Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive as Offices Are Overwhelmed and Protests Erupt

The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive on the intake of asylum-seeker applications following operational challenges at refugee reception offices and growing public unrest over its implementation. In a statement released on Friday (October 9, 2026), the department said its director-general had withdrawn the directive issued on September 28 following the Constitutional Court’s July 7 judgment in the Scalabrini Cape Town matter. The directive was intended... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Durban Protests Turn Violent as People Take to the Streets Over Looser Asylum Rules

Protests over South Africa’s asylum system turned violent in Durban on Thursday, with vehicles torched, shops looted and police brought in to contain tensions after hundreds of foreign nationals arrived a... Read more »
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa On Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

Freddie Jackson, Legendary R&B Singer, Dies at 69

Freddie Jackson, the legendary American R&B singer whose romantic soul hits became hugely popular around the world, has died. Jackson died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the age of 69, according to his fam... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Dithejane Debut Goal Gives Bafana Bafana Victory Over Egypt in Cairo

Puso Dithejane marked his Bafana Bafana debut with the only goal of the match as South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Cairo on Sunday night. Dithejane struck early in the second half to give South A... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

Bafana Bafana Thrash Eritrea 5-0 as Pitso Mosimane Makes Perfect Start

Bafana Bafana continued their winning start under returning coach Pitso Mosimane with a convincing 5-0 victory over Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Cairo on Wednesday night. South Afric... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Fannie Masemola a Free Man, Ready to Return to Work as Charges Are Withdrawn

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is a free man after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew the four charges against him at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Masem... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, September 14th, 2026

Fifth Woman’s Body Found Near Kempton Park Highway

Fear and anger are mounting across Kempton Park following the discovery of a fifth woman’s body near the R21 freeway on Monday morning. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has established a specialise... Read more »
By Liso Donaldson On Friday, September 4th, 2026

You Can’t Break Up With Your Family

Realising there is a problem versus accepting that there is a problem are, unfortunately, two very different things. Living with someone in active addiction will have you circling the five stages of grief more ... Read more »
By Liso Donaldson On Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

We Need to Talk About Our Situationship With the ANC

Is it possible to be in a situationship with the government? I hate to admit it but I think so. The local government elections are coming up on the 4th of November 2026 and although this is not a national elect... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, actress, and global humanitarian whose distinct soprano voice and larger-than-life personality defined country music for over six decades, has passed away at the age... Read more »