South Africa
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Sharpeville at 66: A Legacy Fading Amidst Modern Struggles
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day and the 66th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a growing disconnect between official commemorations and the reality of local community conditions threatens to obscure the historical significance of the struggle.
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South Africa Faces Massive April Fuel Hike Amid Global Oil Risks
South African motorists face a potential R4 per litre fuel increase in April as global supply chain risks and a weakening rand intensify economic pressure.
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New Zealand Wins Toss, Bowls First in Crucial 3rd T20I vs South Africa
New Zealand has elected to bowl first against South Africa in the decisive third T20I at Eden Park, as both teams look to break the 1-1 series deadlock.
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Madlanga Commission: WhatsApp Leaks Link Parties to Tshwane Tenders
New evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission exposes direct digital links between ActionSA and EFF officials and alleged tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.
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Suzuki Across Hits South African Market With New Hybrid Tech
Suzuki has officially launched the Across SUV in South Africa, introducing a new K15C mild-hybrid powertrain and a 10.1-inch infotainment system to compete in a crowded crossover segment.
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Checkers Sixty60 Ad Ruled Misleading After ‘Anywhere’ Claim
The Advertising Regulatory Board has flagged a Checkers Sixty60 campaign for misleading consumers about delivery coverage, challenging the brand’s use of metaphorical hyperbole.
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Mitsubishi Destinator Pricing and Launch Details Confirmed
Mitsubishi has officially confirmed South African pricing and specifications for the new seven-seat Destinator SUV, positioning it as a key competitor in the family-oriented market.
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Tsakane Matlala faces tender probe amid harassment legal battle
Tsakane Matlala, wife of Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, is under investigation for a R3.7m municipal tender while simultaneously filing harassment charges against actress Tebogo Thobejane.
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Ramaphosa faces dual pressure as military deployment begins
With 2,200 troops deployed to fight crime, Ramaphosa also confronts opposition pressure in KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to stabilize the region ahead of upcoming.
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Mfundi Vundla Revisits ‘Generations 16’ Firing Amid SABC Row
Iconic soapie creator Mfundi Vundla has broken his silence on the 2014 mass dismissal of cast members, drawing parallels between that controversy and his current strained relationship with the SABC.
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Markman Businesses Threaten Protest Over Road Crisis
The Markman Business Forum has threatened industrial action against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, citing years of infrastructure neglect and exclusion from inter-governmental land access talks.
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South Africa Faces Record Fuel Hikes as Global Oil Prices Surge
South African consumers and businesses brace for a potential April fuel price shock as geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East drives Brent crude above $100 per barrel.
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Bolt Issues Affiliation Letters as SA E-Hailing Deadline Hits
Bolt has begun issuing official affiliation letters to South African drivers, a critical step for operators scrambling to meet the March 12 regulatory compliance deadline.
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Teacher suspended after viral ‘Pie Day’ classroom video
A primary school teacher in the Western Cape has been suspended following public outcry over a video showing a young student shamed for not participating in a school fundraiser.
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US Ambassador to South Africa demarched over political speech
South African authorities have formally demarched US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III following his controversial remarks regarding the ‘Kill the Boer’ slogan.