July 10, 2019
Africa: Beyonce Works with South African Producer on Lion King Soundtrack
The sky is the limit for South African composer and producer Lebo M. Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Stage and Screen Star Nomhle Nkonyeni Dies
Veteran stage and screen actress Nomhle Nkonyeni has died at the age of 77. Read more »
July 09, 2019
South Africa: DJ Fresh Fired from Metro FM
There was an air of mystery about whether Thato Sikwane, better known as DJ Fresh, would return to South African radio station Metro FM, but now the air has been cleared. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in For Award-Winning Noem My Skollie Director Fredericks
Author and filmmaker John W. Fredericks, who opened up about his former life of crime and his time spent is prison, died after battling cancer. Read more »
July 06, 2019
South Africa/Egypt: Bafana Bafana Stuns AFCON Hosts Egypt
After a series of terrible performances, no one was expecting Bafana Bafana to advance in the African Cup of Nations. Read more »
July 05, 2019
Lesotho: Royal Plea for Unity After Parties Agree to Reform Governance
Against the backdrop of Lesotho's decades-long political strife, and recent turmoil within the current ruling party, a senior member of the Basotho royal family has issued an… Read more »
July 04, 2019
South Africa: Actress Linda Mtoba AKA Mrs Husband Reveals Baby Bump on Insta
Award-winning South African actress Linda Mtoba has caused a stir by announcing her first pregnancy on Instagram. Read more »
July 03, 2019
South Africa: Ex Old Mutual CEO Accuses Chair Trevor Manuel of 'Triple Conflict'
Fired Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has filed papers in the South Gauteng High Court against his former employer who first suspended, then dismissed him on June 18, 2019. He is also… Read more »
July 01, 2019
Africa: World Champ Caster Semenya Digs In Heels Over IAAF 800M Battle
World 800m champion Caster Semenya has said that if she loses her legal battle with the IAAF on new rules regulating testosterone levels in female athletes, she will not… Read more »
South Africa: Country Mourns Acclaimed Artist David Koloane
David Koloane, an acclaimed artist, writer and teacher who championed political justice and human rights, has died at the age of 81. Read more »
Africa: Boost for Research into Home-Grown Drugs Designed for Africans
Research scientists aiming to develop medicines and dosages specially designed to suit African patients have received a boost with a donation of more than $1 million to a South… Read more »
June 28, 2019
South Africa: 'Break the Silence on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues'
For about two year now, South African public hospitals have been experiencing the shortage of contraceptives like Depo-provera, Nuristate and the pill with no clear explanation.… Read more »
South Africa: Tackling Questions and Debunking Myths on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health-E News hosted a question and answer session to answer pertinent questions on why South Africa's public health facilities are experiencing frequent contraceptive stockouts… Read more »
June 23, 2019
Africa: The Sun's Out in Moscow
The last day of the African Import and Export Bank meetings in Moscow was the hottest day for 50 years. Read more »
June 25, 2019
Lesotho: Mohair Farmers Suffer Depression, Suicide Amid Trade Crisis
Lesotho Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso, chief of the royal village of Matsieng and co-patron of world renowned charity Sentebale alongside the United Kingdom's Prince Harry, has said… Read more »
June 24, 2019
South Africa: Sho Madjozi Becomes First Female South African to Win BET Award
The popular singer keeps making South Africa proud. Read more »
June 19, 2019
South Africa: HIV and AIDS - 'We Need to Involve Men in Discussions Around Sexual Violence'
Ahead of the 9th SA AIDS Conference, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) shared their success with its 'Bending the Curves' project. Started in 2011 before the 90-90-90 targets… Read more »
South Africa: Popular Radio Host DJ Fresh Suspended from Airwaves
A hugely popular South African radio host has been removed from the airwaves. Read more »
June 18, 2019
South Africa: Shimmy Beach Club Cancels Koffi Olomide's Show
Popular Congolese Rhumba and Soukous maestro Koffi Olomide who was set to perform at the Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town on June 30, has had his show cancelled. Read more »
June 17, 2019
South Africa: Mandela Foundation Seeks Meeting with Zindzi Mandela Over 'Land Thieves' Tweets
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called for a meeting with South Africa's ambassador to Denmark Zindzi Mandela after she she posted several tweets about land that sparked outrage,… Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: On the Day of the African Child, Fight for the Rights of Our Girls
On this year's Day of the African Child on June 16, heads of state, ministers, religious leaders, community leaders, survivors' networks and campaigners will come together for the… Read more »
June 13, 2019
South Africa: Zimbabwean Musician Ray Ceeh Shot Dead in Cape Town
A murder investigation is under way after Zimbabwean cameraman and singer Ray Ceeh was shot dead in Lentegeur, Cape Town, on June 12. Read more »
Africa: Three of the Most Used Contraceptives Don't Increase HIV Risk - ECHO Study
Using Depo-provera will not increase women's chances of acquiring HIV, the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcome (ECHO) scientists have revealed at the SA AIDS… Read more »
South Africa: 'Embarrassed' Racist Adam Catzavelos Now Faces Charges in Greece
The case against Adam Catzavelos, who faces a charge of crimen injuria over his use of a racial slur in a viral video from 2018, has been postponed in order to allow his lawyer… Read more »
June 12, 2019
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Named in Bosasa Report, Public Protector Confirms
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed in a letter to Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane that President Cyril Ramaphosa is implicated in her investigation into the… Read more »