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The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued high-level weather alerts for Sunday and Monday, warning of “impact-based” threats ranging from severe thunderstorms in the north of the country to storm surges along the southern coastline. A yellow level 2 warning was issued for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. According to the SAWS, …

A motorist has died in a fiery crash involving a gas tanker on the N12 in southern Johannesburg, leading to the closure of the highway in both directions. Johannesburg metropolitan police department (JMPD) spokesperson Supt Xolani Fihla said the driver of a light motor vehicle that collided with the tanker sustained fatal injuries. “The driver …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 20 April 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast partly cloudy conditions, with cool to warm temperatures, and isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in the north-eastern region, but widespread in the south-west. Severe thunderstorms, disruptive …

The planetarium, part theater, laboratory, and art studio, is a space where different ideas are transformed into an experience you can see, hear, and feel. “You feel like you’re moving with the stars,” says Moumita Aich, an astronomer by training and now head of the facility at Wits, to FORBES AFRICA. “It’s not just watching; …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·19 Apr 2026 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says that multiple points of failure at the municipal level have created the gaps for criminal elements like water tanker mafias to emerge and thrive. Responding to a parliamentary Q&A from Umkhonto Wesizwe MP, Mandlenkosi Matutu, DWS Minister, Pemmy Majodina, said it was …

I read the headline twice because I thought I had misunderstood it. Former prison guard houses on Robben Island may be converted into tourist accommodation. At first, I assumed it was satire. It felt too tone-deaf to be real.  But we are well past April Fool’s Day and the proposal is exactly what it sounds …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Apr 2026 The chances of interest rate cuts in South Africa have all but vanished, with hopes now shifting to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) not increasing rates. While the SARB was widely expected to cut interest rates by a cumulative 50 basis points in 2026, this has all but vanished …

REACTION: BlitzBok head coach Philip Snyman was on cloud nine following his charges’ dominant display in the Hong Kong SVNS World Championship Final against Argentina. The BlitzBoks claimed a first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title after falling short on four previous occasions in the tournament, etching their names in Springbok Sevens history as the team to …

Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Tertuis Simmers Today, the DA Western Cape celebrated the restoration of nearly 300 small-scale fishing vessel permits in the Traditional Linefish sector, together with local fishers, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp, and provincial leadership. See photos here, here, here, …

Generative AI chatbots are now used by more than 987 million people globally, including around 64 per cent of American teens, according to recent estimates. Increasingly, people are using these chatbots for advice, emotional support, therapy and companionship. What happens when people rely on AI chatbots during moments of psychological vulnerability? We have seen media scrutiny of a few tragic …

Mon – Sat: 6:00 – 16:00Sunday – Closed No. 3, 11th Avenue Houghton Estate Johannesburg 2198, Gauteng … Endangered Species: South Africa is home to several endangered species, including the African penguin, white rhino, and Cape vulture. Read More at the Source

  As we head into 2026, South Africans are watching inflation, interest rates, and gross domestic product (GDP) growth closely. These are all factors that shape the cost of living, borrowing costs, the return on savings, and the overall health of the economy. Although global conditions remain uncertain, the latest data suggests a cautiously improved …

Total value: R1,1 billion The Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) is Stellenbosch University’s first official 4-star rated green building. It is also the single most expensive educational building in the country, housing some of the world’s cutting-edge facilities, such as the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), which will provide the genomic sequencing for the …

In the middle of town, statues stand with quiet authority, and gardens offer shade from the relentless sun. The Jardin de l’État provides a leafy pause, while the promenade at Le Barachois looks out across a glittering expanse of sea that seems almost too blue to be real. Tourists drift in clusters–Europeans escaping winter, a smattering of South Africans, …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa address to the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during working visit to Spain  Your Excellency President Pedro Sánchez, Leaders from across the world and across society, Distinguished Guests, Friends, We gather here in Barcelona when the world is in crisis. This is a time of aggression, war, conflict and destruction. The laws and …

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The May 2026 Outlook Data from the first full week of April shows that while under-recoveries have “improved” from their early-month peaks (which were projecting a R17/L diesel hike), the numbers remain catastrophic. Fuel type Current April price (inland) Est. May increase* Potential May price Petrol 95 R23.36 +R3.63 to +R6.63 R26.99 – R29.99 Petrol …

Police arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official at his home in Gauteng on Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe linked to the Ekurhuleni Metro police department (EMPD). “The SAPS’ Madlanga task team arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official for fraud, corruption and defeating and/or obstructing the ends of justice,” police spokesperson Brig Athlenda …

Hannah Pearse was the final addition to the Commonwealth Games qualifying list on the last day of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday. The 23-year-old couldn’t hold back her tears after sailing to victory in the 200m backstroke in a time of 2 minutes 10.92 seconds to take a step …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Apr 2026 South Africa is considering a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) amid significant growth in online betting, with public responses incredibly varied. The new 20% levy, which targets online, interactive, and sports betting, aims to generate over R10 billion annually for the state while also addressing the social …

Join South Africa’s Leading Online English Teaching Team – Work from Anywhere in South Africa! The Faculty, a trusted leader in online education, is growing — and we’re looking for passionate, professional, and enthusiastic Online English Tutors to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, a recent graduate, or a student with a …

The Six Time Grammy Award Nominee singer ,songwriter and Multi-Platinum Selling International R&B Superstar Tamia is heading to South Africa this August.She will headline The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience taking place on the 6th August at Grand Arena,Grand West in Cape Town,7th August at Durban ICC in Kwazulu-Natal and 10th August at Sunbet …

Small and medium-sized business owners in South Africa once had a wide range of small, half-ton bakkies to add to their fleet of construction and delivery vehicles, but now have to make do with panel vans instead. While Chevrolet Utility and Ford Bantam bakkies were once a common sight on our roads, they have both …