South Africa: School Pupil Arrested for Killing Two Westbury Teens

Gauteng police arrested a 20-year-old pupil at a Diepkloof high school for the 22 October killings of two teenage boys in Westbury. The shooting left two dead and five injured as… Read more »

South Africa: Alex Taxi Boss Shot Dead After Peace Promise

Alex taxi council chairperson Molefe Moekeletsi and one of his bodyguards were killed in Marlboro, just outside Alexandra, while another bodyguard survived the shooting. Police… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Called to Parliament Over Bafana Mistake

Parliament's sports committee wants SAFA to account for the mistake that saw Teboho Mokoena play while suspended in a World Cup qualifier. Committee chair Joseph McGluwa says… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg On High Alert As Storms Hit Gauteng

The South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 2 warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail across Gauteng and nearby provinces. Johannesburg emergency teams are… Read more »

South Africa: Athletics President Accused of Blowing Funds On Booze

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi is accused of using the federation's credit card at a tavern and women's clothing store. ASA says other senior officials, including… Read more »

South Africa: Radio Mom Builds Shack to Save Money for Her Children

A 43-year-old community radio presenter in Cape Town sends most of her small salary home to raise four children in the Eastern Cape. She built her own shack to save on rent and… Read more »

South Africa: Mandela Grandsons Told to Pack Up and Leave Houghton Mansion

New owners of Nelson Mandela's Houghton mansion have filed a court application to evict Ndaba and Mbuso Mandela from the property. The company says the brothers have no legal… Read more »

South Africa: Alexandra Gogos Pack a Punch in Boxing Class

Alexandra gogos join boxing classes at Slow Poison Gym in Morningside, building strength, confidence and friendships through Go-Gogo-Go. The Go-Gogo-Go project also teaches… Read more »

South Africa: Morero Backs Clean Energy Plan and Calls for 'Power to the People'

Joburg mayor Dada Morero backs South Africa's R132-billion Just Energy Transition, calling for "energy democracy" and local clean power. The city has built five solar farms and… Read more »

South Africa: Mayor Shuts Shoprite in Tshwane Permit Crackdown

Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya shuts down Shoprite and KFC outlets for trading without valid licenses. The crackdown forms part of Tshwane's ongoing Clean Governance and Law… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Hawkers Go High-Tech to Fight Corruption

Johannesburg launches digital smart cards for street traders to replace handwritten permits and stop harassment and bribery by fake inspectors. Mayor Dada Morero says the system… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Residents Celebrate As Water Finally Returns

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water is finally flowing again in Westbury and Coronation after years of dry taps and protests. The city is fixing old pipes, cutting illegal… Read more »

South Africa: Guns That Killed Armand Swart Linked to 20 More Murders

Police told the Madlanga Commission that the guns used to kill engineer Armand Swart were linked to 20 other murders and major crimes. The same weapons are connected to the 2022… Read more »

South Africa: Speech Therapist From Eastern Cape Crowned Miss South Africa 2025

Qhawekazi Mazaleni is a qualified speech therapist who is studying autism and promotes literacy through isiXhosa children's books. Read more »

South Africa: Slovo Park Told Upgrades Are Coming After Years in the Dark

The Human Settlements Committee visited Slovo Park in Soweto to check progress on long-delayed upgrades ordered by the High Court in 2016. Officials say new lights, roads and… Read more »

South Africa: Meat Madness As Prices Hit Seven-Year High

Meat prices have increased again, with stewing beef up 32% and overall meat inflation at 11.7% - the highest in seven years. Eggs, milk and rice have become cheaper, offering… Read more »

South Africa: Lawyer Turns to Selling Eggs to Survive Rising Costs

Mfundo Mngadi from Durban sells eggs on weekends and after work to add to his lawyer's income as living costs keep rising. Inspired by his mother's farming roots, Mngadi started… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Says He's Ready to Move On After Parliament Showdown

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu told Parliament he's glad to explain his decision to shut down the political killings task team. Members of Parliament questioned Mchunu over links… Read more »

South Africa: Old Ulundi Legislature Gets R100 Million Makeover for Buthelezi

Premier Thami Ntuli led a sod-turning ceremony to begin the R100-million restoration of the old KwaZulu Legislature in Ulundi. The building, once visited by Margaret Thatcher,… Read more »

South Africa: Lion Leaps Off Moving Truck in Small North West Town

A lion was filmed jumping off a moving truck in Bakerville, with another video showing it walking calmly along a fence. The lion's owner says the animal is "safe in a cage,"… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Backtracks As Ramaphosa Left Out of Task Team Shutdown

Senzo Mchunu told Members of Parliament that Ramaphosa was not consulted before the political killings task team was disbanded, contradicting his earlier statement. He also… Read more »

South Africa: Tamia Mpisane Shows Off New Look After Turkey Trip

Tamia Mpisane posted pictures after her surgery in Turkey but did not say which part of her body was treated. More South Africans are travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery as… Read more »

South Africa: Tymebank to Get New Look and New Name

TymeBank will rebrand as GoTyme in 2026 to show its growth and serve customers from all walks of life. The digital bank will help Home Affairs issue smart IDs and passports at… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Refuses to Speak On Task Team Shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa refuses to comment on claims that he backed disbanding a team looking into political killings. Police minister Senzo Mchunu and commissioner Fannie… Read more »

South Africa: Proteas Women Qualify for the Last Four

South Africa have officially qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Women's World Cup following a convincing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday. Read more »