South Africa: Government Promises to Rescue South Africans Trapped in Russia War

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms that talks are ongoing to ensure the safe return of the group still stuck in Russia. The Hawks have arrested suspects linked to the… Read more »

South Africa: NFP Boss Fires Party Founder for Failing to Renew Membership

Party President Ivan Barnes sent Mavundla a letter saying his membership was terminated because he ignored the party for months. Mavundla is a political heavyweight who helped… Read more »

South Africa: Shebeshxt Spends Festive in Jail While Promoters Demand Millions Back

The rapper will stay in custody until January 19 after his bail hearing was postponed in the Polokwane court. Event organisers are cancelling his shows and demanding refunds for… Read more »

South Africa: Boy Kills Friend With Dad's Homemade Gun Left in Drawer

The father admitted to police that he left the weapon loaded in his headboard before going to town. This is the second time in two months that a child has shot another child in… Read more »

South Africa: Brumelda Zuma Sworn in to Replace Sister

The MK Party defends the appointment saying Brumelda is a former student activist and not just a politician's daughter. Duduzile was forced to quit after allegations that she… Read more »

South Africa: Cassper Nyovest and Wife Pulane Expecting First Child Together

The rapper surprised thousands of fans when he announced the pregnancy live on stage and displayed photos of Pulane's baby bump. Moments from the announcement including videos,… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says ANC Must Help the Poor Instead of Fighting for Power

Ramaphosa was speaking at the start of the NGC at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre and said the gathering must boost the economy and help poor families. ANC… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Claims He Had Nothing to Do With Whistleblower's Murder

Marius van der Merwe, who appeared as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, was shot dead outside his Brakpan home on Friday night after testifying against Mkhwanazi. Van der… Read more »

South Africa: 'No More Bloodshed,' He Promised - - Now ATA Chair Mayaba Is Dead

Mayaba had just left the Dunwoody Shopping Centre with friends when gunmen opened fire, shooting him multiple times. His killing comes three days after two other Alexandra taxi… Read more »

South Africa: Cops 'Steal From the Same People They Must Protect'

Cape Town's Metal Theft Unit officers are arrested after a Hawks and city safety probe into extorting foreign-owned spaza shops. The city says both officers will be suspended… Read more »

South Africa: Police Jump Gates to Raid Hijacked House in Bryanston

Officers climbed the gate of the property as part of a high-profile raid led by city officials and law enforcement. Police found signs of illegal occupation inside, including… Read more »

South Africa: Fraud Suspect Hands Himself Over in R100 Million Case

Jacobus Stefanus Geldenhuis is charged with 21 counts of fraud and money laundering after victims lost R100 million in a fake investment scheme. Geldenhuis was granted bail of… Read more »

South Africa: Emfuleni Learners Stuck in Broken Schools While Officials Look Away

Maxeke Secondary School has no security, no water, no electricity and no toilets for more than one thousand six hundred learners, and is short of desks. Motsewapele Primary… Read more »

South Africa: Children Killed As Nelson Mandela Bay Police Units Collapse

Nelson Mandela Bay's Flying Squad, Anti-Gang Unit and K9 Unit are close to collapse, with almost no working vehicles and officers forced to work in unsafe conditions. Parliament… Read more »

South Africa: Foreign Shop Owners Fight Brutal Turf War in Eastern Cape Village

Foreign shop owners in Lusikisiki force other foreign nationals out with threats and violence, saying their home country forbids shops standing close together. A foreign national… Read more »

South Africa: Union Breaks From Politicians to Fight for Poor Workers

MAWUSA says Public Employment Programmes trap workers in poverty and pay less than R1,100 a month while government officials earn millions. The union now rejects all political… Read more »

South Africa: 'I'll Love You for Eternity' - Connie Ferguson's Tender Tribute to Shona

Connie Ferguson honours her late husband Shona on their wedding anniversary and shares photos of him with her late mother on Instagram. Connie says she was not looking for love… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Rallies South Africans to Close the Aids Treatment Gap

Paul Mashatile leads the World AIDS Day event in Ga-Masemola as the government pushes to reach millions still outside HIV treatment programmes. South Africa has eight million… Read more »

South Africa: Three Killed As Police Hunt Murder Suspects in Emanguzi

Police say three wanted men died and three others were injured after officers were shot at during a raid in Emanguzi on 30 November. Officers say they found two guns, including a… Read more »

South Africa: Storm Warning As Hail and Flooding Threaten Families in Gauteng and KZN

Thunderstorms with hail, flooding and strong winds are expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal on Monday as warnings are issued. High fire danger is expected… Read more »

South Africa: Race to Replace Top Prosecutor Shamila Batohi Heats Up

A shortlist of six candidates has been finalised for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions, with interviews scheduled for 10 to 11 December. The panel, chaired… Read more »

South Africa: Mayibuye Iafrika in Turmoil As Deputy President Nwedo Starts New Party

Robert Nwedo confirms he has left Mayibuye iAfrika and says he will launch a new political party, with details expected at a media briefing on Monday. His exit follows the recent… Read more »

South Africa: Cat Matlala Says He Has No Role in Tembisa Hospital Looting Scandal

Vusimuzi Matlala tells the committee his companies only sent quotations and never received payments from any Tembisa Hospital work ever. The Special Investigating Unit links… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Farmers Call for More Support From Joburg Market

Limpopo farmers told Joburg Market at the Agri 5 Expo they need more direct visits, clear updates and support in their own communities. Read more »

South Africa: Tzaneen Shuts Shops Using 'Fake Papers'

Municipal inspectors and law enforcement officers in Tzaneen close shops they say used false papers after checking registrations, health rules and safety standards. Read more »