May 13
South Africa: Cat Matlala and Masemola Appear in the Same Dock for the First Time
Matlala and suspended Police Commissioner Masemola appeared together for the first time in Pretoria over the R360 million tender scandal. The court moved Matlala from Kokstad… Read more »
May 11
South Africa: Ramaphosa Shuts Down Resignation Calls After Phala Phala Court Ruling
The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that parliament broke the law when it dismissed the Phala Phala farm theft report. President Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africa on Monday… Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Reservist Takes Top DA Job in Kwazulu-Natal
Sthembiso Ngema replaces Francois Rodgers after winning the leadership election at the party congress in Durban over the past weekend. The new leader plans to work closely with… Read more »
South Africa: Brutal Storms Trap Communities and Force National Disaster
The government declared a national disaster across six provinces after brutal cold fronts brought freezing weather and gale force winds. Strong winds are grounding rescue… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Face Impeachment Committee Over Farm Theft
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has ordered Parliament to set up an impeachment committee to investigate the farm foreign money theft. EFF leader Julius Malema told party supporters… Read more »
May 05
South Africa: King Misuzulu Picks Fired Ingonyama Chair to Fight Prime Minister
Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi now wants the Ingonyama Trust Board to report to a government minister, angering King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Jerome Ngwenya returns as an… Read more »
May 04
South Africa: Minister Seizes Control of Broken Student Aid Scheme
The national government has seized full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Read more »
May 03
South Africa: MPs Get Top Medical Cover but Still Complain
Members of Parliament are on the most generous medical scheme in the country, but rising costs are forcing some to push for an option to leave it. Police officers and civil… Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Home Affairs Suspends Two for Fake AI Policy Research
Journalists from News24 checked the new immigration document and found that 102 out of 148 references are completely fake. Two independent law firms will run the disciplinary… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Ramaphosa Picks 4 November for Local Government Elections
The president shared the news on Thursday during a meeting with mayors and premiers at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni. With less than 190 days left until the big vote, South… Read more »
April 27
South Africa: Why Young South Africans Won't Vote
South Africa has more than 21-million young people under 35 years old, and most of them refuse to vote today. The Independent Electoral Commission hopes its new online… Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Ramaphosa Suspends Top Cop As Case Shakes Police Leadership
President Cyril Ramaphosa places police chief Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension after court charges linked to a R360 million tender case. Lieutenant General Puleng… Read more »
April 20
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Appoints Acting Manager After Lerutla Airport Arrest
Kagiso Lerutla was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He faces fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice charges. Tsholofelo Koopedi will act as the city… Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Malema Walks Free to Fight Prison Sentence
Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for shooting a rifle during a rally. The court allowed Julius Malema to go home on Thursday… Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema Denies Lebo Keswa Ghostwriter Claims
Lebo Keswa told people online about writing for Julius Malema in the African National Congress before Julius Malema denied everything. Julius Malema warned Lebo Keswa to stop… Read more »
South Africa: Court Hands Julius Malema Five Years in Prison
The East London Regional Court sent Julius Malema to prison for unlawfully handling and firing a rifle at an event. The legal defence team for Julius Malema will appeal the… Read more »
April 14
South Africa: Johannesburg's Money Troubles Could Mean Worse Services for Residents
Global Credit Rating placed Johannesburg on a negative financial watch after the city failed to submit its audited financial statements. Economists warn that if Johannesburg does… Read more »
April 13
South Africa: South Africans Got a Pay Rise but Still Cannot Afford Food
South Africa's minimum wage rose to R5,320 a month in March 2026. After transport and electricity, workers have R2,378 left. A family of four needs R3,667 for basic food each… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: South Africa Gets First HIV Prevention Jab
· South Africa received 37,920 doses of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir on 7 April 2026, marking a major step in fighting new infections. Read more »
South Africa: Zille Steps Back From DA Leadership to Chase Joburg Mayor Role
· Helen Zille says she will not return to the Democratic Alliance leadership, saying the party is stable and performing strongly after her time in charge.· Zille is… Read more »
April 09
South Africa: Sharp Sharp Returns With Trump, the GNU and R500 Billion On the Table
Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode two of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Former Umkhonto Wesizwe Party Secretary General Joins the IFP
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomed Dr Bongani Mncwango to the party at its Durban head office on Wednesday. Jacob Zuma fired Dr Bongani Mncwango as the… Read more »
April 06
South Africa: Real Politics - ANC Rebels Push to Reshape Coalitions and Weaken Unity Government
A growing anti-unity government faction inside the African National Congress is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference, writes Zukile… Read more »
April 03
Tanzania: Tanzania's Vice President Says He Wants to Visit Zulu King to Honour His Roots
Prince Wandile kaThathezakhe Ngobese says Tanzanian Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi told him he is Zulu and wants to visit King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Prince Wandile shared… Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Denies Claims of High Heart Surgery Deaths
The Gauteng health department says Charlotte Maxeke hospital still offers heart surgery despite claims that many patients are dying there. DA spokesperson Jack Bloom says heart… Read more »
