January 12
South Africa: Street Traders Around Pan Africa Mall Shut Out of Work
Street traders say metro police have blocked them from working since late last year, even after the G20 summit ended. With no daily income, families say they are struggling to… Read more »
January 08
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Cosatu Tells ANC People No Longer Trust Politicians
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Road Deaths Drop During Festive Season
Eastern Cape road deaths dropped from 219 to 153 between December and early January officials say. Police arrested 1,993 drunk drivers across the province including 308 in Nelson… Read more »
South Africa: Potatoes Are No Longer a Daily Meal for Some Families
The family used to cook potatoes with almost every meal but now limits them to twice a week and replaces them with cheaper vegetables. Farmers say rising costs mean potatoes are… Read more »
South Africa: Mbali Shinga Refuses NFP Order to Quit KZN Unity Government
NFP orders Mbali Shinga to resign as KZN social development MEC after the party quits the unity government. Shinga ignores the deadline as NFP disciplinary hearing is postponed… Read more »
South Africa: Stocktheft Fighters Target Police Working With Criminals
The group Isikebhe warned that any police officer involved in stock theft would be treated the same as ordinary criminals. At a meeting in Nquthu, founder Sibangani Manyathi said… Read more »
South Africa: Wheelchair Users Spend Hundreds When Taxis Won't Stop for Them
A wheelchair user says taxi drivers refuse to take her, forcing her to hire transport that costs hundreds of rands each month. After paying for transport, she says little money… Read more »
South Africa: Township Dice Games Rise As Jobless Youths Look for Quick Cash
With unemployment high, many young men say gambling is the only way to get quick money for food, transport or daily needs. Gambling workshops found most township gamblers are… Read more »
South Africa: Naledi Pandor Named New Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University
Naledi Pandor will become chancellor of Nelson Mandela University from 1 April replacing Geraldine Fraser Moleketi. University council says Pandor shares the university's values… Read more »
South Africa: Man Arrested After Bryanston House Is Hijacked
City officials arrest a man accused of hijacking a Bryanston property during an enforcement operation led by the city manager. Firearms illegal connections and unsafe living… Read more »
South Africa: Inflation Set to Drop in 2026 but Everyday Prices Will Stay High
Inflation may fall to about 3% in 2026, helped by lower food prices, a stronger rand and fuel price cuts. Slower inflation means prices rise more slowly, not that they go back… Read more »
January 09
South Africa: South Africa Sees Up to Four Tornadoes a Year, Says Weather Service
South Africa records about three to four tornadoes a year with some missed because they are short lived. The weather service warns tornado risk is highest between November and… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Secretary Could Challenge Mabuyane for Top Eastern Cape Job
Some ANC members want Ngcukaitobi to lead the Eastern Cape, saying he will bring ethical leadership and tackle factionalism. He has not confirmed the campaign but told… Read more »
South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames
· Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead. Read more »
January 07
South Africa: Broos Promises Changes After Bafana Crash Out of Africa Cup of Nations
Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana will change squad after last sixteen loss to Cameroon at Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Broos admits defence struggled and key players… Read more »
South Africa: Trump Watch - Ramaphosa Calls On Trump to Release Venezuela's Maduro
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: Ramaphosa Picks Andy Mothibi As Top Prosecutor Without Interview
Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Andy Mothibi as National Prosecuting Authority head from 1 February despite not being interviewed by the panel. The presidency says six interviewed… Read more »
South Africa: Key Party Quits KwaZulu-Natal Coalition Govt
The National Freedom Party decided to leave the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity with immediate effect after the NEC meeting on Monday. NFP orders its Social… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa
A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa/Cameroon: Bafana Bafana Exit Afcon After Cameroon Loss
Bafana Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon in a last 16 Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday. Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday after the win. Read more »
January 02
South Africa: Wine Farmers Hopeful About 2026 Harvest After Good Weather
Wine producers expect the 2026 harvest to be the same or slightly better last year after another season of good weather. Industry bodies say vineyards avoided major weather… Read more »
Cameroon/South Africa: Bafana Bafana to Face Cameroon in Afcon Last 16
Bafana Bafana will play Cameroon in the last 16 on Sunday at El Barid Stadium in Rabat. Results involving Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon and Mozambique decided the final Group F… Read more »
South Africa: Government Bosses Set for Pay Rise
A commission wants politicians and senior officials to get a 4.1% pay increase across South Africa. The increase would cost the government more than R530-million extra at a time… Read more »
South Africa: Makhadzi Recovering in Hospital After Car Crash
Makhadzi was hurt in a car crash on 31 December while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg, she is in hospital. Her team says Makhadzi is stable, getting medical care, and… Read more »
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