Two dead after drone attack on Syzran in Russia's Samara region

In Ukraine, two were killed after Russia hit the Chernihiv region on the Russian border.

Sewage spill forces Durban South Beach closure

A suspected pump station failure has caused raw sewage to flow into Durban's South Beach area…

Cape Town fire leaves father and son fighting for their lives

City of Cape Town's Mayco approves plans to redevelop parking lot

The City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee has approved proposed plans to redevelop a Foreshore parking lot into a mixed-use site.

Another sign of collapse in South Africa's richest city

A 100-year-old building with the most valuable artworks in South Africa is collapsing in plain sight.

Rand Water shutdown sparks fear across parched province

Three-month maintenance at Palmiet and Zuikerbosch begins May. Experts warn two-day outages often stretch to five days without water.

Dismissing ministers means little if they are simply redeployed

South Africa does not suffer from a shortage of talent, but from a shortage of political will to prioritise integrity over loyalty.

San and Khoi leader convicted of assault after forcing cyclists off road

Wayne Pieterson's conduct throughout the trial was frequently disruptive, making frequent outbursts.

'Beter as Gister': New kykNET drama asks why fathers are held to a lower standard than mothers

kykNET's new 13-episode drama series Beter as Gister explores fatherhood in all its complicated, tender, and difficult forms.

Renewable Energy market matures as grid and cost pressures rise in 2026

Renewable Energy market matures as grid and cost pressures rise in 2026 By Larry Claasen THE renewable energy market is entering a new phase in 2026 says Discovery Green. Aside The post Renewable Energy market matures as grid and cost pressures rise in 2026 appeared first on Cape Business News.

SpaceX's record-setting IPO is here

SpaceX has taken the wraps off its IPO filing, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on AI.

SpaceX wants to fly a rocket every 53 minutes

Elon Musk's SpaceX now operates 75% of all manoeuvrable satellites in orbit and is targeting 10000 launches a year.

MK Party calls for Letsike's resignation from Pharmacy Council

MK Party is calling for Deputy Minister Steve Letsike to resign, citing concerns over governance.

Dozens of cars gather dust at OR Tambo International Airport

No time limit exists for abandoned cars at OR Tambo. Owners vanished or left country while Acsa develops legal removal framework.

The AI agent dissecting Cape Town's property market

FindHomes wants to replace gut-feel property decisions with deeds data, yield forecasts and a WhatsApp AI agent.

Criminalising sex between adolescents invalid: Kenyan court

Two organisations filed a case challenging four sections of Kenya's Sexual Offences Act.

Junior Springboks on Thursday: Kick off time, where to watch

The Junior Springboks kick off the SA Rugby Under-20 International Series on Thursday at Rondebosch Boys' High School.

Priced to GO: Changan Uni-S review

We get our first taste of the sub-R500k Changan Uni-S. In the current economy, this Chinese SUV is priced to go, and go, and go …

The Hugo: A Rare Southern Suburbs Address, Set in Rosebank, Cape Town

In a hyperconnected part of Cape Town, where new development remains limited and mountain views are protected by zoning and heritage overlays, opportunities like The Hugo are increasingly rare.

Three men who saved South Africa from disaster, and big blow to VAT hikes in South Africa

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Thursday, 21 May 2026.