March 20
South Africa: Makhadzi Spotted Kissing Upcoming Artist in Video Posted Online
Upcoming artist Blissbouy Owfive posted a cosy video of himself and South African music star Makhadzi sharing a kiss online. Neither Makhadzi nor Blissbouy Owfive has confirmed… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year
The Chief Justice earns the most on the new list, taking home more than R3.3-million a year from April 2025. The Public Protector earns just over R2.7-million a year, matching… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Owe As Much As 28 Times Their Monthly Salary
National Debt Advisors (NDA) studied more than 70,000 people under debt review and found average monthly income sits at just R9,536. NDA head Sebastien Alexanderson says debt is… Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Hit Out At Nigerian Community King Crowning in East London
The Nigerian community crowned Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London in KuGompo on Saturday, 14 March. The Eastern Cape Congress of Traditional Leaders says… Read more »
South Africa: Emtee's Producer Says He Cannot Reach Rapper After Emotional Instagram Live
Producer Black Tears posted a public message saying he is concerned after losing contact with Emtee following an emotional Instagram Live. Emtee used the Instagram Live to say he… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Minister Dissolves Ingonyama Trust Board After King's Complaints
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
March 17
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe's Son Back in Court After Plea Deal Hearing Postponed
Robert Mugabe's son Bellarmine and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze face seven charges and are negotiating a plea deal with the State. Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze's plea… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Electricity Tariffs Going Up 8.76 Percent From April
Eskom will raise electricity tariffs by 8.76% from 1 April 2026, following a decision by South Africa's energy regulator Nersa. South African municipalities will raise their… Read more »
South Africa: Floods Cut Off Camps and Close Roads in Northern Kruger
SANParks says the Shingwedzi and Luvuvhu river systems are rising fast, and more changes in water levels are expected ahead. SANParks says no evacuations are needed yet, but… Read more »
South Africa: Learners Inhale Fire Extinguisher Chemicals in Dangerous New 'Chuff' Trend
Joburg EMS is warning parents and schools about a dangerous new trend called 'Chuff' where learners inhale fire extinguisher contents. Inhaling fire extinguisher chemicals can… Read more »
South Africa: Shimza Says Lifestyle Changes Not Ozempic Behind His Weight Loss
DJ Shimza denied receiving government tenders on Podcast and Chill, challenging critics to show proof he earns money that way. Shimza said he lost weight by cutting out sugary… Read more »
South Africa: City Power Recovers R1.14 Billion Through Billing Fixes and Theft Crackdown
City Power's Gross Margin Turnaround Project, led by CEO Tshifularo Mashava, aims to recover R2.9-billion in revenue by June 2026. City Power resolved most of over 4,000 billing… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Banker Builds Fruit Garnish Business From Home Kitchen
Katleho Chacha, 28, from Chiawelo, Soweto, launched Mr Bartender in February, selling dehydrated fruit garnishes made from his home kitchen. Chacha works as a relationship… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Taxi Driver Starts Carwash to Make Ends Meet
The Cape Town taxi driver earns R1,300 a week but says the money is gone before he pays his bills. The taxi driver washes cars after his shift, charges R100 to R120 per wash and… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Families Turn to Network Marketing As Food Prices Rise
Yolanda from Soweto-on-Sea in Gqeberha says her food bill jumped from R2,500 to R3,500 a month while salaries stayed flat. Asandiswa from Veeplaas sells perfumes and body creams… Read more »
South Africa: Algoa Bus Strike Leaves Nelson Mandela Bay Families Without Transport
The Algoa Bus Company serves routes between Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch, and the strike has halted all services since Monday. Algoa Bus changed disciplinary rules so some… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhwanazi to Get New Contract Despite Masemola Saying He 'Went Overboard'
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has backed a five-year extension for KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi despite criticism from his boss. National Police… Read more »
March 16
Africa: Trump Watch - US Launches Trade Investigation Into South Africa and 59 Other Countries
Donald Trump matters a lot to Mzansi and the rest of the world right now. Trump is changing the way America works - and how the world's most powerful country deals with the rest of… Read more »
South Africa: Criminals Break Into Motherwell Clinic Leaving Hundreds Without Medical Care
The burglary at Motherwell Community Health Centre in Gqeberha forced some services to close and sent staff for counselling on Friday. Emergency patients in Gqeberha were sent to… Read more »
South Africa: One Food Basket Must Stretch Across Seven People in Many Homes
The household food basket used in the affordability index is calculated for a family of seven people each month. The February household food basket costs R5,422 to feed a… Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Official Charged With Killing Madlanga Commission Witness
Matipandile Sotheni, 41, a former police special task force member, appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court on 16 February 2026. Sotheni faces murder, attempted murder and… Read more »
South Africa: Pimville Man Left Factory Job to Build Candle Brand From R2,000
Makatu Tshivhula, 27, left his candle factory job in 2021 and opened his own shop in Pimville, Soweto, with R2,000. The Light Candles business now employs four full-time workers… Read more »
South Africa: Black Coffee Sues Maserati South Africa Over R9 Million Car Deal
The Grammy-winning DJ says Maserati South Africa failed to deliver his customised R9-million MC20 Cielo by the July 2025 deadline. Maserati South Africa says no July 2025… Read more »
March 15
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Witness D Marius Van Der Merwe Murder
Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the gunman who killed Marius van der Merwe. Read more »
March 13
Southern Africa: Lamola Says Us-Iran War Puts Southern Africa's Food Supply At Risk
Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Ronald Lamola made the warning at a Sadc ministers' meeting on Thursday, saying the US-Iran war is already hitting global… Read more »
