Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’, launching 30 April 2026. The 7-episode action series reimagines the story that starred Denzel Washington.
Cape Town recorded 108 drunk-driving arrests in a single week during the Freedom Day long weekend. The city says enforcement operations will not ease up.
Trump’s awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during the King Charles White House visit went viral. The Kimmel fallout is escalating.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ releases 1 May 2026 with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. Early press reactions are positive.
Ariana Grande has announced ‘Petal’, her eighth studio album, set for release on 31 July 2026. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
The UAE has quit OPEC effective 1 May as the Iran war disrupts Gulf shipping and global energy markets. Here’s what it means.
Ghana has summoned South Africa’s envoy over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals. Ramaphosa warned against mob justice in his Freedom Day address.
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.
Chris Brown and Jada Wallace welcomed a baby boy on 26 April 2026, confirmed via social media. The child is Brown’s fourth and Wallace’s first.
Megan Thee Stallion is exiting Moulin Rouge! Broadway on 1 May after accusing Klay Thompson of cheating and ending their relationship publicly.
Cole Allen, 31, has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What the court heard.
The first ‘Verity’ teaser is out. Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in the Colleen Hoover thriller, releasing 2 October 2026. Watch the trailer.
SA’s draft AI policy has been scrapped after fake AI-generated citations were found in the official document. Minister Malatsi confirmed the withdrawal Monday.
South Africa marks 32 years since its first democratic elections on Freedom Day 2026, as young South Africans voice doubts about democracy’s undelivered promises.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London to become the first man to win a competitive marathon in under two hours, shattering the world record.
Megan Thee Stallion was seen crying on stage during Moulin Rouge! hours after confirming her split from Klay Thompson over alleged infidelity.
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is set to be arraigned in federal court after opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What we know so far.
Mali defence minister Sadio Camara and three family members were killed in a suicide car bomb attack as jihadist and rebel groups launched coordinated nationwide assaults.
Your weekly horoscope for 27 Apr – 3 May 2026: Uranus enters Gemini, a New Moon arrives in Taurus, and transformation is within reach for all 12 signs.
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 runs 30 April to 3 May at CTICC 2. Tickets from R190 on Howler. Guests include Evanna Lynch, Christopher Sabat and John Romita Jr.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington on Monday for a four-day US state visit, the first by a British monarch since 2007.
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.
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun went public at Stagecoach 2026, with footage of the couple together circulating widely on Saturday night.
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.
‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ is now streaming on Netflix with all 10 episodes. Here is what the animated spinoff is about and when it is set.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are reportedly looking for a private home together in Malibu and Beverly Hills as their high-profile romance intensifies.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. Trump was rushed to safety; suspect Cole Tomas Allen is in custody.
Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged. With Kravitz co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, speculation is growing about a joint red carpet debut.
Stagecoach 2026 was evacuated Saturday due to high winds, cancelling sets by Journey and Riley Green and forcing headliner Lainey Wilson to push back her show.
A Diepkloof hostel electricity protest shut the N12 and Chris Hani Road on Saturday, with two trucks looted as JMPD and SAPS contained the volatile crowd.
