Crime
Hillbrow shooting sees three arrested for attempted murder
Three arrested after the Hillbrow shooting that wounded two during the 30 June anti-immigration marches, with attempted murder charges to follow.
News
July 2026 fuel price adjustments confirmed: Here’s everything you must know
The highly anticipated July 2026 fuel price adjustment South Africa brings massive financial relief, as petrol decreases and wholesale diesel drops following significant global market shifts.
News
30 June protest puts Cape Town police on high alert
Western Cape police are on high alert for the 30 June protest as anti-immigration groups push a nationwide day of action. Here is what you must know.
Crime
Feroz Khan shot in Houghton assassination attempt
Crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan shot in a Houghton assassination attempt, days before his expected Madlanga Commission testimony.
Events
Durban July 2026 lineup led by Zakes Bantwini
The Durban July 2026 lineup is set, with Grammy winner Zakes Bantwini headlining alongside Mi Casa at Greyville on 4 July.
News
July 2026 fuel price cut on the cards despite levy hike
A July 2026 fuel price cut is expected for South African motorists as oil falls, though a new levy of R1.50 a litre on petrol will soften the relief.
News
Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa after court ruling
Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the appeal court backed his family and Zambia said it will not challenge the ruling.
News
South Africa petrol price set for sharp July relief
The South Africa petrol price could fall around R2.65 a litre in July 2026, with diesel down more, even as the fuel levy returns on 1 July.
Events
Durban July 2026 tickets on sale for 130th edition
Durban July 2026 tickets are on sale for the 130th edition at Greyville on 4 July, with a Country Allure theme and R10 million in prize money.
News
March and March confirms national shutdown for 30 June
The March and March Movement has confirmed a national shutdown for 30 June 2026, its deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave South Africa.
Sports
Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea to reach the last 32
Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 to reach the World Cup last 32 after a 1-1 draw with Czechia, says coach Hugo Broos.
Crime
Mamelodi double murder accused denied bail in tavern case
The Mamelodi double murder accused was denied bail as Tebogo Mnisi stays in custody over the tavern killing of two cousins, with the case back in July.
News
South Africa petrol price relief threatened by July levy
South Africa's petrol price may ease in July 2026, but the fuel levy relief ending on 1 July could claw back much of the saving at the pump.
Viral News
Peet Viljoen faces 400 fraud charges as bail delayed
Peet Viljoen faces 400 fraud charges and stays in custody after the Pretoria court postponed his bail bid to Friday, 26 June 2026.
News
Steenhuisen removed as agriculture minister in DA reshuffle
John Steenhuisen has been removed as agriculture minister, with Willie Aucamp taking the portfolio in the DA's first reshuffle under Hill-Lewis.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town airport scorpions bust lands man in court
A man caught with 150 live Cape Town airport scorpions faces court after the venomous haul was found hidden in his luggage during a sting.
News
Foreign nationals flee South Africa as xenophobia escalates
Foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria flying nationals home and Malawians in a Durban field.
Sports
Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times
Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times for Sunday, 14 June, as 22,000 runners take on the up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.
News
July 2026 fuel price relief on the cards for South Africa
Early data points to July 2026 fuel price cuts for petrol and diesel, but a returning levy and a volatile oil market could shrink the relief.
Crime
Johannesburg mass shooting kills 12 at informal settlement
A Johannesburg mass shooting killed twelve people at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, police suspect illegal mining rivalry.
News
South Africa GDP beat forecast in Q1 2026 with 0.5% growth
Stats SA released Q1 2026 GDP data on Tuesday, 9 June 2026: South Africa's economy grew 0.5%, beating forecasts and extending six quarters of growth.
Sports
Comrades Marathon 2026: Gerda Steyn eyes history on 14 June
The 2026 Comrades Marathon runs on Sunday, 14 June, from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Gerda Steyn chases a fifth title on the shortest up run in recent history.
Crime
Hawks seize 90kg cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour
The Hawks seized 90kg of suspected cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour on Saturday, 6 June 2026, hidden inside an excavator shipped from Santos, Brazil.
News
South Africa earns first Fitch credit upgrade in 21 years
Fitch upgraded South Africa's credit rating from BB- to BB on Friday, 5 June 2026, the first upgrade in 21 years, citing prudent fiscal management and primary surpluses.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 moves to larger venue for April
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 tickets go on sale on Howler later this year as the festival moves to CTICC 1 for 24 to 27 April 2027.
Crime
Nine SAPS officers suspended over R360m Medicare24 tender
Nine SAPS officers suspended on Friday over their role in the R360m Medicare24 tender linked to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. Court date set for 26 June.
News
Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
News
Petrol price June 2026: R1.43 hike as fuel relief is halved
Petrol price June 2026 increases of R1.43 a litre hit motorists from 3 June as fuel levy relief is halved, while diesel and paraffin fall.
News
Ramaphosa impeachment panel sits for the first time
South Africa's Ramaphosa impeachment panel sat for the first time on 1 June 2026, a historic first in the country's democratic history.
Sports
Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 departure back on track
Bafana Bafana's World Cup 2026 departure was delayed by a visa crisis on Sunday before all players were cleared to travel to Mexico.
