An explosive interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has revealed widespread corruption within South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA), exposing what investigators describe as a system that functioned like a “marketplace” for fraudulent visas and permits. The

The quiet coastal suburb of Hout Bay has been rocked by tragedy after the decomposed body of a teenage girl, believed to be 17-year-old Amiena Swano, was discovered inside an abandoned house earlier this week. The shocking find has led

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed “heartfelt gratitude” to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the return of South African nationals who were reportedly drawn into the Russia–Ukraine conflict. According to a statement from the presidency, 15 of

Free-to-air broadcaster e. tv has officially announced the cancellation of its popular daily drama *House of Zwide* after five successful seasons. The fashion-focused series, which has captivated audiences since its debut, will air its final episode in June 2026, marking the end

Zakhele Cindi, a 43-year-old man from Pietermaritzburg, says he has no intention of claiming or burying his late father’s body, which has been lying in a government mortuary since early January. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika earlier this week, Cindi explained

A quiet Saturday afternoon in Springbok turned into a scene of heartbreak when a 42-year-old cleaning worker lost her life inside a local supermarket just minutes before closing time. Chriselda “Oumeid” Bezuidenhoudt, a resident of Vaalhoek in Okiep, died on

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of r@ping an 81-year-old woman twice during a home invasion in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Gift Ncube was found guilty on two counts of r@pe by the Bulawayo

A 57-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in Matafeni, near  Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, after police uncovered cocaine valued at an estimated R250,000 during a targeted operation. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the arrest followed an intelligence-driven investigation into suspected

Three students have been sentenced to 60 days in jail after admitting to assaulting a younger pupil at Mavhudzi High School in Nyazura, Zimbabwe. The trio appeared before the Rusape Magistrates’ Court, where they pleaded guilty to assault stemming from

The debate over the relevance of South Africa’s television licence fee continues to spark strong opinions, but the obligation to pay remains firmly in place. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reiterated that failure to pay the annual TV

Former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe has reportedly reacted with anger following the arrest of her son, Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Chatunga was taken into custody on 19 February 2026 after he was allegedly involved in a

Capitec Bank has issued a public apology following a shocking incident in which a grieving family brought the body of their deceased relative to one of its branches in KwaZulu-Natal, allegedly in protest over delayed funeral policy payments. The dramatic

The community of Vanderbijlpark is in mourning following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of four people on Wednesday evening. The victims have been identified as Shanice, Lindelwa, Zintle and Happy. The fatal crash marks the fourth serious accident