South Africa

Rumours of a planned June 30 mobilisation against foreign nationals have heightened tensions in South Africa, prompting fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing some migrants to seek refuge.

Three suspects have been arrested after seven family members were abducted and killed in KwaZulu-Natal, with police investigations ongoing.

South African gqom queen Babes Wodumo has returned to music, five years after the release of her last effort, as she finally tries to face life after her late husband, Mampintsha.

South African socialite and actor Somizi Mhlongo has hit out at controversial media personality Ngizwe Mchunu, after recent comments in which he referred to people in same-sex relationships as “dogs” who should be expelled from South Africa.

Controversial South African businessman, Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala has claimed that Thobeka Thobejane, the South African actress and socialite who he is accused of trying to kill, sought his protection after the alleged hit on her.

SOUTH AFRICA - Over a month after being suspended as Police Minister, African National Congress (ANC) senior member Senzo Mchunu has warned that the ruling party is teetering on the edge of collapse and its days in power could be numbered.

The South African Police Service made a significant breakthrough on Monday, July 21, 2025, arresting four men in connection with the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, known professionally as DJ Sumbody.

SOUTH AFRICA - Residents in Durban and Soweto took to the streets on Tuesday afternoon in support of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as the top cop’s crusade against crime continues to capture the imagination of the country.

South African DJ and music producer Euphonik is seeking the sequestration of poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai’s estate, after the sheriff of the court reportedly found that her movable assets amount to just R1,500.

South African rapper Da L.E.S has broken his silence after suffering a life-threatening stroke last year, revealing that he feels fortunate just to be alive.