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A woman shot four times in the back by police during a 2020 protest near Barberton is awarded 650,000 rand by the Mpumalanga High Court — a landmark ruling that condemns the state’s use of force and unlawful detention. Fikile Angel Gininza, who was on her way to a ceremony, was allegedly targeted despite claiming she wasn’t part of the unrest. Police admitted they didn’t see her during the operati...

Rumors swirling about President Ramaphosa’s Ghana trip being delayed due to migrant tensions? Not quite. The real reason? A scheduling clash. South Africa’s interim leadership role in SADC — with a major summit looming in August — demands full presidential focus. The bilateral commission meeting with Ghana was simply bumped to fit regional duties. No state visit was ever planned — just a crucial b...

Iran is now prioritizing control of the Strait of Hormuz above all else, even its nuclear program, viewing it as their ultimate “golden weapon” — a move that could trigger renewed conflict with the U.S. After years of talking, Tehran is now willing to act, including firing on ships, to assert dominance over this critical chokepoint that handles a fifth of global oil. Iranian leaders feel they have...

In Parkmore, Johannesburg, frustrated residents are stepping in to fix crumbling roads and missing road markings—because the city isn’t stepping up. Local businesses like Brightness Dry Clean are repainting stop streets, arguing that poor infrastructure puts everyone at risk. While the Johannesburg Roads Agency warns unauthorized repairs can be dangerous, the community insists their contractor, Um...

Kemi Behari, head of legal services in Ekurhuleni, has been arrested amid a major investigation into alleged cover-ups involving top officials protecting Julius Mkhwanazi, the acting chief of the EMPD. Behari, who reportedly withheld disciplinary findings against Mkhwanazi for months, now faces scrutiny over whether he accepted bribes — though he denies it. Mkhwanazi is accused of approving a fake...

Healthcare workers in KwaZulu-Natal are dying at alarming rates—not from bullying or poor conditions, but from systemic collapse. Hospitals are drowning in staff shortages due to frozen budgets, forcing interns to work 24-hour shifts and junior doctors to fear taking sick days. Critical health issues like uncontrolled diabetes and depression go unaddressed, with no support systems in place. The so...

Ekurhuleni’s suspended legal head, Kemi Behari, has been arrested in a major takedown linked to the Madlanga Commission, which investigated claims she and the former city manager shielded a deputy police chief accused of installing blue lights on cartel-linked vehicles. Behari denies the allegations, while police remain silent until the operation concludes — watch this space for updates. Listen in...

Thursday, July 9, 2026, brings mostly calm weather across South Africa—with no major warnings—but locals in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and the Free State should brace for morning frost. Fog patches will creep in along the Northern and Western Cape coasts early, while east and south coast areas face cloudier skies and scattered showers. Elsewhere, expect cool to warm conditions, with Limpopo and North We...

Johannesburg’s finances are in a tight spot after being hit with a five-billion-rand debt from the Gauteng province — a chunk of which stems from unpaid bills and services the province should cover. With cash reserves barely lasting 12 days, the city’s mayor is demanding immediate repayment while rolling out a new revenue-sharing plan to stabilize infrastructure funding. Meanwhile, City Power’s ba...

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Johannesburg’s financial woes are turning around as Mayor Dada Morero confirms the city’s 2026-2027 budget is fully funded and all outstanding bills with Eskom and Rand Water will be settled by mid-July—after a tense standoff with National Treasury over governance concerns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

South Africa’s education system is in freefall—85% of schools barely function, kids sit on buckets, and despite more children entering early grades, overall quality is plummeting. Most don’t finish high school, and even graduates struggle to access university or decent jobs. The crisis isn’t lack of funding, but mismanagement: huge chunks go to admin instead of teachers or learning tools. Economis...

The National Treasury is launching a full-blown investigation into how some big money contracts were handed out — and the fallout could shake the entire system. 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 feedback@thednn.ai. Vie...

