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South Africa’s automotive sector remains resilient with domestic new vehicle sales up 11.9% in April. Passenger car market saw the most growth, up 16.9%, while light commercial vehicles increased by 3.2%. Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa noted the positive sales performance despite fewer selling days and global challenges.
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The Whippet café in Randburg named one of the world’s best coffee shops by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. The annual guide unveiled its 2025 list at CoffeeFest in Madrid, Spain, with The Whippet ranking in the Top 90. The café, located in the historic Old Linden Hotel, opened in 2012 with a focus on neighborhood-inspired coffee excellence and food innovation.
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A 30-year-old NPA prosecutor was shot and killed outside his home in Bityi, Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson confirmed the victim was on foot when unknown assailants shot him in the head. Police are investigating the murder case.
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Zambia and Zimbabwe are seeking investment for the $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project near Victoria Falls. The plan includes potentially sourcing water from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Zambezi River Authority is courting investors for the 2,400-megawatt facility.
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The N1 widening at Matjiesfontein signals modernization in the Victorian village. Life on the other side of the tracks is changing. Chef Craig Paulse sheds light on the town’s residents, known as “Matjietarians.” The red London bus stops at the Lord Milner Hotel. Johnny Theunissen, a local, reflects on growing up in the village.
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Joshlin Smith’s wooden shack home, where she lived before going missing, was burned down after her mother and two others were found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking. Police are questioning a woman in connection with the fire. Local residents sought justice for Joshlin.
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Constables Senoge, Linda, and Buys’ bodies were found in the Hennops River. They will have official funerals in their hometowns and a memorial service in Bloemfontein. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The officers went missing en route from Bloemfontein to Limpopo. They will be honored with official funerals and laid to rest between 8 and 10 May.
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Former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam faces citizenship row in Ivory Coast. Thiam, also leader of the opposition party, vows to fight for his place on the presidential ballot. Ivorian court ruled him ineligible due to acquiring French citizenship in 1987. Thiam asserts his Ivorian nationality, denouncing the ruling as politically motivated.
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At Manchester Airport, Border Force officers grew suspicious of a couple’s behavior towards their baby. The man claimed to be the father, but conflicting birth certificates revealed the woman traveling with him was not the child’s mother. The couple was questioned by authorities.
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Nigerians may lose access to Facebook and Instagram as Meta faces fines and regulatory demands from authorities. Last year, fines totaling over $290m were imposed for violating laws. Meta may shut down services to avoid enforcement measures. The company has until June to pay fines. Meta has not outlined its next steps. Facebook is widely used in Nigeria for communication and news sharing.
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