April 06
South Africa: Suspended Brigadier Named At Madlanga Commission for Interfering in Murder Case
Suspended brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu allegedly asked for the Armand Swart murder docket in Sedibeng and claimed he was acting on orders. Nkhwashu also allegedly visited murder… Read more »
April 03
South Africa: Helen Zille Goes Fishing in a Broken Joburg Swimming Pool
Helen Zille visited a broken public pool in Windsor West to show how the City of Johannesburg neglects community facilities. Johannesburg spokesperson Nthathisi Modingoane said… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Vice President Says He Wants to Visit Zulu King to Honour His Roots
Prince Wandile kaThathezakhe Ngobese says Tanzanian Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi told him he is Zulu and wants to visit King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Prince Wandile shared… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 1,000 Fuel Stations Run Dry As Easter Travel Begins
Many fuel stations are empty after drivers rushed to fill up before a record price hike on Wednesday 1 April. Gauteng is hit hardest with 306 stations out of diesel and 202… Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Police Captain Suspended for Allegedly Stealing Millions
A Pretoria captain in the SAPS Protection Security Services finance section allegedly used his system access to steal travel money. Police commissioner General Fannie Masemola… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Associations Ban Private Cars From Filling Up in Kwamashu
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April 01
South Africa: Dj Zinhle Chose Two New Artists From More Than 2,000 Hopefuls
DJ Zinhle released a new song called Ezothando and ran an open challenge where more than 2,000 artists submitted work. Two new artists, Nayvee and Thobani White, were chosen for… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Denies Claims of High Heart Surgery Deaths
The Gauteng health department says Charlotte Maxeke hospital still offers heart surgery despite claims that many patients are dying there. DA spokesperson Jack Bloom says heart… Read more »
South Africa: Hugo Broos Says Panama Bullied Bafana Bafana in Cape Town Loss
Coach Hugo Broos said Panama used power and speed to beat South Africa 2-1 at Cape Town Stadium Tuesday. South Africa missed three chances before Panama used power to win the… Read more »
South Africa: Easter Travel Gets More Expensive As Diesel Prices Jump 35 Percent
Diesel prices increased by 35% compared to last year making long trips much more expensive for drivers during the holidays. Driving from Johannesburg to Durban in a diesel SUV… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Pay More for Water and Security After Fuel Increase
Diesel prices went up by R7.51 and petrol by R3.06 on Wednesday after oil flows in the Middle East stopped. Security companies and water suppliers are charging extra fees while… Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Border Officials Prepare for Thousands of People This Easter
Border Management Authority boss Michael Masiapato says extra officers will work at busy airports and borders to help the crowds. Police and social workers will use drones and… Read more »
South Africa: Surgeon Says Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Bosses Covered Up Heart Surgery Deaths
The Democratic Alliance says many heart patients die during surgery and the hospital head should be suspended for a check. A senior surgeon left the hospital because junior… Read more »
South Africa: Commuter Sells Sweets to Pay Taxi Fares After Fuel Increase
Taxi driver Bab'Nkomo faces a R2,000 daily fuel bill in Soweto after petrol and diesel prices jump at midnight on Tuesday. Johannesburg worker Ntlamolo Khubayi will sell sweets… Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Stumble in Panama Friendly
South Africa's preparations for the 2026 Fifa World Cup suffered a setback as they lost 2-1 to Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday night. Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Cuts Fuel Tax By R3
Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Pumps Run Dry As South Africans Rush to Fill Tanks
At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: KZN News Bites - General Mkhwanazi Says He Planned to Retire
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
March 22
South Africa: Gauteng Opens State Food Centre to Fight Hunger
Gauteng Department of Social Development has opened a state run food centre to reach about 400,000 people struggling with poverty and hunger. Read more »
March 27
South Africa: Diesel and Fertiliser Costs Squeeze South African Grain Farmers
Grain SA warns diesel prices could rise by more than R8 per litre in the next fuel price adjustment, hitting farmers, consumers and transport operators. Fertiliser makes up… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Hit Out At Nigerian Community King Crowning in East London
The Nigerian community crowned Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London in KuGompo on Saturday, 14 March. The Eastern Cape Congress of Traditional Leaders says… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Kairo Forbes Wins Two Modelling Awards At Graduation Event
Young Kairo Forbes won Junior Model of the Year 2026 and Junior Judges Choice Overall at her modelling graduation event. DJ Zinhle cheered Kairo Forbes on as a teacher praised… Read more »
South Africa: Most Gauteng School Workers Not Checked for Sex Offences
The Gauteng Department of Education has cleared only 11% of its 86,367 employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders. Michael Waters of the DA says children are at… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Orders Ministers to Ease Pain of April Fuel Price Increase
Iran shut a key oil shipping route, sending global fuel prices climbing and pushing up food costs for South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch… Read more »
March 29
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Corruption Fight Shows Progress but Problems Remain
President Cyril Ramaphosa says new investigations into police corruption must help clean up crime fighting systems and rebuild public trust in the security services.· Police… Read more »
