
‘Project Hail Mary‘ finds humour in the void
Ryan Gosling anchors a visually stunning sci-fi epic that blends survival, humour and heart, transforming a lone mission into an unexpected story about connection
SATURDAY, 11 APRIL 2026, 08:46

Ryan Gosling anchors a visually stunning sci-fi epic that blends survival, humour and heart, transforming a lone mission into an unexpected story about connection

These are the most expensive residential properties currently available on South Africa’s property market.
Home to 22 rescues, this Somerset West cat cafe provides hours of feline therapy – and great cake and coffee – to raise awareness of the beauty of shelter cats and the need to adopt, not shop.

The International Trade Administration Commission has proposed higher tariffs on importing solar panel components, which could raise the price of panels.

The launch of the R2 billion Club Med in KZN marks a landmark investment that is set to accelerate tourism, boost property values, and transform the region into a globally competitive lifestyle and investment destination.

SA destinations feel the strain as global travel trends spill over into local hotspots and put pressure on infrastructure.
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A sea of people moved in perfect unison, locked into the rhythmic glide of the popular “Electric-slide”. The dance is known affectionately across South Africa as the “Step”, “Codesa” or “Bus”. The vibrant crowd are dancing to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s timeless anthem, Burn Out. Even in 2026, this early 80s crossover hit remains a force […]
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a US official said on Friday.

Despite inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments in the 2026 Budget, rising costs mean many South African employees could see little to no increase in take-home pay, or even be worse off.

Widespread water shortages across the country are being exploited by criminal syndicates that will sabotage infrastructure to create demand for water tankers.

While the Department of Home Affairs’ extended visa concession provides temporary relief for applicants, it does little to address persistent processing delays, leaving many reliant on legal intervention.
A container ship signalling French ownership has exited the Strait of Hormuz, in what appears to be the first known transit by a vessel linked to Western Europe since the Iran war all but shuttered the vital waterway.
A heritage assessment was rejected, but the Western Cape Government will appeal.

Eskom reported positive improvements to its financial performance, with the utility having received R460 billion in debt guarantees over the past decade, but warned that challenges remain.

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala says poor and inadequate regulation has created opportunities for corruption and incompetence in South Africa, which slow its economic growth.

Israel has passed a law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, codifying practices previously carried out extrajudicially. With conviction rates in military courts exceeding 95%, critics say the measure is a guarantee of death, not justice
Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited scrutiny over corruption, violence and power struggles at one of South Africa’s most storied universities

The fuel levy relief announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will come at a significant cost to the fiscus, but there is some hope that this will not markedly impact the country’s fiscal consolidation efforts.