32.7% and Climbing: South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis Demands More Than Statistics
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 32.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026 with 8.1 million people out of work according to the latest Statistics South Africa Quarterly…
Police Bust R100 Million Drug Lab on North West Farm as Mexican Nationals Among Those Arrested
Police uncovered a highly sophisticated drug manufacturing operation on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West on Wednesday, Mexican nationals are among those arrested. Photo credit: @SAPoliceService on X…
Ramaphosa Says He Will Not Resign as ANC Divided and Fresh Legal Bid Launched Against Phala Phala Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening declaring he will not resign following the Constitutional Court’s landmark Phala Phala ruling ordering Parliament to begin an impeachment inquiry. Photo:…
Hantavirus Contacts in South Africa Rise to 97 as Western Cape Woman Monitored and Airlink Passengers Traced
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that 97 possible hantavirus contacts have been identified in South Africa, with 90 already traced and being monitored for six weeks. Image: Supplied…
Macron Goes Viral After Reprimanding Noisy Audience at Africa Forward Summit as South Africa Snub Overshadows Nairobi Gathering
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi on Monday 11 May 2026 after interrupting proceedings to reprimand a noisy audience. Photo credit: entrevue.fr…
Hawks Boss and Crime Intelligence Head in Court After Businessman Allegedly Faked Undercover Agent Story to Escape Gold Bust
The trio appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday after being granted R20,000 bail each. Photo credit: @mdnnews on X A 2021 incident at OR Tambo International Airport…
Faith Nketsi Arrested in Thailand After Allegedly Vaping in Public
South African reality TV star and businesswoman Faith Nketsi has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly vaping in public, an offence that carries severe penalties under Thai law. Photo credit:…
Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Inquiry After ConCourt Delivers Landmark Phala Phala Ruling
The Constitutional Court delivered its landmark Phala Phala judgment, ordering Parliament to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Reuters In a landmark ruling delivered exactly 30 years…
South African Rats Do Not Carry Hantavirus, Declares Motsoaledi
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday, confirming that South African rats do not carry hantavirus. Image: Supplied Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has moved…
Police Seize R13 Million Worth of Cocaine Concealed in Buses at Port of Durban
Police seized 32 blocks of cocaine worth an estimated R13 million concealed inside buses at the Port of Durban on Tuesday as part of an intelligence driven operation. Photo credit:…