July 03, 2025
South Africa: How Many More Cops Must Turn Criminal?
A police officer was shot dead with a service gun after joining an off-duty assault on four men accused of robbery in Golden Gardens. Two Evaton cops and a civilian are out on… Read more »
South Africa: Brothers Caught With Elephant Tusks Worth R200,000
Peter and Phanuel Mokgalaka were arrested in Selwane Village after trying to sell elephant tusks to undercover police officers. Officers also seized a hunting rifle and… Read more »
South Africa: Cold Winter Gets Colder for Cable Thieves As City Power Seizes R2.5-Million Cables
City Power took R2.5-million worth of stolen cables during an Alexandra raid as thousands lose illegal electricity connections amid freezing winter weather. The Free Basic… Read more »
South Africa: Five Killed in Cape Town Shooting Spree As Gang War Rages
Two people were shot dead and three wounded in a tuck shop in Beacon Valley around 12:30, with more shootings quickly following. Police say the shootings are gang-related. No… Read more »
South Africa: Former Deputy President David Mabuza Dies After Illness
David Mabuza, who once served as Deputy President, has died after suffering from long-term health issues. Mabuza served as Deputy President of South Africa from 2018 to 2021,… Read more »
South Africa: DD Mabuza, the Giant of Mpumalanga, Dies in Hospital
Mabuza switched sides at the 2017 ANC conference, helping end Jacob Zuma's grip on power and become Ramaphosa's unlikely deputy. He was known as a political fixer who protected… Read more »
South Africa: Fire Injures Six Initiates At Limpopo Mountain School
Four boys and two men were rushed to hospital after a fire broke out at Bordeaux initiation school in Limpopo on Tuesday night. MEC Basikopo Makamu says most initiates are… Read more »
July 02, 2025
South Africa: Malema Steps in to Help Bury Mthatha Flood Victims
At least 105 people died in the June floods that hit Mthatha. Thousands of families are still living in shelters with no clothes or school supplies. Julius Malema blamed the… Read more »
Eswatini: Nomcebo Zuma Abandoned By King Mswati After Honeymoon Period Ended
New details reveal King Mswati III ignored his 16th wife, Nomcebo LaZuma, for months, leading to her exit after three months of marriage. Jacob Zuma refused to meet the royal… Read more »
South Africa: Snow Set to Fall in South Africa This Week
Heavy rain and flooding are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping fast across the country. Snow is likely over the… Read more »
South Africa: DA L.E.S Says He's Lucky to Be Alive After Mystery Illness
Da L.E.S says people thought he would die after he collapsed on his birthday and spent weeks in hospital with no memory of what happened. He says the experience changed his life,… Read more »
July 01, 2025
South Africa: Eskom Warns of 21 Days of Winter Power Cuts
Eskom says breakdowns have already passed the danger mark and have already reached higher than last year's average. The power utility spent R4.76-billion on diesel so far this… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Premier Picks ANC Over Flood Crisis
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane took 34 days off to support his sons at an initiation school, skipping his government role but staying active in ANC work. At least 28 boys… Read more »
South Africa: New Parties Challenge ANC in Key Nelson Mandela Bay Vote
Mmusi Maimane's Build One South Africa has named Sukoluhle Ndunyana to contest Ward 57 in Motherwell, once a safe African National Congress seat. The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party is… Read more »
South Africa: Man Who Confessed to Murdering Sindiso Magaqua Still Not Sentenced
Sibusiso Ncengwa confessed to killing ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa and named the officials who ordered the R600,000 hit. Prosecutors say Ncengwa's apology doesn't make… Read more »
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe Star Walks Away From Acting
Actor Lemogang Tsipa says he is leaving acting behind to focus fully on his music career after Shaka iLembe ends. He has teamed up with stars like Mbuso Khoza and Moneoa to… Read more »
June 30, 2025
South Africa: Gugulethu Flood Victims Say Disaster Forms Are a Scam
Gugulethu flood victims say they have signed disaster forms many times before, but have never received any flood relief items. A ward councillor insists the forms are needed to… Read more »
South Africa: Newborn Baby Kidnapped From Cape Town Mall
Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was wrapped in a blue blanket when he was taken from Middestad Mall in Bellville on Saturday afternoon. In separate cases, a hostage was rescued in… Read more »
South Africa: Former Transnet Bosses Arrested Over R93-Million Train Deal
Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to the Hawks on Monday in connection with a corrupt R93-million train contract. Three other top former Transnet bosses have… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Proteas On Top As Zimbabwe Face Uphill Battle
South Africa scored three centuries and set a 537-run target after two dominant innings with the bat. Zimbabwe ended day three on 32 for 1, still 505 runs behind, with nine… Read more »
South Africa: Boks Win Big but Rassie Says They're Not There Yet
The Springboks opened their 2025 season with a 54-7 victory, but Rassie Erasmus says there's still a lot to fix in the team. Erasmus warned fans not to get carried away and said… Read more »
June 28, 2025
South Africa: DA Walks Out of R740-Million National Dialogue
Just like ANC promises that amount to nothing, so are threats by the DA of taking drastic measures in the unstable government of national unity. Read more »
South Africa: Seven Men Gunned Down While Socialising in Cape Town Shack
Three men in the same house survived after sleeping in a separate room when the gunmen opened fire. Residents suspect the killings are linked to extortion rackets demanding… Read more »
June 27, 2025
South Africa: Six Army Members in Court for R1.1-Million Scam
One official allegedly faked call-ups and changed banking details to make payments go to friends and family. One victim found out about the scam after spotting an extra tax form… Read more »
South Africa: Seven Top Cops Arrested for Stealing Millions
Seven of the country's most senior police officers have been arrested for allegedly stealing millions of rands. BMW computer worker Brigadier Mokwele landed a million rand police… Read more »
