Robbery
Naledi Pandor robbed at gunpoint in Pretoria home invasion
Former SA minister Naledi Pandor was robbed at gunpoint in her Pretoria home on 22 May 2026. Three armed suspects fled in the family's Toyota Cross.
Gauteng
SAHRC opens Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026
The SAHRC opened a Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026, questioning municipal managers over infrastructure failures and tanker corruption claims.
Healthcare
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: MV Hondius latest update
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus as the cruise ship outbreak that killed three people continues to unfold globally.
Africa
WHO declares Ebola emergency in Congo and Uganda
WHO declares the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency amid 80 suspected deaths and no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Economy
Western Cape taxi fares set to rise by up to R5 next week
Western Cape taxi fares rise by up to R5 next week as SANTACO cites fuel costs. Here is what commuters need to know about the new pricing.
Schools
Western Cape schools closed as Level 8 storm batters the province
All Western Cape schools are closed on 12 May 2026 as a Level 8 weather warning triggers flooding and dangerous storm conditions across the province.
South Africa
South Africa declares national disaster as storms kill at least eight people across six provinces
Government declares disaster status after severe storms kill at least eight people across six provinces.
Politics
Russia holds most pared-back Victory Day parade in two decades as ceasefire takes effect
Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day 2026 parade in two decades with no tanks or missiles on display, as a US-brokered ceasefire with Ukraine took effect.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Constitutional Court orders parliament to proceed with Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled parliament must proceed with the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry. Here's what the Phala Phala ruling means and what happens next.
Conflicts & War
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire falters
US Navy destroyers and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on 7 May 2026, threatening the already strained US-Iran ceasefire.
Constitutional Court
NHI Act faces its first Constitutional Court test over public participation
South Africa's NHI Act is in the Constitutional Court for the first time, with judges questioning whether Parliament's public participation process was genuine.
Business
GameStop makes $56 billion unsolicited bid to buy eBay in move to rival Amazon
GameStop has made a $56 billion unsolicited bid to buy eBay, offering $125 per share in a deal CEO Ryan Cohen says could build a serious rival to Amazon.
South Africa
South Africa cut-off low: SAWS warns of flooding, snow and gale-force winds from Tuesday
SAWS has issued Level 6 warnings as a cut-off low brings flooding, snow and gale-force winds to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal from Tuesday.
Conflicts & War
Iran fires missiles and drones at UAE as Fujairah oil refinery burns and ceasefire falters
Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE on 4 May 2026, striking the Fujairah oil refinery and pushing the fragile US-Iran ceasefire to the brink.
Cape Town
MP Fadiel Adams alleges kidnapping attempt at his Cape Town home
Fadiel Adams police raid: the National Coloured Congress MP says 15 masked PKTT officers entered his Cape Town home without a warrant.
Motoring
Petrol rises above predictions after DMPR confirms official May prices
DMPR confirms petrol rises R3.27/l from Wednesday 6 May 2026. The slate levy explains why it's higher than forecast.
Court
Emfuleni municipal manager in court today over Vaal River sewage pollution
Emfuleni municipal manager April Ntuli appears in court today on five charges of Vaal River sewage pollution. Here's the background to the case.
Motoring
Petrol price to jump by R2.09 a litre from Wednesday as government extends fuel levy relief
South Africa's May 2026 petrol price rises by R2.09 a litre from Wednesday. Government extends fuel levy relief until June. Here's what to expect.
Julius Malema
Malema condemns xenophobic attacks as Nigerian consulate confirms two deaths
EFF leader Julius Malema condemned xenophobic attacks on African nationals at a May Day rally as the Nigerian consulate confirmed two deaths in the violence.
Conflicts & War
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.
SASSA
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.
SASSA
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.
Conflicts & War
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.
Immigration
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.
Economy
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.
Motoring
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.
Gauteng
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.
Motoring
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.
Politics
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.
Motoring
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.
