Bafana criticized for their defensive approach against Mexico

Bafana Bafana opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a losing note. A nine men Bafana Bafana side  team lost 2-nil to co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the tournament last night. South Africa conceded a goal in each half, and their bad record of failing to win their opening match of the…

Concerns raised over growing economic activity in SA townships

The Black Business Unity has raised concerns over growing illegal economic activity in South Africa's townships, informal settlements and urban canters. The group says unregulated trade is hurting compliant businesses, cutting government revenue and slowing local development. The BBU is calling for…

AFRICA BRIEF : Stories making economic headlines across the continent

Time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Scores of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa

Scores of Nigerians have been repatriated from South Africa. Ahead of the departure, groups of Nigerian nationals gathered at their embassy in Pretoria for registration, documentation checks, and final travel arrangements. The process comes at a sensitive time, with migrant communities in South Afr…

Victims of disasters in Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal are set to receive permanent houses

Victims of disasters in Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal are set to receive permanent houses after years in temporary shelters. KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma is expected to handover completed homes today. Over 2,400 houses have been finished so far, with more still under construc…

Rise Mzansi calls for greater accountability in the security sector, following mass shooting

Gauteng police are investigating a mass shooting at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. Twelve people were killed and at least nine others injured after heavily armed suspects opened fire on residents. Rise Mzansi has called for greater accountability and reform in the security …

Concerns raised over the proposed digital ID system by department of Home Affairs

Think Tank and Advocacy group Lex Libertas has written to Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber over concerns about the proposed digital ID system. The group says thousands of public submissions have been received opposing the plan, citing risks around data security and oversight. Lex Libertas …

ANCYL to picket at Cartrack offices calling for Justice for Gcina Dhladhla who died on duty

The ANCYL and other organisation will today picket at Cartrack's Rosebank office calling for Justice for Gcina Dhladhla who died at the vehicle tracking company. Twenty-nine-year-old Gcina reportedly collapsed and died in a bathroom cubicle. The cause of death is still pending a formal autopsy resu…

Mama Joy wishing Bafana all the best against Mexico on the World Cup opening game

Bafana Bafana face co-host Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today in Mexico City. South African fans who arrived this week say they are confident ahead of the encounter. The match marks South Africa's return to the tournament's opening fixture on foreign soil. We're joined on …

Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee says threats to his life, will not deter his work

Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee says threats to his life, laid bare at the Madlanga Commission will not deter his work. Court papers claim Tax Justice South Africa founder, Abramjee was threatened in WhatsApp messages involving senior police official Major-General Feroz Khan and tobacco figure M…