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- 10:42 PMSouth AfricaSouth African musician Shebeshxt's bail application postponed to next weekThe Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday postponed the bail application of South African lekompo musician Lehlohonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke to Tuesday, to allow the state prosecution to present closing arguments. Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, has been held at the Polokwane…10:42 PM
- 10:31 PMAfricaTanzania inquiry says over 500 killed in 2025 election violenceAt least 518 people were killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania’s elections last October, a government-appointed commission of inquiry said on Thursday, in the first official acknowledgment of the scale of the deadly unrest. The commission, however, placed the blame for the violence…10:31 PM
- 4:51 PMSouth AfricaNine officers arrested in Johannesburg warehouse bribery stingSouth Africa's Hawks anti-corruption unit arrested nine law enforcement officers in Gauteng on Thursday over an alleged extortion scheme at a Johannesburg warehouse, and issued court summonses to four others in an unrelated 2024 case, the directorate said. The nine suspects, arrested in the early…4:51 PM
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- 1:42 PMSouth AfricaTaxi Associations Restrict Fuel Access in KwaMashuResidents in KwaMashu township, north of Durban, were unable to access fuel on Tuesday after Taxi Associations restricted petrol station use to minibus taxis. The move, described by local operators as temporary, was intended to prioritise fuel supply for public transport vehicles. However, it left…1:42 PM
- 10:56 AMZimbabweZimbabwe public hearings marred by violence and intimidationReports of violence and disruption have overshadowed ongoing public hearings in Zimbabwe on the proposed Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, raising concerns about the integrity of the consultation process. The public hearings, organised by Parliament to gather citizens’ views on the proposed…10:56 AM
- 10:10 AMSouth AfricaUnused Military Bases a Solution to Cape Town Housing CrisisThe South African government is considering the release of unused military land to help address the housing shortage in Cape Town, according to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. Minister Macpherson said the department is in the process of formalising discussions with the…10:10 AM
April 1, 2026
- 3:31 PMZimbabweZimbabwe fuel costs push truckers to South AfricaRising fuel costs in Zimbabwe are driving long-distance truck drivers to refuel across the border in South Africa, placing increased pressure on supplies in the northern town of Musina. Transport operators say it has become significantly more economical to fill tanks in South Africa and carry…3:31 PM
- 2:44 PMSouth AfricaMotsepe name surfaces in ANC succession debateA quiet but persistent debate is unfolding within South Africa’s political circles over whether Patrice Motsepe could play a future leadership role in the African National Congress (ANC). Although no formal announcement has been made, references to Motsepe have increasingly surfaced in political…2:44 PM
- 12:42 PMSouth AfricaSchools turn to criminals for protection amid vandalism surgeSome schools in South Africa have reportedly turned to criminal groups in an effort to prevent vandalism and theft, amid growing concerns over safety in the education sector. Reports from Cape Town indicate that some school principals have been making payments to individuals or groups claiming…12:42 PM
- 10:11 AMZimbabweViolence erupts at Zimbabwe constitutional hearing as lawyer assaulted, critics silencedViolence broke out at a public hearing in Harare on Tuesday over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, as pro-government supporters assaulted a prominent human rights lawyer and opposition figures were prevented from speaking. Human rights lawyer…10:11 AM
March 31, 2026
- 11:41 AMSouth AfricaProtest at Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria over ‘king’ coronationA protest took place outside the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday, following widespread controversy over the coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional king in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Civic organisation Progressive Forces of South Africa led the demonstration, submitting a…11:41 AM
- 10:55 AMSouth AfricaIPID probing death of teen shot in DiepslootThe Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly shot by an off-duty police officer in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. The incident took place on Saturday night near the local police station. The teenager, identified as…10:55 AM
- 10:46 AMSouth AfricaWC commuters spared fare increases amid looming fuel hikeMotorists in South Africa are expected to face steep fuel price increases from Wednesday, but taxi operators in the Western Cape say they will not raise fares immediately, in a move aimed at protecting passengers from further financial strain. Under the expected adjustments, the price of petrol is…10:46 AM
- 10:40 AMSouth AfricaParliament’s ad hoc committee to seek another extensionParliament’s ad hoc committee will meet on Tuesday to decide whether to seek another extension to its inquiry into alleged criminal infiltration of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the judiciary. The committee, established in August last year, is scheduled to convene virtually at 14:00…10:40 AM
- 8:04 AMSouth AfricaSAPS under intense pressure and scrutiny, says MasemolaNational Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has said the SAPS under intense pressure and scrutiny, amid mounting allegations of corruption and growing public concern over policing in South Africa. Speaking in Bloemfontein on Monday, Masemola acknowledged the strain on officers within the South…8:04 AM
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- 2:36 PMSouth AfricaMkhwanazi signs new five-year contract as KZN police commissionerLieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has signed a new five-year contract to continue as KwaZulu-Natal's provincial police commissioner, ending weeks of uncertainty over his future at the helm of the province's law enforcement, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The contract was…2:36 PM
- 1:05 PMSouth AfricaIDAC rejects claims of selective targeting in R360m SAPS tender probeSouth Africa's anti-corruption directorate on Saturday pushed back against allegations of bias in its investigation into an alleged irregular R360 million police health services contract, insisting the probe was launched on the basis of evidence alone. The Investigating Directorate Against…1:05 PM
- 11:02 AMSouth AfricaMchunu Demands Mkhwanazi Produce Evidence in Police Corruption RowSuspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has challenged KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to produce concrete evidence to support explosive allegations of political interference and collusion with organised crime, saying the charges against him are…11:02 AM
March 27, 2026
- 4:47 PMSouth AfricaKwaZulu-Natal premier urges Masemola to finalise Mkhwanazi contract before deadlineKwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has raised alarm over delays in formally confirming the renewal of provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's contract, warning that the lack of a final decision risks unsettling investors and the business community ahead of a March 31…4:47 PM
- 10:47 AMSouth AfricaJoburg City Parks to halt burials and cremations over EasterResidents in Johannesburg will face temporary restrictions on burial and cremation services during the Easter long weekend, officials have confirmed. The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo said its teams would take a short break on Thursday, 3 April, for Good Friday, and Sunday, 6 April, for Easter…10:47 AM
- 10:43 AMPolitics2030: UK monitors Zimbabwe amid reports of political repressionThe United Kingdom has said its embassy in Zimbabwe is closely monitoring reports of harassment, torture, and arbitrary arrests targeting those opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office to 2030. Baroness Jenny Chapman of Darlington…10:43 AM
