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With Pope Francis's death, the immediate running of the Vatican is now in the hands of one cardinal, Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often-turbulent reign in which he sought to overhaul an ancient and divided institution.

It was a bloody Easter weekend in Cape Town after five people were shot dead and six others hospitalised for gunshot wounds in separate incidents across the city. A sixth body was also discovered, but no obvious wounds were found to determine the cause of death.

Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected in many regions, which could cause localised flooding, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

Six people died in a head-on collision on the R49 road between Zeerust and Kopfontein Port of entry in the North West on Sunday.

Real Madrid players observed a minute's silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across La Liga after the death of football-mad Pope Francis at 88.

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has said that Pope Francis will be remembered as a champion and custodian of the poor's hopes and dreams.

SA will need to become a much more water-efficient country in the years ahead. The state can draw on lessons from the private sector for this, writes Nick Hedley.

As the downhill to Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency begins, the imminent waning of his influence makes it more difficult to implement effective reforms. Ramaphosa must up his game now, writes Mpumelelo Mkhabela.

A total of 26 people have thus far died in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the Easter weekend, authorities said.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

Fans are buzzing with excitement over rumours that radio star Anele Mdoda and lawyer Bonelela "Buzza" James may have celebrated a traditional Xhosa wedding, though no official confirmation has been released.

Wandile Sihlobo explains why there is room for a deeper conversation about how South Africa could import more wheat from Ukraine.

Cape Town fintech firm Stitch, involved in the payment needs of the likes of MTN, Courier Guy, and Mr D, has announced another R1-billion funding round.

Electric cars on South Africa's roads are set to grow- but adoption is held back by costs, policy gaps and electricity supply constraints.

Herman Mostert recaps Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship.

World Netball has suspended the president of Netball South Africa, Cecilia Molokwane, with talks ongoing.

Two tavern shootings over the weekend left a Limpopo owner dead and a Free State owner arrested for shooting a patron he accused of having an affair with his wife.

Nathan Clarke's story starts in the streets of Mitchells Plain, a mountain away from the glamour of Cape Town's fine dining scene.

Some accommodation hosts have to deal with guests that end up stealing appliances and linen. Regular insurance policies are no help as they don't cover hosts' losses in cases of no forced entry.