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The Western Cape government has officially renewed leases on six state-owned properties to keep vital shelters and support services for gender-based violence victims fully operational. Located in key towns like Aurora and Heidelberg, these sites will remain under the social development department, ensuring safe havens for survivors. Public Works and social development ministers emphasized using st...

Makro pulled its controversial “Bloo Squishy Cute Ugly Doll” after a social media frenzy erupted over its racially charged naming and design, sparking outrage across South Africa and highlighting how brands must tread carefully in today’s hyper-sensitive digital landscape. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

The Legal Practice Council is pushing to strip former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane of her advocate status, demanding she be suspended and her enrollment certificate revoked — citing a pattern of misconduct, dishonesty, and failure to uphold legal ethics. Allegations stem from a parliamentary inquiry, including ignoring official correspondence and making misleading statements, which the coun...

Kemi Behari, head of legal services in Ekurhuleni, has been arrested as part of a high-profile crackdown by a special task team investigating political killings. Alongside three others, Behari was detained shortly after a disciplinary hearing he presided over — accused of shielding EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi from consequences tied to allegations of illicit blue-light vehicle dealings. While Behar...

Five Vanderbijlpark police sergeants face serious corruption charges after allegedly extorting a supermarket owner for 100,000 rand—later reduced to 25,000—during a bogus raid for illegal cigarettes. The case, uncovered after the owner reported the shakedown, led to a Hawks investigation that included a botched undercover sting and threats against the whistleblower. Despite no immediate arrests, p...

Police in Edenvale made a major drug bust, seizing crystal meth worth 250,000 rand during raids on two Acasia Estate homes, nabbing two suspects who now face charges. Meanwhile, Ekurhuleni’s legal services head Kemi Behari was arrested on the same day, accused of shielding the EMPD chief — part of a broader crackdown fueled by the Madlanga Commission’s findings. Listen in comfort: Get a discount o...

Politicians are trading careful rhetoric for raw social media moments, risking dignity and public trust as they treat legal battles like viral content. When leaders blur the line between accountability and performance, they undermine the seriousness of their roles—and the justice system itself. Social media may promise transparency, but it often turns accountability into entertainment. True influe...

Gauteng’s education department is in hot water after an arbitrator overturned the appointment of primary school principal Richard Rihlamvhu at Tlamatlama Primary School, ordering his immediate removal and reinstating deputy principal Thabiso Lazarus Thobakgale — who had been acting for nearly two years. The arbitrator found the hiring process riddled with flaws, including a late criminal record ch...

A South African biotech pioneer, Xylomed, is launching a high-stakes clinical trial for a repurposed Ebola drug in the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan—aiming to slash the virus’s 70% fatality rate with an oral treatment safe for kids as young as two. With a $65 million price tag and a mission to deliver African-made solutions for neglected diseases, the company faces funding hurdles but is forging ah...

The South African Human Rights Commission is probing AgriSA on food affordability, land reform, and farm worker welfare, revealing a disconnect: while the country exports tons of food, many can’t afford nutritious meals. AgriSA admits it lacks data on workers’ food budgets but defends exports as vital for rural economies. Commissioners push for racial transformation accountability, with the CEO re...

Weight loss drugs are exploding in popularity—but with a dangerous twist. While GLP-1s help manage blood sugar and curb appetite, they cost a fortune, forcing many to seek cheaper, unregulated knock-offs flooding markets like South Africa. These fake meds, often smuggled or compounded illegally, carry unknown risks—and regulators are already shutting down offenders, recalling products, and even ta...

South Africa’s healthcare system is spending billions but failing to tackle the root causes of illness—poverty, housing, and education—that make people sick before they even see a doctor. Experts warn that treating symptoms after disease strikes is unsustainable, especially as pandemic exposure revealed how fragile the system is when ignoring social and economic drivers of health. To truly fix thi...

Zimbabwean families are fleeing South Africa amid rising anti-migrant hostility, and children are paying the steepest price—left behind in disrupted schools and uncertain futures. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feed...

