South Africa: Gauteng Motorists Warned of Road Chaos During G20 Summit

Major highways and city roads in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni will be closed on 22 and 23 November for high-security convoys. Roads will be completely shut when leaders'… Read more »

South Africa: Toilet Nightmare At Jeffrey's Bay School Finally Gets Attention

Pellsrus Primary School had just six toilets for 1,246 learners, leading to bladder infections, embarrassment and children wetting themselves in class. The education minister… Read more »

South Africa: Second Passenger in Kharishma's Crash Dies After Weeks in Hospital

Reports say that the second Limpopo artist injured in the 31 October Polokwane crash with Kharishma and Vincent Maphopha has died in hospital. The Limpopo Artists Movement says the… Read more »

South Africa: Severe Storms and Flooding Batter Gauteng Today

Roads in Boksburg, Kempton Park and Lenasia are flooded as emergency teams scramble to deal with storm damage and falling trees. The South African Weather Service has warned of… Read more »

South Africa: Government's New Plan Sends Rand to Strongest Level in Three Years

The government cut the inflation target from four point five percent to three percent, making investors believe South Africa will control spending and keep rates high. Foreign… Read more »

South Africa: Gift of the Givers Steps in to Save Palestinian Travellers

Gift of the Givers helped 153 Palestinians at OR Tambo after border officials flagged missing stamps, no return plans and no place to stay in South Africa. Border Management… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says G20 Will Go Ahead Without U.S. and Argentina

Cyril Ramaphosa says in Cape Town the G20 summit will happen despite the United States and Argentina saying they are not attending. Donald Trump rejects the summit agenda as… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Calls Zulu Regalia the Louis Vuitton of Africa

Julius Malema says he paid R5,000 for a leopard-skin top while preparing for the Zulu king's wedding in Nongoma. The Zulu regalia can cost over R55,000, with headgear alone… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Says 'We Are Already Taking Land and Not Always Paying for It'

Paul Mashatile told Parliament the ANC is already expropriating land and may skip compensation when it serves the public good. A R30-million Ekurhuleni property is being taken… Read more »

South Africa: Vat Hike 'Unavoidable' As Government Runs Out of Money

Dawie Roodt warns a VAT hike above 15% could happen soon because the government can't raise personal or company tax any further. Business group Lula says small businesses already… Read more »

South Africa: KZN News Bites - Durban Travels Across SA to Attract Festive Season Visitors

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »

South Africa: Tender King Cat Matlala Refuses to Leave Jail for Parliament Grilling

Matlala, awaiting trial for attempted murder, is a key witness in Parliament's police corruption investigation and is being held at Kgosi Mampuru Prison. MPs may move the hearing… Read more »

South Africa: Zuma's MK Party Accused of Sending South Africans to Fight in Ukraine

The men claim they were recruited by the MK Party for training in Russia but were forced into battle on Ukraine's frontlines. A leaked Jacob Zuma letter to Russia's defence… Read more »

South Africa: Ndimande Brothers Back in South Africa to Face AKA Murder Charges

Police confirmed that Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were handed over by Eswatini authorities and flown to South Africa under tight security on Tuesday morning. The brothers face… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Marries Third Wife in Quiet Royal Ceremony

The royal wedding between King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Queen Nomzamo Myeni went ahead in Nongoma despite low attendance and controversy. Few royal family members attended the… Read more »

South Africa: Thabo Bester Takes Prison Bosses to Court Over Jail Conditions

Thabo Bester wants the Department of Correctional Services to ease his prison restrictions and let him have contact visits. The department says Bester is treated like any other… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Bold Stand Against Greed At G20

South Africa made equality a top priority for its G20 presidency and commissioned a global report on wealth and income inequality. The report shows the richest 10% hold 74% of… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Signs and Traffic Lights Vandalised in Suspected Sabotage

Streetlights, traffic lights and G20 signage near Nasrec have been damaged in what officials say is a coordinated act of vandalism. Premier Panyaza Lesufi warns of "roguish… Read more »

South Africa: John Kani Launches Academy to Train Next Generation of Artists

The John Kani Performing Arts Academy will offer masterclasses in acting, writing, choreography and more at its Johannesburg base. The academy will teach artists about contracts,… Read more »

South Africa: GBV Shutdown Planned Ahead of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

South Africans are being urged to join a national shutdown on 21 November to protest against gender-based violence and femicide. Read more »

South Africa: Vodacom Pays Up to End 'Please Call Me' War

Vodacom confirmed its board approved a private settlement with Nkosana Makate on 4 November, ending their long-running "Please Call Me" court battle. The mobile company withdrew… Read more »

South Africa: AKA Murder Suspects Set to Return to South Africa This Month

Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused of murdering AKA and Tebello Motsoane, will arrive in South Africa from Eswatini on 11 November. The Department of Justice says all… Read more »

South Africa: South African Men Trapped in Ukraine Beg to Come Home

Seventeen South African men, mostly from KwaZulu-Natal, are stranded in Ukraine's Donbas region after being tricked with promises of well-paying jobs. Presidency spokesperson… Read more »

South Africa: Bushiri's Bombshell Drags General Sibiya Deeper Into Corruption Storm

Bushiri claims his team met with General Sibiya and paid huge sums "in the name of the general" to stop his case. The Madlanga Commission and a parliamentary ad-hoc committee are… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Court Halts Bushiri Extradition to South Africa

Justice Mzonde Mvula said the lower court denied the Bushiris a fair hearing and used unauthenticated and hearsay evidence to order their extradition. The court also cited safety… Read more »