Mass funeral on Sunday for seven Monswamy family members killed in KZN
The Monswamy family mass funeral takes place on Sunday at Stanger High School after seven family members were killed in a brutal KZN abduction.
Crime
Technology
DeepSeek V4 preview launch signals new front in US China AI race
DeepSeek V4 preview launch on 24 April 2026 pits Huawei chips against Nvidia and reopens the US China AI race, with local SA developers watching closely.
Technology
Meta layoffs to hit 8 000 staff as AI spending bill balloons
Meta will lay off 8 000 staff and close 6 000 open roles from 20 May 2026 as it pours up to US$135 billion into AI, with knock-on effects for SA marketers.
News
Trump poised to expand white South Africans refugee programme
Trump is weighing more than doubling the white South Africans refugee cap, Reuters reports, in a move likely to deepen the Pretoria Washington rupture.
Crime
Johannesburg police officers extortion arrest rocks Crown Mines warehouse sting
Thirteen Gauteng law enforcement officers face corruption and theft charges after a Hawks sting at a Crown Mines warehouse, with nine in court on 24 April.
Crime
Three in court for KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives
Three suspects face kidnapping and murder charges over the KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives, with court appearance in KZN on 24 April 2026.
News
Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner as Masemola suspended
Ramaphosa appoints Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner after suspending Fannie Masemola over a R360 million Medicare24 tender case.
News
ETDP SETA R637 million missing blamed on ‘human error’ as DA lays charges
MPs rejected a ‘human error’ defence as the ETDP SETA R637 million missing from grants triggered a DA criminal complaint and calls for reform.
News
SACP 2026 elections bid defies ANC ultimatum as alliance frays
Mapaila says the SACP 2026 elections bid goes ahead despite ANC’s 10-day dual membership ultimatum, deepening tripartite alliance tensions.
News
R86 million KZN border wall tender set aside over fraud and fake B-BBEE certificate
The Special Tribunal set aside an R85.7 million KZN border wall tender after the winning contractor submitted a fraudulent B-BBEE certificate and left the project incomplete.
News
South Africa business confidence falls as rand slides to R16.53 against the dollar
South Africa’s SACCI Business Confidence Index fell 3.3 points to 131.3 in March 2026 as the rand slid to R16.53 against the dollar on Middle East tensions.
Lifestyle
South Africa building plans approved drop 11.2% in February 2026 as non-residential sector contracts
South Africa building plans approved fell 11.2% year-on-year to R7,394 million in February 2026 as non-residential approvals dropped 43.6%, Stats SA data shows.
News
R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance announced by Ramaphosa at Senqu Bridge launch
Ramaphosa commits R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance at the Senqu Bridge launch to shore up HIV and TB response as global aid dwindles.
News
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz shoot and kill as SA fuel imports pivot
Trump has ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, a move set to test SA fuel supply and push up petrol pressure.
News
South Africa faces possible interest rate hike and petrol price above R30 per litre
SARB Governor Kganyago warns against complacency as South Africa’s petrol price approaches R30 per litre and interest rate hikes return to the table.
Local
Shebeshxt back in Polokwane court for third bail bid as doctor testifies
Lekompo star Shebeshxt returned to the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 21 April 2026 for a third bail bid. Here is everything we know so far.
Lifestyle
Mahindra advances plans to upgrade South Africa bakkie factory to full local assembly
Mahindra is in advanced talks with the IDC to upgrade its Durban bakkie plant to full CKD assembly, deepening its South African manufacturing footprint in 2026.
Technology
Amazon accused of price-fixing scheme that raised costs for consumers globally
California’s AG released unredacted evidence that Amazon pressured brands to raise prices on rival platforms, and South African Amazon.co.za shoppers are not insulated.
News
Obama’s Higher Ground production company to leave Netflix after eight years
Barack Obama confirmed Higher Ground is leaving Netflix after eight years to go independent, here is what it means for South African streaming subscribers.
News
Iran peace talks stall as rand slides to third-worst emerging-market currency
South Africa’s rand has fallen to its third-worst emerging-market ranking as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil stays near $95 a barrel.
Viral News
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids
A Canadian tourist was killed and others wounded in a shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon on 20 April 2026.
Viral News
Japan on alert for second major quake after 7.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Tokyo
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on 21 April 2026, triggering a tsunami warning and a megaquake advisory that has put the country on high alert.
Viral News
Sacked British civil servant faces Parliament over Mandelson vetting failure as Starmer crisis deepens
Sir Olly Robbins faces Parliament over hiding Lord Mandelson’s failed vetting from UK PM Keir Starmer in a crisis that has drawn in Trump.
Technology
Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as new CEO to succeed Tim Cook
Apple has named hardware chief John Ternus, 51, as new CEO to succeed Tim Cook, in a change that will shape iPhones for millions of South Africans.
News
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola makes first court appearance in R360 million SAPS tender scandal
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 April 2026 linked to the R360 million Medicare24 SAPS tender scandal.
News
Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere draws the full cast back to New York as global release nears
The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere took place in New York on 20 April 2026; the film opens globally on 1 May 2026 with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning.
News
SASSA May 2026 payment dates confirmed as beneficiaries urged to complete e-life certification
SASSA May 2026 payment dates confirmed: older persons paid 5 May, disability 6 May, child support 7 May. Beneficiaries warned to complete e-life certification now.
Crime
Cat Matlala attempted murder case postponed to May as court allows prison transfer bid
The Cat Matlala attempted murder case has been postponed to 13 May 2026 after the court granted his application to remain at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre.
News
Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning and mega-quake advisory along northern coast
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s Iwate coast triggered a tsunami warning, 172,000 evacuations and a rare mega-quake advisory on 20 April 2026.
Viral News
King Charles leads two days of commemorations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday
King Charles leads two days of royal commemorations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday with a fashion exhibition, a national memorial and a new £40m charity.