March 12
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Zulu Nation Marks Five Years Since King Zwelithini's Death
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Andile Mpisane Is Now a DJ and Is Taking Bookings
Andile Mpisane, who has been a musician, footballer and football club owner, is now adding DJ bookings to his career. Mpisane also posted DJ clips on social media, including one… Read more »
South Africa: Middle East Crisis Forces FlySafair to Raise Ticket Prices
FlySafair will add a temporary fuel surcharge to all tickets from 12 March for flights leaving by 12 May 2026. A Middle East crisis has pushed jet fuel prices at South African… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: SA Economy Grows 1.1 Percent in 2025 but Manufacturing Keeps Falling
Stats SA said on Tuesday the economy grew 0.4% in the last quarter of 2025, up 1.1% for the year. Eight of 10 manufacturing divisions contracted, and economists warn that Middle… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Sets R168 Billion Budget With No Cuts to Government Departments
The KwaZulu-Natal government tabled a R168.2-billion budget and promised that no provincial department will face budget cuts this financial year. Most of the money goes to… Read more »
South Africa: Skeem Saam Actress Mogau Keebine Jokes About 'Struggling' Rumours
A photo of Keebine eating a mango was shared on X with a caption calling the Skeem Saam actress struggling. Keebine hit back in an Instagram video, joking the struggle is real… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Plans to Sell Spare Daytime Power to Bitcoin Miners
Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati told the Biznews Conference 2026 in Hermanus that rooftop solar is leaving Eskom with spare electricity during the day. Eskom wants to sell spare… Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Middle East Conflict Leaves South African Farmers Counting the Cost
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry says some Cape Town shipments to the Middle East are on hold indefinitely. Fruit body Hortgro says 675,000 cartons of stone fruit and… Read more »
Africa: South Africa Could Run Short of Fuel If Middle East Conflict Goes On
A shipping source says Engen cut back on fuel supplies to Gqeberha and Durban because of the Middle East conflict disrupting shipping routes. Big fuel price increases are… Read more »
South Africa: Schools and Hospitals Get Most of Gauteng's R179-Billion Budget
Health gets R70.3-billion for hospitals, clinics and emergency services while education receives R70.9-billion for Gauteng's schools and early childhood programmes. Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: One in Three South African Loans Now At Least a Month Overdue
South Africa's overdue loan balances rose R12.7-billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing the total overdue amount to R224-billion. South African seniors took 840,000 new… Read more »
March 09
South Africa: Soldiers Promised to Fight Gangs but Parliament Has No Clear Plan
Ian Cameron, chair of Parliament's police portfolio committee, says oversight committees still do not have a full strategic deployment plan. Cameron warned the deployment could… Read more »
South Africa: MK Traditional Leaders Clash Over ANC Newcomers Taking Top Jobs
Mzimbokhalimali Dlamini says he spent R2-million building the MKP and cannot be accused of causing divisions by Dr Khehlelezi Mzozo. MKP members say Tony Yengeni and Duduzane… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Says Ramaphosa 'Knows Nothing' and Should Listen to Traditional Leaders
Jacob Zuma told guests at the Willies Mchunu Foundation in Durban that Ramaphosa has no clue how to run South Africa. Last month in Nongoma, Zuma called Ramaphosa a white boy… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders Lerato Kganyago's Husband Out of Northcliff Luxury Property
The Johannesburg High Court ordered Thami Ndala out of 14 Hillel Avenue, Northcliff, where he ran Hillel Villa and Spa. Urban Mountain director Feizal Esposito Lorgat bought the… Read more »
South Africa: Slovo Park Residents Get Free Wi-Fi and Safety Cameras
Slovo Park residents in Johannesburg got smart poles with free Wi-Fi, LED lighting and emergency panic buttons on 5 March. MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene said 17 poles will go up… Read more »
South Africa: Restaurant Owner Loses R10,000 As OR Tambo Taps Run Dry
The Airports Company South Africa said the water outage at OR Tambo on Saturday was due to ongoing maintenance work. A restaurant owner at OR Tambo said the outage cost him… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Sanitary Pads Safe Despite Chemical Findings Says Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says women and girls can continue using sanitary products without fear. Read more »
South Africa: More FA Cup Magic As Last Eight Looms
Port Vale's incredible FA Cup run continued with a 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland, while Southampton put Fulham away at Craven Cottage in another fifth round shocker. Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Must Decide Value Added Tax Changes
The Western Cape High Court ruled that the Finance Minister cannot change the Value Added Tax rate because the Constitution gives that power only to Parliament. The court gave… Read more »
South Africa: KZN On High Alert As Severe Storms Approach
Disaster teams across KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert after a Level four warning for severe thunderstorms expected to hit several major towns on 6 March. Officials… Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Prices Could Skyrocket in April
South African drivers could face petrol increases of up to R8 per litre in April after the rand price of Brent crude oil jumped sharply in one week. Analysts warn oil prices… Read more »
South Africa: Businessman Suliman Carrim Clashes With Madlanga Commission Over Death Claims
Businessman Suliman Carrim, who faces questions over a R360-million South African Police Service tender, asked to testify privately after saying he received death threats. … Read more »
South Africa: Healthy Food Slipping Out of Reach for Poor Families
The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows the cost of nutritious food continues to rise, pushing healthy meals out of reach for many low income families. Families are… Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Nadia Nakai Says She Cannot Spend Life Loving a Ghost
Rapper Nadia Nakai says she has mourned and healed after AKA's death and now wants the freedom to move forward and build a future with a life partner. Nadia Nakai sparked dating… Read more »
