan involves.
News
South Africa’s fuel levy relief to be phased out by July as National Treasury eyes finances
South Africa’s temporary R3/l fuel levy cut will be phased out by June’s end, with the full R4.10/l petrol levy reinstated from 1 July 2026. Here’s what to expect.
Movies
Mortal Kombat 2 first reactions land as film positions itself as the sequel fans actually wanted
First reactions to ‘Mortal Kombat II’ are in ahead of its 8 May 2026 release, and critics are calling it the sequel gaming fans actually wanted.