Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot and killed in his car outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, according to South African government officials and local police reports. The 38-year-old athlete, widely known by his boxing nickname “Last Born” according to the Daily Dispatch, was ambushed by two armed suspects wearing balaclavas while … Read more
Elvira Dyangani Ose will take over as the artistic director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town starting October, according to official statements released by the institution. She replaces Koyo Kouoh, the former executive director and chief curator, who died last year. Executive Leadership Restructuring at Zeitz MoCAA Alongside the appointment, … Read more
A Durban man succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a hijacking in Reservoir Hills on Wednesday night, highlighting ongoing concerns over violent crime in the area. According to a source, the victim drove into his property and was followed into his garage by another vehicle before neighbours heard a single gunshot. When neighbours … Read more
South African military experts are urging Pretoria to investigate how citizens were allegedly recruited under false pretences to fight for Russia in Ukraine, following reports that dozens of nationals have entered the conflict zone. According to a Ukrainian tracking project, over 60 South Africans have joined Russian armed forces, prompting intense scrutiny over foreign recruitment … Read more
Seventy years after 20,000 women marched to Pretoria’s Union Buildings against apartheid pass laws, South Africa marked National Women’s Day on August 9, 2026. While leaders highlighted political and educational gains, activists warned that persistent economic inequality and high rates of gender-based violence leave basic freedoms incomplete. Sophie Williams-de Bruyn Returns to Pretoria 70 Years … Read more
According to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), the cubs completed a 30-hour transit, including a stopover in Germany, before their release into a permanent enclosure on Wednesday. The Rescue and Rehabilitation of Ben Tzur and Uri They were among six lion cubs confiscated in 2025 after being smuggled into Israel and discovered in … Read more
The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus has formally condemned Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema following a contentious exchange during virtual proceedings of Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee. According to the ANC caucus, MPs must uphold strict discipline, respect, and parliamentary decorum while carrying out constitutional responsibilities. The confrontation erupted on Wednesday during … Read more
Sally Parkinson, a 67-year-old former sales and marketing executive, is driving a battle-hardened Land Rover Defender known as the “Kalahari Snail” across sub-Saharan Africa on a solo expedition to raise awareness and funds for wildlife conservation and community projects, according to TimesLIVE. From Spain to the Savanna: The Spark of Adventure After living in Spain … Read more
South Africa has initiated preparatory measures for the potential introduction of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine, marking a significant step toward addressing a disease that has lacked a new vaccine in over a century. The Department of Health is coordinating with international partners to ensure that if current Phase 3 clinical trials prove successful, the country … Read more
Grammy-winning South African artist Tyla has removed her scheduled Lagos concert from her upcoming A*POP World Tour following public calls for a boycott from Nigerians linked to recent anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. According to tour schedule updates, the Lagos performance no longer appears on the official itinerary, while neither the singer nor her … Read more