News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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
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.
Sports
Soweto Derby muti brawl: PSL’s silence draws ire four days after FNB Stadium incident
A muti ritual dispute triggered a pre-match brawl before the Soweto Derby. Four days on, the PSL, Pirates and Chiefs have still said nothing about it.
Health
One in six South African high school learners currently vapes, study finds
A new SAMJ study finds 1 in 6 South African high school learners currently vapes, with up to 61% showing signs of serious nicotine addiction. Here is what the data shows.
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.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town flags 108 drunk-driving arrests in a week as city raises road safety alarm
Cape Town recorded 108 drunk-driving arrests in a single week during the Freedom Day long weekend. The city says enforcement operations will not ease up.
News
South Africa faces Ghana diplomatic crisis as xenophobic attacks target West African nationals
Ghana has summoned South Africa's envoy over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals. Ramaphosa warned against mob justice in his Freedom Day address.
Crime
Two drug traffickers caught at OR Tambo within 24 hours as police target international routes
Two drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo within 24 hours — a Brazilian with R8.7m cocaine and a Dutch national with 60kg of khat headed to London.
News
South Africa scraps AI policy draft after fake AI-generated citations found in official document
SA's draft AI policy has been scrapped after fake AI-generated citations were found in the official document. Minister Malatsi confirmed the withdrawal Monday.
News
South Africa marks 32 years of freedom as youth question democracy’s promises
South Africa marks 32 years since its first democratic elections on Freedom Day 2026, as young South Africans voice doubts about democracy's undelivered promises.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 tickets, guests and what to expect
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 runs 30 April to 3 May at CTICC 2. Tickets from R190 on Howler. Guests include Evanna Lynch, Christopher Sabat and John Romita Jr.
Local
Showmax closes in four days: what SA subscribers need to know before April 30
Showmax shuts down on April 30 in South Africa. What subscribers need to know about content migration, the DStv Stream offer and what is not moving across.
News
Diepkloof hostel electricity protest blockades N12 as trucks looted
A Diepkloof hostel electricity protest shut the N12 and Chris Hani Road on Saturday, with two trucks looted as JMPD and SAPS contained the volatile crowd.
Crime
Mass funeral on Sunday for seven Monswamy family members killed in KZN
The Monswamy family mass funeral takes place on Sunday at Stanger High School after seven family members were killed in a brutal KZN abduction.
News
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.
Crime
Johannesburg police officers extortion arrest rocks Crown Mines warehouse sting
Thirteen Gauteng law enforcement officers face corruption and theft charges after a Hawks sting at a Crown Mines warehouse, with nine in court on 24 April.
Crime
Three in court for KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives
Three suspects face kidnapping and murder charges over the KwaDukuza family murder of seven relatives, with court appearance in KZN on 24 April 2026.
News
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.
News
ETDP SETA R637 million missing blamed on ‘human error’ as DA lays charges
MPs rejected a 'human error' defence as the ETDP SETA R637 million missing from grants triggered a DA criminal complaint and calls for reform.
News
SACP 2026 elections bid defies ANC ultimatum as alliance frays
Mapaila says the SACP 2026 elections bid goes ahead despite ANC's 10-day dual membership ultimatum, deepening tripartite alliance tensions.
News
R86 million KZN border wall tender set aside over fraud and fake B-BBEE certificate
The Special Tribunal set aside an R85.7 million KZN border wall tender after the winning contractor submitted a fraudulent B-BBEE certificate and left the project incomplete.
News
South Africa business confidence falls as rand slides to R16.53 against the dollar
South Africa's SACCI Business Confidence Index fell 3.3 points to 131.3 in March 2026 as the rand slid to R16.53 against the dollar on Middle East tensions.
Lifestyle
South Africa building plans approved drop 11.2% in February 2026 as non-residential sector contracts
South Africa building plans approved fell 11.2% year-on-year to R7,394 million in February 2026 as non-residential approvals dropped 43.6%, Stats SA data shows.
News
R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance announced by Ramaphosa at Senqu Bridge launch
Ramaphosa commits R30 million Lesotho humanitarian assistance at the Senqu Bridge launch to shore up HIV and TB response as global aid dwindles.
News
South Africa faces possible interest rate hike and petrol price above R30 per litre
SARB Governor Kganyago warns against complacency as South Africa's petrol price approaches R30 per litre and interest rate hikes return to the table.
Local
Shebeshxt back in Polokwane court for third bail bid as doctor testifies
Lekompo star Shebeshxt returned to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on 21 April 2026 for a third bail bid. Here is everything we know so far.
