South Africa: Not One Learner Passed Matric At Limpopo School

All 15 learners failed matric at Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Dikgalaopeng, Limpopo, the country's only 100% fail rate. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited the school on 15… Read more »

South Africa: Vaal Mourns Young Lives Lost in Horror School Taxi Crash

Ofentse Vinger, 6, Thato Moetji, 17, and Bokamoso Mokhomo, 12, were among the 14 learners killed in a crash on 14 January 2025 in Sebokeng. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other Gauteng… Read more »

South Africa: Sunrisers Soar Into Fourth Successive SA20 Final

Sunrisers Eastern Cape stormed into the Betway SA20 final with a commanding seven-wicket win over the Paarl Royals in qualifier two at the Wanderers on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: 'Suka!' Divides Amapiano Fans As Ai Track Climbs Charts

Rea Gopane released Suka! in December 2025 and the song now has more than 1.2 million streams on streaming platforms. Some listeners on X say Suka! sounds fresh and catchy but… Read more »

South Africa: Shoprite Cuts the Cord As Eskom Loses More Big Customers

Shoprite Group installed its 100th rooftop solar system, producing 43,400kWp of clean power across stores in South Africa since 2015. Shoprite cut emissions by 137,026 tons in… Read more »

South Africa: Man Killed Girlfriend's Son and Buried the Body in a Bucket

The 32-year-old boyfriend beat the boy to death with a stick in September 2024, said police spokesperson Captain Welile Matyolo. The 23-year-old mother and her boyfriend buried… Read more »

South Africa: Sundowns Back On Top As PSL Resumes

The Betway Premiership returned from its mid-season Afcon break with the four midweek fixtures seeing wins for Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC, and TS Galaxy. Read more »

South Africa: Young Guns Propel Pretoria Capitals to Sa20 Final

The Pretoria Capitals secured a spot in the Betway SA20 final with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: School Transport Kombi Catches Fire in Vosloorus With Children Inside

Two children aged ten and six escaped unharmed after their school transport kombi caught fire in Vosloorus Extension 7 on Wednesday morning. Emergency services believe a… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Repeats White Genocide Claims in Davos

Donald Trump matters a lot to Mzansi and the rest of the world right now. Trump is changing the way America works - and how the world's most powerful country deals with the rest of… Read more »

South Africa: Motorist Opens Reckless Driving Case After Crash Involving Makhadzi

A motorist opened a reckless driving case at Mokopane Police Station after allegedly hitting singer Makhadzi on the N1 on 31 December 2025. Limpopo police confirmed the case and… Read more »

South Africa: Death Toll Climbs to 14 After Vanderbijlpark School Crash

14 learners have now died after a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, 19 January 2026, police confirmed on Thursday. Police charged a 22-year-old scholar… Read more »

South Africa: 'We Live Like Prisoners' Say Residents As Leaders Meet Over Nelson Mandela Bay Crime

Police and city leaders met in Nelson Mandela Bay after 118 people were murdered in the Northern Areas in four months. Read more »

South Africa: Christianity Used to Break Zulu Land and Culture Before Isandlwana Battle

A book by journalist Nomavenda Khumalo says the British used Christianity to weaken Zulu communities before the Isandlwana battle. Read more »

South Africa: After Losing His Job a Father Survives By Pushing Trolleys At a Mall

A Cape Town father lost his gardening job after his employers relocated overseas, leaving him without income. Read more »

South Africa: Khayelitsha Fine Dining Restaurant Closes As Survival Gets Harder

The Milk Restaurant and Champagne Bar in Khayelitsha will close permanently after struggling with debt and financial pressure. Read more »

South Africa: Security Guard Struggles to Survive As Food Kindness Keeps Him Going

A security guard in Johannesburg spends most of his salary on transport, rent and sending money home, leaving little for food. Read more »

South Africa: When a Salary Stopped Lasting This Mother Started Selling Juice At Work

A single mother of three started selling homemade juice shots after her salary could no longer cover food bills, petrol and debt. Read more »

South Africa: Soweto School Principal Gives Part of Her Salary to Feed Pupils' Families

A Soweto primary school principal gives a quarter of her salary to help feed families of pupils facing hunger at home. Read more »

South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark

A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees

KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Close to Running Out of Water

Nelson Mandela Bay says only 38.76% of its dam water is usable, enough to last about 246 days. Residents are using about 380 million litres daily, far above the city's target of… Read more »

South Africa: Families Say Scrap Scholar Transport After Crash Kills 12 Kids

Ofentse Vinger, 6, was one of 12 children who died in a crash that has sparked urgent calls for the government to provide safer school transport. The 22-year-old driver has been… Read more »

South Africa: With No Job and No Money a Young Woman Built a Way to Survive

A 28-year-old Durban woman started a business with no money in 2021 and now supports eight people through income. The business employs five workers, but survival depends on daily… Read more »

South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices

A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »