South Africa: Police Minister Mchunu Hits Back At Mkhwanazi's Allegations

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu denies knowing businessman linked to cancelled police tender worth millions. Human Rights Commission demands presidential inquiry after top KZN cop… Read more »

South Africa: R60-Million Debt Leaves Hundreds of Gauteng Schools in the Dark

Over 500 schools had their power cut for unpaid bills totalling nearly R60-million, with many left without water and sewage too. The worst-hit school, Fleurhof Primary, owed… Read more »

South Africa: Cops Dismiss Riot Talk As Mkhwanazi Supporters Prepare for Battle

KZN police dismiss social media unrest threats over popular commissioner Mkhwanazi as "hypothesis" while focusing on crime fighting. Political parties and church leaders plan… Read more »

South Africa: Khanyi Mbau Gets Her First Netflix Nomination

Khanyi Mbau is the only African up for a Netflix Reality Universe award after more than 23 years in the industry. She stars in Young, Famous & African and says being herself… Read more »

South Africa: Mamkhize Says Her 'Silence Speaks Volumes'

MaMkhize said, "Let my silence speak volumes" after days of people talking about the guns found at her house. The guns were linked to Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala, a businessman with a… Read more »

South Africa: 102-Year-Old Gogo Raped and Killed in Her Own Home

A 102-year-old woman was raped and murdered in her Butterworth home on 2 July. Eastern Cape social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta visited the family offering condolences and… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Gets Armed Guards After Exposing Mchunu

Popular KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says he's prepared to die for exposing corrupt cops and politicians linked to criminal gangs. Armed guards now protect his… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger Rangers Risk Their Lives Daily Hunting Elephant Killers in Dangerous Bush

Kruger rangers face armed poachers daily while investigating elephant killings and recent poaching camps in a 2-million-hectare wilderness. Rangers undergo six-week intensive… Read more »

South Africa: Apiwe Helps Young Brewers Take Over the Beer World

Apiwe is the first black woman in South Africa to own a craft beer company and runs a training school for new brewers. Her beer brand, Tolokazi, uses African ingredients like… Read more »

South Africa: Ayanda Thabethe Shows Off Wedding to Her Baby Daddy

Ayanda Thabethe married Peter Matsimbe in a small signing ceremony on 29 June, with only close friends and family there. The couple started dating in May 2021, got engaged in… Read more »

South Africa: Mamkhize's Empire Crumbles

Nosipho Ngubo alleges her sister MaMkhize forged her signature to buy Royal AM and used her name to register companies without her knowledge. SARS auctioned 14 luxury cars worth… Read more »

Ghana: Banyana Off to a Flying Start With Win Over Ghana

Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe scored in the first half to give Banyana an early lead in Group C. Ghana hit the crossbar and tested the keeper, but could not stop South… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Lays Criminal Charges Against Police Minister Mchunu

KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has opened a criminal case against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for shutting down a political killings task team. Mkhwanazi says… Read more »

South Africa: Man Nearly Dies After Zama Zama Friend Keeps Explosives in His House

Jabulane Khumalo survived zama zama explosives blast in his Springs home by a split second after helping a friend's son who stored illegal mining explosives. Four houses were… Read more »

South Africa: Rassie Erasmus Slams Sloppy Springbok Performance

The Springboks led 28-3 at halftime but let Italy claw back to 35-24 before finishing the match. Italy, missing key players and hit by injuries, gave a brave performance and… Read more »

South Africa: Hungry Poachers Killing Kruger Animals for Meat

Rangers say poachers are starving young men who kill animals for meat, not traditional medicine, and dry the meat inside the park. More than 120 vultures were poisoned after… Read more »

South Africa: Real Politics - DA Shoots Itself in the Foot By Dumping the National Dialogue

The Democratic Alliance's refusal to join the national dialogue shows it has learnt nothing from history and still cannot hear the voices of ordinary South Africans, writes Zukile… Read more »

South Africa: Nandi Nyembe Still Waiting for Fundraising Money Two Months Later

Nandi Nyembe says she needs a heater and other basics, but has not seen any of the fundraising money promised to her. The Gauteng Film Commission says it is reviewing the… Read more »

South Africa: Somizi's Company Goods to Be Sold After Workers Go Unpaid

Somizi Mhlongo's company owes R165,402 in unpaid wages, and the CCMA has told the sheriff to auction off its goods. Workers say they were fired without warning in April and have… Read more »

South Africa: Kwadukuza Mayor Quits After R30-Million Corruption Scandal

Mayor Muzi Ngidi and deputy Njabulo Cele were forced to resign after allegations of corruption and misuse of municipal vehicles. The Economic Freedom Fighters called the… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Royals Angry As Commoners Steal Their Sacred Leopard Skin

The Zulu royal family is furious that ordinary people are wearing leopard skin at weddings and traditional ceremonies when it should be reserved only for royals, writes Celani… Read more »

South Africa: Zama Zama Blast Leaves Families Homeless in Springs

Three people were injured and dozens of houses damaged after explosives kept by zama zamas went off in a shack on Friday. Residents say they are still terrified as more… Read more »

South Africa: City Power Shines With Clean Energy Award

City Power's Shalazile solar project won runner-up for helping informal residents get safe, reliable electricity without illegal connections. The power utility is rolling out… Read more »

South Africa: Lawyers Used Fake Cases From AI in Court Papers

Lawyers for a precious metals firm are under investigation by the Legal Practice Council because they used fake case citations from an AI tool. The court warned that AI can… Read more »

South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought

Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix… Read more »