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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UAE quits OPEC as Iran war reshapes global oil markets
The UAE has quit OPEC effective 1 May as the Iran war disrupts Gulf shipping and global energy markets. Here’s what it means.
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South Africa faces Ghana diplomatic crisis as xenophobic attacks target West African nationals
Ghana has summoned South Africa’s envoy over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals. Ramaphosa warned against mob justice in his Freedom Day address.
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South Africa scraps AI policy draft after fake AI-generated citations found in official document
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.
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South Africa marks 32 years of freedom as youth question democracy’s promises
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.
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Mali defence minister Sadio Camara killed as jihadist and rebel attacks sweep the country
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.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to arrive in Washington for historic US state visit
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.
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Ronda Rousey says she’s ‘gunning to kill’ Gina Carano ahead of Netflix comeback fight
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.
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Diepkloof hostel electricity protest blockades N12 as trucks looted
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.