Rising Citizen Anger: South Africa’s Protests Against Illegal Immigration Intensify

In the past few days, South Africa has witnessed a significant wave of organised protests demanding action against illegal immigration. Civil society groups and community leaders are mobilising citizens around issues of crime, unemployment, service delivery strain, and national resource allocation. Protesters point to South Africa’s high unemployment rate, which remains above 30%, as a central concern. They argue that large numbers of undocumented foreigners are competing f... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Julius Mkhwanazi Granted Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026, suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were granted bail of R30,000 each by the ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Linda Sibiya Joins Gagasi FM

Radio legend Linda Sibiya, popularly known as “Mr. Magic,” is officially returning to the airwaves this April after signing a contract with Gagasi FM. The Durban-based station revealed in its new li... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, January 10th, 2026

NRF Relaxes Age Restrictions on Postgraduate Scholarships

In a significant policy adjustment aimed at promoting equity in higher education funding, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa has relaxed age restrictions for a portion of its postgraduate sc... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, December 19th, 2025

Here’s What Africa Can Learn from Foizee’s Latest Analysis

For African nations frequently grappling with political challenges similar to those unfolding in Bangladesh, Bahauddin Foizee’s analysis in the reputed ‘The Diplomat’ magazine offers invaluable insights i... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Nkosana Makate and Vodacom Reach ‘Please Call Me’ Settlement

After nearly two decades of legal battles, Vodacom Group Limited has announced a landmark out-of-court settlement with Nkosana Makate, the innovator behind the company’s “Please Call Me” servi... Read more »
By Steve Conway On Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Supporting Loved Ones Through Every Stage of Life

Life is a journey filled with countless changes, milestones and transitions. From the exuberance of youth to the reflective years of later life, supporting our loved ones through each stage is both a privilege ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Prof James ‘Godo’ Mthembu Shot Dead

Prof James “Godo” Mthembu, a well-known traditional healer from KwaZulu-Natal, has reportedly been shot dead at his home in Manguzi, UMhlabuyalingana. The news of his passing was reported by Malindi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Ramaphosa’s Praise for DA Councillors Sparks ANC Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa stirred controversy at an African National Congress (ANC) “roll call” event at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday, September 15, by praising the governance of Democratic Alliance (DA)... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

MTN’s MoMo App: Convenient but Unreliable?

MTN, one of South Africa’s leading telecommunications providers, offers its Mobile Money (MoMo) app as a convenient platform for transactions like purchasing airtime, data, and even PowerBall tickets. With co... Read more »