June 22, 2023
South Africa: Mbali Sibeko Climbing the Netflix Ladder
Mbali Sibeko told Scrolla.Africa she's thrilled to star in a new Netflix film titled Ingoma the Song which premiered last weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah Lands Himself a New Gig
Trevor Noah is set to launch a weekly podcast on Spotify later this year. Read more »
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe - South Africa's Epic Production
One of the biggest and most expensive productions to ever come out of South Africa, Shaka Ilembe is the height of excellence and backing local talent and the arts. Read more »
South Africa: There Is Room for All of Us KZN Royals
A quiet revolution is sweeping through the traditional leadership in KwaZulu-Natal as a new monarch asserts itself. Read more »
South Africa: Former Springbok Hougaard Critical in Hospital
Derick Hougaard has been in a coma for 10 days with his left lung collapsing after he was rushed to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria on Friday 9 June. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Evades Motion of No Confidence
Within just a few weeks in office, Nelson Mandela Bay's new Mayor Gary van Niekerk has already evaded an attempt to topple him off the metro's top seat. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Tshwane Mayor Tells Residents to Film Cops for Their Own Safety
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink urged residents on Tuesday to record their interactions with police after two officers were caught operating illegally outside their jurisdiction over… Read more »
South Africa: Diepsloot's Protesting Residents Want President to Visit Them - Just As He Did For Ukraine
The chaos in Gauteng's Diepsloot township is spreading, with crowds of protestors marching, blocking highways and dismantling and burning stalls. Read more »
South Africa: French Open Winner Ramphadi Receives Hero's Welcome
Donald Ramphadi said he felt honoured and special to see legions of fans turn up to give him a hero's welcome at OR Tambo on Monday night. Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Bester Case Postponed
The trial of Thabo Bester has been postponed until August to allow for additional investigations. Read more »
South Africa: Big Business Embraces Ramaphosa Peace Efforts
Organised business in South Africa has hailed President Cyril Ramaphosa's peace mission to Ukraine and Russia, saying the war is already hurting African economies. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition's Malema in 'Advanced Talks' With Ruling Party's Expelled Magashule
Intaka yakha ngoboya benye is an Nguni proverb meaning a smart bird can build an entire nest using the feathers of other birds. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane Wins First Round in Court Battle
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has won the first leg of his attempt to block a high-level investigation into how he acquired his Master's degree. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Communities Ravaged By Relentless Rains
Western Cape communities still reeling from the aftermath of last week's heavy rains were dealt another devastating blow as torrential downpours returned, exacerbating the existing… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: Humanitarian Organisation Gift of the Givers Offers Lifeline to Flood Victims
As mop-up operations continue in the Western Cape following five days of heavy downpours that rocked the province, the death toll has risen to two. Read more »
South Africa/Morocco: 'Defeats Can Be Useful' - Bafana Coach Broos
Bafana Bafana's 2-1 win over Morocco has convinced coach Hugo Broos that his team has tremendously improved. Read more »
South Africa: Pitso Mosimane - From Saudi to Abu Dhabi!
South Africa's most successful coach has been unveiled as the new manager of UAE Pro League side Al Wahda FC. Read more »
South Africa: Gunmen Ransack East Rand Shopping Centre
In what looked like an extract from a heist movie, about eight suspects were captured on CCTV camera at the East Rand Mall wheeling out jewellery they had just stolen. Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Enters Warzone Without Security Detail
South Africans never get to know the competence of the men and women who guard their president. But on Thursday and Friday, the nation got a front row seat treatment to a litany of… Read more »
South Africa: A Boxer's Big Step to Recovery - Lamati Out of Icu
South African boxer Ludumo Lamati is making positive progress in a hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Read more »
South Africa: Cops Cuff Rosemary After Daring Undercover 'Sting'
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South Africa: Moving Tributes At Barker's Emotional Special Provincial Funeral
The South African football family was united in celebrating the remarkable life of former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker. Read more »
South Africa: 'They Look for Stupid Things' - - Broos Takes Aim At Critics
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has hit back at his critics, accusing them of being bent on destabilising his job. Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Idols Winner Leads Gospel Group
Mzansi's beloved Idols SA season 18 winner, Thapelo Molomo, is celebrating his introduction into the gospel ensemble Spirit of Praise as lead singer. Read more »
South Africa: Bankrupt Jo'burg Plans to Survive On Multi-Billion Rand Loans
The council in the City of Jo'burg has passed an unfunded budget of R80.9 billion with a plan to fund it through loans. Read more »