Africa

Unanswered Questions Around Fofana Amaral, QNET, and Alleged Pressure on Departing Leaders

Public records confirm Fofana Amaral’s QNET profile and his role as a 2025 RHDP supplementary candidate in Daloa, but allegations that QNET figures used positional authority to pressure other companies or threaten leaders who leave remain unverified; the missing recruitment scripts, event logs, participant accounts, and role documentation are central to proving or disproving what was said, by whom, and with what authority.

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Politics & Governance

Young South Africans Face Joblessness as Leader Warns Against Scapegoating Migrants

Ramaphosa urges South Africans to address root causes of joblessness rather than blame migrants

By Claudette Joubert Read more

Crime & Investigation

Parents Fear for Kids as Violence Grips Gauteng Classrooms; 4,600 Incidents in 5 Years

Families weigh safety risks as violence disrupts learning across the province

By Yusuf Davids Read more

Politics & Governance

South Africa's Voters Face Misinformation Push as Electoral Body Braces for Local Polls

Millions of voters face coordinated false information campaigns as electoral authority tightens rules.

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Crime & Investigation

Johannesburg crackdown targets power theft rings draining grid in informal areas

Residents face darkness after authorities dismantle illegal power networks in informal settlement

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Crime & Investigation

South Africa's World Cup Dreams Derailed by Red Cards and Mexico Rout

South African players sent off as Mexico dominates opening match

By Claudette Joubert Read more

Crime & Investigation

South Africa Builds Emergency Fuel Reserves to Shield Against Supply Shocks

Government moves to shield economy from fuel supply shocks through strategic reserves

By Zanele Dube Read more

Crime & Investigation

Millions Skip Daily Pills as South Africa Expands Access to Injectable HIV Prevention

Young women and vulnerable groups gain discreet protection without daily medication burden.

By Naledi Sithole Read more

Africa

Gunfire Erupts in Johannesburg Settlement; 12 Killed, 9 Wounded in Coordinated Attack

Residents of Jumpers settlement grapple with aftermath of coordinated mass shooting

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Business & Economy

South Africa's Biggest Retailer Shuts Stores as Shoppers Cut Back on Spending

Retail closures expose deepening household budget strain across South Africa.

By Thandiwe Dlamini Read more

Politics & Governance

South Africa's President Faces New Impeachment Push Over Farmgate Scandal

Accountability test looms as Parliament advances inquiry into president's conduct

By Gerhard van der Merwe Read more

Mzansi Life

Luxury Car Seizure Exposes Hospital Funds Diverted to Corrupt Networks

Investigators recover luxury vehicle as billions in hospital funds traced to corrupt networks

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Mzansi Life

South Africa's Power Supply Remains Critically Fragile Despite Recent Relief, Eskom Chief

Eskom leadership warns of persistent grid vulnerabilities despite temporary load shedding improvements

Business & Economy

South African Families Get Rare Financial Reprieve as Currency and Energy Costs Drop

Weakening dollar and falling oil prices ease immediate financial pressure on households.

By Priya Naidoo

Mzansi Life

South Africa Braces for Extreme Weather Crisis; Multiple Provinces Declare Emergencies

Cold front brings snow, rain, and wind across multiple South African provinces

Markets

Families weigh safety risks as violence disrupts learning across the province

Parents Fear for Kids as Violence Grips Gauteng Classrooms; 4,600 Incidents in 5 Years

By Yusuf Davids Crime & Investigation

South Africa's Big Three Banks Defy Economic Headwinds with Steady Profit Growth
Business & Economy
Congo Expands Emergency Response as Rare Ebola Strain Surpasses 110 Deaths
Africa
Low-Cost Carrier Collapse Leaves Thousands Stranded; Industry Faces Reckoning on Budget Ai
Business & Economy
South Africa Faces Critical Winter Energy Crunch as Aging Power Plants Strain Grid
Mzansi Life
Social Media Catapults Cape Town Into Global Winter Travel Spotlight for 2026
Africa

Mzansi Life

Mass Shooting at San Diego Mosque Kills Three; Teen Suspects Dead by Suicide

Investigators probe online radicalization as federal agencies examine possible hate crime motive.

By Anisha Pillay

Business & Economy

South Africa's Corporate Sector Accelerates Cloud and Cybersecurity Investments

Hybrid work adoption drives infrastructure modernization across South African enterprises

By Kagiso Mokoena

Mzansi Life

Global Oil Turbulence Pushes South African Fuel Costs Higher, Minister Warns

Domestic fuel prices remain vulnerable to international petroleum market swings.

By Zanele Dube

Business & Economy

South Africa's role in regional development gained prominence through continental discussions on trade and energy cooperation. President Ramaphosa highlighted infrastructure investment and cross-border connectivity as essential to unlocking growth. Energy coordination and transportation networks emerged as critical priorities for addressing regional development challenges and removing barriers to commercial activity.

South Africa Positioned as Linchpin for Southern African Economic Growth

By Kagiso Mokoena