October 30, 2023
South Africa: Job Vacancy - Mayor of Joburg Wanted
Another change of government awaits the City of Johannesburg as the ANC and the EFF experienced an irreversible breakdown in their unofficial partnership. Read more »
South Africa: Matric Exams Begin - As Load Shedding Resumes
Thousands of matric learners are starting their final exams on Monday as load shedding resumes across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa Trial - Accused Claims He Was Electrocuted By Cops
In the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, state witness, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer Wendell Johnathan has denied having any knowledge of the alleged… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Gets Snow in Spring
Severe weather conditions have led to snowfall in parts of the Free State, resulting in icy road conditions, mainly on the N3 highway in Harrismith and Van Reenen. Read more »
South Africa: Komani Post Office Goes Up in Flames
This is the second time a public building has caught fire in the small town of Komani (formerly Queenstown). A year ago residents stood by helplessly as they watched their town… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Shelling Out Millions On 'Ghost Scholars'
An investigation by the Eastern Cape Department of Transport has revealed that three senior officials have been pocketing payments amounting to R14.9 million for "ghost scholar… Read more »
October 28, 2023
South Africa: Mutizwa Brace Piles Up Chiefs' Woes
Cavin Johnson started his tenure as Kaizer Chiefs interim coach on a difficult note after the Soweto giants were edged 2-1 by Golden Arrows in a Premier Soccer League match at… Read more »
South Africa: The Biggest Banyana Fallout Ever Witnessed
The usually harmonious player-coach relationship in the Banyana Banyana camp has been put to a stern test following Janine van Wyk dumping the team ahead of the crucial 2024… Read more »
South Africa: Springboks Are World Champions
The Springboks beat New Zealand 12-11 to win their fourth world title. Read more »
October 27, 2023
South Africa: Rugby World Cup Final Too Close to Call
On Thursday, the team for the Rugby World Cup final against the same opponents was announced with the same 7/1 split on the bench. Ironically, the only back is the now fit again,… Read more »
South Africa: Springboks Chasing History!
PICK OF THE SPORT: Either South Africa or New Zealand will become four-time World Cup champions on Saturday and you have to watch it, Dylan Bettencourt recommends. Read more »
South Africa: Fraud Fiasco in Mandela Bay
With Nelson Mandela Bay's city manager now on suspension, the government has shifted its attention to the city's executive mayor Gary van Niekerk. He has to answer to fraud… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Dazzles the Tonight Show!
South African starlet Tyla has taken American TV by storm, making her dazzling debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in New York. Read more »
South Africa: Learners Rushed to Hospital After Eating Alleged Poisoned Snacks
More and more learners are falling sick after consuming snacks they allegedly bought from foreign-owned tuckshops. Read more »
South Africa: Springboks Gamble With Rugby Forwards
With the bomb squad going nuclear, the Springboks have fired a clear warning shot at the All Blacks. "We are coming to take you on with our forwards," is the message. Read more »
South Africa: IFP Benefits From ANC Own Goals in KZN
It is almost understandable why a chunk of the voters in KwaZulu-Natal are moving away from the ANC. Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Bomb Squad Goes Nuclear As Manie Drops Out
Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus have elected to go for that 7/1 split on the bench, proving that they will take the game to the All Blacks through the forwards. Read more »
South Africa: Kgatlana Rescues Banyana in Olympics Qualifier
Banyana Banyana kept alive hopes of returning to the Olympics after forcing a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in a second-round qualifying match away at the Stade des Martyrs de la… Read more »
South Africa: South African Music Awards Strike Back!
The organisers of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are outraged by claims that their contract with the KwaZulu-Natal government was a channel for looting taxpayers' funds. Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: We Cannot Help, We Are Broke, KwaZulu-Natal Govt Tells Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal government has told victims of the latest floods that it is too broke to help them rebuild their lives. Read more »
South Africa: Miners Arrested for Assaulting Miner
Suffering growing hunger pains and dire thirst, striking miners divided into two groups and -- despite some opposition -- resurfaced after spending three days underground. Read more »
South Africa: Confession Under Attack in Meyiwa Trial
In the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, the defence raised major concerns regarding the accused's understanding of his rights during a crucial part of the investigation. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Cuts South African Music Awards Funding
The South African Music Awards are facing financial struggles after President Cyril Ramaphosa advised the KwaZulu-Natal government against splashing R28 million on the ceremony. Read more »
South Africa: Police Enter Standoff As Miners Stand Ground
In a tense standoff at the Gold One mine in Springs, approximately 540 miners have chosen to remain underground after union negotiations failed. Read more »
South Africa: Zakes Makes History!
In a dazzling double delight, Zakes Bantwini brings the beats, making history as the first African artist to headline the DHL Stadium when the Rugby World Cup final will see the… Read more »