Roman Reigns wins World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 as Brock Lesnar says farewell
Roman Reigns wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 as Brock Lesnar retires in emotional Las Vegas farewell.
Sports
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town flooding displaces hundreds in informal settlements after days of heavy rain
Cape Town flooding leaves hundreds displaced in informal settlements after a severe cold front. Disaster teams mobilised across Nyanga, Vygieskraal and Belgravia.
News
Israel orders full military force in Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire as border villages are demolished
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz orders full military force in Lebanon during ceasefire as satellite images reveal village demolitions. What it means for South Africa.
News
Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots as legal battle over US democracy escalates
Michigan AG Dana Nessel rejects Trump DOJ demand for 2024 ballots, calling it baseless. The standoff escalates a multi-state battle over US election integrity.
Travel
FAA caps O’Hare Airport flights from May as US summer travel disruption threatens South African travellers
The FAA caps O’Hare flights at 2,708 per day from May to October 2026. Here is what South African travellers transiting through Chicago need to know.
Sports
Blitzboks crowned Hong Kong Sevens champions for the first time in tournament history
The Blitzboks win the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in history, defeating Argentina 35-7 in the final to open their SVNS World Championship campaign.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 20-26 April 2026 – What the stars have in store
Your weekly horoscope 20-26 April 2026: Venus enters Gemini, Uranus shifts signs, and Mercury sharpens every decision you make this week.
International
Live Nation and Ticketmaster found guilty of running illegal monopoly in landmark antitrust verdict
A US jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran an illegal monopoly, overcharging fans. What the landmark antitrust verdict means for South Africa.
Lifestyle
South Africans can now block all telemarketing calls under new anti-spam regulations
New SA anti-spam regulations effective 15 April 2026 let consumers block all telemarketing via a National Opt-Out Registry. Here is what you need to know.
News
Eskom Gauteng load reduction continues this week as maintenance outages hit Soweto and Cosmo City
Eskom implements nine-hour maintenance outages in Soweto and Cosmo City as Gauteng load reduction continues through 20 April 2026.
News
UK Parliament probes whether US trade deal is delivering growth as tariff turbulence bites
UK Parliament probes whether the US Economic Prosperity Deal is delivering growth amid tariff turbulence, with implications for South African exporters.
News
NPA condemns EFF threats against Malema case prosecutor as intimidation of justice officials escalates
NPA condemns EFF threats against prosecutor Joel Cesar after Malema’s five-year firearms sentence, warning intimidation will have legal consequences.
News
Denel left with only 96 engineers as South Africa’s defence skills crisis deepens
South Africa’s Denel has only 96 qualified engineers left as over 300 former staff have relocated to the UAE, deepening the state defence company’s crisis.
Crime
Julius Mkhwanazi arrested by Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi was arrested on 18 April 2026 by the Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges.
News
Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz closure after gunboats fire on tanker, threatening SA fuel prices
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April 2026 after gunboats fired on a tanker, threatening to push South Africa’s fuel prices even higher in May.
News
Eskom agrees 7% annual wage increase for employees in three-year deal
Eskom has agreed a 7% annual wage increase for employees in a three-year deal, with implications for the utility’s restructuring finances and future NERSA tariff applications.
Viral News
Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai in landmark joint operation between Irish and UAE authorities
Cartel leader Daniel Kinahan, 48, was arrested in Dubai on 15 April 2026 in a joint Irish-UAE operation, the first use of the permanent UAE-Ireland extradition treaty.
News
South Africa petrol price May 2026: what drivers can expect at the pump
South Africa’s May 2026 petrol price could rise R2.63/litre despite the government’s fuel levy cut, with the official DMRE announcement expected on 6 May 2026.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Local
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.
News
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.
Viral News
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.
News
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.