April 08
South Africa: Soccer Fans Say They Do Not Expect Government Trip Funding
Masilo Machaka and Mamello Makha say they must always find private sponsors to watch big soccer matches in other countries. Masilo Machaka spoke after sports minister Gayton… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Mother Reunited With Baby Stolen From Hillbrow Clinic After 12 Months
Joyce Mokoena and Ntombifuthi Victoria Xulu took the baby from the mother's flat on 11 April after the clinic visit. Community members gave police information leading to… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Faces Diesel Crisis As Middle East Imports Hit 80%
South Africa gets 80% of diesel from the Middle East since Iran blocked fuel exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Local fuel prices are rising because India added a new tax of… Read more »
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Says Government Will Not Pay for Mama Joy Trip
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie said the government will not pay for Mama Joy to go to the 2026 World Cup. McKenzie told the fan her husband should pay for the trip because the… Read more »
April 06
South Africa: Real Politics - ANC Rebels Push to Reshape Coalitions and Weaken Unity Government
A growing anti-unity government faction inside the African National Congress is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference, writes Zukile… Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Brigadier Named At Madlanga Commission for Interfering in Murder Case
Suspended brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu allegedly asked for the Armand Swart murder docket in Sedibeng and claimed he was acting on orders. Nkhwashu also allegedly visited murder… Read more »
South Africa: Pitso Mosimane and His Wife Face R1.2 Million Legal Fight
Iranian football agent Hamed Ghadiri wants R1.2-million from Pitso Mosimane's wife after helping the coach get a job in Iran. Hamed Ghadiri says Pitso Mosimane promised to pay… Read more »
April 03
South Africa: More Than 1,000 Fuel Stations Run Dry As Easter Travel Begins
Many fuel stations are empty after drivers rushed to fill up before a record price hike on Wednesday 1 April. Gauteng is hit hardest with 306 stations out of diesel and 202… Read more »
South Africa: Helen Zille Goes Fishing in a Broken Joburg Swimming Pool
Helen Zille visited a broken public pool in Windsor West to show how the City of Johannesburg neglects community facilities. Johannesburg spokesperson Nthathisi Modingoane said… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Vice President Says He Wants to Visit Zulu King to Honour His Roots
Prince Wandile kaThathezakhe Ngobese says Tanzanian Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi told him he is Zulu and wants to visit King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Prince Wandile shared… Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Police Captain Suspended for Allegedly Stealing Millions
A Pretoria captain in the SAPS Protection Security Services finance section allegedly used his system access to steal travel money. Police commissioner General Fannie Masemola… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Associations Ban Private Cars From Filling Up in Kwamashu
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April 01
South Africa: Hugo Broos Says Panama Bullied Bafana Bafana in Cape Town Loss
Coach Hugo Broos said Panama used power and speed to beat South Africa 2-1 at Cape Town Stadium Tuesday. South Africa missed three chances before Panama used power to win the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Pay More for Water and Security After Fuel Increase
Diesel prices went up by R7.51 and petrol by R3.06 on Wednesday after oil flows in the Middle East stopped. Security companies and water suppliers are charging extra fees while… Read more »
South Africa: Dj Zinhle Chose Two New Artists From More Than 2,000 Hopefuls
DJ Zinhle released a new song called Ezothando and ran an open challenge where more than 2,000 artists submitted work. Two new artists, Nayvee and Thobani White, were chosen for… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Denies Claims of High Heart Surgery Deaths
The Gauteng health department says Charlotte Maxeke hospital still offers heart surgery despite claims that many patients are dying there. DA spokesperson Jack Bloom says heart… Read more »
South Africa: Easter Travel Gets More Expensive As Diesel Prices Jump 35 Percent
Diesel prices increased by 35% compared to last year making long trips much more expensive for drivers during the holidays. Driving from Johannesburg to Durban in a diesel SUV… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Stumble in Panama Friendly
South Africa's preparations for the 2026 Fifa World Cup suffered a setback as they lost 2-1 to Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday night. Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Cuts Fuel Tax By R3
Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and… Read more »
South Africa: Border Officials Prepare for Thousands of People This Easter
Border Management Authority boss Michael Masiapato says extra officers will work at busy airports and borders to help the crowds. Police and social workers will use drones and… Read more »
South Africa: Surgeon Says Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Bosses Covered Up Heart Surgery Deaths
The Democratic Alliance says many heart patients die during surgery and the hospital head should be suspended for a check. A senior surgeon left the hospital because junior… Read more »
South Africa: Commuter Sells Sweets to Pay Taxi Fares After Fuel Increase
Taxi driver Bab'Nkomo faces a R2,000 daily fuel bill in Soweto after petrol and diesel prices jump at midnight on Tuesday. Johannesburg worker Ntlamolo Khubayi will sell sweets… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Pumps Run Dry As South Africans Rush to Fill Tanks
At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Ramaphosa Orders Ministers to Ease Pain of April Fuel Price Increase
Iran shut a key oil shipping route, sending global fuel prices climbing and pushing up food costs for South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch… Read more »
Africa: Motsepe Will Respect Court's Ruling On Senegal's Afcon Title
Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in the Afcon final but lost their title after Morocco appealed the result to CAF. CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he will follow whatever the… Read more »
