South Africa’s Birth Rate Falls to Its Lowest Level Ever Recorded as Fewer Women Choose to Have Children
Statistics South Africa confirmed in 2026 that the country’s fertility rate has dropped to 2.1 children per woman, the lowest level ever recorded, as rising costs of living, career priorities…
Bayanda Walaza Breaks Meet Record With 9.91 Seconds to Win 100m at Rovereto International Meeting
South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza broke the meet record at the Rovereto International Meeting in Italy on Tuesday 9 September 2026 with a stunning 9.91 seconds to win the men’s…
Vanderbijlpark School Bus Driver Ayanda Dludla Granted R3,000 Bail After Crash That Killed 14 Learners
Ayanda Dludla, the scholar transport driver whose vehicle crashed into a truck and killed 14 learners in Vanderbijlpark, was granted R3,000 bail by the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 9…
AfriForum Enters Chidimma Adetshina Citizenship Battle After Concerned South Africans Request Intervention
Civil rights organisation AfriForum acknowledged a formal citizen request to intervene in the Chidimma Adetshina citizenship dispute on Tuesday 9 September 2026 under case number AFK41089. Image: Supplied Civil rights…
Businessman Stuart Scharnick Granted R5,000 Bail at Randburg Court on Firearms Charges
Businessman Stuart Scharnick was granted R5,000 bail at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 9 September 2026 on firearms charges including failing to notify a change of address, improper storage…
Foreign National Arrested in Bloemfontein After Police Catch Him Altering South African Identity Document at Internet Café
South African police arrested a 43-year-old foreign national in Bloemfontein on Monday 7 September 2026 after catching him altering a South African identity document at an internet café during Operation…
Constitutional Court Hears Battle Over Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings as Daughter Plans New York Auction
The Constitutional Court in Johannesburg heard arguments on Monday 8 September 2026 in the dispute between Makaziwe Mandela and the South African Heritage Resources Agency over 29 of the late…
Madlanga Commission Advocate Sandile Khumalo and AFT Chair Myron Dewrance Receive Escalating Threats
Advocates for Transformation confirmed on Monday 8 September 2026 that Madlanga Commission member Advocate Sandile Khumalo SC has received escalating threats alongside AFT national chairperson Advocate Myron Dewrance SC and…
Chaos Erupts at Cat Matlala Trial as Kekana Scuffles With Court Police and Matlala Clashes With His Own Lawyer
Chaos erupted at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday 8 September 2026 after proceedings in the Cat Matlala trial were postponed to Thursday. Musa Kekana allegedly scuffled with court police…
British-Nigerian Influencer Igho Ubiribo Dies at 43 After Penis Enlargement Procedure in Thailand Goes Wrong
British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho Ubiribo, known as Tiny, died at 43 after a penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2026 caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. The findings…