January 21
South Africa: Dricus Du Plessis - New UFC Middleweight Champion
Dricus Du Plessis has made history as the first South African to win at the World UFC Championship. Read more »
January 17
Africa: Dreadful Afcon Start for South Africa's Bafana Bafana
Percy Tau missed a penalty as Bafana Bafana went down 2-0 to Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener at Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly on Tuesday. Read more »
January 15
South Africa: Unpaid Sassa Grants Hurt Thousands in the Eastern Cape
Over 23 000 Eastern Cape social grants beneficiaries are battling to prepare their children for the start of the academic year because they did not receive their January grant… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Back With Funder Shabir Shaik
Old friends and funders of Jacob Zuma's lifestyle are reuniting as the former president attempts to relaunch his political career with uMkhonto Wesizwe party. Read more »
January 11
Gabon: Footballer Born Five Years After His Mother Died - CAF Investigates
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is investigating an alleged case of age manipulation involving Gabonese footballer Guelor Kanga. Read more »
South Africa: Identity Crisis in the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party
The uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has created chaos and confusion in KwaZulu-Natal over its political direction after its interim secretary general announced that the leadership is… Read more »
South Africa: Manchester Beckons for Gqeberha's Football Prodigy
From the streets of Missionvale township in Gqeberha to the perfect pitches of Manchester in the UK, this is the inspiring story of rising football star Onke Mzozoyana. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Black Coffee Injured in 'Severe Travel Accident'
Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is recovering in hospital after suffering an injury in a "severe travel accident" aboard a plane. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg to Finally Fix CBD Explosion Site
The City of Johannesburg is finally ready to start fixing the service tunnel and rebuilding Lillian Ngoyi Street in the CBD. Read more »
January 09
South Africa: More Bonuses for Eskom Workers After Loadshedding-Free Christmas
Managers at various Eskom power stations have been given a go-ahead to draw up performance bonuses for their staff after a "load shedding free" festive season. Read more »
Africa: Five Stars to Watch At Afcon 2024
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast is set to feature some of the biggest names in world football. Read more »
January 08
South Africa: In Khayelitsha, Even Toilets Need Protection
Khayelitsha residents in the TR section in Cape Town couldn't enjoy their Christmas and New Year because of the terrible smell coming from their container toilets. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Slams Zuma for Spending Millions On Nkandla
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has come out strongly against former president Jacob Zuma for spending R246 million on his Nkandla home instead of building over 2,000 houses for former MK… Read more »
January 04
South Africa: Illegal River Crossings Push Immigration Under Election Spotlight
Members of the Patriotic Alliance are camping along the banks of the Limpopo River to block Zimbabweans from returning illegally to South Africa. Read more »
January 03
South Africa: Ngema Was Working On a Play About My Life - Zuma
Former president Jacob Zuma told mourners at Durban's Playhouse that legendary playwright, theatre director and musician Mbongeni Ngema was working on a play about Zuma's life. Read more »
South Africa: Pistorius' Parole Plan Is All Juice and No Gin!
It's a case of "you can look but can't touch" for paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who is not allowed to drink alcohol until 2029. Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Hero Six - Trevor Comes Home
YohWhatAYear: Scrolla.Africa is counting down the heroes and horrors of 2023. At number six on the nice list is the comedian Trevor Noah. Read more »
South Africa: Horror Six - Busiswe Just Won't Beat It!
YohWhatAYear: Scrolla.Africa is counting down the heroes and horrors of 2023. At number six on the naughty list is the EFF MP and former public protector Busiswe Mkwabane. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Africa: Scrolla.Africa Names Seven Horrors and Heroes of 2023 (2)
YohWhatAYear: Scrolla.Africa is counting down the heroes and horrors of 2023. At number seven on both of our lists is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which exploded into our lives… Read more »
Africa: Hero Seven - the Year the Robots Came to Town... (1)
YohWhatAYear: Scrolla.Africa is counting down the heroes and horrors of 2023. At number seven on both of our lists is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which exploded into our lives… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Southern Africa: Blendor Translates Hit Songs Into Isizulu
Music can break down barriers but language often gets in the way. Read more »
December 21, 2023
South Africa: Amabhaca Queen Mother Passes Away
The Royal Kingdom of KwaBhaca is in mourning after the passing of its queen, Queen MaMjoli Nombuyiselo Diko. Read more »
South Africa: Zahara's Fiancé Left Out of Funeral Plans
Zahara's family is preparing for her funeral, but her fiancé Mpho Xaba is not part of the plans. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Wows America On the Voice Finale
South African sensation Tyla absolutely lit up the stage on NBC's The Voice finale, and the internet can't stop talking about it. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: Your Guide to AFCON 2023 (I)
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is set to begin in Ivory Coast in mid-January, and fans are anticipating how some of the top teams will perform. Read more »
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