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March 27, 2026
- 10:32 AMSouth AfricaFrance denies pressure over South Africa G7 Summit exclusionFrance has rejected claims that external pressure influenced its decision to exclude South Africa from the upcoming G7 Summit, after conflicting statements from officials in Pretoria. South Africa said it had been removed from the guest list despite having received an invitation about two weeks…10:32 AM
- 10:08 AMZimbabweZimbabwe teachers threaten walkout as salary dispute deepensZimbabwe teachers have threatened to withdraw their labour over a long-running dispute about salaries, as pressure mounts on the government to address the rising cost of living. The warning came from the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), which said its members could refuse to…10:08 AM
- 9:41 AMSouth AfricaMPs call for deportation of foreign inmatesMembers of Parliament in South Africa have renewed calls for the deportation of foreign inmates as part of efforts to address ongoing overcrowding in the country’s correctional facilities. The issue was discussed during a National Assembly debate on Thursday, where lawmakers examined the impact of…9:41 AM
March 26, 2026
- 7:39 PMSouth AfricaRamaphosa Signals Imminent Decision on Police Chief as Masemola Faces CourtSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday he would announce soon what action he intends to take regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, hours after the top cop was summoned to appear in court next month over an alleged R360 million procurement fraud. The announcement…7:39 PM
- 4:10 PMSouth AfricaFrance withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 invitation after US threatens boycottFrance has revoked an invitation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains in June following sustained pressure from Washington, the South African presidency said on Thursday. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that the United States had…4:10 PM
- 2:10 PMSouth AfricaScharnick strikes back: Durban businessman charges Mkhwanazi and James over 'false' parliament testimonyA Durban businessman linked to the ongoing Madlanga Commission of Inquiry filed fraud and crimen injuria charges on Thursday against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and ActionSA MP Dereleen James, alleging the pair used false information about him in…2:10 PM
- 1:52 PMSouth AfricaPolice renew search for Joshlin Smith two years after disappearanceSouth African police resumed their search for missing girl Joshlin Smith on Thursday, deploying sniffer dogs to comb through dense bush in the Diazville area of Saldanha Bay, two years after the six-year-old vanished without trace. Joshlin was last seen just after 5pm on 19 February 2024 at her…1:52 PM
- 11:08 AMSouth AfricaMasemola Charged Under PFMA Over R360m Tender, Not Corruption — MinisterSouth Africa's National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been charged under procurement legislation linked to a tainted R360 million health services tender, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed on Thursday, as the country's top law enforcement agency braced for a…11:08 AM
- 10:43 AMZimbabweWestProp targets Chivhu in expansion pushZimbabwean property developer WESTPROP Holdings has announced plans to expand its operations into Chivhu, in Mashonaland East province, as it seeks to meet growing demand for decentralised urban development. The company said it intends to develop a city approximately eight kilometres outside…10:43 AM
- 10:36 AMZimbabweMnangagwa silent in ConCourt term-extension challengePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has not filed opposing papers in a Constitutional Court case challenging proposed amendments that could extend his tenure by two years, a development highlighted by applicants in the matter. The case, brought by a group of war veterans, seeks to block the amendments on…10:36 AM
- 10:31 AMSouth AfricaEFF raises Phala Phala delay with Chief JusticeThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has formally raised concerns about the Phala Phala delay in a Constitutional Court judgment, writing to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to seek clarity on the prolonged timeline. In a letter dated this week, EFF leader Julius Malema said the extended wait for a…10:31 AM
- 9:54 AMZimbabweMinister’s son in infant custody disputeA custody dispute involving the son of a late government minister has returned to the High Court, where a mother is seeking to overturn a shared parenting arrangement concerning her 14-month-old child. The case centres on Batsirai Matiza and his former wife, Kernisha Shiela Hunzwi, who were…9:54 AM
- 9:15 AMSouth AfricaCachalia, Ramaphosa discuss police chief tender scandalMinister of Police Firoz Cachalia is expected to meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss developments surrounding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and his alleged links to a controversial R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) tender. The meeting is set to focus on possible…9:15 AM
