South African politician Malema given five-year prison sentence in firearm case

Malema's lawyers ​applied for leave to appeal the magistrate's ​decision within minutes of it being read out in ‌a ⁠court in KuGompo City, formerly East London.
By Reuters 3h ago

The last Zimbabwe bird flies home: Chapungu returns after 140-year exile

The Soapstone Bird is the country's preeminent national emblem, featuring prominently on both the national flag and the coat of arms. 
By Valentine Maya 7h ago

Phone message triggers fatal assault in Nkulumane

“Lunga reportedly returned from a work-related trip to South Africa and found a message on his wife’s phone from an unsaved number,” she said.
By Keith Jeketera Apr. 15, 2026

Afreximbank’s US$11bn bet on South Africa signals a new trade order

Climate shocks are no longer future risks; they’re here with us.
By Mzwandile Masina Apr. 10, 2026

Why Africa’s ‘poorest’ people are landowners

The colonialists understood that the first prize of conquest was land, which is why even before minerals, labour and taxation, they seized title.
By Wellington Muzengeza Apr. 1, 2026

Navigating South Africa's 2026 iGaming Shakeup

By partnering directly with top-tier operators, SAC secures exclusive deals that give local players the highest possible value when joining a new site.
By Theindependent1 Mar. 30, 2026

All set for star-studded iMiklomelo kaDakamela Festival

Event coordinator and organiser Desmond Ntini confirmed that preparations are progressing well and expressed confidence that the programme will run smoothly.
By Margaret Lubinda Mar. 26, 2026

Biti arrest draws condemnation from SA’s DA, Zicomo 

“This latest act of wanton state brutality should sound alarm bells for the South African Presidency and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation,” Smith said. 
By Kirsty Sibanda Mar. 23, 2026

Understanding the survivor-centred approach in the Zim criminal justice system

Institutional changes included the introduction of specialised courts, a special police unit and focused health services.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa Mar. 23, 2026