June 29, 2023
South Africa: Diepsloot Protest Leader Arrested
Lefa Nkala, leader of the Diepsloot Community Forum, has been arrested amidst ongoing anti-crime protests by the community. Read more »
South Africa: Is VAR On Its Way to SA?
Local football governing body Safa has begun steps to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in local football. Read more »
South Africa: Tornado Victims Shelter With Families Displaced By 2022 Floods
Those made homeless by the tornado that struck Durban on Tuesday have been stuffed into the same community halls that house the victims of the April 2022 floods. Read more »
South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs Make Molefi Ntseki New Head Coach in Shock Move
Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Molefi Ntseki as their new head coach while demoting Arthur Zwane to the assistant coach role. Read more »
June 28, 2023
South Africa: SAPS Member Claims Self-Defence in Shooting of Joburg Metro Officer
The SAPS member who allegedly shot and killed a Johannesburg metro police department officer said he had no choice but to pull the trigger. Read more »
South Africa: 25-Year-Old Doctor Youngest South African to Conquer Everest
Dr Gabriella Nel has made history by becoming the youngest South African to summit Mount Everest. Read more »
South Africa: Three More Arrested in Thabo Bester Saga
Three more suspects, all G4S employees, were arrested on Monday evening, according to a statement on Tuesday from national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. Read more »
South Africa: eThekwini Metro Faces Legal Action For Closure of Beaches
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is facing legal action from the DA over the closure of popular beaches in Durban due to sewage infrastructure problems. Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: Tornado Sweeps Through Inanda
The mini tornado that ripped roofs off houses and sent road signs flying through the air on Tuesday afternoon has left many communities in Inanda, north of Durban, homeless. Read more »
South Africa: Off-Duty Police Officer Gunned Down Outside Nightclub By Another Officer
A cop was gunned down outside a nightclub in Braamfischerville in the early hours of Monday morning, by another cop! Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: One Year After Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy, Underage Drinking Continues
The "pens down" culture continues to plague Eastern Cape communities. Read more »
South Africa: Brad Binder Battles His Way to Fourth in Holland
Brad Binder is known to be one of the best performers off the start -- but this time he was just unbelievable. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Chairperson Zille Accused of 'Keeping Files On Black DA Leaders'
Former DA Eastern Cape leader Nqaba Bhanga has two days to explain his public outburst in which he labels party federal chairperson Helen Zille "the most racist person" he knows. Read more »
South Africa: Ethiopians Dominate Durban Race
Ethiopian runner Tadu Nare continued her impressive form when running in the streets of South Africa. She produced a time of 31:26 to win the Spar Women's Durban 10k race on… Read more »
South Africa: Zulu King Calls for Removal of Guns From KwaZulu-Natal Hostels
The Zulu King is worried about the killing spree that has seen many people lose loved ones in various hostels around Durban. Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Not Just a King - Shaka Ilembe Is a World Conqueror
Letter from Limpopo: South Africa's flagship epic series, Shaka Ilembe, could parachute the country's arts industry onto the global stage, writes Thabiso Sekhula. Read more »
June 22, 2023
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe - South Africa's Epic Production
One of the biggest and most expensive productions to ever come out of South Africa, Shaka Ilembe is the height of excellence and backing local talent and the arts. Read more »
South Africa: There Is Room for All of Us KZN Royals
A quiet revolution is sweeping through the traditional leadership in KwaZulu-Natal as a new monarch asserts itself. Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Total Blackout Unlikely, Stage Loadshedding Possible - Power Specifications Boss
South Africans may be enjoying the best two weeks of 2023, with the lowest levels of load shedding so far recorded in winter. But that joy will be short-lived, according to Eskom… Read more »
South Africa: Ellis Prepares to Announce Banyana World Cup Squad
Banyana Banyana is entering the final leg of their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup preparations, with coach Desiree Ellis expected to name her travelling squad on Friday. Read more »
June 22, 2023
South Africa: Former Springbok Hougaard Critical in Hospital
Derick Hougaard has been in a coma for 10 days with his left lung collapsing after he was rushed to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria on Friday 9 June. Read more »
South Africa: Mbali Sibeko Climbing the Netflix Ladder
Mbali Sibeko told Scrolla.Africa she's thrilled to star in a new Netflix film titled Ingoma the Song which premiered last weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Evades Motion of No Confidence
Within just a few weeks in office, Nelson Mandela Bay's new Mayor Gary van Niekerk has already evaded an attempt to topple him off the metro's top seat. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah Lands Himself a New Gig
Trevor Noah is set to launch a weekly podcast on Spotify later this year. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Tshwane Mayor Tells Residents to Film Cops for Their Own Safety
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink urged residents on Tuesday to record their interactions with police after two officers were caught operating illegally outside their jurisdiction over… Read more »