Drunk Zambian cop arrested for freeing 13 inmates to ‘celebrate New Year’
A Zambian police officer, Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, has been arrested for releasing 13 suspects from custody in Lusaka while...
South Africa
Southern African nations push back against UK anti-hunting bill
Six Southern African countries have expressed strong opposition to a proposed UK bill seeking to ban the importation of wildlife...
South Africa takes over G20 leadership from Brazil
South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of...
15 Interesting facts about Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, fondly called Madiba, remains one of the most iconic figures in the fight against apartheid and the pursuit...
South Africa demands immediate Gaza ceasefire, pursues genocide case against Israel
South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, has called for an immediate and durable ceasefire in Gaza, emphasising the need for...
South Africa’s unemployment rate drops
South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased for the first time this year, dropping to 32.1 per cent in the third quarter,...
South Africa’s Tyla wins big at MTV EMAs
South African newcomer Tyla gave Swift a run for her money picking up three awards for best Afrobeats, best R&B...
South Africa Strips Miss Universe Nigeria Adetshina of identity over nationality controversy
The Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has announced the withdrawal of identity and travel documents for Miss Universe...
South Africa submits its main legal claim to the top UN court which accuses Israel of genocide
The South African legal team delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations’ top court on Monday, the latest...
Taiwan stands firm on office location amid South Africa’s relocation request
Taiwan has rejected South Africa's request to move its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the country’s commercial...
Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa
Chris Brown's forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to renewed focus on the country's shocking levels of violence against...
Ramaphosa mourns as S’Africa’s ex-finance minister dies at 65
Veteran politician ,Tito Mboweni, a former anti-apartheid activist who won praise for his fiscal prudence and for shaping the country’s...
South African President cleared in $580K couch cash case after 2-year probe
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won't face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two...
South Africa’s Government of National Unity works toward balanced migration policy
South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) is working toward creating a balanced and sustainable migration policy that addresses both...
South Africa’s top court to hear petition on President Ramaphosa’s impeachment
The Constitutional Court has announced it will hear a petition next month filed by two opposition parties seeking to revive...
Calls for justice, unity rise in response to tragic farm incident in South Africa
In the wake of a tragic incident involving two black women who were allegedly killed on a Limpopo farm, South...
Aircraft displays captivate visitors at South Africa’s annual aerospace show
Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Pretoria over the weekend for the South Africa's annual aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition 2024,...
Scientists make breakthrough in identifying first known rabies outbreak among seals in South Africa
Scientists in South Africa have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals, marking a significant development in understanding how...
Baobab trees offer a lifeline to Zimbabwean communities, empowering women amid climate challenges
Since childhood, Loveness Bhitoni has harvested baobab fruit from the towering trees around her homestead in Zimbabwe, supplementing her family's...
South Africa launches new visa scheme to boost Chinese tourism,economic growth
South Africa has introduced a new visa scheme aimed at simplifying the application process for Chinese tourists, a move expected...
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal prepares for much-needed rainfall with precautions in place
KwaZulu-Natal is set to experience significant rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days, with the South African Weather Service (Saws)...
South Africa: Justice minister Thembi Simelane denies corruption in bank scandal
South African Justice Minister, Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, has denied corruption allegations against her, regarding a mutual bank scandal in...
South African Daniel Mtimkulu jailed for fake engineering credentials
Daniel Mtimkulu, a former top railway official at South Africa’s state-owned passenger railway company received a 15-year concurrent prison sentence...
Climate Change Namibia: Govt begins culling at least 700 wild animals
An extreme solution to address the increasingly alarming climate change situation. To mitigate the record drought of this season, Namibia...
South Africa’s last captive elephant starts new life 200 km away from zoo
Charley was until recently the last captive elephant in South Africa. He has started a new life in a private...
Acting President Mashatile says attacks on Police are attacks on the State
Acting President Paul Mashatile has made it unequivocally clear that any attacks on the South African Police Service (SAPS) constitute...
Former EFF national organizer Mmabatho Mokause joins Jacob Zuma’s MK Party
Mmabatho Mokause, a prominent former national organizer and member of Parliament from the Northern Cape under the Economic Freedom Fighters...
Zimbabwe strengthens defense strategy, seeks military assistance from global allies
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has announced the nation's intent to seek military assistance from various global partners, prominently including...
Mia le Roux crowned first deaf Miss South Africa
Mia le Roux has made history as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. This remarkable achievement...
Miss Universe Nigeria extends warm invitation to Chidima Adetshina
The Miss Universe Nigeria organization has formally reached out to Chidima Adetshina following her recent decision to withdraw from the...
Botswana declares national afternoon off to honor Olympic champion Tebogo
His Excellency, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, has announced an extraordinary national holiday to...
South Africa to implement NHI bill despite fierce opposition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his commitment to implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, despite significant opposition from various...
South African veteran actress Chiume dies at 72
The South African entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress Connie Chiume at the age of...
Pastor Mboro arrested for storming Gauteng School with pangas
A well-known Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng has been apprehended by police after he forcefully entered Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong,...
Israel faces accusations of deliberate starvation in Gaza Conflict
Israel has continued its intense bombing campaign with allegations from Human Rights Watch (HRW) claiming deliberate starvation tactics against Palestinians...
Crisis unfolds as rebel miners trap hundreds underground in South African
In a shocking turn of events, a group of rebel miners has barricaded over 400 workers underground in a South...
South Africa’s economic lifeline in peril as over 60,000 containers languish at sea amidst port chaos
In a dire turn of events, South Africa's largest port, Durban, is facing a crippling crisis with over 60,000 containers...
South Africa not playing a ‘Mickey Mouse team’ in semis, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Wednesday warned they are not up against a "Mickey Mouse team" in their World...