South Africa: Justice Department Failure Stalls Mkhwanazi Corruption Inquiry

The commission was due to begin on 1 September but postponed after the justice department missed deadlines to secure infrastructure. The government has set aside R147.9-million… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Bans Politicians From Speeches At Reed Dance

The Reed Dance will be held on 14 September at Mashobeni Royal Palace in Phongola, with over 30,000 maidens and R20-million set to be spent. Politicians will no longer address… Read more »

South Africa: Legendary Actress Nandi Nyembe Passes Away

South Africa's vibrant arts scene is mourning the loss of iconic actress Nandi Nyembe, who has passed away at the age of 75. Read more »

South Africa: Bheki Cele Phoned Cat Matlala 10 Times Before His Arrest

Phone records show Bheki Cele tried to call Vusimusi Matlala 10 times in one day, but the businessman rejected or ignored every attempt. Vusimusi Matlala is in jail facing… Read more »

South Africa: Angry Protesters Torch Three Trucks in Motherwell

Protesters in Motherwell burnt three trucks on Addo Road and stripped a trailer of its wheels during demonstrations over housing issues. Business owner Ashton Lee Robertson says… Read more »

South Africa: Netflix to Show How Nandipha Lost Everything for Thabo Bester

Beauty and the Bester will show private files, court videos and emotional interviews with Nandipha Magudumana's family and friends. The series tells how Thabo Bester escaped jail,… Read more »

South Africa: Inflation Climbs As Beef Costs Nearly 30 Percent More

Beef prices have increased almost 29% in the past year, with stewing beef now costing R123.87 per kilogram compared to R94.80 a year ago. Water tariffs rose by 12.1% in July, the… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Takes the Hot Seat First in Police Scandal

Parliament's ad hoc committee confirmed Mkhwanazi will open proceedings, with hearings starting in Johannesburg before moving to Cape Town. Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga's separate… Read more »

South Africa: DA MPs Survive Attempted Hijacking in Philippi

Democratic Alliance MPs Ian Cameron, Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell were attacked in Philippi after visiting a police training college. Residents said the MPs now know what… Read more »

South Africa: Taxi Council Rubbishes Claims It Stopped Families From Using Private Cars

Santaco denies claims it instructed South Africans not to use private vehicles or carry families calling the social media reports false. The taxi council says only law… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Warns ANC Will Collapse If It Loses Next Year's Local Elections

Senzo Mchunu warns ANC will collapse if it loses next year's local elections saying the party is walking on the edge of a cliff. KZN ANC coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu admits the… Read more »

South Africa: Siya Kolisi Out for a Month With Knee Injury After Wallabies Defeat

Siya Kolisi ruled out for four weeks with Grade 2 knee injury and will miss the Cape Town clash against Australia on Saturday. Jesse Kriel will captain Springboks in Kolisi's… Read more »

South Africa: 10-Hour Power Outage to Hit Cape Town Next Week

Residents of Athlone in Cape Town are bracing themselves for a 10-hour power outage next Wednesday, 20 August. Read more »

South Africa: Men Should Give Money to Women Who Were Treated Badly - Malema

Julius Malema says men must give women money as payback for the bad treatment they have suffered. The EFF leader wants the government to blacklist men who don't pay child… Read more »

South Africa: Operation Dudula Members March Back to Clinic After Court Release

Three Operation Dudula members were released on warning after being arrested for disrupting clinic services and demanding patient IDs. The group marched back to Lilian Ngoyi… Read more »

South Africa: Farmers 'Scared' as Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads Faster Than Vaccines

Foot and mouth disease outbreaks are spreading faster than vaccinations can keep up with farmers scared of losing everything. South Africa recorded 270 outbreaks across five… Read more »

South Africa: Crystal Palace Crowned Community Shield Winners

The Eagles beat Premier League champions Liverpool on penalties at Wembley to officially raise the curtain on the 2025/26 season. Read more »

South Africa: Diesel Hikes but Petrol Gets a Break

South African motorists can expect some relief at the pumps, with early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicating a small over-recovery for petrol prices in August 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Power Grid Under Pressure As Gauteng Battles Freezing Temperatures

Emergency services in Johannesburg and Tshwane are on high alert for fires from heating devices during the cold front. City Power warns residents about electricity overuse,… Read more »

South Africa: Jub Jub Dragged to Court for Dodging R50,000 Debt

Likhona Sukume says Jub Jub only paid back R15,000 of a R50,000 loan and ignored calls before he took legal action. Others now claim the star owes even more, with one couple… Read more »

South Africa: Snow Could Fall in Parts of Gauteng This Week

Light snow, sleet or rain may hit Gauteng on Wednesday night, with Magaliesburg the most likely spot to see flakes. Free State and Northern Cape face severe storms with hail,… Read more »

South Africa: Mbalula Bans ANC Members From Singing Kill the Boer

Fikile Mbalula says ANC members are banned from singing Kill the Boer, even though the Constitutional Court says it's legal. He also slammed the United States for threatening… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Mothers Fear New Measles Vaccine Is Not Safe

Parents say nurses do not explain which vaccine their children are getting or why they need more than one measles shot. Since January 2025, Gauteng has recorded 370 measles cases… Read more »

South Africa: Man Calmly Dumps 'Kidnapped' Woman At Petrol Station

CCTV footage shows a mystery man calmly dumping a tied-up woman at a Joburg petrol station after an alleged three-day kidnapping ordeal. She was discovered by police in her… Read more »

South Africa: New Market Agent Opens Doors for Small Farmers

Neony Market Agents has joined Joburg Market to connect small-scale farmers with formal produce buyers and financial help. The agency signed a three-year mentorship deal with… Read more »