September 14, 2023
South Africa: Legend Mama Joy Honoured for Years of Sport Fandom
From Johannesburg to Paris, Joy Chauke, known as "Mama Joy" by sports enthusiasts, has waved South Africa's flag with great honour. Read more »
South Africa: IFP Leaders Warned - Don't Let the Party Die With Buthelezi
Addressing the gathering during Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's memorial in Ulundi, Reverend Musa Zondi stated, "The survival of the party rests in your hands. Be wary of divisions… Read more »
South Africa: Devastating Blow for the Springboks
Jacques Nienaber revealed during the team announcement on Wednesday that Malcolm Marx has a knee injury and was ruled out for their upcoming fixture against Romania. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Finally Gets Its Funding
The National Treasury has finally released grant funding to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality following months of negotiations. Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Blew R45 Million On a Vehicle Pound That Never Opened
SAVE OUR CITY: Former Metro Police chief David Tembe tells Everson Luhanga how a R45 million facility for impounded vehicles was scrapped because cops were scared of criminals in… Read more »
South Africa: Councillor and Top Cop Accused of Looting Abandoned Building
SAVE OUR CITY: Everson Luhanga says Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is cracking down on those invading and looting the city's buildings. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Accused of Fraud
The ACDP and Good have laid criminal charges against Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Gary van Niekerk for allegedly entering into a binding contract with a Gqeberha law firm in… Read more »
South Africa: 'My Evidence Is Not Confused' - Witness at Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial
The high-profile murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa has hit another snag, as Officer Sizwe Zungu's testimony is once again in contention. Read more »
South Africa: It's a Free for All As Joburg's Abandoned Pound Is Invaded and Stripped
SAVE OUR CITY: Everson Luhanga visits the site of an abandoned city project to impound vehicles, and finds a wasteland stripped apart by vandals. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Continues to Shine
Bafana Bafana, under the guidance of head coach Hugo Broos, has now celebrated 460 days without a loss. Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Fight Back... and How!
South Africa produced a strong batting display and tightened the screws with the ball in Potchefstroom to pull one back in the ODI series against Australia. Read more »
South Africa: Buthelezi's Fight Against Aids Honoured At Memorial
The late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been acknowledged for his stand against the stigma of Aids. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Parliament Impeaches Busisiwe Mkhwebane As Public Protector
After doggedly trying to prevent Parliament from impeaching her for the past two years, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been removed from office. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Gambia/Morocco: Gambian Team Caught in Deadly Moroccan Earthquake
Gambia's national football team was caught up in the middle of the devastating earthquake which hit Morocco on Friday night. Read more »
South Africa: Drama Over Cop Witness's Statement At Senzo Meyiwa Trial
The murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa took an amazing turn on Monday when it was revealed that the original handwritten statement referred to in the trial does not exist. Read more »
South Africa: Can Man of the Match Margeman Be Bafana's Saviour?
SuperSport United midfielder Grant Margeman earned himself a Man of the Match award after Bafana Bafana's friendly match against Namibia on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor Plays Blame Game in R700 Million Spat
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk has blamed the former mayor and DA councillor Retief Odendaal for over R700m of grant funding being withheld. Read more »
South Africa: Libbok Proves He's the Real Deal
Manie Libbok's amazing no-look kick pass to Kurt-Lee Arendse in the Springbok's Rugby World Cup game last night has set the internet on fire - as it should. Read more »
September 10, 2023
South Africa: Boks Make a World Cup Winning Statement
The Springboks have scorched their way to a statement-making win against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: Only Half of Johannesburg Fire Engines Are Working - Spokesperson
SAVE OUR CITY: There are more issues troubling the City of Johannesburg than hijacked buildings, writes Everson Luhanga. Read more »
South Africa: Councillors Vote for Salary Hike
ANC and DA councillors in the City of Johannesburg never agree on anything. Read more »
South Africa: Raymond Ackerman Lives On in the Eastern Cape
Letter from Mt Frere: The larger-than-life giant and founder of Pick n Pay is no more, writes Zukile Majova. Read more »
Southern Africa: How to Watch the Rugby World Cup for Free
We're big rugby fans at Scrolla.Africa - and we're not happy that everyone can't watch the Springboks defend the World Cup. Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: 52 Councillors Killed in KwaZulu-Natal Since 2011 - Report
Most murders stemmed from internal wrangling for position. Read more »
South Africa: Drama in Court As More Illegal Mining Kingpins Nabbed
The Hawks have arrested three more zama zama kingpins in the West Rand. Read more »