South Africa: Ramaphosa Says ANC Must Help the Poor Instead of Fighting for Power

Ramaphosa was speaking at the start of the NGC at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre and said the gathering must boost the economy and help poor families. ANC… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Claims He Had Nothing to Do With Whistleblower's Murder

Marius van der Merwe, who appeared as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, was shot dead outside his Brakpan home on Friday night after testifying against Mkhwanazi. Van der… Read more »

South Africa: 'No More Bloodshed,' He Promised - - Now ATA Chair Mayaba Is Dead

Mayaba had just left the Dunwoody Shopping Centre with friends when gunmen opened fire, shooting him multiple times. His killing comes three days after two other Alexandra taxi… Read more »

South Africa: Cops 'Steal From the Same People They Must Protect'

Cape Town's Metal Theft Unit officers are arrested after a Hawks and city safety probe into extorting foreign-owned spaza shops. The city says both officers will be suspended… Read more »

South Africa: Police Jump Gates to Raid Hijacked House in Bryanston

Officers climbed the gate of the property as part of a high-profile raid led by city officials and law enforcement. Police found signs of illegal occupation inside, including… Read more »

South Africa: Fraud Suspect Hands Himself Over in R100 Million Case

Jacobus Stefanus Geldenhuis is charged with 21 counts of fraud and money laundering after victims lost R100 million in a fake investment scheme. Geldenhuis was granted bail of… Read more »

South Africa: Emfuleni Learners Stuck in Broken Schools While Officials Look Away

Maxeke Secondary School has no security, no water, no electricity and no toilets for more than one thousand six hundred learners, and is short of desks. Motsewapele Primary… Read more »

South Africa: Children Killed As Nelson Mandela Bay Police Units Collapse

Nelson Mandela Bay's Flying Squad, Anti-Gang Unit and K9 Unit are close to collapse, with almost no working vehicles and officers forced to work in unsafe conditions. Parliament… Read more »

South Africa: Foreign Shop Owners Fight Brutal Turf War in Eastern Cape Village

Foreign shop owners in Lusikisiki force other foreign nationals out with threats and violence, saying their home country forbids shops standing close together. A foreign national… Read more »

South Africa: Union Breaks From Politicians to Fight for Poor Workers

MAWUSA says Public Employment Programmes trap workers in poverty and pay less than R1,100 a month while government officials earn millions. The union now rejects all political… Read more »

South Africa: 'I'll Love You for Eternity' - Connie Ferguson's Tender Tribute to Shona

Connie Ferguson honours her late husband Shona on their wedding anniversary and shares photos of him with her late mother on Instagram. Connie says she was not looking for love… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Rallies South Africans to Close the Aids Treatment Gap

Paul Mashatile leads the World AIDS Day event in Ga-Masemola as the government pushes to reach millions still outside HIV treatment programmes. South Africa has eight million… Read more »

South Africa: Three Killed As Police Hunt Murder Suspects in Emanguzi

Police say three wanted men died and three others were injured after officers were shot at during a raid in Emanguzi on 30 November. Officers say they found two guns, including a… Read more »

South Africa: Storm Warning As Hail and Flooding Threaten Families in Gauteng and KZN

Thunderstorms with hail, flooding and strong winds are expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal on Monday as warnings are issued. High fire danger is expected… Read more »

South Africa: Race to Replace Top Prosecutor Shamila Batohi Heats Up

A shortlist of six candidates has been finalised for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions, with interviews scheduled for 10 to 11 December. The panel, chaired… Read more »

South Africa: Mayibuye Iafrika in Turmoil As Deputy President Nwedo Starts New Party

Robert Nwedo confirms he has left Mayibuye iAfrika and says he will launch a new political party, with details expected at a media briefing on Monday. His exit follows the recent… Read more »

South Africa: Cat Matlala Says He Has No Role in Tembisa Hospital Looting Scandal

Vusimuzi Matlala tells the committee his companies only sent quotations and never received payments from any Tembisa Hospital work ever. The Special Investigating Unit links… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Farmers Call for More Support From Joburg Market

Limpopo farmers told Joburg Market at the Agri 5 Expo they need more direct visits, clear updates and support in their own communities. Read more »

South Africa: Tzaneen Shuts Shops Using 'Fake Papers'

Municipal inspectors and law enforcement officers in Tzaneen close shops they say used false papers after checking registrations, health rules and safety standards. Read more »

South Africa: Voters Head to the Polls in Eight Crucial By-Elections

Thirty-three candidates from 11 political parties and one independent are contesting by-elections across the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape. Wards… Read more »

South Africa: Rural Women Left With No Help After GBV Budget Blown On One Event

Acting Mayor Hlengiwe Nkosi says Big Five Hlabisa used its entire R300,000 gender-based violence budget on one Women's Day event. Big Five Hlabisa Municipality says poverty in… Read more »

South Africa: EFF Says 'No Thanks' to Mk Party Push to Oust KZN Premier

The Economic Freedom Fighters say they will join the KwaZulu-Natal debate but will not vote on the MK Party motion. The Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress work… Read more »

South Africa: 'Marriage Is Not for Me' Says Jo-Anne Reyneke

Jo-Anne Reyneke tells The Konvo Show she does not believe in marriage after seeing women become unhappy and lose themselves. Jo-Anne Reyneke's views spark support from women online… Read more »

South Africa: DA At War As Steenhuisen Grilled Over Uber Eats and R150k Debt

The Democratic Alliance is probing claims that John Steenhuisen used the party credit card for personal spending, including food bought on Uber Eats. Dion George loses his minister… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Vows G20 Clean-Up Will Not Stop

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the service delivery push that started before the G20 summit will continue across Johannesburg. Residents like Tshepiso Moshe fear… Read more »