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A court case that most South Africans probably scrolled past this month deserves a lot more attention than it got. On 30 April 2026, the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town’s fixed charges for citywide cleaning, water and sanitation were unlawful and unconstitutional.  The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) brought the case […]

Politically connected and influential powerbroker Ze Nxumalo is at the centre of disgraced former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s R3.35m private jet trip to London in 2022

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the US’ largest immigration detention centre in El Paso, Texas, where three people have died in the nine months since it opened

Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo’s most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan’s military build-up.

Premier Mandla Ndlovu has called on citizens to play a meaningful role in protecting wildlife

Areas in Gauteng are experiencing little to no water supply while the maintenance work continues

Phase one of its maintenance programme began on Friday and is expected to continue until 2nd June.

Two women were also arrested in connection with the stolen vehicle and detained in Hermanus.

Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over Arsenal.

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building’s elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

The brand’s first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari’s roots.

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Edgars Club have announced a new partnership launching on 1 June 2026, allowing members access to discounted movie tickets.

KTSA Online is helping businesses turn everyday spaces — from entrance floors to service counters — into simple but effective branding tools.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

ADDO Auto specialises in premium vehicle-specific floor mats, boot liners, and interior protection designed for popular SUVs, bakkies, and passenger vehicles.

Geordin Hill-Lewis says the mandate of Parliament’s impeachment committee is to pursue the truth

Ramaphosa to host Kenya’s Ruto as SA and Kenya seek closer ties

Mbali Shinga has lost her expulsion appeal and is effectively no longer a member of NFP

ANC wants Matjhabeng troika reconfigured over governance concerns

The Stormers, and by default the Springboks, suffer a huge setback after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sustained a serious injury.

Amanda Serrano equals the record for the most knockouts in women’s boxing history with a second-round stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson in Texas to retain her WBA and WBO featherweight titles.

Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones says being diagnosed with ADHD helped make sense of her successes, struggles and her switch to boxing.

Elfyn Evans has a 20-point advantage at the halfway point of the 2026 World Rally Championship after his third win in four years at Rally Japan.

Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.

Eligibility requirements for June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants have been revised by the agency. Take note so you don’t fall foul …

Brandon Petersen’s wife has thanked Kaizer Chiefs fans for standing by her spouse after his Bafana FIFA World Cup squad snub…

Rapper DA LES has thanked his partner and mother of his children for her support after a devastating stroke two years ago…

Bafana defender Bradley Cross showed off his fancy footwork to the delight of the crowd. Take a look at this viral clip…

Crossover sedan is a gem with its peppy powertrain and typical quirky styling.

Opposition parties blamed irregular expenditure as one of the reasons for Limpopo’s ‘collapsing’ clinics and hospitals

The Stormers could be heading to Dublin with a number of players left at home, after four individuals picked up injuries against Cardiff.

“That’s what’s more frustrating because I felt like I learned a lot from that US Open experience and I’m a better player since then and I just don’t think I portrayed that today.”

In my hometown, Bethal – a tiny Mpumalanga town of about 128,000 residents surrounded by coal mines and power stations – Eskom could close or reconfigure the many coal power stations in the area. This simply means fewer jobs for young people seeking employment. On the other hand, the massive R25 billion to R35 billion hybrid wind […]

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.

Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner