May 15, 2018
South Africa: Embattled Cape Town Mayor Wins Court Battle to Stay in Office
The Western Cape High Court has effectively allowed Patricia De Lille to return to the mayoral office after ruling that the cessation of her membership with the Democratic Alliance… Read more »
May 11, 2018
Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa to co-chair Global Commission on the Future of Work - ILO
President Cyril Ramaphosa is to join a top-level Commission on the Future of Work, set up by the International Labour Organization in 2017, the ILO has said. Read more »
May 08, 2018
South Africa: What You're Saying About De Lille and Her Party's Choice to Axe Her
Embattled Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille has held a press conference following the Democratic Alliance's decision to remove her from the party. She announced plans to fight the… Read more »
May 07, 2018
Southern Africa: Domestic Worker Drops Assault Charges Against ANC MP
A case of assault levelled against Mduduzi Manana, ex-deputy minister of higher education, after his former domestic worker, Christine Wiro, laid charges against him has been… Read more »
May 02, 2018
South Africa: South Africa's #MeToo Moment - Film-Maker Khalo Matabane Named
The #MeToo movement has inspired and encouraged women to come forward and call out influential people for sexual assault. The most high-profile case was from Hollywood, with film… Read more »
April 26, 2018
South Africa: We Are Loving Cassper Nyovest's Touch to the World Cup Song
The popular hip-hop rapper has collaborated with U.S. singer Jason Derulo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Coca-Cola anthem – and we are here for it. Read more »
April 25, 2018
Africa: New IAAF Rules Set to Limit Caster Semenya's Career
Caster Semenya will be handed what is likely a career-limiting ultimatum by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) tomorrow - take daily medication to… Read more »
April 24, 2018
Africa: When Malaria is Just Part of Growing Up
Growing up in West or Central Africa, malaria is the most common illness you suffer from. I would say, where I lived in Buea at the foot of Mount Cameroon, that nearly… Read more »
South Africa: Racist Post Lands Actor in Trouble
South African actor Rajesh Gopie landed himself in hot water after a racial post calling soccer supporters who caused a chaos at the Moses Mabhida stadium in KwaZulu-Natal… Read more »
April 23, 2018
South Africa: What You're Saying About Former President Zuma's Young Fiance...
With everything that was on former President Jacob Zuma's to-do list in 2017, from reshuffling Cabinet ministers to traveling the world, he still found the time to start a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coup Joke - Was It Too Soon For Mugabe?
In a video that has been doing the rounds on social media, former president Robert Mugabe appears to be half asleep during his nephew's joke. Read more »
April 20, 2018
South Africa: Former President Zuma a New Father at 76
A 24-year-old woman apparently engaged to former president Jacob Zuma delivered a baby boy at the Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital on the same day he turned 76, The Sowetan… Read more »
Eswatini: Swaziland Name Change - How Much Will it Cost?
King Mswati III has announced that Swaziland's name has been changed to 'eSwatini', Deutsche Welle reports. The 50-year-old monarch made the declaration during the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Check Out South Africa's Music Award Nominees
Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and songstress Simphiwe Dana are leading the pack with three nominations each. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah, Mnangagwa Named in TIME 100 Most Influential List
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa and South African comedian Trevor Noah have been featured on TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Read more »
April 18, 2018
Africa: Now or Never - Quashing Malaria Before It Roars Back
A powerful international coalition of civil society organisations launches a new campaign in London today to fight back against the threatened resurgence of malaria. Read more »
April 17, 2018
South Africa: Actor's Fatal Fall During Scene Prompts Probe Into Safety Measures
Twitter users have taken to the social media website with the hashtag #RIPOdwa to honour Odwa Shweni, the actor who died while filming a fight scene at the Sterkspruit Waterfall,… Read more »
Zambia: Black Panther's Patrick Shumba Apologises For Gay Porn Role
Just imagine appearing on the biggest movie in the world right now, and then someone digs into your past... This is exactly what happened to U.S. based actor Patrick Shumba who… Read more »
April 16, 2018
South Africa: Former Minister Addresses Explosive Claims in #WinnieMandela Documentary
Winnie, a documentary created by filmmaker Pascal Lamche, which aired on local news channel eNCA, has ignited calls for former minister of safety and security Sydney Mufamadi to… Read more »
April 09, 2018
Eswatini: Swazi King's Wife Dies of Overdose - Report
According to a report from City Press, King Mswati III's eighth wife, Senteni Masango, has died after she allegedly overdosed on about 40 amitriptyline capsules, medication used to… Read more »
April 06, 2018
Botswana: Meet Botswana's Youngest Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo
Bogolo Kenewendo is being celebrated on social media for being the youngest minister ever in Botswana's parliament. Kenewendo first joined parliament in 2016 as an elected MP by… Read more »
April 03, 2018
Lesotho: New Maseru Market Centre to Boost Food Production, Encourage Young People
A project recently launched in Lesotho looks at getting young people to work in agro-processing, boosting food production in a country which – surrounded by South Africa… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Should Keep Promises to Rural Residents, Protect Them From Mining
Provide Information, Protect Livelihoods When Mines Move In Read more »
April 02, 2018
South Africa: Struggle Icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Has Died
Veteran freedom fighter and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81, her personal assistant, Zodwa Zwane‚ confirmed. Read more »
March 28, 2018
South Africa: Court Sentences Convicted Racist to Two Years in Prison
The Randburg Magistrate's court has sentenced former real estate agent Vicki Momberg to three years in prison, with one year suspended. Momberg was found guilty on four counts of… Read more »