April 20
South Africa: Muvhango Star Cynthia Shange Dies At 76
Cynthia Shange died in a hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal province after the famous television actress was sick for some time. Cynthia Shange was famous for acting in shows like… Read more »
South Africa: New Law Helps Backyard Landlords Fight Bad Tenants
Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane says the new bill will protect people who rent out small backyard rooms to survive. The planned law allows municipalities across the… Read more »
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Appoints Acting Manager After Lerutla Airport Arrest
Kagiso Lerutla was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He faces fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice charges. Tsholofelo Koopedi will act as the city… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Gauteng Malaria Cases and Deaths Rise Sharply
Gauteng recorded 414 malaria cases and 11 deaths between January and March 2026, already exceeding last year's total deaths in just three months. Health officials say increased… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Implicated Ekurhuleni Police Boss Arrest Sparks Corruption Outcry
Civic groups say the arrest of EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is long overdue after serious allegations linking him to crime and corruption. The Democratic Alliance says the… Read more »
April 17
South Africa: Graduates Face Unemployment Without Artificial Intelligence Skills
Many businesses in South Africa say they cannot hire young graduates because they do not have practical workplace computer skills. Experts say education must change to include… Read more »
South Africa: Water Prices Jump 68 Percent in Five Years
A new report shows that water prices went up by 68% between 2020 and July 2025 across the whole country. Bad pipes and dry weather mean fixing the water system will cost a lot of… Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Malema Walks Free to Fight Prison Sentence
Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for shooting a rifle during a rally. The court allowed Julius Malema to go home on Thursday… Read more »
South Africa: Cops Lock Down Court for Malema Sentence
Julius Malema will hear his punishment in court on Thursday after a judge found him guilty of breaking gun laws. Heavy police teams are closely watching court buildings in East… Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema Denies Lebo Keswa Ghostwriter Claims
Lebo Keswa told people online about writing for Julius Malema in the African National Congress before Julius Malema denied everything. Julius Malema warned Lebo Keswa to stop… Read more »
South Africa: Court Hands Julius Malema Five Years in Prison
The East London Regional Court sent Julius Malema to prison for unlawfully handling and firing a rifle at an event. The legal defence team for Julius Malema will appeal the… Read more »
South Africa: Hackers Attack Police Medical Aid
Hacker group ShinyHunters sent an email to the police medical scheme claiming to have stolen personal information belonging to members. In a separate case, a police officer said… Read more »
South Africa: Sharp Sharp Episode Three Is Here and the DA Has a Problem It Cannot Fix
Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode three of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »
April 15
South Africa: Shops Keep Food Prices High While Farming Costs Drop
The Competition Commission of South Africa found that the farm price for white maize dropped sharply by December last year. Shops did not pass these large savings on to buyers… Read more »
April 14
South Africa: Court Orders Musa Khawula to Apologise to Julius Malema
A judge in Johannesburg told commentator Musa Khawula to remove untrue statements about Julius Malema from his social media accounts. Khawula must post an apology within 24 hours… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg's Money Troubles Could Mean Worse Services for Residents
Global Credit Rating placed Johannesburg on a negative financial watch after the city failed to submit its audited financial statements. Economists warn that if Johannesburg does… Read more »
April 13
South Africa: Soweto Girl Hospitalised After Drinking Tap Water With E.Coli
Nonjabulo Sabatha, a seven-year-old girl from Dube in Soweto, was rushed to hospital after drinking dirty tap water containing E.coli. Sanelisiwe Sabatha now spends about R2,820… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Got a Pay Rise but Still Cannot Afford Food
South Africa's minimum wage rose to R5,320 a month in March 2026. After transport and electricity, workers have R2,378 left. A family of four needs R3,667 for basic food each… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Businessman Denies Buying R10 Million House for Cyan Boujee
DJ and influencer Cyan Boujee recently trended online after saying she bought a R10-million mansion. Read more »
April 12
South Africa: South Africa Gets First HIV Prevention Jab
· South Africa received 37,920 doses of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir on 7 April 2026, marking a major step in fighting new infections. Read more »
South Africa: Zille Steps Back From DA Leadership to Chase Joburg Mayor Role
· Helen Zille says she will not return to the Democratic Alliance leadership, saying the party is stable and performing strongly after her time in charge.· Zille is… Read more »
April 09
South Africa: High Costs and Cheap Imports Threaten Local Sugar Farmers
High fuel prices make fertiliser and diesel too expensive for thousands of small farmers in South Africa to grow crops. The South African sugar industry is losing money because… Read more »
South Africa: Sharp Sharp Returns With Trump, the GNU and R500 Billion On the Table
Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode two of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Rapper Apologises After Joke About Owning RDP Houses Backfires
Scooby Nero angered many South Africans after sharing a video saying he collects rent from people in Johannesburg government houses. Chibuzor Nwankwo apologised and said he was… Read more »
South Africa: Former Umkhonto Wesizwe Party Secretary General Joins the IFP
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomed Dr Bongani Mncwango to the party at its Durban head office on Wednesday. Jacob Zuma fired Dr Bongani Mncwango as the… Read more »
