South Africa: Lion Leaps Off Moving Truck in Small North West Town

A lion was filmed jumping off a moving truck in Bakerville, with another video showing it walking calmly along a fence. The lion's owner says the animal is "safe in a cage,"… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Backtracks As Ramaphosa Left Out of Task Team Shutdown

Senzo Mchunu told Members of Parliament that Ramaphosa was not consulted before the political killings task team was disbanded, contradicting his earlier statement. He also… Read more »

South Africa: Tamia Mpisane Shows Off New Look After Turkey Trip

Tamia Mpisane posted pictures after her surgery in Turkey but did not say which part of her body was treated. More South Africans are travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery as… Read more »

South Africa: Tymebank to Get New Look and New Name

TymeBank will rebrand as GoTyme in 2026 to show its growth and serve customers from all walks of life. The digital bank will help Home Affairs issue smart IDs and passports at… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Refuses to Speak On Task Team Shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa refuses to comment on claims that he backed disbanding a team looking into political killings. Police minister Senzo Mchunu and commissioner Fannie… Read more »

South Africa: Proteas Women Qualify for the Last Four

South Africa have officially qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Women's World Cup following a convincing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Health Minister Slams Patients Who Collect Pills From Many Clinics

The Health Department is rolling out electronic records to stop patients from getting the same medicine at more than one clinic. Motsoaledi spoke out after a deadly Limpopo bus… Read more »

South Africa: Whatsapp Crowned King of Township Business

Standard Bank says 74% of township businesses use WhatsApp to trade, showing it's the top tool for small business owners across South Africa. Experts say township shops still… Read more »

South Africa: Clean Power Set to Beat Coal for the First Time

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa's new energy plan will make more power from clean sources like wind, solar and hydro. The government says the plan… Read more »

South Africa: Police Raid Brown Mogotsi's Business

National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed officers are at Brown Mogotsi's business in Seweding village in Mahikeng as part of an ongoing investigation. … Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Pupils Back in Class After Taxi Shutdown Ends

Eastern Cape taxis resumed scholar transport after Premier Oscar Mabuyane promised to pay operators and increase their rates by 6%. The four-day shutdown left 700 schools without… Read more »

South Africa: Spy Chief Suspended After Complaint to Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Inspector-General Imtiaz Fazel after a complaint about his behaviour reached Parliament's intelligence committee, which has started an… Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Minister Mchunu Fights to Clear His Name in Parliament

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to testify for two days before Parliament's ad hoc committee looking into claims of corruption and interference in police operations. … Read more »

South Africa: Broke Gen Z Earning 2005 Salaries in 2025

A new report shows 2025 graduates earn about R6,000 to R9,000, the same as in 2005, despite rising living costs. Rent now eats up 64% of pay, food costs have tripled and many… Read more »

South Africa: Fake Cops Busted After Highway Hijack Flop

The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department caught five men pretending to be officers with fake SAPS uniforms, a taser and other police gear. The suspects, aged 28 to 34, were… Read more »

South Africa: Shoprite Boss Pockets R87 Million After Record-Breaking Year

Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R87-million, R4-million more than last year, after the company's profit jumped nearly 22%. Shoprite sales reached R257-billion and profit… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Suspends Gauteng Health Boss Without Saying Why

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi suspended provincial health boss Lesiba Malotana and appointed Dr Darion Barclay as acting head. Lesufi said Barclay will bring stability in health… Read more »

South Africa: Black Coffee Told to Pay Up After Enhle Mbali Court Victory

The Johannesburg High Court ruled Enhle Mbali's marriage to Black Coffee is valid and in community of property. Black Coffee must pay spousal maintenance after the court found… Read more »

South Africa: Taxi Strike Leaves Thousands of Eastern Cape Pupils Stranded

Taxi operators in the Eastern Cape stopped transporting learners, saying the Department of Transport has not paid them their fees. The national taxi council says the strike will… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Says Prisoners Live Better Than Hard Working Citizens

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said it costs the government about R500 a day to feed and house an inmate, while citizens get R350 a month in grants. He told MPs the government's priorities… Read more »

South Africa: Businessman's Sandton Mansion Raided in R2 Billion Hospital Scandal

Investigators took cars, artwork and furniture from Hangwani Maumela's Sandton mansion, saying he benefited from fake tenders at Tembisa Hospital. The Asset Forfeiture Unit has… Read more »

South Africa: Amanjita's World Cup Dream Ends With 3-1 Loss to Colombia

Colombia beat South Africa 3-1 in the U20 World Cup last-16, ending Amajita's impressive run after strong group stage wins. Coach Raymond Mdaka praised his players, saying the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Now Pay More for Electricity Than Most of the World

South African households pay R3,600 per megawatt-hour for electricity which is higher than the US and almost as much as Japan. Eskom says people still underpay, but experts blame… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Turns Parliament Upside Down Over Mkhwanazi Hearing

Julius Malema clashed with MPs and lawyers, saying Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's affidavit was meant for the Madlanga Commission, not Parliament. The hearing stopped for hours before… Read more »

South Africa: Hungry Mother Blames Herself for Her Baby's Illness

Refilwe Morolena from Kanana says her baby developed a digestive illness because she couldn't afford to eat enough while breastfeeding. The Gauteng DA delegation visited Weillers… Read more »