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.
News
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fare increase to hit 32% from July 2026
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fares could rise by at least 32% from July 2026 after a Council vote on 27 May, driven by rising diesel prices.
Crime
South Africa murder rate falls 9.5% in Q4 crime statistics
South Africa’s Q4 crime statistics show murders fell 9.5% to 5,181 cases between January and March 2026, with 546 fewer lives lost year-on-year.
Lotto & Powerball
Daily Lotto results: Latest winning numbers, payouts and draw updates for 2026
Daily Lotto results for 2026, updated daily with the latest winning numbers, Daily Lotto Plus results, jackpots and payouts in South Africa.
Lotto & Powerball
Lotto results: Latest winning numbers, jackpots and draw updates for 2026
Lotto results for 2026, updated every Wednesday and Saturday with the latest winning numbers, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 results, jackpots and payouts in South Africa.
International
Ariana Grande teases Petal lead single ahead of May release
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ lead single ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ drops 29 May 2026, co-produced with Max Martin and Ilya ahead of the July album.
International
Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek light up Cannes 2026
Scarlett Johansson and Rami Malek are in Palme d’Or competition at Cannes Film Festival 2026, running until 23 May with Park Chan-wook as jury president.
Viral News
American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Congo
American doctor Peter Stafford has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as the US implements travel restrictions from affected countries.
Sports
Victor Wembanyama stars as Spurs steal Game 1 from Thunder
Wembanyama’s 41-point, 24-rebound masterpiece sends the Spurs past the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Gaming
Forza Horizon 6 is out now and it takes you to Japan
‘Forza Horizon 6’ launched on 19 May 2026 with Japan as its open-world setting. Here is what critics are saying and what is on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Lotto & Powerball
PowerBall results: Latest winning numbers, payouts and draw updates for 2026
PowerBall results for 2026, updated every Tuesday and Friday with the latest winning numbers, PowerBall Plus results, jackpots and payouts in South Africa.
News
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.
International
Na Hong-jin confirms a Hope sequel is already in the works
Director Na Hong-jin confirmed at Cannes 2026 on 19 May that a sequel to alien creature feature ‘Hope’ is already written and ready to shoot.
Viral News
BTS, Madonna and Shakira headline World Cup 2026 final show
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Gaming
GTA 6 release date locked in as CEO admits 18-month delay
‘GTA 6’ has a locked release date of 19 November 2026, with Take-Two CEO admitting an 18-month delay while crunch allegations emerge from Rockstar India.
Gaming
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is almost here on Switch 2
‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 21 May 2026, with previews pointing to the console’s most ambitious exclusive yet.
News
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.
International
Hayden Panettiere memoir reveals grooming as a child star
Hayden Panettiere’s memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning” is out today, revealing grooming, addiction and the heartbreak of giving up custody of her daughter.
International
Luigi Mangione trial: gun and notebook allowed as evidence
A New York judge ruled the 3D-printed gun and notebook in Luigi Mangione’s backpack will be used as evidence at his September murder trial.
News
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.
Crime
R1bn meth lab bust in North West linked to Mexican cartel
Police seized 481kg of meth in a R1 billion North West meth lab bust on 13 May 2026, with five Mexican nationals among 11 suspects now facing charges in court.
Gaming
GTA 6 pre-orders open today after Best Buy email leak
GTA 6 pre-orders are expected live on 18 May 2026 after Best Buy leaked the date through affiliate emails, ahead of the confirmed November 2026 game release.
International
Venezuela Fury’s wedding goes viral over Crocs shoe choice
Venezuela Fury, 16, married Noah Price on 16 May 2026, pairing a 50-foot wedding gown with white Crocs before police were called to the Fury reception.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 18-24 May 2026: What the stars have in store
Your horoscope 18-24 May 2026: Mars enters Taurus and slows the pace, Mercury meets Uranus for sudden insight, and the New Moon energy settles in.
News
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.
Health
South Africa: 97 contacts traced as British patient gradually improves
South Africa is tracing 97 possible hantavirus contacts linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Here is what the Department of Health has confirmed.
International
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin announce first pregnancy at Cannes Film Festival
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are expecting their first baby, with Palvin showing off her bump at Cannes 2026 in a surprise red carpet announcement.
Technology
SpaceX confirms May 19 launch date for Starship V3, the most powerful version of the rocket yet
SpaceX has confirmed a May 19 launch date for Starship V3, Flight 12, featuring new Raptor 3 engines targeting over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
Viral News
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
Technology
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build AI data centres in orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build orbital AI data centres under Project Suncatcher, with 81 satellites and prototype launches by 2027.