January 20
South Africa: Flood Damage Near Kruger Leaves Families Hunting for Food
Floods damaged Kruger National Park fences, allowing animals to wander into nearby communities. Some families say poverty and high meat prices have pushed them to hunt wild… Read more »
January 19
South Africa: Twelve Schoolchildren Die in Scholar Transport Crash
Twelve learners have now been confirmed dead after a private scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark. Several other learners were injured and taken to hospital as emergency… Read more »
South Africa: Actionsa's Khumalo Out On Bail Over Assault and Gun Charges
ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo is accused of assault and pointing a gun during a 2023 anti-drug operation in Katlehong. Read more »
South Africa: Goodyear Factory Goes On Sale As Workers Accept Jobs Are Gone
More than 900 workers lost their jobs when the Goodyear factory shut down last year. Read more »
South Africa: Families Stranded As Floods Tear Through Jozini Villages
Heavy weekend floods in Jozini and uMhlabuyalingana destroyed roads and bridges, leaving villages near the Mozambique border cut off completely. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Became the Family Breadwinner At 15 and Now I'm Drowning in Debt'
A man who became his family's breadwinner at 15 now supports 12 relatives on one income and is struggling to cover rent, food and transport. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Defy All Odds to Defend Afcon Title
The Lions of Teranga roared on in Rabat to successfully defend their Africa Cup of Nations crown, defeating Morocco 1-0 on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Drunk Fisherman Arrested After Offering Dead Fish to Traffic Officers
A fisherman was arrested on the N2 in Mtubatuba after offering dead fish as a bribe during a transport roadblock. Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - NFP MEC Appointed Acting Health Boss
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Job Loss Forces a Mother to Sell Food At Traffic Lights to Feed Her Child
A woman selling sausages and bottled water at Cape Town traffic lights earns as little as R150 on bad days of trading. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Beer Could Soon Cost More As Government Looks At Tax Hike
The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Xolani Khumalo Hands Himself in Over Assault Claim
ActionSA says Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo will hand himself in to police over an alleged assault case. The party claims police are targeting Khumalo while an… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: Limpopo Mother Rescued From Tree As Floods Sweep Away Her Young Son
A mother was rescued by helicopter after being trapped in a tree while her young son was swept away by floods in Mbaula Village. Read more »
South Africa: R150 a Day Means Working Seven Days a Week to Survive
South Africa: High Lobola Costs Are Forcing Couples to Delay Marriage Plans
Some families ask for lobola as high as R90,000, while others accept far less, depending on circumstances. Read more »
South Africa: Zulu Royal Family Heads to Mexico to Back Bafana Bafana
Prince Sbo Zulu says the Zulu royal family will travel to Mexico on 14 May to support Bafana Bafana as they represent South Africa on the world stage. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Heads for Day Zero As Water Leaks Waste Supply
More than 60 percent of Nelson Mandela Bay's water is lost through leaks broken pipes and poor maintenance. Read more »
South Africa: Dumisani Khumalo Says Police in Gauteng Worked for Criminals
Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo says many Gauteng police officers worked for criminal cartels. Read more »
South Africa: Lerato Nxumalo Says Washing Her Husband Underwear Is Annoying
Actress Lerato Nxumalo shares a live video complaining about washing her husband's underwear after getting married. Social media users react with mixed views as some criticise… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Warn Foot and Mouth Disease Is Out of Control
Foot and mouth disease has spread to seven provinces leaving farmers struggling with losses rising food prices and export bans. Farmers say government delays and vaccine… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - IFP Slams Death Threats Against KZN Premier
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Tebogo Malaka Resigns Before Hearing Over R836 Million Hospital Project
Tebogo Malaka resigns as IDT CEO before disciplinary hearing linked to a failed R836-million hospital oxygen project. The Public Works minister says her resignation will not stop… Read more »
January 14
South Africa: Floods Leave Kruger Park With Only One Exit
Kruger National Park visitors warned of blocked routes as heavy rain raises river levels inside the park. SANParks says some guests may be temporarily stuck if the only exit… Read more »
South Africa: Back to School Visit Exposes Problems At Special School
Government leaders visit Northern Lights Special School and find safety staff and transport problems affecting children with physical disabilities. Officials promise help after… Read more »
South Africa: Oscar Mbo Ex Shares Photos and Speaks About Alleged Abuse
Ursula Dlamini shares posts about alleged abuse during her past relationship with DJ Oscar Mbo. Oscar Mbo has not responded and the allegations have not been tested in court. Read more »
