May 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Oops! Minister Impregnates His Deputy 'By Mistake'
Tony Mwaba Kazadi, the Minister of Education for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has impregnated his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia. Read more »
South Africa: Seema's Bizarre Chippa Deal
Former Chippa United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has revealed an unusual arrangement which landed him a job at the Chilli Boys. Read more »
South Africa: Lamati Aims for WBC Belt
Ludumo "9mm" Lamati is gearing up for a colossal clash against WBC silver featherweight champion Nick Ball at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: KZN ANC Squabbles Over Spoils of Office
The infighting in the KZN Cabinet is raising its ugly head after it has emerged that Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube boycotted the cabinet reshuffle after she was bullied by provincial… Read more »
South Africa: Broos Bets On Strugglers
Every time Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos names his squad, each of his selections looks like a gamble, writes Michael Madyira. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Resentment
Anger is brewing in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal over the acting premier's meddling in the cabinet. Read more »
South Africa: Mkhawana's Journey to Join the Elite
Vicky Mkhawana's meteoric rise took him from the under-17 national squad to his recent signing with the prestigious Kaizer Chiefs. Read more »
Cameroon: Ex-Tennis Star Gives Hope to a Nation of Young Talent
Former Cameroonian champ Joseph Oyebog runs the Oyebog Tennis Academy in his native country to support communities who lack access to facilities. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Anger
Anger is brewing in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal over the acting premier's meddling in the cabinet. Read more »
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Help in Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
South Africa: Boys' Camp Opens Young Minds to Becoming Better Men
More than 27 boys from various Cape Town townships were given a unique opportunity to explore their true selves at a camp organised by Sonwabile Dwangu, a community member. Read more »
South Africa: Nurses Escape Unhurt From Raging Fire
A nurses' home at Ncora Clinic in Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape was set ablaze on Sunday, destroying the staffroom, tea room and medicine storeroom. Read more »
South Africa: Amakrwala Lead Reign of Terror in Lower Crossroads
Residents of Lower Crossroads in Cape Town are falling victim to a wave of robberies committed by amakrwala ("new men"). Read more »
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Defuse Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
South Africa: Bad Acting Saves Spider Lives
Scientists have uncovered the secret behind the survival of a vibrantly coloured spider that wards off predators: bad acting skills. Read more »
South Africa: Killer Cops Still On the Loose
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is still looking into cases of residents being shot and killed by police officers during demonstrations in Emalahleni,… Read more »
South Africa: Residents Rule - This Clinic Is Now Open
Gatvol Hammanskraal residents staged a fake ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday declaring an idle clinic to be in business. Read more »
May 23, 2023
South Africa: Power Cuts to Continue Beyond Christmas 2023 - Electricity Minister
The national electricity grid cannot be stabilised before the end of the year and load shedding will continue into mid-2024. Read more »
South Africa: Anger Boils Over At Cholera Outbreak
Tempers have reached boiling point in Hammanskraal, located north of Tshwane, as residents blame local government for the tragic deaths of 15 individuals due to a cholera outbreak… Read more »
South Africa: Black, Beautiful - and Three Years Old!
Montle Mashigo from Emalahleni, Mpumalanga is set to reach for the stars... in New York City. Read more »
South Africa: Camp for Boys to Shape Up As Men
To address the pressing issue of men losing sight of their true purpose, the Eastern Cape Department of Education joined forces with traditional leaders, SAPS, and NGOs to organise… Read more »
South Africa: 'Plant a Tree for My Birthday'
Thabelo "Tbos" Makwarela celebrated his 33rd birthday by encouraging his family and friends to forget traditional gifts and money transfers. Read more »
South Africa: Kruger's a World Record Beater Says Coach
Renowned shot put and discus coach Eben Vermaas is confident that Simone Kruger has the potential to break the World F38 Discus record this year. Read more »
South Africa: Man of God Called to Make Jewellery
"Maybe it's due to my stubbornness, but I could not refuse the call of God when he told me to become a jewellery maker." Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Sanco to Be Disbanded
Former president Jacob Zuma's political future is in crisis again as the ANC is having serious negotiations with its allies to disband the South African National Civic Organisation… Read more »