June 08, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Mayor Whisked to Hospital During Council Meeting
It does not rain but pours for City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, who was whisked away to hospital on Wednesday. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Uber Cabs Under Siege in Soweto
Operators of e-hailing cabs are under siege at various malls in Soweto where minibus taxis have attacked them and torched their cars. Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Soccer Star Thembinkosi Lorch Found Guilty of Assaulting His Girlfriend
Soccer star Thembinkosi Lorch has been found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Judgment was handed down on Tuesday in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Circumstances Behind Suspected Suicide of Investigator in Thabo Bester Escape Case
A police detective investigating the Thabo Bester case has allegedly committed suicide. Read more »
South Africa: Former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson Dies Aged 59
(18 December 1963 - 5 June 2023) Read more »
June 05, 2023
South Africa: Investigator in Thabo Bester Escape Case Dies
In a shocking development, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the untimely death of one of the investigators involved in the high-profile Thabo Bester escape… Read more »
South Africa: Special Learners Off to International Paralympics
The inspiring stories of three Eastern Cape special needs learners who will be representing South Africa at international sporting competitions could only be eclipsed by their… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-GBV Campaigns Intensify Fight Against Crime
OR Tambo Municipality is intensifying the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide with various campaigns in the district. Read more »
South Africa: Chiefs or Sundowns? Mayo Snr Chooses for Son Khanyisa
Kaizer Chiefs legend Patrick Mayo has named the club -- between Amakhosi and Mamelodi Sundowns -- he would prefer his son Khanyisa to join. Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Unleashes Untrained Police Wardens On Gauteng
First comes the passing out parade -- and then the on-the-job police training. Read more »
South Africa: Final Roar From Brave Lions
The way the Lions hung on by their fingertips to a possible spot in the play-offs for the Currie Cup played out like an action movie. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Hostel Mass Shooting - Death Toll Rises to Eight
The death toll in the mass killing on Saturday at Durban's infamous Glebelands Hostel has risen to eight. Read more »
South Africa: Fort Hare Students Add Fuel to the Fire
While the historical University of Fort Hare is battling to save its ailing reputation amid corruption, murder allegations and fake qualification scandals, another fire broke out… Read more »
South Africa: University of Fort Hare Principal Not Fazed By Eastern Cape Premier
Notorious Izinkabi, a dangerous group of murder-for-hire killers from KwaZulu-Natal, have been hunting for Fort Hare University Professor Sakhela Buhlungu for months -- but he will… Read more »
South Africa: Eleven Die in Eastern Cape Accident
The notoriously small R61 road connecting Flagstaff and Lusikisiki claimed the lives of 11 people when a long distance bus collided with a minibus taxi on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll Reaches 26
So far, 26 people have died from cholera, the newest victim hailing from the epicentre of the bacterial disease in Hammanskraal, Tshwane. Read more »
June 03, 2023
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 25
A pensioner in Mpumalanga has become the latest cholera casualty, bringing the death toll of the dreaded disease to 25. Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: Don't Expect Miracles From Banyana Says Former Star Striker
Former Banyana Banyana star Portia Modise is not giving South Africa much chance at the coming 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: As Cholera Spreads, Water Tank Mafia Accused of Sabotage
Tshwane city is investigating allegations that a water tanker mafia is operating in cholera-hit Hammanskraal. Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: ANC-Coalition Stuck in Spoils of War in Gqeberha
The ANC coalition in Nelson Mandela Bay is battling over the spoils of war. Read more »
South Africa: Zulu Royals to Bring Power to the People... Literally
Zulu royal family members under the house of King Mpande are planning to produce their own electricity to assist the rural communities of Eshowe who are suffering from Eskom's load… Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Visit Cholera-Hit Hammanskraal
The death toll in the cholera outbreak has risen to 24. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Soweto Choir Brings America to Tears
The Mzansi Youth Choir's rendition of Nightbirde's song "It's Ok" on America's Got Talent (AGT) left both the judges and the audience in tears. Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: Crime Statistics - Violent Crime Increases by 4% In First Three Months of Year
Police Minister Bheki Cele presented the quarterly crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023 on Tuesday, 30 May. Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Amputee Dancer Stuns Britain's Got Talent
South African dancer Musa Motha made history by receiving the first ever group golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent with his stunning moves. Read more »