Nigel Farage has quit Parliament to trigger a by-election in Clacton, facing an investigation over gifts from donors and accusing the standards committee of political persecution. With major parties boycotting the race — leaving him potentially facing only a satirical opponent, Count Binface — the town’s residents are split: some rally behind him on immigration, others condemn him as self-serving....

Johannesburg’s mayor celebrates a major financial win as the city’s 2026-27 budget of R97.1 billion is fully funded by the National Treasury, signaling improved fiscal health — though challenges remain with cash flow, wasteful spending, and critical infrastructure backlogs. Despite resolving R1.8 billion in irregular spending and collecting over R15 billion in Q3, analysts question why systemic mi...

Winter’s putting serious stress on your home’s electrical system—more heaters, geysers, and power surges mean higher risk for fried electronics. Protect your gear with a surge protector at your main board and test your earth-leakage units regularly. Avoid overloading circuits, use dedicated outlets for high-draw appliances, and smart timers to ease the load. On the national front, Eskom’s Generati...

Johannesburg’s mayor vows no service collapse despite cash crunch, blaming past administrations for financial woes as the city faces a major grant shortfall, owes Eskom 1.4 billion rand and Rand Water nearly 960 million, while cleaning up legacy debt and negotiating flexible repayment terms with the National Treasury and a German bank. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://sol...

Former lawyer Peet Viljoen is fighting to return to the legal profession despite a looming fraud trial with 400 charges, defiantly declaring he’ll face the music — literally, as he’s already been in the spotlight for 16 years. The prosecution is resisting his bail, laying out a damning record of seven criminal cases tied to a nail franchise scam that allegedly bilked victims out of their money. Ev...

Agricultural economists warn South African farmers face looming financial pressure as renewed Middle East conflict threatens to spike fertilizer and fuel prices ahead of the 2026-2027 planting season. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could halt global shipping, while farmers, already behind schedule due to a delayed maize harvest, may be forced to make tough choices—possibly leaving land fallow...

MP Ian Cameron accuses Julius Malema of deliberately blocking the summoning of Maj-Gen Feroz Khan to a parliamentary committee, alleging a cover-up tied to new evidence from the Madlanga commission. The commission revealed alleged political maneuvering involving businessman Mohammed Sayed, who may have passed draft parliamentary questions to Malema—designed to oust a former intelligence chief. Mal...

As temperatures plummet, many turn to imbawulas for warmth and cooking — a cheap alternative to electric heaters — but emergency services are sounding the alarm over deadly carbon monoxide risks. A tragic incident in Ga-Rankuwa claimed five lives after teens slept near a burning coal braai, while four SANDF members died in Orkney from suspected poisoning. Carbon monoxide, odorless and invisible, c...

Two high-stakes incidents unfold across South Africa: in Komatipoort, a security officer narrowly escaped after hearing a shot, only to find his partner critically injured and three suspects fleeing with aluminum lights; in Rustenburg, police track down a suspect in a house robbery, recover an unlicensed gun, stolen phones, and cash — all while the man bolts and remains at large. Stay alert — dang...

This Mandela Day, WWF flips the script on traditional volunteering—instead of soup kitchens, they’re urging you to spend your 67 minutes protecting nature. Their “This Is Where We Live” campaign offers simple, affordable actions: remove invasive plants, clean up litter, start composting, swap to eco-cleaning, support local farmers, grow a balcony garden, or join a community cleanup. Small, consist...

Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is under fire as the Legal Practice Council moves to strip her of her advocate status, citing 18 reasons including dishonesty and incompetence — a move she fiercely denies, calling it a politically driven witch hunt rooted in a flawed impeachment inquiry. Mkhwebane insists she’s being unfairly targeted and punished for standing up to power. Listen in comf...

South Africa’s top film funding body is in hot water as critics and filmmakers slam its controversial decisions, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform. 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 feedback@thednn.ai. View...