
Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite.
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026, 09:18

Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said billionaire Elon Musk could use equity-equivalence programs to meet South Africa’s racial-equity rules and roll out his Starlink internet service locally.

Two Met PCs are charged after a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a crash.
A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1-million shillings (about R127,000) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle live ants out of the country.

Political interference caused significant delays and weakened the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, as revealed by former prosecution boss, Shamila Batohi.

The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!

Lawyer calls for immediate arbitration amid fears they could be frozen out

Despite inflationary tax relief in the 2026 Budget, rising costs for medical aid, fuel, and electricity are eroding take-home pay, leaving many South African employees worse off in real terms.

Move aims to protect investigation’s integrity amid tender allegations, says mayor Nasiphi Moya
Prioritising your relationship with food over strict diets may unlock the key to healthier eating habits, promoting wellbeing through intuitive and mindful practices.

RARE! Kaizer Chiefs have played just one home game in April, and in fact, they will play just one of their remaining eight matches at home.

Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
In a subsequent Truth Social post, Trump wrote that he was “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and China was very happy about it.

England captain Ben Stokes says he “got out quite lucky” with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.
Russia plans to increase energy supplies to China before Putin’s visit
The appointment of seasoned negotiator Roelf Meyer to the long-vacant post of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has been widely welcomed – with the notable exception of the Afrikaner right.
Nigeria has ordered a full and independent investigation into a military airstrike on a market that left at least 200 people feared dead, while defending the operation that it said targeted Islamist militants based in an enclave controlled by insurgents.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief denies covering up murder of Emmanuel Mbhense

A look at the local organisations behind positive change

The move will make it easier for the banks to conduct transactions in dollars.