South Africa: Lesufi Suspends Gauteng Health Boss Without Saying Why

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi suspended provincial health boss Lesiba Malotana and appointed Dr Darion Barclay as acting head. Lesufi said Barclay will bring stability in health… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Now Pay More for Electricity Than Most of the World

South African households pay R3,600 per megawatt-hour for electricity which is higher than the US and almost as much as Japan. Eskom says people still underpay, but experts blame… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Turns Parliament Upside Down Over Mkhwanazi Hearing

Julius Malema clashed with MPs and lawyers, saying Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's affidavit was meant for the Madlanga Commission, not Parliament. The hearing stopped for hours before… Read more »

South Africa: Mandela Family Call Israel's Actions 'Unlawful, Inhumane'

Mayibuye and Melisizwe Mandela condemned Israel's "unlawful" actions, saying the flotilla was carrying aid and solidarity for the people of Gaza. President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Found Guilty of Firing Gun At EFF Rally

Julius Malema was convicted of unlawful firearm and ammunition possession, reckless endangerment and firing a gun in public. He faces sentencing in January 2026 and says he will… Read more »

South Africa: Judgement Delayed Again in Malema Gun Case

Julius Malema and his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman face charges of unlawful firearm possession and reckless endangerment from an incident at an EFF rally in 2018. Magistrate… Read more »

South Africa: South African Ambassador Dies in Hotel Fall in Paris

Police in Paris were searching for Mthethwa after his wife got a worrying message. Hours later, he was found dead at the Hyatt Hotel. Mthethwa was a fierce Zuma loyalist who… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Residents Forced to Pay R2,000 Bribes for House Plans

A whistleblower recorded an official called "Norman" asking R900 for digital copies and R1,300 for printed plans in Johannesburg. The locked archive leaves homeowners, architects… Read more »

South Africa: Blue Lights Scandal Pushes Mkhwanazi to Take Special Leave

Julius Mkhwanazi denies wrongdoing but stepped aside after being linked to Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's cars allegedly fitted with illegal blue lights. He says he is ready to face… Read more »

South Africa: Mabuza's Widow Wants It All in Pension War

Widow Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi told the court she is the only legal beneficiary of David Mabuza's R44.7-million pension fund. Mnisi argues any maintenance demands must come from… Read more »

South Africa: Kenny Kunene Cleared and Unleashed for Joburg Mayor Battle

Kenny Kunene was cleared after being found at Katiso Molefe's Sandton house during Molefe's arrest in July. Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie confirmed Kunene will run… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Backtracks After Praising DA Councils

Ramaphosa first said ANC councillors should learn from DA-run municipalities like Cape Town and Stellenbosch, but later admitted he should have explained better. He now says… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Claims 'Blue-Light Cartel' Ran By Cops and Businessmen

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says Vusi "Cat" Matlala's cars were illegally registered as municipal vehicles and fitted with blue lights using public money. He also says a dodgy… Read more »

South Africa: DA Crushes Mk Challenge to Hold Durban Seat

The DA won ward 64 with 3,197 votes, beating the MK Party's 1,141. The ANC came third with 516 votes in the Montclair by-election. The ANC accused the MK Party of intimidation,… Read more »

South Africa: Ten Murdered in Cape Town Taxi and Extortion War

Victims include taxi drivers, women and men gunned down in Kraaifontein, Langa, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Barcelona in separate attacks. Residents blame the government and call for… Read more »

South Africa: Steve Biko Murder Case Reopens in Court 48 Years Later

The National Prosecuting Authority will present new evidence about Steve Biko's death in police custody at Gqeberha High Court on Friday. The original 1977 inquest cleared police… Read more »

South Africa: Cele Caught Meeting Cat Matlala Weeks Before R360-Million Tender Axed

The secret meeting happened at a mansion owned by the president's nephew weeks before police cancelled the tender. Matlala is now in jail for attempted murder while… Read more »

South Africa: KZN News Bites - Traditional Chiefs Reject Claims Government Is Forcing Them Around

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Throws Open Gates to Wildlife Parks As Families Rush in for Free

Families need only South African ID cards to enter reserves like Nylsvley and Blouberg for free this week. More than 2,000 people joined last year's campaign with even bigger… Read more »

South Africa: Lilian Ngoyi Street to Fully Reopen After Repairs Run R40 Million Over Budget

The road will fully reopen on 12 September, nearly two years after the explosion that killed 15 people and tore through Johannesburg's CBD. The rebuild has cost R215-million so… Read more »

South Africa: Collaborating With Brands On Social Media? You Might Owe SARS

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is clamping down on social media influencers who fail to declare income from online content creation and brand partnerships. Read more »

South Africa: ANC Accuses Buthelezi of Targeting Their Municipalities

ANC provincial coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu says MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi is "selective" in placing municipalities under administration. The ANC almost quit the Government of… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Bans Politicians From Speeches At Reed Dance

The Reed Dance will be held on 14 September at Mashobeni Royal Palace in Phongola, with over 30,000 maidens and R20-million set to be spent. Politicians will no longer address… Read more »

South Africa: Bheki Cele Phoned Cat Matlala 10 Times Before His Arrest

Phone records show Bheki Cele tried to call Vusimusi Matlala 10 times in one day, but the businessman rejected or ignored every attempt. Vusimusi Matlala is in jail facing… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Takes the Hot Seat First in Police Scandal

Parliament's ad hoc committee confirmed Mkhwanazi will open proceedings, with hearings starting in Johannesburg before moving to Cape Town. Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga's separate… Read more »