Category: Latest News – South Africa

Helen Zille has launched an aggressive push for the Johannesburg local government elections, starring a flamboyant ‘Gusheshe’ (BMW) stunt and warnings that this is the ‘last chance to rescue Joburg’. In recent rallies she told supporters that she…

The Democratic Alliance’s veteran leader Helen Zille has hit the streets of Johannesburg with a dramatic “Gusheshe”‑styled rally, warning voters that this is the “last chance to rescue Joburg” and pledging to work “night and day” to give…

The government’s state‑owned logistics arm, Transnet Engineering, has entered a ten‑year, roughly $400 million agreement with American rail technology company Wabtec. The deal will see new locomotive support services and upgrades aimed at boosting the capacity and reliability of…

A ten‑year, $400 million locomotive‑support agreement was signed on 15 October between Transnet Engineering and U.S. rail manufacturer Wabtec. The deal will upgrade South Africa’s freight trains that haul minerals and other export commodities, bolstering the country’s logistics chain. Key…

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in major cities on Tuesday, brandishing flags and wooden weapons as they demanded that undocumented migrants leave the country by a self‑set deadline. While most gatherings remained peaceful, several turned violent,…

The protests that erupted across South Africa on June 30, targeting undocumented migrants, have led to a massive police crackdown, with over 900 arrests reported. While many demonstrations remained largely peaceful, several turned violent, resulting in shop looting…

Two ANC activists were shot dead while canvassing for votes in Durban, highlighting a surge in political violence ahead of the November 4 local elections. The incident, reported just eight hours ago, underscores the heightened risk faced by…

Two ANC members were shot dead while canvassing for the upcoming local elections, one incident occurring during a door‑to‑door campaign in Durban and another reported in Umgababa. These killings underscore a surge in political violence ahead of the…

A landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court on Tuesday has cleared the way for competition authorities to move forward with a high‑profile case alleging that six major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas and HSBC, colluded to manipulate…

South Africa’s police service confirmed the resignation of Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, after he faced a disciplinary hearing and a criminal bail case. SAPS classified his departure as a “dishonourable discharge”,…