
Praying KZN family robbed, victim forced to transfer R35k from phone
Four gunmen disrupted a family’s midnight prayer session and robbed them of three cellphones and forced one victim to transfer R35,000 from her bank account.
TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026, 21:33

Four gunmen disrupted a family’s midnight prayer session and robbed them of three cellphones and forced one victim to transfer R35,000 from her bank account.

Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.

Award-winning landscape designer Leon Kluge and Team South Africa have yet again done incredibly well at the 2026 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London, winning gold for their display.

Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel.

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Brazilians players were at the airport and ready to fly, but now have lost a full day’s training and adjusting to conditions
Featuring artists ranging from first-time exhibitors to established names, Curator’s Choice captures the diversity and vitality of Nelson Mandela Bay’s evolving visual arts landscape.

In papers filed in the high court in Johannesburg, Mpho Motsei said Papama Mnqandi wrote a letter on March 7 containing what he described as numerous false, damaging and defamatory allegations against him.

After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that knows its role

Team USA defeated South Africa 13-8 in a thrilling tie-breaker at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo, a spectacular Sandton event blending world-class sport with bold, colourful African fashion

The long-awaited judgment in the Usindiso building fire case has been postponed indefinitely by the Palm Ridge magistrate’s court, delaying closure for families affected by one of SA’s deadliest residential fires.

Calls to boycott Dis-Chem are intensifying after major shareholder Mark Saltzman attacked journalist Redi Tlhabi over Gaza on social media. The confrontation has sparked wider debate around corporate neutrality, philanthropy, Zionism, public accountability and South Africa’s solidarity with Palestinians

In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary

Parents stopped their children from attending classes, citing unsafe and deteriorating infrastructure

Morning fog and light rain are forecast for most parts of the country, except for Gauteng, where partly cloudy and cool conditions are expected, according to the South African Weather Service.

Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury.

The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

Innibos 2026 returns to Mbombela in July with major concerts, theatre, art, food stalls and affordable family entertainment.

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