January 22
South Africa: Young Guns Propel Pretoria Capitals to Sa20 Final
The Pretoria Capitals secured a spot in the Betway SA20 final with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Trump Repeats White Genocide Claims in Davos
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: Motorist Opens Reckless Driving Case After Crash Involving Makhadzi
A motorist opened a reckless driving case at Mokopane Police Station after allegedly hitting singer Makhadzi on the N1 on 31 December 2025. Limpopo police confirmed the case and… Read more »
South Africa: Sundowns Back On Top As PSL Resumes
The Betway Premiership returned from its mid-season Afcon break with the four midweek fixtures seeing wins for Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC, and TS Galaxy. Read more »
South Africa: School Transport Kombi Catches Fire in Vosloorus With Children Inside
Two children aged ten and six escaped unharmed after their school transport kombi caught fire in Vosloorus Extension 7 on Wednesday morning. Emergency services believe a… Read more »
January 21
South Africa: Electricity Is Eating Into Food Budgets for Struggling Households
Prepaid electricity costs now take a significant portion of a minimum wage income. Many households are forced to prioritise electricity and transport before buying food. Read more »
South Africa: 'We Live Like Prisoners' Say Residents As Leaders Meet Over Nelson Mandela Bay Crime
Police and city leaders met in Nelson Mandela Bay after 118 people were murdered in the Northern Areas in four months. Read more »
South Africa: Christianity Used to Break Zulu Land and Culture Before Isandlwana Battle
A book by journalist Nomavenda Khumalo says the British used Christianity to weaken Zulu communities before the Isandlwana battle. Read more »
South Africa: After Losing His Job a Father Survives By Pushing Trolleys At a Mall
A Cape Town father lost his gardening job after his employers relocated overseas, leaving him without income. Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Fine Dining Restaurant Closes As Survival Gets Harder
The Milk Restaurant and Champagne Bar in Khayelitsha will close permanently after struggling with debt and financial pressure. Read more »
South Africa: Security Guard Struggles to Survive As Food Kindness Keeps Him Going
A security guard in Johannesburg spends most of his salary on transport, rent and sending money home, leaving little for food. Read more »
South Africa: When a Salary Stopped Lasting This Mother Started Selling Juice At Work
A single mother of three started selling homemade juice shots after her salary could no longer cover food bills, petrol and debt. Read more »
South Africa: Soweto School Principal Gives Part of Her Salary to Feed Pupils' Families
A Soweto primary school principal gives a quarter of her salary to help feed families of pupils facing hunger at home. Read more »
South Africa: Coal's Slow Death in Mpumalanga
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Middelburg used to be one of South Africa's top municipalities, boasting an average 95% rates collection. Read more »
South Africa: Shelati Sekhabi Calls Fake Pregnancy Rumours Violating and Draining
Former House of Zwide actress Shelati Sekhabi says fake pregnancy rumours spread online and strangers approached her believing the claims were true. Shelati Sekhabi says the… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: Online Gambling Tax Coming As Government Tries to Slow Betting
The National Treasury plans a 20% tax on online gambling and extends the public comment deadline to 27 February 2026. Treasury says the tax aims to slow gambling addiction as… Read more »
South Africa: School Taxi Driver Had No Licence in Crash That Killed 12 Children
Gauteng officials say the school taxi driver in the Vanderbijlpark crash did not have a valid operating licence. The minibus taxi involved may also not have been licensed to… Read more »
South Africa: Families Say Scrap Scholar Transport After Crash Kills 12 Kids
Ofentse Vinger, 6, was one of 12 children who died in a crash that has sparked urgent calls for the government to provide safer school transport. The 22-year-old driver has been… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs Off Higher Pay for Ministers As Budgets Run Dry
President Cyril Ramaphosa approves a 3.8% pay rise for ministers, deputy ministers and MPs in national government. Higher salaries arrive as education, health and provinces like… Read more »
South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark
A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees
KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Close to Running Out of Water
Nelson Mandela Bay says only 38.76% of its dam water is usable, enough to last about 246 days. Residents are using about 380 million litres daily, far above the city's target of… Read more »
South Africa: With No Job and No Money a Young Woman Built a Way to Survive
A 28-year-old Durban woman started a business with no money in 2021 and now supports eight people through income. The business employs five workers, but survival depends on daily… Read more »
South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices
A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »
South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Is Pushing Farmers to the Edge
Farmers report losing livestock and seeing milk production drop by more than 80%, leaving some unable to cover basic farming costs. The government has promised vaccines, but… Read more »
