WATCH LIVE | Cosatu hosts Workers’ Day rally in Polokwane
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is delivering the keynote address at Cosatu’s main Workers’ Day event at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Friday.
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LISTEN | Actor Luyanda Zuma joins Isitha: The Enemy
Miss SA 2025 runner-up and Shaka ILembe star Luyanda Zuma has describe her new role of Isitha: The Enemy as a “pinch me” moment.
There’s been no requests from ‘Rooiwal five’ to reach settlement: City of Tshwane
The City of Tshwane says no requests have been made by five of its officials implicated in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant saga to reach a settlement agreement.
LISTEN | Miss SA finalist Luyanda Zuma joins Isitha: The Enemy
Miss SA 2025 runner-up and Shaka ILembe star Luyanda Zuma has describe her new role of Isitha: The Enemy as a “pinch me” moment.
VIDEO: Watch – Second Cabinet minister implicated in Chinese SUV scandal
Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has also been accused of giving luxury donated Chinese SUVs to her family and loved ones without disclosing this. Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis explains.
WATCH | Riot erupts over indigenous Australian girl’s suspected killer
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old indigenous girl, police said on Friday.
UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
British police charged a 45-year-old man with two counts of attempted murder on Friday following an attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in what officers have called a suspected terrorist incident.
AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel and Jacob Zuma hold ‘constructive’ meeting
He emphasised the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders
Tourism economy at risk as rumours of fuel shortages surface
Tourism economy pressure grows as fuel shortages threaten Southern Africa’s flights, safaris and road travel networks.
WATCH | How three women allegedly drugged, robbed men at a Cape Town penthouse
Images and videos believed to show suspected perpetrators have been shared on social media, with a R10,000 reward offered for information
CRUCIAL ENCOUNTERS: South African teams may benefit from European giants’ success
Leinster battle Toulon on Saturday and Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bégles host Bath on Sunday in a series of matches that may influence other club tournaments such as the URC.
News24 | The Weekender | Max du Preez vs AfriSol, a dream overland Hilux, and the veggie Souper Bowl
Max du Preez takes on AfriSol over fake victimhood; the dream overland Hilux bakkie; and nobody puts veggie soup in the corner.
News24 | Driving with J9 | ‘Fast and Furious’ star speeds to SA. Plus: Hyundai crash test latest
In this episode, Janine van der Post speaks with Gas Motor Show’s Tyrese Blakenberg about Sung Kang, from ‘Fast and Furious’ fame, who is headlining this year’s event! And we discuss how Hyundai, Toyota, and Chery plan to improve their recent poor NCAP Global crash-test results.
European distraction: Champions Cup focus may open door for SA surge in URC
Leinster battle Toulon on Saturday and Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bégles host Bath on Sunday in a series of matches that may influence other club tournaments such as the URC.
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz reveals 2026 line-up as festival leans into legacy
From Angélique Kidjo to Thandiswa Mazwai, this year’s Joy of Jazz programme connects legacy acts with emerging voices across four curated stages
WEATHER: Heavy downpours and strong winds expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 1 May 2026.
News24 | Here’s the thing: I caught feelings for my best friend’s ‘situationship’ – do I tell her?
This week on Here’s the Thing, a woman shares her dilemma: she’s developed feelings for her friend’s “situationship.”
News24 | Royal roast: King Charles’ wit lights up Washington, from tea jabs to football feuds
From the Boston Tea Party to “speaking French” comebacks and football versus soccer jabs—here are King Charles’ best quips from his high-stakes US visit.
News24 | Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal
Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.
JOBURG GIG GUIDE: Workers’ Day weekend gig guide: top events in Joburg
From markets and exhibitions to live music and late-night dance floors, Joburg’s long weekend is doing the most. Ease into it with daytime browsing at KAMERS/Makers or First Sundays, dip into art and emerging voices, then move into a packed lineup of performances.