South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Trial Judge Gets the Boot

The judge presiding over the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Tshifhiwa Maumela, has been suspended alongside Justice Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi for failing to deliver numerous reserved judgments… Read more »

South Africa: Ntseki's Mission to Save Chiefs Is a Tall Order

Kaizer Chiefs made a shocking decision to appoint Molefi Ntseki as their head coach on Wednesday, which saw Arthur Zwane being demoted to work as Ntseki's understudy, together with… Read more »

South Africa: Phala Phala Scandal Destined for Court

The fight for a public hearing into how $580,000 ended up in the coach of President Cyril Ramaphosa is now destined to end up in court. Read more »

South Africa: Our Vote Is Not Free - Diepsloot Youth

Gone are the days when the vote of South Africans in the townships was almost guaranteed for the ruling ANC. Read more »

South Africa: Glenn Agliotti Confirmed Dead

Gauteng police have confirmed the death of Glenn Agliotti, a central figure in the corruption trial of former police commissioner Jackie Selebi. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Women Elbowed Out of Zim Election Race

The women vying to become candidates in Zimbabwe's upcoming presidential elections are facing rejection because they can't pay the massive R360,000 (US$20,000) nomination fee. Read more »

South Africa: Diepsloot Protest Leader Arrested

Lefa Nkala, leader of the Diepsloot Community Forum, has been arrested amidst ongoing anti-crime protests by the community. Read more »

South Africa: Tornado Victims Shelter With Families Displaced By 2022 Floods

Those made homeless by the tornado that struck Durban on Tuesday have been stuffed into the same community halls that house the victims of the April 2022 floods. Read more »

South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs Make Molefi Ntseki New Head Coach in Shock Move

Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Molefi Ntseki as their new head coach while demoting Arthur Zwane to the assistant coach role. Read more »

South Africa: Is VAR On Its Way to SA?

Local football governing body Safa has begun steps to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in local football. Read more »

South Africa: eThekwini Metro Faces Legal Action For Closure of Beaches

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is facing legal action from the DA over the closure of popular beaches in Durban due to sewage infrastructure problems. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Violence On the Rise As Zim Election Approaches

Villagers in Magunje village in Hurungwe are being forced to abandon their homesteads for fear of being attacked and their homes set on fire during the election season. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Member Claims Self-Defence in Shooting of Joburg Metro Officer

The SAPS member who allegedly shot and killed a Johannesburg metro police department officer said he had no choice but to pull the trigger. Read more »

South Africa: 25-Year-Old Doctor Youngest South African to Conquer Everest

Dr Gabriella Nel has made history by becoming the youngest South African to summit Mount Everest. Read more »

South Africa: Three More Arrested in Thabo Bester Saga

Three more suspects, all G4S employees, were arrested on Monday evening, according to a statement on Tuesday from national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. Read more »

South Africa: Tornado Sweeps Through Inanda

The mini tornado that ripped roofs off houses and sent road signs flying through the air on Tuesday afternoon has left many communities in Inanda, north of Durban, homeless. Read more »

South Africa: Off-Duty Police Officer Gunned Down Outside Nightclub By Another Officer

A cop was gunned down outside a nightclub in Braamfischerville in the early hours of Monday morning, by another cop! Read more »

South Africa: One Year After Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy, Underage Drinking Continues

The "pens down" culture continues to plague Eastern Cape communities. Read more »

South Africa: Opposition Chairperson Zille Accused of 'Keeping Files On Black DA Leaders'

Former DA Eastern Cape leader Nqaba Bhanga has two days to explain his public outburst in which he labels party federal chairperson Helen Zille "the most racist person" he knows. Read more »

South Africa: Zulu King Calls for Removal of Guns From KwaZulu-Natal Hostels

The Zulu King is worried about the killing spree that has seen many people lose loved ones in various hostels around Durban. Read more »

South Africa: Brad Binder Battles His Way to Fourth in Holland

Brad Binder is known to be one of the best performers off the start -- but this time he was just unbelievable. Read more »

South Africa: Ethiopians Dominate Durban Race

Ethiopian runner Tadu Nare continued her impressive form when running in the streets of South Africa. She produced a time of 31:26 to win the Spar Women's Durban 10k race on… Read more »

South Africa: Ellis Prepares to Announce Banyana World Cup Squad

Banyana Banyana is entering the final leg of their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup preparations, with coach Desiree Ellis expected to name her travelling squad on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Total Blackout Unlikely, Stage Loadshedding Possible - Power Specifications Boss

South Africans may be enjoying the best two weeks of 2023, with the lowest levels of load shedding so far recorded in winter. But that joy will be short-lived, according to Eskom… Read more »

South Africa: Not Just a King - Shaka Ilembe Is a World Conqueror

Letter from Limpopo: South Africa's flagship epic series, Shaka Ilembe, could parachute the country's arts industry onto the global stage, writes Thabiso Sekhula. Read more »