Sekunjalo’s CEO Lucien Jacobs is building The National — a bold, financially sustainable media venture designed to redefine journalism in South Africa. With a flood of qualified applicants and interviews set to begin next week, the team is on track to assemble its editorial and operational core within two weeks. They’re not just chasing headlines — they’re creating jobs, championing media freedom,...

Rumors swirled that President Ramaphosa’s trip to Ghana was canceled over migrant tensions, but insiders reveal the real reason? A scheduling clash. South Africa’s interim SADC chairmanship duties and the upcoming SADC summit collided with the planned Ghana visit, forcing a delay. Ghana’s recent repatriation of citizens and xenophobic violence reports fueled speculation—but South Africa’s spokespe...

Junior Springbok prop Kai Pratt has tested positive for an anabolic steroid, potentially facing a four-year ban — a blow to South African rugby as he was a rising star who even attended senior Springbok training. Withdrawn from the Junior Boks due to injury, Pratt’s club, the Sharks, remains silent amid confidentiality. The case underscores Saids’ continued functionality despite past funding woes...

A former South African Air Force brigadier general, Portia Anyamba, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for acting as an unregistered foreign agent and lying on her security clearance application. While working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she secretly maintained contact with a South African intelligence officer — a direct violation of her sworn statements. The FBI uncovered th...

Treasury launches fresh probe into ex-Lieutenant-General Molefe Isaac Fani over alleged misuse of power in awarding transversal contracts, following his suspension and prior SIU findings of misconduct that cost the state money — with forensic investigators now on the case and promises of full transparency as the system is scrutinized for reform. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

Ekurhuleni’s corruption probe just hit a major milestone as former city manager Imogen Mashazi is ordered to report to police, joining suspended legal head Kemi Behari already in custody. With four arrest warrants secured and two more former officials— including a law enforcement veteran and a senior manager who testified before the Madlanga commission—expected to be taken by Thursday, authorities...

Johannesburg’s mayor defiantly counters financial crisis claims, stressing the city’s budget is funded through 2026-2027, while protecting core services like water, power, and waste. Despite cash flow woes, a recovery plan with National Treasury focuses on accountability and tighter controls. Key payments to Eskom and Rand Water are due by mid-July, and past overspending—$1.8 billion regularized,...

The Western Cape just shipped 31 horses to France, proving its global leadership in equine exports and boosting local jobs and GDP. These animals spent time in the critical Kenilworth Quarantine Station, showcasing South Africa’s top-tier biosecurity and earning international trust. With the region powering the nation’s horse industry—supporting 177,000 jobs and over R7 billion in GDP—the Cape’s s...

Trump shuts down ceasefire with Iran, vows military escalation after Tehran strikes ships in Strait of Hormuz—oil prices spike 8%, civilians live in fear, and both sides claim dozens of targets hit as negotiations stall amid high-stakes control over the vital waterway. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

Ekurhuleni’s corruption probe just got a major boost as former city manager Imogen Mashazi is ordered to report to police, joining suspended legal head Kemi Behari among four suspects targeted by a special task team. Two more high-profile figures — a former top law enforcement official and a senior manager who testified at the Madlanga commission — are also expected to be arrested soon. This escal...

The National Treasury is launching a major probe into alleged contract rigging after explosive evidence from Major General Feroz Khan’s phone surfaced at the Madlanga commission. Accusations center on former Treasury chief Molefe Fani, now at SAPS, allegedly manipulating bids through Khan’s connections — including a R280 million IT contract and a R50 million car parts tender awarded to Ismail Vall...

Zimbabweans may soon flood into South Africa as political shifts there could delay elections until 2030, adding pressure to a country already strained by economic woes and human rights concerns. Meanwhile, petrol prices could ease next month if global oil stays stable, offering relief to drivers hit by recent hikes. Johannesburg officials reassure residents that essential services won’t collapse d...