South Africa: Mashatile Tells Youth to Stop Waiting for Jobs

Paul Mashatile says more than half of young people aged 18 to 34 are jobless, with 3.8 million not studying or training. He told the youth in Potchefstroom that the government… Read more »

South Africa: Bus and Truck Crash Near Vryheid Kills 12 People

The crash happened just before midnight on Monday when a truck smashed through the side of a bus. Authorities are investigating claims that the bus was carrying supporters from a… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Home Affairs Fraudsters Busted Over Fake Passports

Department of Home Affairs staff and locals took bribes from foreigners to create fake passports, even during weekends and holidays. Thirty-eight people have been arrested since… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Backs KZN Top Cop and Slams Corrupt Police

Julius Malema told EFF supporters that Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi must keep confronting criminals without fear or favour. Malema accused police of making the dockets… Read more »

South Africa: Slain Taxi Bosses Remembered As One More Dies and Two Still Critical

A fifth taxi owner has died in hospital after last week's shooting at Mfuleni taxi rank, leaving one more owner and a passenger still injured. Codeta says the violence started when… Read more »

South Africa: Boyfriend Vanishes After Sibongile Hadebe's Burnt Body Is Found

Sibongile Hadebe, who went missing on 19 May, was found burnt beyond recognition in a bushy area in Eldorado Park. Her boyfriend, believed to be involved, has disappeared and… Read more »

South Africa: Thousands of Youth Take Up Police Jobs to Serve South Africa

Thousands of new recruits are now working in charge offices, forensic labs, protest units and 10111 call centres across South Africa. Police plan to hire another 5 500 young… Read more »

South Africa: President Calls Deadly Floods in Eastern Cape a Catastrophic Disaster

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited grieving families after floods in Mthatha killed schoolchildren and destroyed roads, bridges, and homes this week. The government has declared a… Read more »

South Africa: Proteas End 27 Years of Pain With Win At Lord's

Aiden Markram smashed 136 runs to lead South Africa to a record-breaking run chase at the home of cricket. Temba Bavuma batted through injury and got the biggest cheer as he… Read more »

South Africa: Municipality Slams 'Dangerous Lies' About Dam Causing Flood Deaths

Municipality denies viral claims it opened dam gates that caused floods, killing 78 people. Officials warn that dangerous misinformation is spreading panic and confusing affected… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa to Comfort Eastern Cape Families After Deadly Floods

President Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to the Eastern Cape on Friday to meet grieving families and assess the damage caused by deadly floods. Rescue teams are still looking for… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Unites to Feed and Clothe 10,000 Flood Victims

Nearly 10,000 people are homeless and sleeping in community halls after floods killed 57 people across the Eastern Cape. Communities, artists and humanitarian groups are working… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Floods Claim 57 Lives As Four School Children Still Missing

Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 57 people, with four learners still missing after a minibus taxi was swept away. Government ministers visiting affected families while EFF… Read more »

South Africa: Dad Says 'I Know My Boy Is Dead' As Flood Victims Reach 49

Mthatha floods have claimed 49 lives, with the death toll rising every hour as desperate families search for missing loved ones A school bus carrying 15 people, including 13… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Schools Cancel June Exams As Angry Teachers Refuse to Work

Sadtu teachers are only doing basic classroom hours after saying the KZN education department has failed them badly. Mid-year exams have been cancelled across the province, with… Read more »

South Africa: Bodies of School Children Found After Deadly Mthatha Floods

Three children who were swept away when a bus was hit by floods are among the dead found near Dicoligny. Premier Oscar Mabuyane and top officials joined the search and are… Read more »

South Africa: Opposition Party MK Says Godongwana's Budget Is an Attack On the Poor

MKP says the budget will not create enough jobs for the huge number of unemployed youth. The party wants a wealth tax and says fuel hikes will make food and transport too… Read more »

South Africa: School Bus Drivers Forced to Pay R3,000 By Taxi Bosses

Taxi bosses in KwaZulu-Natal are demanding R3,000 from each scholar transport vehicle as a so-called permit fee. The South African Scholar Transporters Association says the… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Goes After Rich Property Owners Who Owe Millions

The City will cut off services to people and businesses who owe the most, including those with illegal water or power connections. Before anyone sells property, they must now pay… Read more »

South Africa: Two More Bodies Found As Eastern Cape Flood Toll Rises to Nine

Emergency workers have now confirmed nine people have died in floods in the OR Tambo District Municipality on Monday and Tuesday. A school bus carrying pupils is still missing… Read more »

South Africa: Khayelitsha Under Attack From Giant Rats

Some residents say the rats are so big they sleep in beds and scare off cats. Overflowing waste bins have made the rat problem worse, and residents fear for their children's… Read more »

South Africa: Cold Weather Shuts Roads and Traps Cars in Eastern Cape

Snow has covered big roads like the N2, N9 and R61, slowing down traffic and forcing police to help drivers through icy areas. Five people died in a taxi crash near East London… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Dead and 13 Still Missing As Floods Hit Eastern Cape

Six bodies were found in Mthatha and one in Tsolo as rescue teams battle rising water and storm damage across the province. A minibus with 13 school children and three adults was… Read more »

South Africa: Stilfontein Unclaimed Bodies of Zama Zamas Finally Laid to Rest

The men are believed to have died of starvation after a police crackdown on illegal mining in Stilfontein last year. Only 25 of the 78 dead miners have been identified and… Read more »

South Africa: Lebo M Denies Rumours He Has Been Married Ten Times

Lebo M says he has only been married four times, not ten, and has the documents to prove it. The music legend says fake stories about his love life insult his family and… Read more »