Sunday World News Updates

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) has reported a strong performance for South Africa’s new vehicle market in April 2026, with domestic sales continuing to underpin industry momentum despite growing global and economic uncertainty. Aggregate domestic sales reached 47 979 units in April, marking the best… Read more »

The Competition Commission has escalated a long-running investigation into the pay-television sector, referring MultiChoice South Africa and Altech UEC South Africa to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution over alleged anti-competitive conduct. The competition watchdog said it believes the two companies entered into an agreement that effectively divided markets, potentially shutting… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May 2026, with the presidency citing scheduling constraints following a diplomatic fallout linked to the G7. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Sunday that Ramaphosa’s annual programme had already been finalised before the invitation… Read more »

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 »