South Africa: DA Backs Zulu King's Move Against Reed Dance Wives

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini told maidens at the reed dance in Phongola that he sees them as children and not future wives. KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers said the king… Read more »

South Africa: Workers Robbed of Two Public Holidays in 2026

Human Rights Day on 21 March and Day of Goodwill on 26 December fall on Saturdays in 2026, meaning no weekday holidays. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday is off. But if it… Read more »

South Africa: Water Mafia Makes Families Pay to Bury Their Dead

Bab'Mthembu said his family was forced to buy water from an alleged water mafia in Merafong to hold his son's funeral. Mayor Nozuko Best admitted households, schools and clinics… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Art Gallery Shut for Major Facelift

Museum Africa, the City Library and Brixton Multipurpose Centre will house parts of the collection during the gallery's restoration. The gallery upgrade received an R8-million… Read more »

South Africa: Mabuza's Widow Wants It All in Pension War

Widow Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi told the court she is the only legal beneficiary of David Mabuza's R44.7-million pension fund. Mnisi argues any maintenance demands must come from… Read more »

South Africa: Kenny Kunene Cleared and Unleashed for Joburg Mayor Battle

Kenny Kunene was cleared after being found at Katiso Molefe's Sandton house during Molefe's arrest in July. Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie confirmed Kunene will run… Read more »

South Africa: Dudula Says 'No Foreign Learners Allowed in Public Schools'

Operation Dudula says it will block undocumented foreign children from South African public schools when the 2026 academic year begins in January. Mozambique-born parents Thomas… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Tops Instagrammable Safari Destinations

South Africa's Kruger National Park has been ranked the world's most Instagrammable safari destination, tying with Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Read more »

South Africa: Kgoshi Warns Surname Ruling Will Tear Families Apart

Limpopo leader Kgoshi Setlamorago Thobejane says letting men take their wives' surnames breaks African customs and disrespects family traditions. Thobejane's SebataKgomo Civil… Read more »

South Africa: Miss SA Finalist Bridgett Jones Accused of Bullying

Kayla Jenecker says Miss SA finalist Bridgett Jones bullied her at work and left her struggling with her mental health. Jones denies the claims, while Miss SA says all… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Backtracks After Praising DA Councils

Ramaphosa first said ANC councillors should learn from DA-run municipalities like Cape Town and Stellenbosch, but later admitted he should have explained better. He now says… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Claims 'Blue-Light Cartel' Ran By Cops and Businessmen

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says Vusi "Cat" Matlala's cars were illegally registered as municipal vehicles and fitted with blue lights using public money. He also says a dodgy… Read more »

South Africa: DA Crushes Mk Challenge to Hold Durban Seat

The DA won ward 64 with 3,197 votes, beating the MK Party's 1,141. The ANC came third with 516 votes in the Montclair by-election. The ANC accused the MK Party of intimidation,… Read more »

South Africa: Court Papers Say Mabuza Died a Single Man

Court papers say David Mabuza's death certificate lists him as never married, raising questions about who should get his R44.7-million pension. Emunah Silinda says she was… Read more »

South Africa: David Mabuza's Daughter Demands Slice of R44 Million Pension

University of Cape Town student Tamara Silinda wants the Mpumalanga High Court to freeze her late father David Mabuza's R44-million pension payout. Silinda says Mabuza had a duty… Read more »

South Africa: Cat Matlala Denied Bail After Court Calls Him a Danger

Alexandra Magistrate's Court denied bail to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying his fake passport, private jet and cellphone in prison make him a serious risk. Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala… Read more »

South Africa: Child Pregnancy Crisis Grows in Gauteng As Rapists Walk Free

More than 23,600 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Gauteng in 2024, including over 500 girls aged between 10 and 14 years. Police reported just 242 cases of child rape in… Read more »

South Africa: Ten Murdered in Cape Town Taxi and Extortion War

Victims include taxi drivers, women and men gunned down in Kraaifontein, Langa, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Barcelona in separate attacks. Residents blame the government and call for… Read more »

South Africa: Tyla Shines in Global Collab With Damiano David

Tyla, the South African Grammy-winning artist, takes center stage in the new single "Talk To Me" alongside Damiano David, lead singer of Måneskin, and legendary guitarist… Read more »

South Africa: Nandipha and Thabo Bester Fail to Stop Netflix Showing Their Escape Story

The judge threw out their urgent legal case just 30 minutes before the show started streaming this morning. The three-part series called Beauty and the Bester went live on South… Read more »

South Africa: Steve Biko Murder Case Reopens in Court 48 Years Later

The National Prosecuting Authority will present new evidence about Steve Biko's death in police custody at Gqeberha High Court on Friday. The original 1977 inquest cleared police… Read more »

South Africa: Cele Caught Meeting Cat Matlala Weeks Before R360-Million Tender Axed

The secret meeting happened at a mansion owned by the president's nephew weeks before police cancelled the tender. Matlala is now in jail for attempted murder while… Read more »

South Africa: KZN News Bites - Traditional Chiefs Reject Claims Government Is Forcing Them Around

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

South Africa: Two Kids Raped During Innocent Game of Hide and Seek

Medical tests confirmed the rape of both young victims who were playing at one child's home. The teenage suspects were charged and released to parents while police continue their… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Throws Open Gates to Wildlife Parks As Families Rush in for Free

Families need only South African ID cards to enter reserves like Nylsvley and Blouberg for free this week. More than 2,000 people joined last year's campaign with even bigger… Read more »