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Easter 2026 South Africa: Your Good Friday long weekend guide — fuel costs, water outages, and what's on
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (328+ words) Good Friday marks the beginning of South Africa's four-day Easter long weekend, one of the most significant holiday periods of the year. From sharply higher fuel prices and scheduled Cape Town water disruptions to family events in Johannesburg and beyond,…...
MK Party launches legal challenge against electoral rules ahead of 2026 local elections
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (277+ words) The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party has filed papers in the Electoral Court challenging aspects of the rules governing the 2026 local government elections, in a move that threatens to delay the poll and deepen constitutional uncertainty. Former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto…...
"I'm a Celebrity SA" returns April 6 as Mzansi Magic debuts new local drama iThonga this Easter
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (269+ words) South African television has a packed Easter weekend ahead. ITV and SABC3's "I'm a Celebrity" South Africa" launches its second season on April 6 with a 90-minute premiere, while Mzansi Magic premieres the new local drama "iThonga" starring Bonko Khoza. Showmax…...
Hawks arrest former parastatal executive linked to R400 million state capture scheme
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (163+ words) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has arrested a former senior executive of a major state-owned entity on charges relating to a R400 million tender fraud and money laundering scheme identified during the State Capture Inquiry. The Directorate for Priority Crime…...
Ramaphosa marks key milestone in South Africa's G20 Presidency as summit approaches
15+ hour, 54+ min ago (173+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the progress made during South Africa's first-ever G20 Presidency, as preparations for the leaders' summit in Johannesburg intensify ahead of the November gathering. The Presidency is also providing South Africa with significant diplomatic soft power at…...
Stellenbosch mayor referred to SIU over housing tender irregularities
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (216+ words) The Stellenbosch Local Municipality's mayor has been referred to the Special Investigating Unit following allegations of irregular procurement in a multi-million rand housing development project, in a case that has drawn widespread political attention. The mayor has strenuously denied any…...
South Africa passes 100 days without load shedding — Eskom hails grid stabilisation milestone
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (269+ words) South Africa has passed 100 consecutive days without load shedding, a milestone that Eskom and the government have credited to a combination of improved plant maintenance, private generation growth, and the Energy Action Plan. South Africa has reached the symbolic milestone…...
Johannesburg residents endure days without water as infrastructure failures mount
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (202+ words) Large parts of Johannesburg have been without running water for days at a time, as ageing pipes, pump failures and electricity disruptions at Rand Water installations continue to overwhelm the city's water utility. Residents across multiple Johannesburg suburbs have endured…...
Adidas unveils Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup jersey to rave reviews
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (248+ words) Adidas has officially unveiled South Africa's national football team jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the bold design has been met with widespread enthusiasm from fans, marking the start of a new era for SAFA. Adidas has officially unveiled…...
BMA ramps up operations for Easter weekend across South Africa's 71 ports of entry
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (290+ words) The Border Management Authority has confirmed it is fully prepared for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with peak departure volumes expected on Thursday 2 April and peak arrivals anticipated on Easter Monday 6 April 2026. The Border Management Authority…...