May 05
South Africa: Security Guard Shot Dead While Protecting Power Plant
Thulasizwe Gasa was shot three times in the head, chest and stomach while guarding a microgrid plant on 2 May. Police opened a murder case after the killers stole the guard's gun… Read more »
May 04
South Africa: Minister Seizes Control of Broken Student Aid Scheme
The national government has seized full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Read more »
South Africa: TK Nciza Chases R5 Million Over Zahara Murder Claims
Thembinkosi Nciza took Bandile Magibili to court over a podcast interview where Bandile Magibili called the music boss a murderer. Bandile Magibili ignored the legal papers so… Read more »
May 03
South Africa: Spaza Owner Survives Kidnapping and Makes Dramatic Return
Mazwi Kubheka walked to safety after being freed by kidnappers and later arrived at Vosloorus police station following his abduction on 2 April. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said… Read more »
South Africa: MPs Get Top Medical Cover but Still Complain
Members of Parliament are on the most generous medical scheme in the country, but rising costs are forcing some to push for an option to leave it. Police officers and civil… Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Home Affairs Suspends Two for Fake AI Policy Research
Journalists from News24 checked the new immigration document and found that 102 out of 148 references are completely fake. Two independent law firms will run the disciplinary… Read more »
South Africa: Red Ants Destroy Mamelodi Shacks and Ruin Small Businesses
City of Tshwane officials and the Red Ants completely tore down homes at the Mamelodi Hostel without giving proper warning. The city claims residents broke building laws, but… Read more »
South Africa: On May Day, Unions Warn Salaries Don't Cover Basic Needs
Cosatu says electricity prices shot up by 68% over five years, forcing working-class households deep into debt this Workers' Day. The government cut petrol taxes to lower travel… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Ramaphosa Picks 4 November for Local Government Elections
The president shared the news on Thursday during a meeting with mayors and premiers at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni. With less than 190 days left until the big vote, South… Read more »
South Africa: Gunmen Shoot At Drivers and Burn Three Trucks
Attackers blocked the N3 highway near Vosloorus on Wednesday night and shot at drivers to try and hijack three trucks. The truck drivers ran away without getting hurt before… Read more »
South Africa: Derby Hangover Costs Chiefs in Race for Third Place
Coach Cedric Kaze says his tired Kaizer Chiefs players were not on the pitch during the first half in Bloemfontein. Kaizer Chiefs lost the Betway Premiership match, but they hold… Read more »
April 29
South Africa: Treasury Drops Diesel Levy to Zero for May
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the government will keep the R3 relief for petrol in May to block big increases. The government is dropping the diesel levy to zero to… Read more »
South Africa: Locked Into Coal - South Africa's Broken Transition
South Africa's latest coal-fired power station, Kusile, took decades to finish building, cost hundreds of billions of rands, and became one of the most controversial infrastructure… Read more »
April 27
South Africa: Why Young South Africans Won't Vote
South Africa has more than 21-million young people under 35 years old, and most of them refuse to vote today. The Independent Electoral Commission hopes its new online… Read more »
South Africa: High Petrol Prices Chop Khayelitsha Taxi Driver Salaries
Khayelitsha taxi workers earn a quarter of total weekly profits, and soaring fuel prices mean drivers take less cash home. The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Voter Says Leaders Broke 1994 Freedom Promises
Ralph Malisa walked to a primary school in Soweto at six in the morning in 1994 to cast a vote. Ralph Malisa is now 66 years old and says today leaders care more about making… Read more »
South Africa: Student Swaps Birthday Presents for Voter Registrations
Mpumelelo Innocent Dhladhla used WhatsApp and Facebook to ask people to send him proof of voter registration for his birthday. About 15 people listened to the student and signed… Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Ramaphosa Suspends Top Cop As Case Shakes Police Leadership
President Cyril Ramaphosa places police chief Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension after court charges linked to a R360 million tender case. Lieutenant General Puleng… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Celebrates As Chanel Goes Gold in America
South African pop star Tyla shared on Instagram that her song Chanel has officially gone gold in the United States. Tyla also met with her supporters in New York City and hinted… Read more »
South Africa: More Than Half of South African Children Live in Poverty
Statistics South Africa says many children under 17 live in poverty and lack food, water, proper housing and good schooling. The child support grant is only R580, which is much… Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Durban Shops Close As Locals Protest Against Immigrants
People badly beat foreign nationals in Durban on Tuesday after men attacked a woman during a local mass cleanup protest. Police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he will meet with… Read more »
South Africa: Degrees No Longer Save You From Poverty
New data from Stats SA shows that having a degree or matric certificate does not protect you from being poor. A failing job market means millions of young graduates are left… Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Zozibini Tunzi Jobs Top Billing As New Presenter
Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will present Top Billing when the lifestyle show returns, marking her first major television hosting role. The show premieres on Thursday, 30… Read more »
South Africa: R560 Grant Cannot Feed a Child As Food Costs Hit R934
March data shows it costs R934,93 to feed one child, while the Child Support Grant pays R560, leaving a monthly shortfall. The grant is below the food poverty line and covers… Read more »
April 20
South Africa: Broken Clinics Push Patients to Expensive Doctors
A government report shows eight out of ten people in South Africa live without medical aid and face high costs. Working people pay cash for private doctors because the public… Read more »
