South Africa: Pirates Win Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates edged Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at FNB Stadium on Saturday to claim Soweto Derby bragging rights. Read more »

South Africa: Striker Lyle Foster Taking Mental Health Break

Burnley FC's South African striker, Lyle Foster, is taking an indefinite break from professional football to focus on his mental health, as announced by the club. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Switches Off Cape Substation

Eskom has decided to switch off the mini substation in Makhaza 37 Section, Khayelitsha in Cape Town, after constant vandalism and illegal connections. Read more »

South Africa: Police Clamp Down On Home Affairs Fake ID Racket

Two Home Affairs officials were arrested in Randfontein on Thursday in connection with the issuing of fraudulent IDs. Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Metro Manager Protected By Five Cars Worth R4 Million Each

The city manager of eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, Musa Mbhele, is heavily protected in armoured vehicles with a total value of R20 million, which has raised eyebrows in… Read more »

South Africa: Soweto Giants Chiefs and Pirates Ready for Derby Day

Midweek victories by Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have whet the appetite for Saturday's Soweto Derby confrontation at FNB Stadium. Read more »

South Africa: Kani Honoured By King Charles

King Charles granted the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) to John Kani, a star in South Africa's cultural history. Read more »

South Africa: Teen Pregnancy Soaring in Poverty-Stricken Northern KwaZulu-Natal - NGO

Social grants and peer pressure among school kids have been identified as the reasons behind the high rate of teenage pregnancy in the poverty-stricken uMkhanyakude District in the… Read more »

South Africa: Interim Coach Johnson Impresses With Chiefs Win

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson raised his hand up to be considered for a permanent role after guiding the Soweto giants to a 3-2 victory over Cape Town Spurs on… Read more »

South Africa: Rapper Nasty C Takes a Bite of the Big Apple

Nasty C, the South African rapper, is due to make his mark at the iconic New York venue Sounds of Brazil (S.O.B.). Read more »

South Africa: Carling Knockout Cup Emerges as Tournament for the Underdog

Extra Time: With all the big hitters knocked out, the Carling Knockout Cup is emerging as the tournament for the underdog, writes Michael Madyira. Read more »

South Africa: Springbok Rugby Tour Bus Crashes Into House, No One Injured

The bus that transported the Springboks around the Eastern Cape on their trophy parade at the weekend was involved in a dramatic motor accident on Monday night. Read more »

South Africa: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa Trial Got to See Confidential Documents, Court Hears

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has taken a dramatic turn with emotions running high, not only between the prosecution and defence but also involving the presiding judge, Judge Ratha… Read more »

South Africa: Springboks Wrap Up Their Triumphant World Cup Tour

Siya Kolisi held up the World Cup one final time as their tour ended in East London and paid tribute to the people of South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Zimdollar Knows Why Her Taxis Were Torched

SABC's outspoken uKhozi FM presenter, Zimiphi Zimdollar Biyela, has denied claims on social media that the burning of her family minibuses is connected to a public spat she had… Read more »

South Africa: Head of Detectives' Widow Shot and Killed

The widow of the late head of detectives, Philani Ndlovu, has been assassinated. Read more »

South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Trial - Officer Allegedly Slapped Accused Before Arrest

The trial of the individuals accused of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa has gone into a heated debate over the treatment of Bongani Ntanzi, one of the suspects. Read more »

South Africa: T.I. Jumps On the Amapiano Train With Kamo

U.S. rapper T.I., real name Clifford Harris Jr, has jumped into the amapiano world by releasing a new single titled "Vacay", featuring South African amapiano star Kamo Mphela. Read more »

South Africa: 16 of 39 Eastern Cape Municipalities in Crisis - Auditor-General

A report tabled by the auditor-general to the Eastern Cape Legislature this week revealed financial turmoil in the province's municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Trial - Police Offered Accused a Job, Court Hears

It was revealed at the Senzo Meyiwa trial that one of the five suspects received a job offer from an investigating officer just a week before being taken into custody. Read more »

South Africa: DJ Tira Rocks DA Campaign to Remove ANC

Some of the big names in the KwaZulu-Natal entertainment industry -- who were once loyal to the ANC -- have joined the DA campaign to remove the governing party in the province. Read more »

South Africa: HIV Conference Hit By Mass Food Poisoning

The doomed Gauteng Youth Aids conference was hit by a disaster on Saturday when over 30 delegates had to be rushed to hospital with food poisoning. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom's Plan for Load Shedding During Matric Exams

In a stark reality check, Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has addressed the nation's concerns about load shedding coinciding with the start of Matric final exams. Read more »

South Africa: Injured Mayoral Committee Member Faces Legal Action Over Blue Light Scandal

The controversy surrounding Nkululeko Dunga, MMC of Finance in Ekurhuleni and Gauteng EFF chairperson, over the fitting of a blue light to his private vehicle is reaching a boiling… Read more »

South Africa: Springbok Trophy Fiasco Exposes ANC Infighting

KwaZulu-Natal's day in the sun with the Springboks and their coveted Webb Ellis Trophy unveiled was overshadowed by childish ANC infighting. Read more »