October 24, 2023
South Africa: Egg Shortages Could Last 18 Months - Industry Source
The poultry industry in South Africa is facing a tough crisis due to the outbreak of bird flu - and it is expected to get even worse in the coming months. Read more »
South Africa: Deadly Rampage Leaves Four Dead
An Eastern Cape man, out on bail for a murder charge, shot and killed three women on Saturday, leaving a pregnant woman wounded. Read more »
South Africa: Hillbrow Building Goes Up in Flames
Fire broke out in a multi-storey building in the Johannesburg inner city on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Men's Cricket World Cup - Proteas Tame the Tigers!
When South Africa win, they win big -- and they have done it again! This time Bangladesh were the victims, as the Proteas went to second in the ICC Cricket World Cup standings. Read more »
South Africa: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa Trial Claims He Was Assaulted By Police
The trial concerning the murder of Senzo Meyiwa, the former captain of South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, took a turn during a trial-within-a-trial procedure In… Read more »
South Africa: Seven Men Shot Dead in Suspected Vigilante Attack
Seven men were shot and killed execution style in KwaMashu, north of Durban on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Metro Mayoral Committee Member Injured in Fatal Accident
MMC for Finance in Ekurhuleni Nkululeko Dunga was involved in a multi-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a cyclist. Read more »
South Africa: Miners Refuse to Come to the Surface
The protesting Amcu (Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union) miners stationed at the Gold One mine in Springs, Ekurhuleni have vowed that not even hunger will force them… Read more »
South Africa: Cop and Four Prisoners Killed in Highway Crash
Scattered bodies, police sirens and a high visibility of law enforcement agencies. This was the scene on the M1 south at the Athol Oaklands off ramp in Johannesburg. Read more »
Kenya: Lupita and Selema - 'It's a Wrap!'
Hollywood's darling, Lupita Nyong'o, has called it quits with Selema Masekela, son of the legendary Hugh Masekela. Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Four Die in KwaZulu-Natal Thunderstorms
Four people lost their lives in Mfekayi, near uMtubatuba in Mkhanyakude, after their houses were destroyed by the thunderstorms that swept through parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday… Read more »
South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs' Coach Bites the Dust
Kaizer Chiefs have fired coach Molefi Ntseki following their exit from the Carling Knockout. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg to Build a Shanty Town for the Homeless
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on a shack construction project for the poor -- with the victims of the Marshalltown fire first in line. Read more »
South Africa: Could England Cost South Africa the Rugby World Cup?
A formal complaint has been laid against Bongi Mbonambi over the alleged racial slur made towards England's Tom Curry, casting doubt over his availability for the final. Read more »
South Africa: Over 500 Miners Taken 'Hostage' By Union
Around 543 miners are reportedly being held "hostage" underground at the Gold One mine in Springs. Read more »
South Africa: Meyiwa Trial Witness Denies 'Unlawful' Custody Claims
Magistrate Vivian Cronje opposed allegations that she neglected her duties after Senzo Meyiwa murder accused Bongani Ntanzi told her of his "unlawful" detention. Read more »
South Africa: Is Kaizer Chiefs Coach On His Way Out?
Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki could become the second Premier Soccer League coach to lose his job following Amakhosi's exit from the Carling Knockout on Saturday. Read more »
October 21, 2023
South Africa: Proteas Rip England Apart!
Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen led South Africa to a cracking ICC Cricket World Cup win over England, who continue to feel the pressure in their title-defending year. Read more »
October 20, 2023
South Africa: Boks's Favourites in 2019 Final Repeat Against England
You have to go back to 2003 and a Springbok squad scarred from Kamp Staldraad to find the only time they have lost to England in a World Cup. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg's Crime Hotspots Face Service Cuts
Criminals who attack city officials could cost their communities the services they depend on as the City of Johannesburg has threatened to cut them off. Read more »
South Africa: Joe Nina's 'Sbali' Gets Amapiano Makeover
Joe Nina's "Sbali" song has been remade once again, this time by the Hullabaloos. Read more »
South Africa: Drama as Parliament Votes In New Public Protector
Discussions in the National Assembly degenerated into something resembling a shebeen brawl on Thursday as MPs heatedly squabbled over the nomination of Kholeka Gcaleka as the new… Read more »
South Africa: Crunch Matches for Boks and Proteas in a Great Weekend for Sports
PICK OF THE SPORT: The Springboks take on England in the Rugby World Cup semifinal in a must-watch game! recommends Dylan Bettencourt. Read more »
South Africa: Taxman Sets Sights On Shauwn Mkhize
The Durban High Court in KwaZulu-Natal has instructed the Sheriff of the High Court to attach the movable properties of the Royal AM Football Club in Umhlanga and a farm that… Read more »
South Africa: Jozi's Tyla Is a Tsunami of Talent
Tyla's hit song, "Water", is more than just a splash. It is a tidal wave in the music industry, dominating the charts, getting her worldwide recognition, and introducing her as a… Read more »