South Africa: Durban's Santa Transforms Broken Toys Into Shiny Gems

A Durban man is transforming old and broken toys into good-as-new treats so that every child experiences some joy over the festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Malema in Court Again for Calling for Illegal Land Grabs

EFF leader Julius Malema is set to appear in the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday on charges relating to violating the Riotous Assemblies Act. Read more »

South Africa: 'I Will Only Be Happy When Qedani Mahlangu Is in Jail' - Life Esidimeni Family Member

A family member of deceased Life Esidimeni patient Joseph Gumede, 60, says she will only be happy once former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is thrown in jail for her role in… Read more »

South Africa: Top ANC Man Danny Msiza & His R164 Million Empire

While his political future seems uncertain, it does not appear as if former ANC Limpopo treasurer-general Danny Msiza will be losing any sleep over his future income. Read more »

South Africa: Man Severely Injured After Being Hit By Train in Western Cape

A man, believed to be in his 50s, was left critically injured when he was hit by a train near the Southfield Station in Cape Town on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Two Former Winners Nominated for SA Rugby Player of the Year

Two previous winners, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx , are among the FIVE nominees for the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2018, while the Blitzboks and… Read more »

South Africa: Jozi Stars Secure Home Playoff Berth

The Jozi Stars secured a home playoff berth in the Mzansi Super League with a massive 101-run win over the Tshwane Spartans at the Wanderers on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa - Arrest Government Officials 'With Their Hands in Our Cookie Jar'

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the arrest of local government officials who "put personal greed ahead of the interest of our people". Read more »

Rwanda: SA Seeks Normalised Ties With Rwanda After Lindiwe Sisulu 'Prostitute' Insult

South Africa remains committed to normalising diplomatic relations with Rwanda, but insulting Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu isn't helping the… Read more »

South Africa: BLF Threatens to Take Up Arms If IEC Deregisters it Over Alleged Hate Speech

Black First Land First (BLF) president Andile Mngxitama has threatened an "arm struggle" should the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) deregister his party over… Read more »

South Africa: VBS Saga - Radzilani Resigns, 6 Other Limpopo Mayors Told to Go

Vhembe district mayor Florence Radzilani has resigned with immediate effect over the VBS saga. Read more »

South Africa: Police Ordered to Pay R100k to Prophet Mboro for Unlawful Arrest

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered the Ministry of Police to pay self-proclaimed Prophet Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng R100 000 in damages for unlawfully… Read more »

South Africa: Courtney Pieters' Killer Gets Two Life Sentences for Her Rape, Murder

The Western Cape High Court has sentenced Mortimer Saunders to two life sentences for the rape and murder of 3-year-old Courtney Pieters. Read more »

South Africa: Omotoso's Lawyers Preparing to Go to Concourt

Pastor Timothy Omotoso's legal team say they are preparing to approach the Constitutional Court, after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed their application to have the… Read more »

South Africa: Mom to Collect Master's Degree of Son Who Succumbed to Cancer Before Graduation

For two years Amanda Kotze hoped for a miracle, praying her son would fulfil his dream of completing his master's degree to accomplish his goal of teaching young people about the… Read more »

South Africa: ANCWL Calling for Pule Mabe's Suspension Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

Following allegations of sexual harassment against ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe, the ANC Women's League has called for his suspension. Read more »

South Africa: SCA Dismisses Omotoso's Bid to Have Judge Recuse Himself - Trial to Go Ahead

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed the application brought by pastor Timothy Omotoso's legal team to have Judge Mandela Makaula recuse himself. Read more »

South Africa: 'I Have Been Doing Wonderfully for SABC' - Hlaudi Motsoeneng

Axed SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has said that he has done "wonderful" work at the broadcaster and that he is not to blame for its woes. Read more »

South Africa: Ensure Loadshedding Stops - Alliance Political Council

The alliance political council has resolved to "convene relevant deployees" to consolidate a coherent response on ensuring sustainable energy security, it said after a meeting at… Read more »

South Africa: Ennerdale Dad Who Shot His Son to Negotiate Plea Deal, Case Postponed

A murder-accused Ennerdale father, who claims that he shot his son accidentally when he was startled by a knock on his car window, has asked for time to negotiate a plea deal with… Read more »

South Africa: Looted VBS Cash Paid for Top ANC Man's R9.5 Million Home - Court Papers

New evidence before the high court shows that ANC Limpopo treasurer general Danny Msiza allegedly personally benefited from the wide-scale looting of VBS Mutual Bank, despite his… Read more »

South Africa: Mackenzie's Dusi Prep Gaining Momentum

After wrapping up her year of studies in Cape Town, 2017 and 2018 Dusi Canoe Marathon runner-up Christie Mackenzie is back in KwaZulu-Natal and getting her Dusi preparations… Read more »

South Africa: Bok Coaching Team to Help Super Rugby Sides

South Africa's four Super Rugby teams will get national support from the Springbok coaching team once again in the 2019 season. Read more »

South Africa: Whiteley Named Sarpa President

Springbok and Lions No 8 Warren Whiteley has been elected as the new president of the South African Rugby Players' Association (SARPA). Read more »

South Africa: Pule Mabe Takes Leave, Pending Outcome of Sexual Harassment Inquiry

The African National Congress's national spokesperson Pule Mabe has requested the party's Secretary-General Ace Magashule accept his request for leave pending the outcome of the… Read more »