January 15
South Africa: KZN News Bites - IFP Slams Death Threats Against KZN Premier
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: R150 a Day Means Working Seven Days a Week to Survive
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Heads for Day Zero As Water Leaks Waste Supply
More than 60 percent of Nelson Mandela Bay's water is lost through leaks broken pipes and poor maintenance. Read more »
South Africa: High Lobola Costs Are Forcing Couples to Delay Marriage Plans
Some families ask for lobola as high as R90,000, while others accept far less, depending on circumstances. Read more »
South Africa: Dumisani Khumalo Says Police in Gauteng Worked for Criminals
Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo says many Gauteng police officers worked for criminal cartels. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Mother Rescued From Tree As Floods Sweep Away Her Young Son
A mother was rescued by helicopter after being trapped in a tree while her young son was swept away by floods in Mbaula Village. Read more »
South Africa: Lerato Nxumalo Says Washing Her Husband Underwear Is Annoying
Actress Lerato Nxumalo shares a live video complaining about washing her husband's underwear after getting married. Social media users react with mixed views as some criticise… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Warn Foot and Mouth Disease Is Out of Control
Foot and mouth disease has spread to seven provinces leaving farmers struggling with losses rising food prices and export bans. Farmers say government delays and vaccine… Read more »
South Africa: Tebogo Malaka Resigns Before Hearing Over R836 Million Hospital Project
Tebogo Malaka resigns as IDT CEO before disciplinary hearing linked to a failed R836-million hospital oxygen project. The Public Works minister says her resignation will not stop… Read more »
January 14
South Africa: Back to School Visit Exposes Problems At Special School
Government leaders visit Northern Lights Special School and find safety staff and transport problems affecting children with physical disabilities. Officials promise help after… Read more »
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 »
January 13
South Africa: Sundowns Sign Colombian Striker Brayan Leon for R58 Million
Mamelodi Sundowns sign Colombian striker Brayan Leon from Independiente Medellin on a two year deal. Leon says he joined Sundowns to win trophies as the club chases the league… Read more »
South Africa: Actionsa Says Matric Pass Rate Hides Many Dropouts
ActionSA says real matric pass rate is lower when counting pupils who started Grade ten but never reached matric. Other parties praise learners but warn about dropouts, weak… Read more »
South Africa: Siya Kolisi Confirms Relationship With Dutch Influencer
Siya Kolisi confirms relationship with Dutch influencer Rachel John after being seen together on holiday in Zimbabwe. The confirmation comes months after Kolisi and his former… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Warns Schools Without Ai Are Failing Children
Panyaza Lesufi says artificial intelligence must be taught in schools now and not years from now. He says schools without internet and devices are failing learners before they… Read more »
January 14
South Africa: Cheaper Groceries Now Available Nationwide With Best Before
Best Before sells food and personal care products close to their best-before date at prices far lower than major supermarkets. The company now offers nationwide courier delivery,… Read more »
South Africa: Floods Leave Kruger Park With Only One Exit
Kruger National Park visitors warned of blocked routes as heavy rain raises river levels inside the park. SANParks says some guests may be temporarily stuck if the only exit… Read more »
January 12
South Africa: KZN News Bites - 63 School Taxis Fail Safety Checks Before Schools Reopen
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Schools Say They Are Ready but Transport and Toilets Remain a Worry
Eastern Cape education department says most schools are ready but nearly 48,000 learners still need scholar transport. Read more »
South Africa: Polony Is No Longer Cheap Enough for School Lunchboxes
The single mother says polony once lasted weeks and helped her feed her twins cheaply, but is now only affordable in rare months. Read more »
South Africa: Food On Credit Fills the Gaps When Headboard Sales Are Slow
South Africa: Gyms Increase Prices for 2026 As New Year Fitness Rush Begins
Gyms across South Africa increase membership prices for 2026 as demand grows during new year fitness season. Read more »
South Africa: Bicycles Become a Lifeline for Jobless Youth in North West
A 25-year-old bicycle operator says he earns money by transporting elderly people and doing deliveries where taxis do not operate. Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Mchunu Tipped As Next ANC National Chairperson
Senzo Mchunu is tipped to become ANC national chair as factions prepare for the 2027 conference. Sources say his support base is key to Fikile Mbalula's push to become ANC… Read more »
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Top of the Class As Matric Pass Rate Hits 88 Percent
KwaZulu-Natal achieved the highest matric pass rate in the country at 90.6%, followed closely by the Free State and Gauteng. Only 34% of pupils wrote mathematics in the final… Read more »
