South Africa: Ramaphosa Promises to Cut Cost of R700-Million National Event

Unions, political parties and activists are angry about the R700-million plan, saying the money should go to basic services instead. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government… Read more »

South Africa: City Power Shines With Clean Energy Award

City Power's Shalazile solar project won runner-up for helping informal residents get safe, reliable electricity without illegal connections. The power utility is rolling out… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Royals Angry As Commoners Steal Their Sacred Leopard Skin

The Zulu royal family is furious that ordinary people are wearing leopard skin at weddings and traditional ceremonies when it should be reserved only for royals, writes Celani… Read more »

South Africa: Zama Zama Blast Leaves Families Homeless in Springs

Three people were injured and dozens of houses damaged after explosives kept by zama zamas went off in a shack on Friday. Residents say they are still terrified as more… Read more »

South Africa: Real Politics - DA Shoots Itself in the Foot By Dumping the National Dialogue

The Democratic Alliance's refusal to join the national dialogue shows it has learnt nothing from history and still cannot hear the voices of ordinary South Africans, writes Zukile… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Says Mkhwanazi's Contract is Not His to Renew

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has made it clear that he has no power to decide on the future of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Read more »

South Africa: Hungry Poachers Killing Kruger Animals for Meat

Rangers say poachers are starving young men who kill animals for meat, not traditional medicine, and dry the meat inside the park. More than 120 vultures were poisoned after… Read more »

South Africa: Nandi Nyembe Still Waiting for Fundraising Money Two Months Later

Nandi Nyembe says she needs a heater and other basics, but has not seen any of the fundraising money promised to her. The Gauteng Film Commission says it is reviewing the… Read more »

South Africa: Somizi's Company Goods to Be Sold After Workers Go Unpaid

Somizi Mhlongo's company owes R165,402 in unpaid wages, and the CCMA has told the sheriff to auction off its goods. Workers say they were fired without warning in April and have… Read more »

South Africa: Kwadukuza Mayor Quits After R30-Million Corruption Scandal

Mayor Muzi Ngidi and deputy Njabulo Cele were forced to resign after allegations of corruption and misuse of municipal vehicles. The Economic Freedom Fighters called the… Read more »

South Africa: How Many More Cops Must Turn Criminal?

A police officer was shot dead with a service gun after joining an off-duty assault on four men accused of robbery in Golden Gardens. Two Evaton cops and a civilian are out on… Read more »

South Africa: Brothers Caught With Elephant Tusks Worth R200,000

Peter and Phanuel Mokgalaka were arrested in Selwane Village after trying to sell elephant tusks to undercover police officers. Officers also seized a hunting rifle and… Read more »

South Africa: Cold Winter Gets Colder for Cable Thieves As City Power Seizes R2.5-Million Cables

City Power took R2.5-million worth of stolen cables during an Alexandra raid as thousands lose illegal electricity connections amid freezing winter weather. The Free Basic… Read more »

South Africa: Five Killed in Cape Town Shooting Spree As Gang War Rages

Two people were shot dead and three wounded in a tuck shop in Beacon Valley around 12:30, with more shootings quickly following. Police say the shootings are gang-related. No… Read more »

South Africa: Former Deputy President David Mabuza Dies After Illness

David Mabuza, who once served as Deputy President, has died after suffering from long-term health issues. Mabuza served as Deputy President of South Africa from 2018 to 2021,… Read more »

South Africa: DD Mabuza, the Giant of Mpumalanga, Dies in Hospital

Mabuza switched sides at the 2017 ANC conference, helping end Jacob Zuma's grip on power and become Ramaphosa's unlikely deputy. He was known as a political fixer who protected… Read more »

South Africa: Lawyers Used Fake Cases From AI in Court Papers

Lawyers for a precious metals firm are under investigation by the Legal Practice Council because they used fake case citations from an AI tool. The court warned that AI can… Read more »

South Africa: Fire Injures Six Initiates At Limpopo Mountain School

Four boys and two men were rushed to hospital after a fire broke out at Bordeaux initiation school in Limpopo on Tuesday night. MEC Basikopo Makamu says most initiates are… Read more »

South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought

Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix… Read more »

South Africa: Shaka Ilembe Star Walks Away From Acting

Actor Lemogang Tsipa says he is leaving acting behind to focus fully on his music career after Shaka iLembe ends. He has teamed up with stars like Mbuso Khoza and Moneoa to… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Steps in to Help Bury Mthatha Flood Victims

At least 105 people died in the June floods that hit Mthatha. Thousands of families are still living in shelters with no clothes or school supplies. Julius Malema blamed the… Read more »

Eswatini: Nomcebo Zuma Abandoned By King Mswati After Honeymoon Period Ended

New details reveal King Mswati III ignored his 16th wife, Nomcebo LaZuma, for months, leading to her exit after three months of marriage. Jacob Zuma refused to meet the royal… Read more »

South Africa: Snow Set to Fall in South Africa This Week

Heavy rain and flooding are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping fast across the country. Snow is likely over the… Read more »

South Africa: DA L.E.S Says He's Lucky to Be Alive After Mystery Illness

Da L.E.S says people thought he would die after he collapsed on his birthday and spent weeks in hospital with no memory of what happened. He says the experience changed his life,… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Premier Picks ANC Over Flood Crisis

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane took 34 days off to support his sons at an initiation school, skipping his government role but staying active in ANC work. At least 28 boys… Read more »