South Africa: Graduates Face Unemployment Without Artificial Intelligence Skills

Many businesses in South Africa say they cannot hire young graduates because they do not have practical workplace computer skills. Experts say education must change to include… Read more »

South Africa: Water Prices Jump 68 Percent in Five Years

A new report shows that water prices went up by 68% between 2020 and July 2025 across the whole country. Bad pipes and dry weather mean fixing the water system will cost a lot of… Read more »

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: Cops Lock Down Court for Malema Sentence

Julius Malema will hear his punishment in court on Thursday after a judge found him guilty of breaking gun laws. Heavy police teams are closely watching court buildings in East… 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 »

South Africa: Sharp Sharp Episode Three Is Here and the DA Has a Problem It Cannot Fix

Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode three of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Hackers Attack Police Medical Aid

Hacker group ShinyHunters sent an email to the police medical scheme claiming to have stolen personal information belonging to members. In a separate case, a police officer said… Read more »

South Africa: Shops Keep Food Prices High While Farming Costs Drop

The Competition Commission of South Africa found that the farm price for white maize dropped sharply by December last year. Shops did not pass these large savings on to buyers… Read more »

South Africa: Court Orders Musa Khawula to Apologise to Julius Malema

A judge in Johannesburg told commentator Musa Khawula to remove untrue statements about Julius Malema from his social media accounts. Khawula must post an apology within 24 hours… Read more »

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 »

South Africa: Soweto Girl Hospitalised After Drinking Tap Water With E.Coli

Nonjabulo Sabatha, a seven-year-old girl from Dube in Soweto, was rushed to hospital after drinking dirty tap water containing E.coli. Sanelisiwe Sabatha now spends about R2,820… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Businessman Denies Buying R10 Million House for Cyan Boujee

DJ and influencer Cyan Boujee recently trended online after saying she bought a R10-million mansion. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: High Costs and Cheap Imports Threaten Local Sugar Farmers

High fuel prices make fertiliser and diesel too expensive for thousands of small farmers in South Africa to grow crops. The South African sugar industry is losing money because… Read more »

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 »

South Africa: Soccer Fans Say They Do Not Expect Government Trip Funding

Masilo Machaka and Mamello Makha say they must always find private sponsors to watch big soccer matches in other countries. Masilo Machaka spoke after sports minister Gayton… Read more »

South Africa: Mother Reunited With Baby Stolen From Hillbrow Clinic After 12 Months

Joyce Mokoena and Ntombifuthi Victoria Xulu took the baby from the mother's flat on 11 April after the clinic visit. Community members gave police information leading to… Read more »

South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Says Government Will Not Pay for Mama Joy Trip

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie said the government will not pay for Mama Joy to go to the 2026 World Cup. McKenzie told the fan her husband should pay for the trip because the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Faces Diesel Crisis As Middle East Imports Hit 80%

South Africa gets 80% of diesel from the Middle East since Iran blocked fuel exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Local fuel prices are rising because India added a new tax of… Read more »

South Africa: Pitso Mosimane and His Wife Face R1.2 Million Legal Fight

Iranian football agent Hamed Ghadiri wants R1.2-million from Pitso Mosimane's wife after helping the coach get a job in Iran. Hamed Ghadiri says Pitso Mosimane promised to pay… Read more »

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 »