Africa

South African radio personality and podcaster Warrick Stock, known professionally as DJ Warras, was reportedly shot outside the Carlton Centre in central Johannesburg on Tuesday, according to unconfirmed social media reports. Businessman Rob Hersov, a friend of Stock, posted on social media platform X that the broadcaster had been “murdered” in Johannesburg on Tuesday. “He […]

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has told Parliament that none of the Palestinian travellers who arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last month applied for asylum in South Africa. The clarification came after questions were raised about the group’s legal status and the government’s decision to allow them into the country. In a written […]

The South African government has reaffirmed that the safety of 17 South African nationals currently in Russia remains a top priority, as diplomatic engagements continue with Russian authorities to facilitate their safe return home. The group travelled to Russia last month and, according to multiple reports, were allegedly recruited under false pretences. It is claimed […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has defended the performance and stability of the KZN coalition government following the failure of a motion of no confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli. The motion, tabled by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, was debated in the provincial legislature on Monday but did not secure enough support to remove […]

Three suspects wanted for murder and robbery were killed in a shootout with police in Mbazwana in northern KwaZulu-Natal province, South African police said on Monday. The suspects were wanted in connection with a series of violent crimes in the Mtubatuba, Mbazwana and Emanguzi areas, according to provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda. “The three suspects […]

South Africa’s chief prosecutor Shamila Batohi halted her testimony at an inquiry investigating whether Johannesburg’s top prosecutor is fit for office on Monday, leaving the proceedings in limbo after a tense exchange with the inquiry chair. Batohi, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, did not return to the witness stand after a lunch break and […]

Traffic authorities in South Africa say a renewed commitment by officers to confront corruption on the roads is beginning to show results, following a series of arrests linked to attempted bribery. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has confirmed that eight motorists have been arrested since the start of the festive season for allegedly trying […]

KwaZulu-Natal’s Finance MEC Francois Rodgers says he is developing a long-term strategy aimed at reducing the Zulu royal family’s reliance on provincial funding, while strengthening its ability to generate its own income. The proposal, outlined in recent media interviews, forms part of broader discussions about public spending pressures and sustainable development in the province. According […]

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Saturday accused Communications Minister Solly Malatsi of attempting to bypass parliament and undermine empowerment laws to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to operate in the country. The party said Malatsi is using a ministerial policy directive to circumvent the Electronic Communications Act and ICT Sector Code, […]

South Africa’s telecommunications minister on Friday directed the industry regulator to amend its ownership rules to recognize alternatives to equity requirements, a move that could enable Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in Africa’s most industrialized economy without ceding local ownership. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi gazetted the final policy direction requiring the Independent Communications Authority of […]

The Ekurhuleni HR head has been placed on precautionary suspension as the City of Ekurhuleni moves to safeguard the integrity of its internal processes during ongoing investigations. The municipality confirmed that its Head of Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, was suspended with immediate effect following a formal council resolution. Officials emphasised that the decision was taken […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has confirmed it will support the no-confidence motion filed against KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli, adding further uncertainty to an already fragile provincial political environment. Ntuli, a senior figure in the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), rose to the premier’s office through a multi-party coalition involving the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic […]