South Africa confirms four new mpox cases

South Africa has confirmed four new mpox cases, bringing the number recorded since the beginning of 2026 to 26. The Western Cape accounts for 18 cases, including 16 linked to local transmission, while cases have also been recorded in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Heal…

Former President Thabo Mbeki scheduled to appear before the TRC Cases Inquiry

Former President Thabo Mbeki is scheduled to appear before the TRC Cases Inquiry on the 19th and 20th. This after his bid, together with that of  former President Jacob Zuma, to have Inquiry Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse herself, failed. Mbeki's testimony is highly anticipated, having re…

Today marks exactly 40 years since the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and 34 others

Today marks exactly 40 years since the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and 34 others. Machel was the first President of independent Mozambique. He is also described as one of the African leaders who dedicated their lives to anti-colonialism. Bot…

National Commissioner of Police General Fannie Masemola returns to work today

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is officially back at the helm of the South African Police Service today. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to lift his precautionary suspension after the formal withdrawal of all financial misconduct charges against him. Masemola…

AfriForum requests Khampepe Commission for permission to cross-examine former President Thabo Mbeki

AfriForum has asked the Khampepe Commission for permission to cross-examine former President Thabo Mbeki. The lobby group wants its private prosecution head, Advocate Gerrie Nel, to question Mbeki on alleged political interference to block TRC-related prosecutions. This relates to the 1985 alleged …

South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday

Today South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday. On October 19, In 1977, the apartheid government banned 18 Black Consciousness organisations, shut down The World and Weekend World newspapers and detained journalists including Percy Qoboza. Forty-nine years later, the day is being marked with focus…

Parts of South Africa are facing extreme weather

Parts of South Africa are facing another bout of extreme weather. The Weather Service says heatwave conditions will persist in Mpumalanga, with very hot weather also affecting the north-east. At the same time, a Yellow Level Two warning for severe thunderstorms is in place for parts of KwaZulu-Nata…

IEC Affords 32 Political Parties an Olive Branch

The IEC has extended an opportunity to submit candidate lists to 32 political parties it says were in a similar position to the ANC, ahead of the November fourth local government elections. The Commission says the decision is aimed at ensuring equal treatment of political parties following the Cons…

Gauteng Government reported to be considering criminal charges against Computer Science student

The Gauteng government has confirmed that it intends to open a criminal case against the Stellenbosch student who discovered flaws in the e-Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger. The computer science student allegedly discovered that the app exposed the most sensitive pers…

Madlanga Commission named South Africa's 2026 Word of Year

The Madlanga Commission has been named South Africa's Word of the Year for 2026 by PanSALB and media research company Focal Points. It accounted for 47% of coverage among six shortlisted terms, followed by gender-based violence at 15% and illegal immigration at 12%. "Clock It" won the social media …