South Africa: Two Cold Fronts to Freeze Gauteng This Week

Johannesburg will drop to 0°C on Friday, with Pretoria only slightly warmer at 2°C, making this one of the coldest times of the year. Emergency teams warn people to use… Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Police Chief Mchunu Says He Was Blindsided by Criminal Gang Accusations

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says Mkhwanazi had enough time to raise concerns with him directly before going public with corruption accusations Mchunu tells… Read more »

South Africa: Zondo Slams Ramaphosa for Promoting Ministers Caught in State Capture Scandal

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says it was painful and heartbreaking to swear in ministers who were caught up in state capture. Zondo slams Ramaphosa's mixed approach to… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Schools See Massive Response

The Gauteng department of education has kicked off the 2026 online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8, processing an impressive 213 654 applications on the first day. Read more »

South Africa: Malema Wants the President to Fire Mchunu

Economic Freedom Fighters supporters came in numbers to the Khayelitsha Stadium in Cape Town to celebrate the party's 12th anniversary. Read more »

South Africa: FlySafair - Strike Threatens More Cancellations

South African budget airline FlySafair is bracing for potential flight cancellations next week due to an ongoing pilot strike. Read more »

South Africa: Banyana Gear Up for Third-Place Fight

Pick of the sport: Banyana Banyana have one more chance to claim a medal at Wafcon, while two of Africa's heavyweights battle for the crown, writes Dylan Bettencourt. Read more »

South Africa: Former Bafana Star Thando Mngomeni Goes Missing

Thando's brother, Thabo Mngomeni, says he won't comment until he speaks to Thando's girlfriend about his disappearance. The former SuperSport United star was last seen more than… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Admits He Killed Task Team but Says He Did It the Right Way

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admits he shut down the political killings task team, but says he told the national police commissioner in writing. Mchunu hits back at MK Party… Read more »

South Africa: EFF Wants Investigation Into School Feeding Scheme Tender Scandal in KZN

MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Thanduxolo Sabela are accused of awarding tenders to companies linked to their wives and allies. Service providers say pre-selected suppliers were chosen… Read more »

South Africa: Khayelitsha Community Outraged After 7-Year-Old Murdered With Screwdriver

Residents say police failed to help search for the missing child and blame them for her death. A man and a woman were arrested and are expected in Khayelitsha court on 25 July. Read more »

South Africa: Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Loses Faith in Hawks Over Corruption Failures

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says he has lost faith in Hawks and believes they are failing in the fight against corruption. Zondo criticises National Prosecuting Authority… Read more »

South Africa: Parents Block Road After Boys Rescued From Illegal Initiation School

The boys, aged 12 to 16, were found abandoned and in poor condition, with no adult supervision at the illegal school. Traditional leaders say the boys were not kidnapped and are… Read more »

South Africa: Arthur Mafokate Slammed After Getting R1.8-Million Arts Grant

Mafokate says the money was awarded fairly, but critics say it's wrong given his past legal troubles involving the Lottery Commission. The grant was given through the Mzansi… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Misses Out On Snow Again As Cold Front Hits

Early snow forecasts for Gauteng and North West have been dropped, with snow now expected in parts of the Eastern Cape and Lesotho. KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for heavy rain and… Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria: Heartbreak for Banyana As Last-Minute Nigeria Goal Ends Title Hopes

Michelle Alozie's stoppage-time cross snuck past Andile Dlamini to seal Nigeria's win and knock Banyana out of the tournament. Linda Motlhalo's penalty had given Banyana hope,… Read more »

South Africa: Kenny Kunene Suspended for Visiting DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect

PA leader Gayton McKenzie says Kunene must step away from politics and will be removed as Johannesburg MMC for Transport. Kunene claims he was helping a journalist, but the DA… Read more »

South Africa: MK Party Wants Ramaphosa Out Over Police Minister Scandal

The MK party says Ramaphosa betrayed black voters by forming a government of national unity with the Democratic Alliance. Mchunu is accused of working with criminals and lying to… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhize Says Claims of Secret Meeting to Stop Police Investigation Are Lies

Mkhize told Scrolla.Africa there was no meeting with Zuma and Cele to discuss removing Minister Senzo Mchunu or stopping the inquiry. Sources claimed the group was trying to… Read more »

South Africa: Kenny Kunene Caught Red-Handed Meeting Alleged DJ Sumbody Killer During Police Raid

Kenny Kunene, who was caught at alleged murder mastermind Katiso Molefe's house during a police raid, desperately claims he was there to help young journalists. Democratic… Read more »

South Africa: Cele and Mkhize 'Met Zuma to Try Stop Police Corruption Investigation'

Sources say Zuma, Cele and Mkhize held secret talks to stop the inquiry before it reveals powerful people behind police corruption. Senzo Mchunu is under pressure after… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Kids Stranded in Portugal Finally Flying Home

Twenty-eight young players and coaches were stranded in Portugal after missing return flight bookings following a youth football tournament. Donations from the public and help… Read more »

South Africa: IFP Says Unity Government Helps Heal Wounds of the Past

IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa says the GNU and GPU are a blessing in disguise and a step towards national healing. The party supports efforts to save Ithala Bank, calling it… Read more »

South Africa: Three Hitmen and Mastermind Nabbed in DJ Sumbody Killing

Three suspected hitmen and one alleged mastermind behind DJ Sumbody's murder were arrested on Monday in a major police breakthrough. The gun used in the murder was found and has… Read more »

South Africa: State Says Video Proves Malema Guilty in Gun Trial

The state says footage clearly shows Julius Malema firing shots at a rally, causing panic among the crowd. Malema's lawyers argue the video may have been manipulated and can't be… Read more »