August 03
South Africa: Diesel Hike Could Send Food Prices Higher
· Petrol prices are expected to stay almost unchanged in August, while diesel could rise by as much as R1.91 a litre because of higher global fuel prices. Read more »
South Africa: Fake Hit, HIV Case and Corruption Battles Rock Gauteng Courts
Brown Mogotsi returns to court after failing to win bail, while alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's trial within a trial also continues. A Pretoria man accused of… Read more »
July 31
South Africa: This Government Grant Could Pay Toward Your First Home
A government grant of up to R169,000 for first-time home buyers is opening again next week. You could qualify if your household earns between R3,501 and R22,000 a month. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Minister Hunts for Outsider to Fix Anti-Corruption Unit
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption's new acting head will likely come from outside the unit, with an announcement expected next… Read more »
July 30
South Africa: South Africans Are Paying a Heavy Price for This Year's Flu
Ntombi Ngobese went to hospital to care for her daughter. Read more »
South Africa: Fresh Claims Drag Andrea Johnson Back to Madlanga Commission
· Andrea Johnson will receive a Rule Three notice giving her a chance to answer fresh allegations that surfaced after she completed six days of testimony. Read more »
South Africa: Shebeshxt Fights for Freedom in Another Bail Bid
· Shebeshxt has been behind bars since November 2025 and is asking the High Court to overturn earlier decisions that refused him bail. Read more »
South Africa: Bribes, Dirty Cops and Murder Claims Rock South African Courts
South Africa's courts were packed with drama on Thursday as judges heard fresh claims of corruption, secret relationships, police misconduct and murder. Read more »
Africa: Snow, Rain and Strong Winds Keep South Africa On High Alert
· Heavy snow has fallen in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State, while strong winds and rain continue to batter the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Read more »
July 29
South Africa: Peanut Butter Price Hike Fears After Import Tax Approved
Trade officials have backed a new 20% import duty on peanut butter, saying local manufacturers are struggling against cheaper overseas products. Peanut butter is one of South… Read more »
South Africa: EFF Skips the Queue, Goes Straight to Concourt Over Ramaphosa Interdict
The EFF wants the Constitutional Court to overturn a Western Cape High Court ruling that paused Parliament's impeachment committee. The party is asking to join the case as a… Read more »
South Africa: Cops, Cash and Courtroom Chaos Rock SA Today
Jailed police sergeant Fannie Nkosi claims Investigating Directorate officials threatened him while probing senior police officers linked to Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Former… Read more »
July 28
Africa: New Monthly HIV Pill Brings Hope but Africa Must Pay Its Own Way
Funda ngesiZuluBy Palesa Matlala Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Hears Claims of Made Up Evidence
Two investigators told the Madlanga Commission that a statement used in court and linked to Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams was not taken during their official interview with… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Finishes Over 1,000 Surgeries With 1,857 Patients Still Stuck Waiting
Gauteng public hospitals completed 1,074 of a targeted 1,326 surgeries and procedures by 22 July, as part of the Mandela Month Surgical Marathon. The department's Treatment Time… Read more »
South Africa: Five Die in Fiery N2 Crash Near Kugompo City
A head-on collision between a Volkswagen Polo and a Renault on the N2 near Mooiplaas has killed five people, with one critically injured. A teacher believed to be from Qumrha… Read more »
Tanzania: Banyana Punished By Late Tanzania Strike
Tanzania beat Banyana Banyana 2-1 after Hasnath Ubamba scored an 87th-minute winner in Casablanca. The shock Group B defeat leaves South Africa under pressure to reach the… Read more »
South Africa: Cat Matlala Hitman Trial Heats Up As Key Witness Points Finger
Funda ngesiZuluBy Palesa Matlala Read more »
July 27
South Africa: Salaries Crept Up, but Buying Power Just Hit a Two-Year Low
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South Africa: Government Sends 68,000 Illegal Migrants Home
More than 68,000 foreign nationals have been processed for repatriation since June as police and border officials step up operations against illegal immigration and cross border… Read more »
South Africa: JSC Tells Ramaphosa to Suspend Judge in Landmark Harassment Case
The JSC has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Judge President Selby Mbenenge, pending Parliament's decision on his possible impeachment. The case stems from a sexual… Read more »
South Africa: Anti Corruption Boss Quits After Madlanga Commission Grilling
Avocate Andrea Johnson resigned with immediate effect after saying the controversy around her had become a distraction that was damaging the Investigating Directorate Against… Read more »
South Africa: Four Huge Cases Collide in Gauteng's Courts Today
Businessman Brown Mogotsi hopes to win bail in the Johannesburg High Court after two earlier applications were rejected because of questions about where he lives. Murder cases… Read more »
July 24
South Africa: Calls for Idac Boss' Suspension Mount After a Week of Admissions
Funda ngesiZuluBy Anita Dangazele Read more »
South Africa: Good News for Bank Loans, Bad News for Everyone Else
Prices rose 5% in the year to June, the fastest pace in two years, mostly because of higher fuel and transport costs. The Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged this week,… Read more »
