May 20
South Africa: Morero Promises Joburg Revival As City Sinks Deeper Into Crisis
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero will unveil plans for a massive Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct project despite growing anger over the city's collapse. Heritage experts say the… Read more »
May 19
South Africa: Extortion Gangs Force Cape Town Pre-Schools to Shut
A Marikana pre-school owner closed her centre after three extortion groups demanded up to R4,000 a month. Parents now pay extra transport costs to send children elsewhere,… Read more »
South Africa: Bonko Khoza Breaks His Silence and the Footage Is His Answer
Nokwe-Mseleku posted screenshots of emails and recordings, including one of her speaking to an investigating officer who struggled to understand her account. Bonko Khoza denied… Read more »
South Africa: Self-Taught Limpopo Man Builds Free Safety App
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May 18
South Africa: National Prosecuting Authority Suspends Prosecutor As Joe Ferrari's Case Struck Off the Roll
Prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba defied a direct court order to appear at Kwaggafontein Magistrates' Court on Monday, collapsing the bail application for Joe Sibanyoni and three… Read more »
South Africa: Two Men Arrested After Viral Video of Women Playing With Guns
Police seized firearms seen in a viral social media video and arrested two men after finding the weapons were allegedly unlicensed. Gun Free South Africa says the viral gun video… Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi in Court Over 'Fake Hit' Claims
Police say the firearm linked to Brown Mogotsi's alleged fake assassination attempt is also connected to murder and attempted murder cases. Brown Mogotsi's lawyer says the… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Your Groceries Cost Nearly Double What They Did Five Years Ago
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May 14
South Africa: Food Prices Look Better but Children Are Paying With Their Bodies
Maize meal fell 16% over the past year. Beef liver jumped 24%. The food that got cheaper cannot replace protein. Three in ten South African boys under five are already stunted.… Read more »
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Battles Missing Millions in Local Sports Mess
Gayton McKenzie told Parliament on Tuesday that soccer fans will finally get video assistant referees for local games next season. Athletics South Africa president James Moloi is… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Kicks Out Tolashe After Luxury Car Scandal
Ramaphosa fired Tolashe on Thursday and named minister Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting head of social development until a permanent replacement is found. Tolashe faced claims she… Read more »
May 13
South Africa: Six in Ten Young South Africans Have No Job and It Is Getting Worse
Stats SA says 8.1 million South Africans are officially unemployed, with the economy shedding 345,000 jobs between January and March 2026 alone. Young people between 15 and 24… Read more »
South Africa: Zulu King's Man Shuts Down R8.5 Million Water Project Extortion Claims
A new report claims Inkosi Malusi Zondi charged builders millions to protect the water project while guards were already hired. But Zondi told Scrolla the money paid for real… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Media Mourns Maria McCloy
Maria McCloy died on Tuesday night at a Johannesburg hospital after having heart failure. She had just turned 50 years old. The kwaito group TZee thanked Maria McCloy for… Read more »
South Africa: Cat Matlala and Masemola Appear in the Same Dock for the First Time
Matlala and suspended Police Commissioner Masemola appeared together for the first time in Pretoria over the R360 million tender scandal. The court moved Matlala from Kokstad… Read more »
South Africa: Pirates Need One Win to Claim Title
Orlando Pirates must beat Durban City at home on Saturday to win the Premiership and finish the season above Sundowns. Sundowns lost against TS Galaxy on Tuesday and coach Miguel… Read more »
South Africa: Mother and Baby Die Crossing Road to Reach Husband Killed Moments Before
A woman and her baby were killed on the N1 near Bela-Bela on Saturday after being struck by Health Minister Motsoaledi's official vehicle while crossing the road to reach her… Read more »
May 12
South Africa: Safa Gets R20 Million From Government to Roll Out Video Referee
Safa says VAR will be up and running across South African professional football by the start of the 2026/27 season. Sports minister Gayton McKenzie promised VAR for the 2025/26… Read more »
South Africa: Granny Flees Flooded Shack As Storms Kill Three in Western Cape
Nomabhaso Veli, 50, fled her flooded shack in Khayelitsha after heavy rain and gale-force winds hit Cape Town this week for the second time in a row. Three people have died and… Read more »
South Africa: Canelands Man Stabbed for His Groceries
A 26-year-old man was stabbed and robbed in Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday evening. His three friends ran when the attackers came. He did not. Read more »
May 11
South Africa: Pick 'n Pay Workers Ready to Strike Over Pay Cuts
The South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) says the supermarket wants to cut night transport, cheap meals, and Sunday pay for full-time store workers.… Read more »
South Africa: Attackers Burn Activist Ngizwe Mchunu's Home in Mbumbulu
A massive fire completely destroyed the main house and traditional rondavels at Ngizwe Mchunu's home south of Durban on Sunday. Unknown people looking for Mchunu started the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Shuts Down Resignation Calls After Phala Phala Court Ruling
The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that parliament broke the law when it dismissed the Phala Phala farm theft report. President Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africa on Monday… Read more »
South Africa: Gale Force Winds Smash the Cape Provinces
Wild winds reaching 140 kilometres per hour and giant eight metre waves are crashing into the Southern Cape coast today. The government has declared a national disaster across… Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Reservist Takes Top DA Job in Kwazulu-Natal
Sthembiso Ngema replaces Francois Rodgers after winning the leadership election at the party congress in Durban over the past weekend. The new leader plans to work closely with… Read more »
