South Africa: Soweto Designer Creates Bulletproof Bag With Xhosa Flair

Hlumelo Nyaluza's new luxury bag protects against most handgun bullets. The designer has partnered with Armoured Mobility to gift his bulletproof bags to clients buying their… Read more »

South Africa: 'We Didn't Sleep' - Cape Town Families Spend Night Battling Floods

Nolusindiso Masangwana spent a sleepless night removing water from her flooded Khayelitsha home as furniture and belongings were destroyed by rain. A mother chose staying home… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Royals Say Shaka Ilembe Disrespected Princess Mkabayi

Princess Mkabayi is shown grabbing a man for sex in a scene that shocked the royal family. The royal house says it was not warned about the scene, which they say is disrespectful… Read more »

South Africa: 'My Dignity Has Been Destroyed' Says Cwecwe Principal After False Rape Claims

Matatiele principal Jaco Pieterse fled home after social media mob demanded his DNA in rape case that collapsed due to no evidence Million-signature petition and viral TikTok… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Promises to Cut Cost of R700-Million National Event

Unions, political parties and activists are angry about the R700-million plan, saying the money should go to basic services instead. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government… Read more »

South Africa: Sundowns Crash Out of Club World Cup

Sundowns dominated early on, but three big chances were blocked by Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio in the first ten minutes. Sundowns will leave with pride, but also the pain of what… Read more »

South Africa: Video Destroys Claims That Longwe Twala Shot Himself Night Senzo Died

CCTV footage shows Longwe Twala walking confidently without injury the day after Senzo Meyiwa's murder, which goes against claims that he shot himself. Lead investigator… Read more »

South Africa: Dada Morero Dodges the Axe As Joburg Mayor

Dada Morero survived the motion with 144 councillors voting against it, while only 75 voted in favour and 45 abstained. Council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu was voted out the same… Read more »

South Africa: Babes Wodumo Accused of Not Paying R900 Uber Bill

Uber driver Percy Bhengu says he drove Babes Wodumo and her sister to several Durban events and was never paid for the last two trips. He also claims he gave Babes money for… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu Prince Steals the Show At Tanzania Festival

Prince Wandile Ngobese wowed Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan at a festival by performing a traditional Zulu dance in full regalia. Ngobese, who is in Tanzania to teach… Read more »

South Africa: New Scholarship Brings Hope to Struggling Soweto Schools

The Happy Khumalo Scholarship Fund was launched at Hoërnle Primary in Soweto to honour the 1976 youth and support neglected schools. The Nyatee Foundation aims to raise… Read more »

South Africa: Zandile Gumede Kicked Out As ANC Scraps Her Ethekwini Power

Zandile Gumede, who was once the ANC's biggest power broker in eThekwini, has been replaced by Don Gumede and Belinda Scott. Jeff Radebe's leadership team announced changes in… Read more »

South Africa: ActionSA Faces Punishment for Voting Against Joburg Coalition

Al-Jama-ah has filed a motion of no confidence against speaker Nobuhle Mthembu after ActionSA opposed a R2.5-billion loan for service delivery. The Joburg council will also vote… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Calls for Silence Ahead of Court Ruling

King Misuzulu told his people not to say anything that might sway the court, saying they should respect the legal process and wait. Last year's prayer event was ruined by… Read more »

South Africa: DNA Evidence Links Alleged Ekurhuleni Serial Rapist to 18 Victims

DNA evidence links Sipho Phiri to 18 out of 21 rape cases tested by police laboratories. Former Prasa security guard faces 145 charges including 44 rape counts against victims… Read more »

South Africa: Police Kill Six Alleged Extortionists in Eastern Cape Shootout

Six suspected extortionists were killed in a R61 highway shootout after opening fire on police officers near Mthatha. Five other suspects were also killed in separate… Read more »

South Africa: Gogo Maweni Accused of Using Witchcraft Live On TV

A photo from Thokoza Gogo shows a pig wearing underwear said to belong to a woman who had an affair with a client's partner. Viewers are split between those accusing Gogo Maweni… Read more »

South Africa: 'Kill the Boer' Song Dominates EFF Mass Funeral

Seven EFF supporters buried in mass funeral after bus crash near Ulundi while returning from rally. Julius Malema leads controversial "Kill the Boer" song at funeral while… Read more »

South Africa: Scotts Maphuma's New Romance With Senamile Mhlongo Revealed

Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma reportedly dating Senamile Mhlongo, according to gossip blogger Musa Khawula. Neither Scotts nor Senamile have confirmed the relationship rumours… Read more »

South Africa: Ten More Soldiers Arrested for Hawks Investigator's Murder

Ten more SANDF soldiers arrested for Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa's highway murder in August. All 12 suspects appeared in the Randburg court with the state… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Flood Death Toll Climbs to 97

Two more flood victims were found in Mthatha, bringing the Eastern Cape death toll to 97 people. Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town's Temple Boys Go Viral With New Hit 'My Man My Man'

Temple Boys release new hit "My Man My Man" that became popular on social media. Read more »

South Africa: Protesters Block Duduza Roads With Rocks and Tyres Over Power Cuts

Duduza residents block roads with burning tyres, demanding that Eskom scrap five-hour daily electricity cuts. Read more »

South Africa: Andile Mpisane Set to Become Father of Five

Andile Mpisane is reportedly set to become a father of five as his wife Tamia is said to be pregnant. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Temperatures Set to Drop Below Zero

Johannesburg will drop to -2°C on Friday, with Pretoria at 0°C as a cold front brings freezing weather. Emergency services warn people to be careful with heaters and… Read more »