Eskom Gauteng load reduction continues this week as maintenance outages hit Soweto and Cosmo City
Eskom implements nine-hour maintenance outages in Soweto and Cosmo City as Gauteng load reduction continues through 20 April 2026.
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UK Parliament probes whether US trade deal is delivering growth as tariff turbulence bites
UK Parliament probes whether the US Economic Prosperity Deal is delivering growth amid tariff turbulence, with implications for South African exporters.
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NPA condemns EFF threats against Malema case prosecutor as intimidation of justice officials escalates
NPA condemns EFF threats against prosecutor Joel Cesar after Malema’s five-year firearms sentence, warning intimidation will have legal consequences.
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Denel left with only 96 engineers as South Africa’s defence skills crisis deepens
South Africa’s Denel has only 96 qualified engineers left as over 300 former staff have relocated to the UAE, deepening the state defence company’s crisis.
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Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz closure after gunboats fire on tanker, threatening SA fuel prices
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April 2026 after gunboats fired on a tanker, threatening to push South Africa’s fuel prices even higher in May.
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Eskom agrees 7% annual wage increase for employees in three-year deal
Eskom has agreed a 7% annual wage increase for employees in a three-year deal, with implications for the utility’s restructuring finances and future NERSA tariff applications.
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South Africa petrol price May 2026: what drivers can expect at the pump
South Africa’s May 2026 petrol price could rise R2.63/litre despite the government’s fuel levy cut, with the official DMRE announcement expected on 6 May 2026.
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SA Weather Service issues cold snap alert for most provinces this weekend
The SA Weather Service has issued a cold snap alert for most provinces from Friday through Monday, warning of strong winds, localised flooding and rough coastal seas.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions keep South African fuel prices under pressure
South Africa faces projected May 2026 petrol increases of R2.63/litre as Strait of Hormuz instability disrupts global oil supply and ceasefire uncertainty persists.
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Michael Jackson biopic starring nephew Jaafar Jackson opens in South Africa on 24 April 2026
The Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson opens at Ster-Kinekor on 24 April 2026. Here is everything South African fans need to know before buying a ticket.
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KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model beyond the province
KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model national following his five-year reappointment in March 2026.
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South African Weather Service warns of cold snap sweeping the country this weekend
SAWS warns of a cold snap sweeping South Africa from 17 April 2026 with wet and windy conditions affecting most provinces through the Easter weekend.
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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.
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Julius Malema faces the bench as magistrate set to deliver sentence on firearms charges
Julius Malema faces sentencing on 16 April 2026 for firearms charges; a sentence over 12 months would cost the EFF leader his parliamentary seat.
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China beats growth forecasts with 5% expansion in Q1 2026 despite Iran war headwinds
China’s GDP grew 5% in Q1 2026, beating expectations despite Iran war disruption, with significant implications for South Africa’s commodity exports and rand.
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Elon Musk accuses South Africa of racism over Starlink licence as Presidency tells him to move on
Elon Musk has accused South Africa of racism over Starlink’s BEE licensing block, while the Presidency tells him to move on and the DA backs equity equivalents.
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Zimbabwe eyes 8.5% growth in 2026 but economists say the boom is not what it looks like
Zimbabwe projects 8.5% GDP growth in 2026, led by gold and mining, but economists warn the boom overstates real progress and ordinary citizens feel little benefit.
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US-Iran nuclear talks could resume within days as blockade pushes SA fuel towards R30 per litre
US-Iran nuclear talks may resume within days as the blockade pushes Brent crude above $100 and SA petrol prices close in on R30 per litre.
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Julius Malema faces possible 15-year sentence as pre-sentencing hearing begins in KuGompo
Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing hearing begins today in KuGompo as the state seeks 15 years on five firearm counts that could end his parliamentary career.
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SAWS issues yellow level 2 severe weather warning for Gauteng and surrounding provinces on Wednesday
SAWS issues a yellow level 2 severe weather warning for Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga on 15 April 2026: what the alert means and how to stay safe.
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Airlines, couriers, and security firms add emergency surcharges as Iran oil crisis hits SA consumers
SA airlines, couriers, and security firms are adding emergency surcharges as Brent crude tops $100: here is what consumers will pay and when relief could come.
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US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz takes effect, sending oil prices above $100 a barrel
The US Navy began blockading the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April 2026, sending oil above $100 a barrel and threatening record SA petrol price increases in May.
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Hungary election: Peter Magyar ousts Viktor Orban after 16 years in a landslide victory
Peter Magyar’s Tisza party won Hungary’s April 2026 election with 53.6% of the vote, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule and reshaping European and global politics.
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Godongwana and Kganyago barred from G20 as US denies accreditation to South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago have been barred from the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Washington after the US refused to accredit SA’s delegation.
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South Africa severe weather warning: thunderstorms and flooding hit four provinces on Tuesday
A Yellow Level 2 thunderstorm warning covers KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State and North West on 14 April 2026. Flooding threatens eThekwini roads and infrastructure.
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South Africa faces record May petrol price increase as Iran blockade drives oil above $100 a barrel
South Africa faces a record May 2026 petrol price increase as the US Iran naval blockade sends Brent crude above $100 and the R3/litre levy relief expires on 5 May.
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Tshwane mayor faces growing pressure over failure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise
Tshwane Mayor Moya faces DA pressure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise over R3m-a-month city security contract conflict.
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Oil price surge above $110 threatens further South Africa fuel hikes as Trump gives Iran Tuesday deadline
Oil surges above $110 as Trump gives Iran a Tuesday deadline, threatening further SA fuel hikes after April’s record diesel increase.
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Seven killed in Easter Sunday crash on M17 in Gqeberha as Eastern Cape road toll climbs
Seven people killed in head-on crash between SUV and truck on M17 in Gqeberha as Eastern Cape Easter road deaths climb past 10.
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Trump Iran 48 hour ultimatum puts Strait of Hormuz and SA fuel price on edge
Trump’s Iran 48 hour ultimatum threatens Strait of Hormuz shutdown as rescued US airmen return and SA fuel price, rand and Brent crude face fresh risk.