South Africa: Prosecuting Authority Rubbishes Suicide Rumours As Corruption Investigator Lands in Hospital

The National Prosecuting Authority says it contacted Dylan Perumal's family and confirmed that he was hospitalised after falling ill. It has urged the public to stop spreading… Read more »

South Africa: Angry MK Party Volunteers Tell Zuma No Council Seats for Election Flops

The Nxamalala Detachment claims provincial leaders have put themselves forward for council seats despite failing to deliver good election results. The group's chairperson… Read more »

South Africa: Extreme Heat Could Hit South Africans Where It Hurts Most

The World Meteorological Organization warns that rising temperatures could bring food shortages, higher living costs and dangerous heatwaves. A powerful El Niño could… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Gives Zille Deadline to Withdraw Joburg Claims

Malema's lawyers want Zille to retract her allegations, apologise publicly and promise not to repeat them. The dispute follows an interview in which Zille accused Herman Mashaba… Read more »

South Africa: Matlala Blames Medication for R500,000 Claim Against Sibiya

Vusimuzi Matlala says psychiatric medication affected his memory when he told investigators he paid former police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya R500,000. Former police boss… Read more »

South Africa: IFP Leader Warns ANC Could Disappear After 2029 Elections

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Cedric Xulu warns that the African National Congress risks losing its supporters by working with rival parties. Xulu claims the African National… Read more »

South Africa: Kabila Accused of Betraying South Africa Over Congo Rebel Links

Prince Simon Sindag Mabhena accuses Joseph Kabila of sharing South African military intelligence with rebels, but the claim remains unproven. Fourteen South African soldiers died… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Trade Decision Could Hurt Rural Families, Warns Azania Movement

Azania Movement leader Nolubabalo Mcinga warns that Donald Trump's decision to end South Africa's special trade benefits could threaten rural jobs. South Africa is set to lose… Read more »

South Africa: Hammanskraal's Dirty Water Nightmare Puts Actionsa to the Test

The Democratic Alliance won 74 Tshwane council seats and ActionSA secured 48, leaving Nasiphi Moya needing coalition support to remain mayor. Hammanskraal's water crisis has lasted… Read more »

South Africa: Chiefs Come From Behind to Reach Carling Knockout Semis

Kaizer Chiefs came back from behind to beat Siwelele FC 2-1 and reach the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. Read more »

South Africa: New Joburg Council Has Until March to Decide Your Electricity Bill

Eskom has asked to charge municipalities 8.84% more for electricity from July 2027. The energy regulator decides on 26 November. Johannesburg must send its electricity tariff… Read more »

South Africa: Millions Voted and Now South Africa Waits for Results

About 12 million South Africans had voted by 5pm on Wednesday, with Gauteng recording the highest turnout as voting stations prepared to close. The African National Congress… Read more »

South Africa: Mantashe Warns ANC Against Attacking Election Results

Gwede Mantashe has urged African National Congress members to accept the 2026 local election results and avoid damaging the Electoral Commission's credibility. The African… Read more »

South Africa: DA Claims Best Ever Eastern Cape Result As Count Continues

The DA was leading Nelson Mandela Bay with 41.38% and had nearly 68% in Kouga, while its Eastern Cape support was running above its 2021 provincial result. The party has also… Read more »

South Africa: Voters Demand Water, Electricity and Dignity As Ramaphosa Heads to Polls

Voters at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg want the local government elections to bring better services, safer communities and leaders who listen. Gloria Chabalala brought… Read more »

South Africa: Lilian Ngoyi Street Reopens As One Shop Owner's Takings Fall From R700 to R200

Lilian Ngoyi Street in Johannesburg reopened on 2 November, more than three years after a gas explosion damaged the road. A shop owner on the street says his takings fell from… Read more »

South Africa: Nine Years of Broken Promises Push Young Voter to Demand Change

Lethu Ngobese, 19, says residents of Phumla Mqashi near Lenasia South struggle with broken toilets, water shortages, crime and limited healthcare. The first-time voter says nine… Read more »

South Africa: AmaNdebele King Boycotts Elections in Fight for Municipal Power

AmaNdebele King Mabhoko III is boycotting the local government elections, arguing that traditional leaders should govern municipalities instead of elected political leaders. The… Read more »

South Africa: Motorists Buy Petrol in Dribs and Drabs As Wallets Empty

Purchases below 20 litres rose from 25% of transactions in 2025 to about 36% in 2026 among Discovery Insure clients. Average monthly fuel spending climbed from roughly R1,750 in… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Demands Jobs Rescue As Trump Pulls Trade Lifeline

Cosatu fears thousands of farming and factory jobs are at risk and wants government to negotiate with Washington and prepare a rescue package. The EFF wants urgent support for… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Trade Axe Hangs Over South African Exporters

US President Donald Trump has given notice that he intends to remove South Africa from AGOA from 1 January 2027. Trade Minister Parks Tau says Pretoria will keep negotiating,… Read more »

South Africa: R548-Billion Investment Plan Promises More Than 60,000 Jobs

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says 141 companies have promised investments worth more than R548-billion across South Africa's special economic zones. … Read more »

South Africa: Record 2.6 Million Get Early Shot At Local Polls

A record 2,655,067 voters have been approved for special votes, more than double the number approved for the 2021 local elections. Almost 680,000 voters will be visited at home,… Read more »

South Africa: Soldiers On Standby As Police Prepare for Election Violence

The South African National Defence Force is ready to support police in election hotspots where violence, protests and intimidation could disrupt voting. Police have assessed… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Shuts Down 20 Taverns in Fight Against Violence

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says authorities shut down 20 liquor outlets after 7,322 inspections as part of a crackdown on alcohol-related violence. The province plans to deploy… Read more »