Sunday World News Updates

Discovery Insure’s data show that since petrol prices went up, drivers have cut their fuel costs by 35%. Robert Attwell, Discovery Insure CEO, said the fuel total spend on March 30 and 31 increased by 81%, influenced by doubled fuel purchases before the price increase. “This highlights how quickly people… Read more »

The countdown has begun for the Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF), set to take place from May 15-17 in the picturesque Cape winelands. Known for blending literature with lifestyle, this year’s event promises a packed weekend of thought-provoking conversations, storytelling, and cultural experiences. Beyond its headline authors, the 2026 programme leans… Read more »

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, who is in charge of the Madlanga commission of inquiry, has said that all testimony from a key crime intelligence witness known as Witness G will now take place in-camera for safety and practical reasons. On Monday, Madlanga explained that an earlier directive issued on April 24,… Read more »

Tropika’s latest limited-edition flavour is not just about taste; it is about legacy, identity, and the power of South African storytelling, led by the unmistakable hand of Dr Esther Mahlangu. In a bold shift from its signature fruity profile, Tropika has introduced a ginger beer flavour, a nostalgic, warming taste… Read more »

Seven people have died and several others were injured in a tragic collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus in the Eastern Cape, according to the Eastern Cape’s transport department. According to Unathi Binqose, a spokesperson for the department, the crash happened when a fully loaded minibus taxi carrying… Read more »

Motorists are facing another big jump in fuel prices, mostly because of rising global oil prices, problems with the supply chain, and higher costs for goods sold abroad. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said that the price of fuel will go up by R3.27 per litre, the price… Read more »

A critically ill patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit in Johannesburg, fighting for their life after a deadly virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The patient is one of several passengers on the MV Hondius who are sick. The illness has already killed… Read more »

Retail giant Pick n Pay has started talking to the South African Commercial, Catering, and Allied Workers Union about Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. In a JSE statement on Monday morning, the group said the move is part of efforts to improve efficiency and restore… Read more »

Who would have imagined that one day, a renowned and decorated coach like Pitso Mosimane would find joy in working with children, as the three-time CAF Champions League-winning coach is about to take his football development project to the next level? From working with big global football stars to moulding… Read more »

South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a sharp rise in measles cases across the country, calling for greater surveillance and stronger vaccination efforts. According to the NICD’s latest weekly situation report released on Friday, South Africa recorded 1 352 laboratory-confirmed measles cases from December 29 2025,… Read more »