South Africa: Oscar Mbo Ex Shares Photos and Speaks About Alleged Abuse

Ursula Dlamini shares posts about alleged abuse during her past relationship with DJ Oscar Mbo. Oscar Mbo has not responded and the allegations have not been tested in court. Read more »

South Africa: Stocktheft Fighters Target Police Working With Criminals

The group Isikebhe warned that any police officer involved in stock theft would be treated the same as ordinary criminals. At a meeting in Nquthu, founder Sibangani Manyathi said… Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested After Bryanston House Is Hijacked

City officials arrest a man accused of hijacking a Bryanston property during an enforcement operation led by the city manager. Firearms illegal connections and unsafe living… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Picks Andy Mothibi As Top Prosecutor Without Interview

Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Andy Mothibi as National Prosecuting Authority head from 1 February despite not being interviewed by the panel. The presidency says six interviewed… Read more »

South Africa: Makhadzi Recovering in Hospital After Car Crash

Makhadzi was hurt in a car crash on 31 December while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg, she is in hospital. Her team says Makhadzi is stable, getting medical care, and… Read more »

South Africa: DJ Warras Murder Sparks Protest and State of Emergency Call

DJ Warras had five protection orders before he was gunned down outside a hijacked building in central Johannesburg. Protesters say government failure on hijacked buildings and… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission Report Lands On Ramaphosa's Desk

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives an interim report from the Madlanga commission looking into crime, corruption and political interference in the justice system. The Madlanga… Read more »

South Africa: McKenzie Speaks Out On DJ Warras Killing

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie said he was angry and devastated over DJ Warras' killing. Podcaster Jacinta Mangobese Zuma announced a Black Friday March on 19… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Investigates Missing Billions As Hospitals Stay Broken

Health department director general Dr Sandile Buthelezi ended the Independent Development Trust deal in August after hospital upgrade projects failed. Contractor Powerchoice… Read more »

South Africa: Murdered Whistleblower Marius Van Der Merwe Buried Under Armed Guard

Marius van der Merwe was buried on Wednesday at Medley House in Brakpan. Armed guards and police secured the funeral. Van der Merwe was shot dead outside his home after… Read more »

South Africa: Killer Returned Twice to Watch DJ Warras's Body Lying in the Street

Warrick Stock was shot dead outside the Zambezi Building in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The 40-year-old was known as DJ Warras. The killer returned twice to watch. Stock had… Read more »

South Africa: Shebeshxt Denied Bail After Alleged Road Rage Attack

Lehlogonolo Chauke was denied bail on Wednesday for charges including attempted murder, robbery, assault and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The magistrate ruled Lehlogonolo… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Praises KZN for Choosing Peace After Deadly Political Violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa told Reconciliation Day crowds that KwaZulu-Natal suffered terrible bloodshed during ANC and IFP clashes in the 1980s and 1990s. Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli… Read more »

South Africa: DJ Warras Shot Dead in Johannesburg

Former radio DJ Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, was shot and killed outside the Carlton Centre in central Johannesburg. Read more »

South Africa: DJ Warras Reportedly Shot Outside Johannesburg Building

Unconfirmed reports say DJ Warrick Stock was shot outside the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg while working security, with his condition unclear so far. Friends The Kiffness and… Read more »

South Africa: Canada Warns Tourists of Violent Crime and Kidnappings in South Africa

The advisory tells tourists to stay off the roads at night and avoid helping strangers who look like they are in trouble. Cape Town's airport route and city centres after dark… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Slams Massacre of Jewish Worshippers in Australia

The Department of International Relations has slammed the "senseless violence" saying there is no justification for attacking people based on their faith. The SA Jewish Board of… Read more »

South Africa: Police Arrest Almost Two Hundred Drunk Drivers in Just Seven Days

The festive season has barely started, but the holding cells are already filling up. Read more »

South Africa: Bodies Recovered After Deadly Building Collapse in Verulam

Four bodies have been recovered but bad weather has delayed efforts to reach the fifth victim trapped under the rubble. A full investigation has been launched, with a report on the… Read more »

South Africa: Shebeshxt Spends Festive in Jail While Promoters Demand Millions Back

The rapper will stay in custody until January 19 after his bail hearing was postponed in the Polokwane court. Event organisers are cancelling his shows and demanding refunds for… Read more »

South Africa: Boy Kills Friend With Dad's Homemade Gun Left in Drawer

The father admitted to police that he left the weapon loaded in his headboard before going to town. This is the second time in two months that a child has shot another child in… Read more »

South Africa: Brumelda Zuma Sworn in to Replace Sister

The MK Party defends the appointment saying Brumelda is a former student activist and not just a politician's daughter. Duduzile was forced to quit after allegations that she… Read more »

South Africa: Children Killed As Nelson Mandela Bay Police Units Collapse

Nelson Mandela Bay's Flying Squad, Anti-Gang Unit and K9 Unit are close to collapse, with almost no working vehicles and officers forced to work in unsafe conditions. Parliament… Read more »

South Africa: Foreign Shop Owners Fight Brutal Turf War in Eastern Cape Village

Foreign shop owners in Lusikisiki force other foreign nationals out with threats and violence, saying their home country forbids shops standing close together. A foreign national… Read more »

South Africa: Three Killed As Police Hunt Murder Suspects in Emanguzi

Police say three wanted men died and three others were injured after officers were shot at during a raid in Emanguzi on 30 November. Officers say they found two guns, including a… Read more »