Emergency 9-hour power outage to affect Gauteng areas on Wednesday

Eskom has announced an emergency nine-hour power outage in Gauteng on Wednesday, 20 May, as part of ongoing maintenance.

PSL Daily: Pirates ticket price, Chiefs captain speaks, Sundowns CAF final

24 hours is eventful in South Africa's fast paced Premier Soccer League (PSL). Here's a look at the latest updates this Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Gaza, philanthropy and power: Dis-Chem drawn into online political storm

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

High-goal drama and vibrant fashion collide at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo

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

Tata Tiago review: Why the budget hatchback is Tata's true SA comeback hero

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

Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub

A gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.

Judgment reserved in Working on Fire, Tefla Group tender dispute

Their primary arguments also seek to invalidate the R5-bllion contract awarded to Tefla.

Here is how one KZN father stretches the SASSA Children's Grant

A KwaZulu-Natal father working full-time still relies on the Child Support Grant to cover his children's school fees.

Constitutional Court 'overburdened and undercapacitated', says Freedom Under Law

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

KZN couple woken up by black mamba slithering around their bedroom

Weather alert: Coastal winds threaten sea navigation as showers and fog sweep provinces

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

OPINION | SA women over 40 are dieting harder than ever – so why isn't it working?

For many women over 40, the diet and exercise strategies that once worked have simply stopped delivering results.

SA rugby at a crossroads: Pros and cons of withdrawing from Euro cup competitions

Player welfare clashes with financial necessity and prestige as South Africa considers possibly withdrawing from the Champions and Challenge Cups.

What you need to earn to send your child to the most expensive schools in South Africa

These are the salaries needed to send your child to the most expensive and best-performing private schools in the country.

Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free

Togo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.

AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced

The draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.

U.S. plans major expansion of Afrikaner refugee admissions amid political debate

Supporters of the plan argue it responds to concerns raised by some Afrikaner communities, particularly farmers who say they face targeted violence. However, critics say the move is politically charged and departs from traditional refugee criteria

C-section complications death case: Judge rejects doctor's bid to escape negligence claim

Gauteng's water crisis: Human rights inquiry told how imploding municipal finances are crippling water services

Former 'Skeem Saam' actor Cornet Mamabolo stars in new film

Mamabolo also serves as an executive producer on the project.