South Africa: Broke Gen Z Earning 2005 Salaries in 2025

A new report shows 2025 graduates earn about R6,000 to R9,000, the same as in 2005, despite rising living costs. Rent now eats up 64% of pay, food costs have tripled and many… Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Minister Mchunu Fights to Clear His Name in Parliament

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to testify for two days before Parliament's ad hoc committee looking into claims of corruption and interference in police operations. … Read more »

South Africa: Fake Cops Busted After Highway Hijack Flop

The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department caught five men pretending to be officers with fake SAPS uniforms, a taser and other police gear. The suspects, aged 28 to 34, were… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Suspends Gauteng Health Boss Without Saying Why

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi suspended provincial health boss Lesiba Malotana and appointed Dr Darion Barclay as acting head. Lesufi said Barclay will bring stability in health… Read more »

South Africa: Shoprite Boss Pockets R87 Million After Record-Breaking Year

Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R87-million, R4-million more than last year, after the company's profit jumped nearly 22%. Shoprite sales reached R257-billion and profit… Read more »

Africa: 12 Days Left to Enter the Climate Media Awards

Time's running out. The Climate Media Awards close on Monday, 27 October 2025 with R130,000 in prizes for Africa's top climate stories. Read more »

South Africa: Taxi Strike Leaves Thousands of Eastern Cape Pupils Stranded

Taxi operators in the Eastern Cape stopped transporting learners, saying the Department of Transport has not paid them their fees. The national taxi council says the strike will… Read more »

South Africa: Black Coffee Told to Pay Up After Enhle Mbali Court Victory

The Johannesburg High Court ruled Enhle Mbali's marriage to Black Coffee is valid and in community of property. Black Coffee must pay spousal maintenance after the court found… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Now Pay More for Electricity Than Most of the World

South African households pay R3,600 per megawatt-hour for electricity which is higher than the US and almost as much as Japan. Eskom says people still underpay, but experts blame… Read more »

South Africa: Amanjita's World Cup Dream Ends With 3-1 Loss to Colombia

Colombia beat South Africa 3-1 in the U20 World Cup last-16, ending Amajita's impressive run after strong group stage wins. Coach Raymond Mdaka praised his players, saying the… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Says Prisoners Live Better Than Hard Working Citizens

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said it costs the government about R500 a day to feed and house an inmate, while citizens get R350 a month in grants. He told MPs the government's priorities… Read more »

South Africa: Businessman's Sandton Mansion Raided in R2 Billion Hospital Scandal

Investigators took cars, artwork and furniture from Hangwani Maumela's Sandton mansion, saying he benefited from fake tenders at Tembisa Hospital. The Asset Forfeiture Unit has… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Turns Parliament Upside Down Over Mkhwanazi Hearing

Julius Malema clashed with MPs and lawyers, saying Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's affidavit was meant for the Madlanga Commission, not Parliament. The hearing stopped for hours before… Read more »

South Africa: Hungry Mother Blames Herself for Her Baby's Illness

Refilwe Morolena from Kanana says her baby developed a digestive illness because she couldn't afford to eat enough while breastfeeding. The Gauteng DA delegation visited Weillers… Read more »

South Africa: Mogotsi Refuses to Give Up His ANC Badge

Fikile Mbalula says Brown Mogotsi's ANC membership has expired and denies any party links to alleged organised crime. Mogotsi insists he remains a loyal ANC member and says… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Says It's Time to Heal Royal Wounds

The Supreme Court of Appeal confirmed King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the rightful heir after a long family dispute over the Zulu throne. The King says this is a time for healing… Read more »

South Africa: Court Says King Misuzulu Stays On the Throne

The court ruled King Misuzulu remains the rightful heir to the Zulu throne, dismissing all appeals by his relatives with costs. Judges said royal family meetings confirmed… Read more »

Africa: Shoprite's Africa Gamble Falls Flat

Shoprite sells five stores in Malawi to Karson, which must keep workers and report regularly to the competition commission. In Ghana, Shoprite plans to sell seven stores and a… Read more »

South Africa: Education Bosses Blow R210 Million While Students Suffer

One branch spent R145-million but met only 13 of 22 goals while hundreds of staff resigned across the department. Travel costs alone reached R174.9-million, including… Read more »

South Africa: Mthethwa's Family Wants the Truth After His Phone Was Found Far From His Body

Nathi Mthethwa's family say his death makes no sense after his phone was found 800 metres from his body. Relatives insist he showed no signs of trouble and was in regular contact… Read more »

South Africa: Family Says Cop Who Killed Their Girl Must Bury Her

Namhla Nondala was hit and killed by a speeding police van while walking home with friends in Delft, Cape Town. Her devastated grandmother said police must take responsibility… Read more »

South Africa: Amajita's World Cup Dream Alive After Famous Win Over Usa

Amajita fought back from a goal down to beat the USA 2-1 in Chile and reach the World Cup knockout stage. Gomolemo Kekana scored the winner as coach Raymond Mdaka's team made… Read more »

South Africa: Mandela Family Call Israel's Actions 'Unlawful, Inhumane'

Mayibuye and Melisizwe Mandela condemned Israel's "unlawful" actions, saying the flotilla was carrying aid and solidarity for the people of Gaza. President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »

South Africa: Mandla Mandela Taken By Israel During Aid Mission

The Israeli navy stopped a 45-boat convoy heading to Gaza, detaining Chief Mandla Mandela and campaigners including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. South Africa's international… Read more »

South Africa: Rapper Stogie T Baptised With His Son

Stogie T, real name Boitumelo Molekane, posted videos of his baptism with his son on Instagram. He said the baptism was about surrendering struggles and choosing faith for the… Read more »