February 25
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Wants Higher Fees At Public Clinics
The Gauteng Department of Health has proposed higher fees at public clinics and hospitals under the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule. Gauteng residents must submit written comments… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Man Raises Siblings On R100 a Day After Losing Parents
The man earns R100 a day helping a local business supply water by truck to businesses and community members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. The 26-year-old saves his R100 daily wage… Read more »
February 24
South Africa: Newcastle Farmer Rejects Trump's Claim That Crosses Were Burial Sites
Darrel Brown told CBS 60 Minutes that the Newcastle crosses stood for less than 48 hours to honour killed commercial farmers. Black farmer Nhlanhla Zuma said he quit farming for… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Health Report Shows No Country Spends Enough On Healthcare
The Southern African Development Community released its 2025 health scorecard in Johannesburg on 24 February 2026, covering 16 member countries. No Sadc country meets the Abuja… Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi Says KZN Suspects Are Killed Before They Can Stand Trial
EFF leader Julius Malema questioned Brown Mogotsi about what an informant and agent are and whether they are given numbers for accountability. General Shadrack Sibiya denied at… Read more »
February 23
South Africa: Lesufi Under Pressure As Water Crisis Drags On
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted Meadowlands still has water problems linked to the Doornkop reservoir and said engineers will fix it urgently. Democratic Alliance… Read more »
South Africa: Sibiya Tells Commission He Never Got Impalas From 'Cat' Matlala
Police witness Witness F told the Madlanga commission he arranged meetings between Sibiya and Matlala and organised the impala delivery. Political fixer Brown Mogotsi will appear… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Officials Sold Visas and Permits for Cash
Four Home Affairs officials earning less than R25,000 a month received more than R16-million in unexplained deposits, the SIU found. The SIU found Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of Black South Africans Live Below the Lower Poverty Line
43.8 percent of Black South Africans live below the lower-bound poverty line of R1,300 per person per month. 20.8 percent live below the food poverty line of R777 per person per… Read more »
South Africa: Tembisa Protests Over Electricity Cuts, Shut Schools and Block Roads
Tembisa residents blocked roads with burning tyres and rocks on Monday, protesting electricity disconnections and tariff increases by the City of Ekurhuleni. Mayor Nkosindiphile… Read more »
South Africa: Qualified Security Guard Earns R150 for Full Day
Sello Selebe, a 46-year-old security guard registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, says he earns R150 after waiting and working long hours at stadium… Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Mugabe Family Denies Speaking to Media
The family of Bellarmine Mugabe has denied claims that it issued public statements following his arrest. Read more »
February 20
South Africa: Minister Gives Rand Water Four Months to Help Fix Gauteng Water Crisis
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina allowed Rand Water an extra 200 million cubic metres from the Vaal River system until June. Majodina has told Gauteng municipalities to fix leaks,… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africa's Young People Still Can't Find Work
The youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 44.6% in the same period in 2024. Youth Capital says the upcoming national Budget… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Businesses Fight to Survive Nine Months Without Water
Businesses in Park Central and Selby have had no permanent water for nearly nine months and rely on water tankers. Joburg Water says upgrades at the Hector Norris pump station… Read more »
South Africa: Orlando Pirates Coach Says Title Race Not Over After Sundowns Loss
The 2-1 defeat at FNB Stadium cut Orlando Pirates' lead over Mamelodi Sundowns to three points in the Betway Premiership. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team have 13 or… Read more »
February 19
South Africa: City Power Boss Mashava Quits After 10 Years in the Job
City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava quit on 12 February 2025, saying she wants to follow personal and professional goals. Read more »
South Africa: Robert Mugabe's Son Arrested After Security Guard Shot in Hyde Park
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, youngest son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested at the Hyde Park property after the shooting. Read more »
South Africa: Half the Foods Families Buy Every Month Are Still Taxed
The January index shows 22 of the 44 foods tracked in the household basket are subject to VAT each month. Foods subject to VAT account for about 49 percent of total household… Read more »
South Africa: Dr Makhosi Khoza Quits Politics to Write Books for Preschool Kids
Khoza told Abantu Batho Congress President Philani Mavundla she was leaving after feeling she no longer added value in politics. Read more »
South Africa: Four Mthatha Women in Court Over R800,000 Burial Society Fraud
Nandipha Mfoboza, Busisiwe Nondudule, Faniswa Nobambela and Nommiselo Solani appeared in the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 18 February 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Cardoso Says Sundowns 'Won This Match With Heart' Against Pirates
Colombian striker Brayan León scored twice in the first half to put Sundowns in control at FNB Stadium. Patrick Maswanganyi pulled one back for Orlando Pirates two minutes… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Cruise Past UAE With Super Eights Next On the Horizon
South Africa wrapped up a flawless Group D ICC T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding six-wicket triumph over the United Arab Emirates at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on… Read more »
February 18
South Africa: Joyous Celebration Directors Clash Over Money and Tax Bill
Pastor Jabu Hlongwane and Pastor Mthunzi Namba told a meeting in December 2021 that they wanted to exit Joyous Celebration and later confirmed it in writing. Pastor Jabu… Read more »
South Africa: Over Half of Eastern Cape's Workforce Now Unemployed
The Eastern Cape lost 32,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 53,000 in the third quarter of 2025. While the national unemployment rate fell to 31.4%, youth unemployment… Read more »
