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Eswatini Energy Security Drive Hits Key Milestones

Eswatini Energy Security Drive Hits Key Milestones

Eswatini energy security is in the spotlight as the kingdom launches its first 20 MW solar project under a 75 MW programme, while government also moves to distance itself from an Iran-seized “Eswatini-flagged” tanker it says is using its flag illegally.
December 9, 2025
Matthew Gruter Deported from Australia

Matthew Gruter Deported from Australia

South African neo-Nazi Matthew Gruter deported from Australia after participating in an antisemitic protest outside the New South Wales Parliament. He arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on 4 December 2025 with his family, expressing frustration over his visa cancellation. Australian officials
December 8, 2025
Home Affairs Updates: Festive Hours and Visa Shift

Home Affairs Updates: Festive Hours and Visa Shift

The Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has announced key updates to support citizens during the festive season. Extended operating hours at selected offices will run from 8 December 2025 to 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026 to 16 January
December 8, 2025
Morero Vows Joburg Service Delivery Beyond G20

Morero Vows Joburg Service Delivery Beyond G20

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city’s clean-up and repair drive is not a cosmetic G20 exercise but part of a long-term Joburg service delivery push. Provincial leaders back plans to sustain weekly interventions, while the DA accuses them of prioritising image
November 24, 2025
Karoo Farmer Rape Trial Hears Sex Stash Evidence

Karoo Farmer Rape Trial Hears Sex Stash Evidence

The Karoo farmer rape trial has heard evidence of a stash of sex toys, lubricants and “sex spray” allegedly found at Louis Lategan’s home and car. Six women say they were lured to his Aberdeen farm with au pair job offers, then
November 21, 2025
Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a gender-based violence crisis in South Africa, saying the country must take “extraordinary and concerted action” to end gender-based violence and femicide. He was speaking on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the G20 Social Summit in Boksburg.
November 21, 2025
Family Hits Back Over Jody Windvogel Tragic Death

Family Hits Back Over Jody Windvogel Tragic Death

The family of nine-year-old Delft pupil Jody Windvogel has rejected online neglect claims after his tragic death, as police open an inquest and officials roll out counselling and support to the school and community.
November 20, 2025
Aphile Dlamini Wakes from Coma After Lift Fall

Aphile Dlamini Wakes from Coma After Lift Fall

Eight-year-old Aphile Dlamini wakes from coma weeks after a lift shaft fall at a Durban CBD apartment building that killed her twin brother. As she recovers, her family pursues legal action and demands answers over alleged safety failures and missing CCTV footage.
November 19, 2025
SA Man's Visa Cancelled After Neo-Nazi Rally

SA Man’s Visa Cancelled After Neo-Nazi Rally

South African national Matthew Gruter has had his visa cancelled after a neo-Nazi rally outside the New South Wales parliament. Australia’s home affairs minister says foreign nationals who spread hate can be “told it’s time to go home”.
November 19, 2025
Ironman Mossel Bay Deaths: Two Athletes Die

Ironman Mossel Bay Deaths: Two Athletes Die

Two male athletes died after separate medical emergencies during the swim leg of Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay. Police have opened inquest dockets and postmortems will probe the Ironman Mossel Bay deaths as organisers support the families.
November 18, 2025