July 02, 2021
South Africa: Popular South African Actor Mutodi Neshehe Dies
Another sad day for Mzansi as veteran actor Mutodi Neshehe has died. Read more »
July 01, 2021
South Africa: Legendary South African Musician Steve Kekana Dies
Social media has been flooded with tributes for South African singer-songwriter Steve Kekana. Read more »
South Africa: Top Court Dismisses Public Protector's Appeal Over Ramaphosa Campaign Funding
The Constitutional Court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa did not willfully mislead Parliament with regard to donations made to fund his campaign (CR17) for the presidency… Read more »
June 30, 2021
South Africa: Jiva, Let's Dance! Check Out This Celebration of South African Moves
One thing about my African brother and sisters is that when we are happy, sad, celebrating, or going through the most, we dance. More so when we are facing the third wave of… Read more »
June 29, 2021
South Africa: Apex Court Sends Former President Zuma to Prison
South Africa's top court gave the country's former president, Jacob Zuma, a verbal tongue-lashing on Tuesday for his defiance of the law and ordered him to report to police within… Read more »
June 21, 2021
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Found Guilty of Contempt of Court
Former president Jacob Zuma has been found guilty of contempt of court by the Constitutional Court. Read more »
June 27, 2021
South Africa: South Africa Tightens Covid-19 Restrictions as Country Battles Third Wave
President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced new coronavirus restrictions to help the country curb the spread of the virus and save lives as it battles a third wave of the… Read more »
June 21, 2021
South Africa: World 400m Champ Wayde Van Niekerk Finally Makes It to Olympics 2020
Wayde Van Niekerk the World 400m champion, finally produced the goods with a qualifying time of 44.56 at a World Athletics Continental Tour event in Madrid on June 19, 2021 that… Read more »
June 17, 2021
Zambia: Former Zambian Leader Kenneth Kaunda Dies
Zambia's former president Kenneth Kaunda has died. Read more »
June 14, 2021
Zambia: Former President Kaunda Admitted to Hospital
Zambia's former president Kenneth Kaunda is receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness at a military hospital in the capital Lusaka, his office has said in a statement. Read more »
June 07, 2021
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Legendary Actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards
Mzansi has woken up to news of the passing of award-winning actress Sharlene Surtie-Richards, who has died at the age of 66. Read more »
June 04, 2021
South Africa: Is Africa's Biggest Polluter Capable of Transformation?
The public utility which supplies the vast majority of South Africa's electricity, Eskom, is the biggest polluter on the continent, according to a local non-governmental… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of Millions in Gupta Assets Seized by Investigators
South African authorities have seized assets belonging to the Guptas, their companies and associates, reports News24. The assets include luxury properties in the up-market suburbs… Read more »
June 03, 2021
South Africa: Breaking News - Authority Seeks Interpol Assistance in Arresting Guptas
The National Prosecuting Authority has tweeted a press release announcing a request to Interpol for assistance in the execution of arrest warrants for Atul and Rajesh Gupta, their… Read more »
June 01, 2021
South Africa: Hair-Raising South African Child Trafficking Movie Hopes to Bring Change
The issue of human trafficking has been explored so many times in different blockbusters across the world, but when the topic is so close to home, it just gives you the… Read more »
May 18, 2021
Africa: A Mandela Says 'Slow Down', in UN 30 kph Campaign
Zoleka Mandela, who lost a child in a traffic accident, is calling on motorists to slow down to save lives – to 30 kph, or 20 mph, in urban areas. Read more »
May 14, 2021
South Africa: Suspended Ruling Party Secretary General to Challenge Decision in Court - Reports
Suspended African National Congress secretary-general Ace Magashule is taking the ANC to court over his suspension, South African media are reporting. Read more »
May 09, 2021
South Africa: Health Dept Confirms Cases of Indian, UK Covid-19 Variants
The Department of Health has detected 4 cases of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant that emerged in India. Additionally, eleven cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the UK… Read more »
May 05, 2021
South Africa: Ruling Party Suspends Secretary-General Ace Magashule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has suspended its Secretary-General, Ace Magashule, after his indictment on corruption charges. Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 12.8 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 5, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,585,764 while over 12,757,451 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 01, 2021
South Africa: Nothing is What It Seems in this South African Paranormal Series
You deserve a treat. So why not put your legs up and binge-watch this eerie fictional supernatural South African series! Read more »
April 30, 2021
Southern Africa: SADC Military Mission Warns of Terror Attacks on Mozambique's Allies
A Southern African military mission which has assessed the current conflict in northern Mozambique is warning that so-called “al Shabaab” insurgents could conduct… Read more »
South Africa: Continent Nears 4.1 Million Covid-19 Recoveries
As of April 30, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,547,351 while over 12,401,980 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
April 29, 2021
South Africa: Over 12 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of April 29, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,531,818 while over 12,002,674 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
April 23, 2021
Africa: Most Covid-19 Bail-out Money Goes to Big Business - Survey
Most of the money paid out by the governments of Kenya and Sierra Leone to those struggling with the economic effects of the coronavirus has gone to big corporations and not the… Read more »