March 27
South Africa: Bheki Cele Refuses to Comment On Arrest of 12 Officers He Appointed
Twelve top police officers were arrested this week over a R360-million South African Police Service tender. Cele is keeping quiet on the arrests because he is accused of still… Read more »
South Africa: South African Truckers Cross the Border to Save On Fuel
Botswana currently charges about R19.27 a litre for petrol, far cheaper than South Africa's expected April inland price of R25.92. Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly said… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Cachalia Says Police Boss Masemola Will Not Be Suspended
Acting minister Firoz Cachalia says police commissioner General Fannie Masemola will not be suspended even though he faces criminal charges. At least 12 police officers and… Read more »
South Africa: Mantashe Tells South Africans Not to Panic Over Fuel Shortages
Minister Gwede Mantashe says South Africa's fuel supply is safe despite the US, Israel and Iran war causing panic worldwide. Petrol and diesel prices are expected to jump on 1… Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Payday Relief Fades Fast for South Africans in Debt
More than 60% of South Africans run out of money before month end, and many say their money is gone in the first week. Debt expert Sebastien Alexanderson says the first five days… Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Magistrate Frustrated As Mugabe's Son's Plea Deal Stalls Again
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze appeared at Alexandra Magistrate's Court on 25 March facing attempted murder and other charges. The case was postponed to 17 April… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Public Hospital Patients Owe Health Department R4.6 Billion
About R2.4 billion is owed by self-paying patients, including South Africans and foreign nationals who don't qualify for free treatment. Five debt collection agencies have… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Farmers Struggle to Get Diesel
Farmers across the Western Cape cannot get enough diesel to plant their crops after the US and Israel bombed Iran. From 1 April, diesel prices could jump by up to R9.50 per… Read more »
South Africa: Three ANC Members Go to Court to Stop Eastern Cape Conference
Three ANC members, Lwazi Rotya, Sinethemba Mpande and Nompumelelo Mzotywa, want the Eastern Cape conference stopped over branch approval concerns. ANC Eastern Cape provincial… Read more »
South Africa: Gig Workers Earn More but Tax Means They Keep Less
Gig workers earning more to cover rising costs may land in a higher tax bracket and keep less money overall. Gig workers in South Africa pay provisional tax twice a year and face… Read more »
South Africa: Fans Raise Thousands for Big Brother Mzansi Runner-Up Thandeka
Liema Pantsi won Big Brother Mzansi on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with Thandeka Tshabalala missing out on the R2-million grand prize. Fans have launched a GoFundMe campaign on X with… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says South Africa's Divided Healthcare System Cannot Stay
The National Health Insurance Act was signed into law in May 2024 but its rollout is paused over legal challenges. Critics have raised concerns about corruption, unclear funding… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Warns 15 Million Commuters Could Soon Pay More to Get to Work
Santaco says taxi fares may go up if the Middle East conflict keeps pushing fuel prices higher in South Africa. About 15-million South Africans use taxis every day, and Santaco… Read more »
March 23
South Africa: Most South Africans Don't Tip Petrol Attendants, New Poll Shows
A recent poll found 43% of South Africans do not tip petrol attendants, with those who do giving R5 to R10. New apps Tipped and Tappy let South Africans tip petrol attendants by… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Learners At Risk As 34 Schools Fail Safety Checks
The DA said 34 Gauteng schools failed health and safety checks in 2024/25, putting learners' and teachers' lives at risk. Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed all schools now… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Looks to Nigeria for Extra Fuel
South Africa is in talks with Nigeria for a 12-month fuel deal as countries rush to get supply during global shortages. Most fuel used in southern Africa comes from the Middle… Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Makhadzi Spotted Kissing Upcoming Artist in Video Posted Online
Upcoming artist Blissbouy Owfive posted a cosy video of himself and South African music star Makhadzi sharing a kiss online. Neither Makhadzi nor Blissbouy Owfive has confirmed… Read more »
South Africa: Pylon Collapse Cuts Power to Gqeberha Suburbs for 21 Days
A pylon on the Chelsea to Arlington line in Bushy Park, Gqeberha, fell during strong winds on Wednesday, 18 March. This is the seventh pylon failure in less than two years, with… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Runs Dry in Nelson Mandela Bay
Petroleum companies have started limiting fuel in Nelson Mandela Bay, blaming the Gulf war for putting local supplies at risk. Oil companies are now charging surcharges on normal… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year
The Chief Justice earns the most on the new list, taking home more than R3.3-million a year from April 2025. The Public Protector earns just over R2.7-million a year, matching… Read more »
South Africa: Emtee's Producer Says He Cannot Reach Rapper After Emotional Instagram Live
Producer Black Tears posted a public message saying he is concerned after losing contact with Emtee following an emotional Instagram Live. Emtee used the Instagram Live to say he… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Minister Dissolves Ingonyama Trust Board After King's Complaints
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Owe As Much As 28 Times Their Monthly Salary
National Debt Advisors (NDA) studied more than 70,000 people under debt review and found average monthly income sits at just R9,536. NDA head Sebastien Alexanderson says debt is… Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Shimza Says Lifestyle Changes Not Ozempic Behind His Weight Loss
DJ Shimza denied receiving government tenders on Podcast and Chill, challenging critics to show proof he earns money that way. Shimza said he lost weight by cutting out sugary… Read more »
South Africa: City Power Recovers R1.14 Billion Through Billing Fixes and Theft Crackdown
City Power's Gross Margin Turnaround Project, led by CEO Tshifularo Mashava, aims to recover R2.9-billion in revenue by June 2026. City Power resolved most of over 4,000 billing… Read more »
