You may have heard on the breakfast show this morning about the City of Cape Town’s “AI-powered traffic cameras” and a new digital nomad rewards programme…
Well… April Fools! Did we fool you?
The AI traffic system we spoke about was designed to sound just believable enough, with cameras that could analyse driving behaviour, like acceleration, braking and speed patterns to predict when a motorist might break the law before it even happens.
Then there was the digital nomad loyalty programme, a fictional plan positioning Cape Town as a global hotspot for remote workers. The concept included a “Nomad Rewards Card” offering perks like coffee shop benefits, transport discounts, co-working access, and even exemption from future water restrictions.
And we weren’t the only ones joining in. Woolworths South Africa teased a luxury leather version of its iconic shopping bag, while Geordin Hill-Lewis joked he’s joining Bafana Bafana as a striker.
Perhaps the prank that hit too close to home was SA Rugby Magazine reporting that Rassie had quit the boks!
Internationally, Heinz unveiled a quirky “matcha mayo”, and the Heathrow Express even teased a gym-equipped “training train”.
All in good fun, and a reminder to take today’s headlines with a pinch of salt!
Happy April Fools’ Day!
Unveiling our new W bag. Now available with a luxe, genuine leather facelift ✨
This is a shopper you won’t forget at home. pic.twitter.com/nhX2Aafb12
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) April 1, 2026
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Geordin Hill-Lewis joins Bafana Bafana as their newest striker alongside Lyle Foster for 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇿🇦🔥
Mayor Geordin added “I’m so excited. I’ve never played competitive football, but I’ve still got my old rugby boots at home, and the basic idea is… pic.twitter.com/xvWSj1Yvdh
— Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) April 1, 2026
