November 06, 2022
South Africa: Big Day for Ethiopians At Soweto Marathon
Ethiopia claimed the day at the Soweto Marathon on Sunday, with both the first placed man and woman hailing from the East African country. Read more »
November 04, 2022
South Africa: Black Mambazo Film Wins Second International Award
The wife of the late Joseph Shabalala, Thokozile, has expressed excitement that a film about the iconic isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has bagged its second… Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Public Protector Loses Appeal to Return to Work
The embattled suspended Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has once again failed in her bid to get her job back. Read more »
November 03, 2022
South Africa: Police Discover Bodies of 19 Illegal Miners
Gauteng police have confirmed that bodies of 19 suspected illegal miners have been discovered in Krugersdorp. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Malawi: Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Malawi
An outbreak of cholera in Malawi got dramatically worse during October, rising from 110 cases at the beginning of the month to 183 at the start of November. Read more »
South Africa: Buthelezi On Warpath After Snub At Zulu King's Gala Dinner
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has slammed the ANC government for excluding him from the gala dinner held after King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini's coronation on Saturday. Read more »
October 31, 2022
South Africa: Class of 2022 Sits Down to Write School-Leaving Exams
The grade 12 learners around the country started writing their final year exams on Monday morning. Read more »
October 30, 2022
South Africa: Street Vendors Killed in Revenge Attack by Alleged Robbers
A robbery at a stall selling chicken feet left seven people dead and four more injured in Finetown, Ennerdale in Johannesburg. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Media Ban Sparks Fury in Zimbabwe
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has denounced the ruling political party in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF, for denying local independent media houses accreditation to cover their… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Promises to Implement State Capture Recommendations
On Saturday, former president Jacob Zuma accused his successor Cyril Ramaphosa of committing treason over the Phala Phala scandal. Read more »
October 29, 2022
South Africa: New Zulu King Crowned
It was truly a coronation fit for a king at Moses Mabhida Stadium where thousands gathered during the handing over of the certificate of recognition by President Cyril Ramaphosa to… Read more »
South Africa: The Tears of a King
An emotional King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini broke down in tears during a prayer service on Friday ahead of his historic coronation on Saturday in Moses Mabhida stadium. Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: Tania Campbell Says She Was Ousted for Uncovering ANC Corruption
Tania Campbell of the DA, who was ousted as the mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni this week, strongly believes she will wear the mayoral chains again within 10 days. Read more »
South Africa: Gay Pride Marchers Shaken By Terror Threats
While the Johannesburg Gay Pride will continue as planned, many people who wanted to attend the event were left shaken. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Campbell Voted Out As Mayor of Ekurhuleni
After losing a motion of no confidence on Wednesday, departing mayor Tania Campbell said she has no regrets on how she led the City of Ekurhuleni. Read more »
South Africa: Former Eskom Boss Arrested With Wife and Step-Daughter
The wheels of justice are now in full swing after former Eskom acting chief executive Matshela Koko, his wife Mosima, and stepdaughter Kokesto Choma were arrested on Thursday. Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: Royal Rebels Determined to Fight Until the Very End
With only a day left before King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini's coronation, the Zulu royal family is still entangled in a nasty public feud. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Misuzulu's Long Journey to the Throne
Forty-eight years ago, a child was born to the powerful and influential Zulu and eSwatini royal families and was aptly named Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini. Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: ANC Presidential Contenders to Face Each Other At Zulu Coronation
The momentous coronation of Zulu King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini will bring contenders for the ANC president position under one roof in Durban on Saturday. Read more »
October 25, 2022
South Africa: Measles Outbreaks Detected in SA
Healthcare workers have been urged to be on high alert as measles outbreaks are being detected in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Embattled Hostel Residents Hope Coronation Will Bring Peace
Hostel dwellers are hopeful that the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Durban will bring about unity in hostels - especially the notorious Glebelands in Umlazi. Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: Four People Allied to King Misuzulu Killed Ahead of His Coronation
Four people - including a prominent induna of the Osuthu Traditional Council under King Misuzulu KaZwelithini - were gunned down on Saturday. Read more »
October 22, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Talks Set to Begin Monday
African Union-brokered peace talks between the warring parties in Ethiopia are to be held in South Africa on Monday to seek a cease-fire and avert a humanitarian catastrophe in… Read more »
South Africa: Politicians Fall Over Themselves to Pay Homage to Zulu King
The political battle for the soul of new Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini shifted a gear this week with politicians from as far afield as Johannesburg and Nelspruit visiting his… Read more »
October 21, 2022
South Africa: Schools Torched By Suspected Illegal Miners
The Reggie Masuku Secondary and Wesselton Primary schools were said to be torched by a group of suspected illegal miners on Tuesday. Read more »