September 08, 2023
South Africa: Councillors Vote for Salary Hike
ANC and DA councillors in the City of Johannesburg never agree on anything. Read more »
South Africa: Raymond Ackerman Lives On in the Eastern Cape
Letter from Mt Frere: The larger-than-life giant and founder of Pick n Pay is no more, writes Zukile Majova. Read more »
South Africa: Only Half of Johannesburg Fire Engines Are Working - Spokesperson
SAVE OUR CITY: There are more issues troubling the City of Johannesburg than hijacked buildings, writes Everson Luhanga. Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Drama in Court As More Illegal Mining Kingpins Nabbed
The Hawks have arrested three more zama zama kingpins in the West Rand. Read more »
South Africa: The Man Who Changed the Face of Retail
The idea that Raymond Ackerman was a kind and gentle man who only did good deeds is only partially true. Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Hawks Seize Illegal Mining Kingpins' Assets Worth Millions
Slowly, the Hawks have been closing in on the main men behind the ever-growing illegal and dangerous zama zama industry. Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Banyana Stars Miss Out On American Tour
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis named a slightly tweaked squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the USA. Read more »
South Africa: New Statement Delays Senzo Meyiwa Trial
Five accused men, charged in connection with the 2014 murder, were set to continue their trial in the Pretoria High Court. Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Power Cuts Are Short-Term Pain - President
Don't be a crybaby; Stage 6 is short-term pain for long-term gain. Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Thousands Dwell in Joburg's Occupied Fire Station
A giant fire station that was once an emergency service for downtown Johannesburg is now illegally occupied by thousands of residents. Read more »
South Africa: 52 Councillors Killed in KwaZulu-Natal Since 2011 - Report
Most murders stemmed from internal wrangling for position. Read more »
South Africa: Solid Bok Team to Face Scotland
While the non-availability of Canan Moodie may have forced the hand of the South African coaches, they seem to be placing their confidence in the smaller (but faster) wings to… Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Omotoso Could Walk Away a Free Man
Disgraced televangelist Timothy Omotoso could very likely walk away a free man should the court find that he was not given a fair trial. Read more »
South Africa: The Dark Heart of Johannesburg
Mnyamandawo means a building that has no electricity, no water, no toilets. It's just dark -- and dangerous. Read more »
South Africa: The Little Guy Who Became the World's Best Right Wing
Meet the Springboks: Cheslin Kolbe isn't just fast, writes Toby Shapshak, he's "blitzvinnig". Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Trial - Witness Returns
State witness Warrant officer Thabo Mosia returned to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday to address inconsistency in his previous testimony. Read more »
South Africa: Another Gas Explosion Rocks Joburg
Emergency services have confirmed another fire incident in Johannesburg, this time at the corner of Bertha and De Korte streets in the inner city. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Metro Trials Game-Changing Load Shedding Project
Nelson Mandela Bay has become the first municipality to let its residents keep the lights on during load shedding, leaving behind big metros such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Premier Announces Commission Of Inquiry into Johannesburg Fire
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced a commission of inquiry into last week's deadly fire in the Johannesburg CBD. Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Gun Used to Kill Senzo Meyiwa Was Stolen, Court Hears
It has emerged that the 9mm pistol believed to have been used to kill Senzo Meyiwa was stolen during a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist. Read more »
South Africa: Aussies Whitewash the Proteas in Durban
A toss won, but a game lost was the scene at Kingsmead on Sunday for a red-faced South African side, when Australia secured a clean sweep in the T20 format. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Calls for Nation to Speak Out Against Police Killings
Get angry. Be as angry as hell. Read more »
South Africa: Preliminary Investigations Suggest Deadly Fire Started on Ground Floor
Four days after a devastating fire killed at least 77 peoplein a five-storey building in downtown Johannesburg, the government has yet to identify the cause of the fire. Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: Last Gasp Hotto Strike Completes Pirates Comeback
Orlando Pirates survived a scare with a 2-1 comeback victory over 10-man Stellenbosch in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-finals at Athlone Stadium on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Prince Buthelezi Discharged From Hospital
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu nation has been discharged from St Augustine Hospital. Read more »