March 25, 2026
- 5:49 PMSouth AfricaPresidency Signals Acting Appointment May Follow Masemola ChargesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to handle developments surrounding his embattled National Police Commissioner in accordance with the law, after General Fannie Masemola was served with a court summons over an alleged R360 million tender fraud. The Presidency indicated that Ramaphosa…5:49 PM
- 2:27 PMSouth AfricaS.Africa Police Commissioner Masemola to Face Criminal Charges Over Tainted R360m TenderSouth Africa's National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been served with a warrant to secure his court appearance over alleged irregularities linked to a controversial R360-million health services tender, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The warrant follows the…2:27 PM
- 12:40 PMSouth AfricaWitness D murder accused denies involvement, bail postponed to MayMatipandile Sotheni, the former elite police officer accused of shooting dead Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, told a South African court on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the killing and was ready to give his own account of events. Sotheni appeared before the Brakpan…12:40 PM
- 12:13 PMSouth AfricaFour suspected airport robbers killed in Johannesburg shootoutFour suspected armed robbers were shot dead and a fifth arrested on Wednesday after a police intelligence operation in Yeoville, Johannesburg, targeting a gang believed to have been preying on travellers from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Police received intelligence at around 5:30 a.m…12:13 PM
- 9:44 AMZimbabweZimbabwe teachers back nurses in escalating wage disputeRural teachers in Zimbabwe have said they will join ongoing industrial action by nurses if the government fails to increase wages and allowances, raising the prospect of a wider public sector shutdown. In a letter dated 24 March 2026, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) said…9:44 AM
- 9:28 AMSouth AfricaGauteng Public Hospital Patients Owe R4.6 BillionPatients receiving care at state facilities in South Africa’s Gauteng province owe the health department an estimated R4.6 billion in unpaid fees, officials have said. The figure was disclosed during a financial briefing to the provincial legislature, highlighting ongoing challenges in recovering…9:28 AM
- 9:16 AMSouth AfricaArrests of police officers signal shift in Madlanga investigationsA security strategist has said recent arrests of police officers linked to an alleged corruption case could mark a turning point in restoring public trust in the justice system. Twelve officers were arrested on Tuesday night in an operation conducted by the Investigative Directorate Against…9:16 AM
- 9:09 AMZimbabweZanu PF says referendum not required for constitutional changesZimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party has said it does not fear a referendum but insists that one is not necessary for proposed constitutional changes currently under discussion. The statement comes ahead of public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, which are scheduled to take place…9:09 AM
- 9:01 AMSouth AfricaMadlanga Commission to continue investigations during EasterThe Madlanga Commission continues work over Easter break, with investigators carrying on preparations despite a pause in public hearings. The commission adjourned for the Easter recess and was expected to resume hearings on 7 April 2026. However, officials said the break in proceedings did not…9:01 AM
March 24, 2026
- 10:08 PMSouth AfricaSenior Cops Detained as Medicare Tshwane Tender Scandal Claims First ArrestsSeveral senior South African Police Service officers, including high-ranking generals, were arrested in Pretoria on Tuesday in connection with alleged corruption linked to the R360 million Medicare 24 Tshwane District health services contract, sources close to the investigation said. The arrests…10:08 PM
- 12:09 PMSouth AfricaAKA's father condemns Madlanga Commission over airing of rapper's final momentsTony Forbes, the father of late South African rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, has written to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry expressing what he described as his "extreme disappointment" over the public broadcast of footage depicting the moments of his son's death during last week's hearings. In…12:09 PM
- 10:13 AMSouth AfricaActionSA Escalates DA ‘Top-Up’ Allegations to Public ProtectorActionSA has lodged formal complaints with both the Public Protector and Parliament’s Ethics Committee against senior Democratic Alliance (DA) representatives over alleged “Top-Up” payments. The complaints claim that certain DA public officials received additional payments from the party that may…10:13 AM
