January 20
South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark
A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees
KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Close to Running Out of Water
Nelson Mandela Bay says only 38.76% of its dam water is usable, enough to last about 246 days. Residents are using about 380 million litres daily, far above the city's target of… Read more »
South Africa: Families Say Scrap Scholar Transport After Crash Kills 12 Kids
Ofentse Vinger, 6, was one of 12 children who died in a crash that has sparked urgent calls for the government to provide safer school transport. The 22-year-old driver has been… Read more »
South Africa: With No Job and No Money a Young Woman Built a Way to Survive
A 28-year-old Durban woman started a business with no money in 2021 and now supports eight people through income. The business employs five workers, but survival depends on daily… Read more »
South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices
A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »
South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Is Pushing Farmers to the Edge
Farmers report losing livestock and seeing milk production drop by more than 80%, leaving some unable to cover basic farming costs. The government has promised vaccines, but… Read more »
South Africa: Flood Damage Near Kruger Leaves Families Hunting for Food
Floods damaged Kruger National Park fences, allowing animals to wander into nearby communities. Some families say poverty and high meat prices have pushed them to hunt wild… Read more »
January 21
South Africa: Coal's Slow Death in Mpumalanga
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Middelburg used to be one of South Africa's top municipalities, boasting an average 95% rates collection. Read more »
South Africa: Shelati Sekhabi Calls Fake Pregnancy Rumours Violating and Draining
Former House of Zwide actress Shelati Sekhabi says fake pregnancy rumours spread online and strangers approached her believing the claims were true. Shelati Sekhabi says the… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Is Eating Into Food Budgets for Struggling Households
Prepaid electricity costs now take a significant portion of a minimum wage income. Many households are forced to prioritise electricity and transport before buying food. Read more »
January 20
South Africa: School Taxi Driver Had No Licence in Crash That Killed 12 Children
Gauteng officials say the school taxi driver in the Vanderbijlpark crash did not have a valid operating licence. The minibus taxi involved may also not have been licensed to… Read more »
January 19
South Africa: Twelve Schoolchildren Die in Scholar Transport Crash
Twelve learners have now been confirmed dead after a private scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark. Several other learners were injured and taken to hospital as emergency… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs Off Higher Pay for Ministers As Budgets Run Dry
President Cyril Ramaphosa approves a 3.8% pay rise for ministers, deputy ministers and MPs in national government. Higher salaries arrive as education, health and provinces like… Read more »
South Africa: Online Gambling Tax Coming As Government Tries to Slow Betting
The National Treasury plans a 20% tax on online gambling and extends the public comment deadline to 27 February 2026. Treasury says the tax aims to slow gambling addiction as… Read more »
January 19
South Africa: Actionsa's Khumalo Out On Bail Over Assault and Gun Charges
ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo is accused of assault and pointing a gun during a 2023 anti-drug operation in Katlehong. Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - NFP MEC Appointed Acting Health Boss
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Goodyear Factory Goes On Sale As Workers Accept Jobs Are Gone
More than 900 workers lost their jobs when the Goodyear factory shut down last year. Read more »
South Africa: Families Stranded As Floods Tear Through Jozini Villages
Heavy weekend floods in Jozini and uMhlabuyalingana destroyed roads and bridges, leaving villages near the Mozambique border cut off completely. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Became the Family Breadwinner At 15 and Now I'm Drowning in Debt'
A man who became his family's breadwinner at 15 now supports 12 relatives on one income and is struggling to cover rent, food and transport. Read more »
South Africa: Job Loss Forces a Mother to Sell Food At Traffic Lights to Feed Her Child
A woman selling sausages and bottled water at Cape Town traffic lights earns as little as R150 on bad days of trading. Read more »
South Africa: Drunk Fisherman Arrested After Offering Dead Fish to Traffic Officers
A fisherman was arrested on the N2 in Mtubatuba after offering dead fish as a bribe during a transport roadblock. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Xolani Khumalo Hands Himself in Over Assault Claim
ActionSA says Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo will hand himself in to police over an alleged assault case. The party claims police are targeting Khumalo while an… Read more »
South Africa: Beer Could Soon Cost More As Government Looks At Tax Hike
The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: Zulu Royal Family Heads to Mexico to Back Bafana Bafana
Prince Sbo Zulu says the Zulu royal family will travel to Mexico on 14 May to support Bafana Bafana as they represent South Africa on the world stage. Read more »
