South African News
South African journalist released after days of detention in Djibouti
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 56 minutes ago South African investigative journalist and Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Micah Reddy is... →
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours 36 minutes ago The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Tuesday that it is “highly encouraged” by a massive wave of early submissions... →
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the EFF, the MKP, and the GOOD party, accusing them of... →
Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago Freedom Under Law has announced the appointment of retired Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Trevor Gorven to its board, expressing confidence in his... →
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago As South Africa approaches the upcoming local government elections, citizens are being urged to leverage their vote as a tool for “profound social... →
Harmony $500m bond offering optimises funding profile, says CEO
By: Martin Creamer Updated 7 hours ago Harmony Gold Mining Company on Monday, 21 September, announced the launch of an offering of $500-million guaranteed senior unsecured convertible... →
DA takes legal action after MKP leader threatens to cut off DA voters’ water, electricity
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st September 2026 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is taking urgent legal action against a senior MKP leader following alleged voter intimidation during a weekend election... →
FW de Klerk Foundation distances itself from outgoing director’s US policy comments
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st September 2026 The board of the FW de Klerk Foundation has formally distanced itself from statements made by its outgoing executive director Christo van der... →
