News
South Africa has a new lottery operator: Everything that changes from 1 June 2026
iThuba's licence expired on 31 May 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the South Africa lottery new operator 2026 and what changes under Sizekhaya.
Viral News
SAPS investigates Woolworths explosions after two stores hit
SAPS has deployed a national forensic task team after Woolworths stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein were hit by explosions 24 hours apart in late May 2026.
News
South Africa petrol price to rise again in June 2026
South Africa's petrol price rises between R1.63 and R1.69 per litre from 4 June 2026 as the government halves fuel levy relief. Official figures out 3 June.
Crime
Mossel Bay couple found murdered in Kruger National Park
Ernst and Dina Marais from Mossel Bay were found stabbed to death in Kruger National Park's Pafuri section on 22 May 2026. Their vehicle remains missing.
Crime
SAPS forensic captain in court in Madlanga Commission probe
A SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory captain appears in court on 25 May 2026, arrested for defeating the ends of justice in the Madlanga Commission probe.
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News
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.
Local
Oscar Mbo buries his mother on Mother’s Day in an emotional send-off
Oscar Mbo buried his late mother on Mother's Day 2026, sharing an emotional tribute. Read how South Africa's Afro house star honoured her life.
News
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.
Crime
Mpumalanga man in court after victim found in shallow grave in Bushbuckridge
A Mpumalanga suspect appears in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate's Court on 11 May 2026 after the body of Solomon Madonsela was found in a shallow grave.
Events
Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Lemohang Mosese’s debut at The Labia on 29 May
Zeitz MOCAA's Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Ancestral Visions of the Future at The Labia on 29 May. Tickets from R30 on Webtickets.
News
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.
Cape Town Buzz
MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 kicks off at SA shopping centres with R350,000 on the line
MTN Shift Gaming Experience is back for 2026 with R350,000 in prizes and stops at shopping centres across South Africa. Next up: Somerset Mall, 15-17 May.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Local
BBMzansi’s Thandeka is back in KZN and her fans are losing it
BBMzansi Season 6 runner-up Thandeka Tshabalala is back in KZN and trending nationally as fans follow her legacy visit across the province.
Sports
Durban City win the 2026 Nedbank Cup in dramatic final
Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-1 to win the 2026 Nedbank Cup, becoming the first KZN team to lift the trophy. Full match report and goals.
News
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.
