March 03
South Africa: Malema and Wife Threaten to Sue Blogger for R1-Million
Blogger MusaKhawula posted claims on X on 25 February 2026 alleging that Malema's marriage was falling apart because of supposed affairs. The couple's lawyers sent Khawula a… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: Gogo Waits 30 Years As Housing Backlog Tops One Million
A 77-year-old Tembisa grandmother still lives in a cramped backyard room after waiting nearly 30 years for a promised government house. Gauteng's housing waiting list exceeds 1.2… Read more »
South Africa: Building Collapse Kills Six Workers At Omonder Construction Site
Six workers were confirmed dead after a concrete slab collapsed between floors at a two storey building under construction in Omonder on Monday afternoon. Rescue teams are still… Read more »
South Africa: Phala Phala Report No Longer Top Secret
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report was declassified on 2 February 2026 after being marked top secret for more… Read more »
South Africa: Families Borrow At High Interest Just to Buy Food
The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows the cost of a basic food basket has risen again, placing severe pressure on low income households. Many workers now rely on… Read more »
South Africa: SABC Cash Crisis Sparks Fears of Collapse
The South African Broadcasting Corporation's cash reserves dropped from R401 million to R59 million in one year, while it posted a net loss of R253.3 million. The Auditor General… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Calls for Calm As Middle East Conflict Spreads
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States threatens global peace and said international law does not allow anticipatory… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Threatens Arrest After Brown Mogotsi No Show
The Madlanga Commission says it may apply for a warrant of arrest for Brown Mogotsi if he fails to submit a valid medical certificate by Wednesday. The inquiry has warned that… Read more »
March 01
South Africa: Pirates Cruise Past Chiefs to Win Soweto Derby
Orlando Pirates dominated arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a 3-0 Betway Premiership thrashing at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Anthony Hamilton Gets Hero's Welcome in Joburg
Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday and was greeted by cheering fans, selfies and hugs ahead of his Durban concert. … Read more »
South Africa: Geordin Hill-Lewis Enters Race to Lead Democratic Alliance
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced he is running to become the next federal leader of the Democratic Alliance at the party conference in April. Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: Motorbikes Plan to Tackle Eastern Cape Job Crisis
Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the province will train, licence and equip unemployed young people to work as last mile delivery drivers for online shopping platforms. Latest labour… Read more »
South Africa: Food Basket Rises Again As Wages Stay the Same
The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows another increase in the cost of the basic household food basket, deepening pressure on low-income families. Many full-time… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Godongwana Puts R848-Billion Behind Police and Army to Fight Crime
The Border Management Authority gets an extra R990-million to hire 738 new staff and strengthen border control across South Africa. The police and the South African National… Read more »
February 25
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Wants Higher Fees At Public Clinics
The Gauteng Department of Health has proposed higher fees at public clinics and hospitals under the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule. Gauteng residents must submit written comments… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Man Raises Siblings On R100 a Day After Losing Parents
The man earns R100 a day helping a local business supply water by truck to businesses and community members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. The 26-year-old saves his R100 daily wage… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 13 Million Children Rely On the Child Support Grant
12.9 million children receive the Child Support Grant according to the January affordability data. The Child Support Grant is currently set at R560 per child per month in South… Read more »
February 24
South Africa: Newcastle Farmer Rejects Trump's Claim That Crosses Were Burial Sites
Darrel Brown told CBS 60 Minutes that the Newcastle crosses stood for less than 48 hours to honour killed commercial farmers. Black farmer Nhlanhla Zuma said he quit farming for… Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi Says KZN Suspects Are Killed Before They Can Stand Trial
EFF leader Julius Malema questioned Brown Mogotsi about what an informant and agent are and whether they are given numbers for accountability. General Shadrack Sibiya denied at… Read more »
February 23
South Africa: Tembisa Protests Over Electricity Cuts, Shut Schools and Block Roads
Tembisa residents blocked roads with burning tyres and rocks on Monday, protesting electricity disconnections and tariff increases by the City of Ekurhuleni. Mayor Nkosindiphile… Read more »
South Africa: Sibiya Tells Commission He Never Got Impalas From 'Cat' Matlala
Police witness Witness F told the Madlanga commission he arranged meetings between Sibiya and Matlala and organised the impala delivery. Political fixer Brown Mogotsi will appear… Read more »
South Africa: Qualified Security Guard Earns R150 for Full Day
Sello Selebe, a 46-year-old security guard registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, says he earns R150 after waiting and working long hours at stadium… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Under Pressure As Water Crisis Drags On
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted Meadowlands still has water problems linked to the Doornkop reservoir and said engineers will fix it urgently. Democratic Alliance… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Officials Sold Visas and Permits for Cash
Four Home Affairs officials earning less than R25,000 a month received more than R16-million in unexplained deposits, the SIU found. The SIU found Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of Black South Africans Live Below the Lower Poverty Line
43.8 percent of Black South Africans live below the lower-bound poverty line of R1,300 per person per month. 20.8 percent live below the food poverty line of R777 per person per… Read more »
