South Africa: Miss SA Finalist Bridgett Jones Accused of Bullying

Kayla Jenecker says Miss SA finalist Bridgett Jones bullied her at work and left her struggling with her mental health. Jones denies the claims, while Miss SA says all… Read more »

South Africa: Kgoshi Warns Surname Ruling Will Tear Families Apart

Limpopo leader Kgoshi Setlamorago Thobejane says letting men take their wives' surnames breaks African customs and disrespects family traditions. Thobejane's SebataKgomo Civil… Read more »

South Africa: DA Crushes Mk Challenge to Hold Durban Seat

The DA won ward 64 with 3,197 votes, beating the MK Party's 1,141. The ANC came third with 516 votes in the Montclair by-election. The ANC accused the MK Party of intimidation,… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Claims 'Blue-Light Cartel' Ran By Cops and Businessmen

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says Vusi "Cat" Matlala's cars were illegally registered as municipal vehicles and fitted with blue lights using public money. He also says a dodgy… Read more »

South Africa: Court Papers Say Mabuza Died a Single Man

Court papers say David Mabuza's death certificate lists him as never married, raising questions about who should get his R44.7-million pension. Emunah Silinda says she was… Read more »

South Africa: David Mabuza's Daughter Demands Slice of R44 Million Pension

University of Cape Town student Tamara Silinda wants the Mpumalanga High Court to freeze her late father David Mabuza's R44-million pension payout. Silinda says Mabuza had a duty… Read more »

South Africa: Cat Matlala Denied Bail After Court Calls Him a Danger

Alexandra Magistrate's Court denied bail to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying his fake passport, private jet and cellphone in prison make him a serious risk. Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala… Read more »

South Africa: Child Pregnancy Crisis Grows in Gauteng As Rapists Walk Free

More than 23,600 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Gauteng in 2024, including over 500 girls aged between 10 and 14 years. Police reported just 242 cases of child rape in… Read more »

South Africa: Ten Murdered in Cape Town Taxi and Extortion War

Victims include taxi drivers, women and men gunned down in Kraaifontein, Langa, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Barcelona in separate attacks. Residents blame the government and call for… Read more »

South Africa: Tyla Shines in Global Collab With Damiano David

Tyla, the South African Grammy-winning artist, takes center stage in the new single "Talk To Me" alongside Damiano David, lead singer of Måneskin, and legendary guitarist… Read more »

South Africa: Nandipha and Thabo Bester Fail to Stop Netflix Showing Their Escape Story

The judge threw out their urgent legal case just 30 minutes before the show started streaming this morning. The three-part series called Beauty and the Bester went live on South… Read more »

South Africa: Steve Biko Murder Case Reopens in Court 48 Years Later

The National Prosecuting Authority will present new evidence about Steve Biko's death in police custody at Gqeberha High Court on Friday. The original 1977 inquest cleared police… Read more »

South Africa: Cele Caught Meeting Cat Matlala Weeks Before R360-Million Tender Axed

The secret meeting happened at a mansion owned by the president's nephew weeks before police cancelled the tender. Matlala is now in jail for attempted murder while… Read more »

South Africa: KZN News Bites - Traditional Chiefs Reject Claims Government Is Forcing Them Around

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »

South Africa: Two Kids Raped During Innocent Game of Hide and Seek

Medical tests confirmed the rape of both young victims who were playing at one child's home. The teenage suspects were charged and released to parents while police continue their… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Throws Open Gates to Wildlife Parks As Families Rush in for Free

Families need only South African ID cards to enter reserves like Nylsvley and Blouberg for free this week. More than 2,000 people joined last year's campaign with even bigger… Read more »

South Africa: Anthony Lost His Legs but Found His Purpose Helping Disabled Children

Anthony Kwinika visits schools to talk about drug abuse, teenage pregnancy and crime affecting young people today. His group helps disabled youth access training programmes,… Read more »

South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers Could Face Jail Time in New Crackdown

Drivers need licences, panic buttons, clean criminal records and professional driving permits to operate legally from October. The new law follows violent attacks on drivers… Read more »

South Africa: State Says Actress Fled SA Because Ex-Boyfriend Cat Matalala Tried to Kill Her

Thobejane was shot in the foot during a 2023 highway attack that left another woman unable to walk. Ex-boyfriend Vusimuzi Matlala faces attempted murder charges and appears in… Read more »

South Africa: Thousands of Gauteng Families Face Another Week Without Power

Morning cuts from 5am to 9am will hit areas like Dobsonville, Naledi and Sebokeng. Evening cuts from 5pm to 10pm target Mabopane, Orange Farm and Protea Glen. Read more »

South Africa: Tyla Beats Big Nigerian Stars to Win MTV Award

South African star Tyla beats top Nigerian singers to win her first MTV Video Music Award. Tyla thanked fans on social media for supporting her rise from local star to global hit Read more »

South Africa: All Blacks Hold Off Springboks

New Zealand defended their Eden Park fortress with a hard-fought 24-17 win over the Springboks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. Read more »

South Africa: Southern African Music Rights Board Members Earn R125,000 Per Meeting

Chairperson Nicholas Maweni earns R125,000 per meeting, deputy Sisa Mayekiso R100,000, and board members R87,000, with meetings held four times a year. Trompies member Eugene… Read more »

South Africa: Over 100 Eastern Cape Children Aged 10 to 14 Gave Birth in Four Months

Health department figures show 117 births by children aged 10 to 14, and 4,752 births by teenagers aged 15 to 19, between April and July. Leaders say families must stop… Read more »

South Africa: Jesse Kriel to Lead Springboks Against All Blacks At Eden Park

Rassie Erasmus said Kriel deserved to keep the armband after leading against Australia, while Kolisi will return in the loose trio. Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie and Handre… Read more »