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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Health
Three dead in hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship as British patient is treated in Johannesburg
Three passengers have died in a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. A British patient is critically ill in Johannesburg as the ship sits anchored off Cape Verde.
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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.
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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.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town residents face a week of water supply disruptions from 3 May
Cape Town faces planned water supply disruptions from 3 to 10 May 2026, with the Blackheath treatment plant offline from 6 May affecting bulk water production.
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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.
News
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 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.
News
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.
News
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.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 27 Apr – 3 May 2026: What the stars have in store
Your weekly horoscope for 27 Apr - 3 May 2026: Uranus enters Gemini, a New Moon arrives in Taurus, and transformation is within reach for all 12 signs.
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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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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.
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
Julius Malema sentenced to five years: What the ruling means, what happens next, and why he will not go to prison yet
EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for firearm offences. He will appeal immediately and retains his parliamentary seat for now.
Lifestyle
Milk and Cookies Festival Cape Town review: Gunna headlines 12,000-strong Kenilworth Racecourse
Milk and Cookies Festival returned to Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town with Gunna, Majid Jordan and Odeal on the bill, drawing an organiser-reported crowd of more than 12,000 and setting up a Johannesburg finale next weekend.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 7 January 2026
South Africa’s fuel prices fall from 7 January 2026, with big diesel cuts, cheaper petrol and paraffin, but a small LPG increase.
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What’s the weather in South Africa? – Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 11 December 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday brings severe thunderstorms inland and hazardous winds and waves along parts of the Eastern Cape coastline.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 — winning numbers, payouts and next jackpot update.
Lotto & Powerball
Lotto and Lotto Plus predictions for Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Lotto predictions for Wednesday, 10 December 2025: data-based Lotto and Lotto Plus picks, jackpot totals and responsible gambling tips.
Lotto & Powerball
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus predictions for Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Daily Lotto predictions for Wednesday, 10 December 2025, plus Daily Lotto Plus trends, hot numbers and responsible play tips for South African players.
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What’s the weather in South Africa? – Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 10 December 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday brings scattered thunderstorms across central provinces and very high fire danger in the Northern Cape.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
PowerBall results today: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 — winning numbers, payouts and next jackpot update.
