South Africa: Eskom Warns of 21 Days of Winter Power Cuts

Eskom says breakdowns have already passed the danger mark and have already reached higher than last year's average. The power utility spent R4.76-billion on diesel so far this… Read more »

South Africa: New Parties Challenge ANC in Key Nelson Mandela Bay Vote

Mmusi Maimane's Build One South Africa has named Sukoluhle Ndunyana to contest Ward 57 in Motherwell, once a safe African National Congress seat. The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party is… Read more »

South Africa: Man Who Confessed to Murdering Sindiso Magaqua Still Not Sentenced

Sibusiso Ncengwa confessed to killing ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa and named the officials who ordered the R600,000 hit. Prosecutors say Ncengwa's apology doesn't make… Read more »

South Africa: Gugulethu Flood Victims Say Disaster Forms Are a Scam

Gugulethu flood victims say they have signed disaster forms many times before, but have never received any flood relief items. A ward councillor insists the forms are needed to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Proteas On Top As Zimbabwe Face Uphill Battle

South Africa scored three centuries and set a 537-run target after two dominant innings with the bat. Zimbabwe ended day three on 32 for 1, still 505 runs behind, with nine… Read more »

South Africa: Boks Win Big but Rassie Says They're Not There Yet

The Springboks opened their 2025 season with a 54-7 victory, but Rassie Erasmus says there's still a lot to fix in the team. Erasmus warned fans not to get carried away and said… Read more »

South Africa: Newborn Baby Kidnapped From Cape Town Mall

Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was wrapped in a blue blanket when he was taken from Middestad Mall in Bellville on Saturday afternoon. In separate cases, a hostage was rescued in… Read more »

South Africa: Former Transnet Bosses Arrested Over R93-Million Train Deal

Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to the Hawks on Monday in connection with a corrupt R93-million train contract. Three other top former Transnet bosses have… Read more »

South Africa: DA Walks Out of R740-Million National Dialogue

Just like ANC promises that amount to nothing, so are threats by the DA of taking drastic measures in the unstable government of national unity. Read more »

South Africa: Seven Men Gunned Down While Socialising in Cape Town Shack

Three men in the same house survived after sleeping in a separate room when the gunmen opened fire. Residents suspect the killings are linked to extortion rackets demanding… Read more »

South Africa: Six Army Members in Court for R1.1-Million Scam

One official allegedly faked call-ups and changed banking details to make payments go to friends and family. One victim found out about the scam after spotting an extra tax form… Read more »

South Africa: Soweto Designer Creates Bulletproof Bag With Xhosa Flair

Hlumelo Nyaluza's new luxury bag protects against most handgun bullets. The designer has partnered with Armoured Mobility to gift his bulletproof bags to clients buying their… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Top Cops Arrested for Stealing Millions

Seven of the country's most senior police officers have been arrested for allegedly stealing millions of rands. BMW computer worker Brigadier Mokwele landed a million rand police… Read more »

South Africa: 'We Didn't Sleep' - Cape Town Families Spend Night Battling Floods

Nolusindiso Masangwana spent a sleepless night removing water from her flooded Khayelitsha home as furniture and belongings were destroyed by rain. A mother chose staying home… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Royals Say Shaka Ilembe Disrespected Princess Mkabayi

Princess Mkabayi is shown grabbing a man for sex in a scene that shocked the royal family. The royal house says it was not warned about the scene, which they say is disrespectful… Read more »

South Africa: 'My Dignity Has Been Destroyed' Says Cwecwe Principal After False Rape Claims

Matatiele principal Jaco Pieterse fled home after social media mob demanded his DNA in rape case that collapsed due to no evidence Million-signature petition and viral TikTok… Read more »

South Africa: Sundowns Crash Out of Club World Cup

Sundowns dominated early on, but three big chances were blocked by Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio in the first ten minutes. Sundowns will leave with pride, but also the pain of what… Read more »

South Africa: Video Destroys Claims That Longwe Twala Shot Himself Night Senzo Died

CCTV footage shows Longwe Twala walking confidently without injury the day after Senzo Meyiwa's murder, which goes against claims that he shot himself. Lead investigator… Read more »

South Africa: Dada Morero Dodges the Axe As Joburg Mayor

Dada Morero survived the motion with 144 councillors voting against it, while only 75 voted in favour and 45 abstained. Council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu was voted out the same… Read more »

South Africa: Babes Wodumo Accused of Not Paying R900 Uber Bill

Uber driver Percy Bhengu says he drove Babes Wodumo and her sister to several Durban events and was never paid for the last two trips. He also claims he gave Babes money for… Read more »

South Africa: Police Kill Six Alleged Extortionists in Eastern Cape Shootout

Six suspected extortionists were killed in a R61 highway shootout after opening fire on police officers near Mthatha. Five other suspects were also killed in separate… Read more »

South Africa: Gogo Maweni Accused of Using Witchcraft Live On TV

A photo from Thokoza Gogo shows a pig wearing underwear said to belong to a woman who had an affair with a client's partner. Viewers are split between those accusing Gogo Maweni… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Prince Steals the Show At Tanzania Festival

Prince Wandile Ngobese wowed Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan at a festival by performing a traditional Zulu dance in full regalia. Ngobese, who is in Tanzania to teach… Read more »

South Africa: Zandile Gumede Kicked Out As ANC Scraps Her Ethekwini Power

Zandile Gumede, who was once the ANC's biggest power broker in eThekwini, has been replaced by Don Gumede and Belinda Scott. Jeff Radebe's leadership team announced changes in… Read more »

South Africa: ActionSA Faces Punishment for Voting Against Joburg Coalition

Al-Jama-ah has filed a motion of no confidence against speaker Nobuhle Mthembu after ActionSA opposed a R2.5-billion loan for service delivery. The Joburg council will also vote… Read more »