September 01, 2023
South Africa: The Shame of Johannesburg
The City of Gold has lost its glitter. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Cops Get Tech to Fight Crime
The announcement of bodycams and in-vehicle camera technology for Cape Town City officers has received mixed reactions from local residents. Read more »
South Africa: Canan Moodie - SA's New Frans Steyn
It's not often that rugby writers use the phrase "generational talent" but it has often been bandied about with reference to the 20-year-old wunderkind Canan Moodie. Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: The Dark History of an Abandoned Government Building
This building owned by the Johannesburg Property Company was a shelter and home for abused women and children. Read more »
South Africa: Politicians Blame Ruling ANC for Joburg Fire
Political figures paid a brief visit to the site of the Johannesburg building fire on Thursday, seeking an opportunity to take aim at the ANC. Read more »
South Africa: Searching for Loved Ones After Joburg Fire
Magrett Amini waits anxiously for the authorities to let her into the burnt building to look for her brother and sister-in-law. Read more »
South Africa: Tears and Grief At Joburg Fire
Tears of grief flowed as families watched the victims of the Johannesburg City Centre fire being pulled out of the burnt building. Read more »
South Africa: No Cause Found for Deadly Johannesburg Fire
More than 60 people have died in a building fire in the Johannesburg city centre. Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Former ANC Secretary General Heads for the Polls With His Own Party
Ace Magashule has launched his own political party. He claims it will represent the poor and marginalised. Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Was Shot From Close Up, Court Hears
Ballistics expert Chris Mangena testified in the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday that Senzo Meyiwa was shot at close range. Read more »
August 29, 2023
South Africa: Former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse Resigns as Councillor
The DA campaign to wrestle control of the Gauteng provincial government has been dealt a major blow. Read more »
South Africa: Democratic Alliance Wants Pappas for KZN Premier - Sources
The DA is reportedly ready to unveil Chris Pappas, the mayor of the uMngeni Local Municipality, as its candidate for the KwaZulu-Natal premiership. Read more »
South Africa: Party Threatens to Unleash Chaos in Nelson Mandela Bay
EFF leader Julius Malema says his party will not rest until Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Noxolo Nqwazi vacates her office. Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Died Within Minutes of Being Shot, Court Hears
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria learned on Tuesday that Senzo Meyiwa likely survived seconds or minutes after being shot, ultimately dying from a loss of blood. Read more »
South Africa: 'This City Needs Help!'
In an exclusive interview given before she officially resigned from the Johannesburg City Council, Dr Mpho Phalatse told Scrolla.Africa the truth about the state of the city and… Read more »
South Africa: Millions Spent, Yet Johannesburg Disaster Site Remains Unguarded, Opposition Councillors Say
The site of Johannesburg's methane gas explosion remains unguarded and open to the public despite the City claiming it has already spent millions of rands to secure it. Read more »
August 28, 2023
South Africa: Meyiwa Murder Accused Rushed Into New Home, Court Hears
Chipane Lesley Kgaphola, a former landlord, took the stand in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Divided, ANC Conquers in Johannesburg
Opposition parties in Johannesburg continue to play into the hands of the ANC. Read more »
South Africa: Police Need Help to Win War Against Criminals - Minister
Police minister Bheki Cele admitted on Friday during a walkabout in Gqeberha that the South African Police Service cannot win the war against crime in the Eastern Cape on its own. Read more »
August 27, 2023
South Africa: Lyle Foster Opens Premier League Account in Style
South African starlet Lyle Foster scored his first Premier League goal for Burnley in their 3-1 loss against Aston Villa on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ANC Congratulates Mnangagwa On Disputed Zim Elections
The ANC has accepted the results of the Zimbabwean elections and congratulated Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa despite the opposition disputing the results. Read more »
August 25, 2023
South Africa: All Blacks Wiped Out By Rampant Boks
➤ With minutes to go: Read more »
South Africa: Operation Dudula Leader Nhlanhla Lux Sentenced
Former Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux Mohlauli has been sentenced to five years. Read more »
South Africa: TeamSA Poor Campaign Continues in Budapest
Nothing good ever happened by chance. Read more »
August 24, 2023
South Africa: Treasury in Standoff With Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is seeking to review the appointment of CEO Anele Qaba to run the Mandela Bay Development Agency. Read more »