Zandile Mafe’s bail application is postponed as he is in COVID-19 isolation. The State has added more terror charges to his sheet.

Former Scorpions boss and world-renowned investigator Frank Dutton died of a stroke at the age of 72.

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued an extreme heat warning for the Northern Cape for Friday and Saturday.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 21 January 2022, well-done to all the matrics! The pass rate is HIGHER than last year’s.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strong-armed Lindiwe Sisulu into apologizing but some feel the Minister needs to publically respond.

Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and North West were the most improved provinces but how did they compare with others in the 2021 matric results?

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has retracted her controversial ‘attack’ on the judiciary after facing President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Redi Tlhabi’s challenge to the EFF to protest outside of the homes of politicians who hire foriegn nationals wasn’t well received.

The Department of Labour condemned the EFF’s ‘inspections’ but Julius Malema wasn’t too concerned over the backlash.

The matric pass rate of the Class of 2021 has been released and it’s higher than last year. Here’s how it matches up with the last decade.

Sergeant Rasmani was shot in the back and robbed as he opened his gate. The National Police commissioner has mobilised his forces.

‘It’s a class that got the best of COVID-19. You couldn’t be here if you were an ordinary child. You carry the future of this country.’

In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 20 January 2022, several videos has caught the attention of internet users.

CoGTA confirmed on Wednesday a total of 82 people were killed by drowning and lightning incidents in the recent floods.

‘Players play better with the 12th man at their side and we saw this during the World Cup Qualifiers last year. It is time and patience is wearing thin,’ said SAFPU.

‘People have all the right to advocate for the dropping of the State of Disaster instrument. We are government, we’ve got to be very rational in everything that we do,’ said Ramaphosa.

Four suspects were arrested for the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Bangladeshi man. The man was thought to be missing until a ransom was demanded from his family overseas.

Not sure how to get access to your 2021 matric results? Here is all the latest information and how to get access to your results.

Former GCIS boss Themba Maseko and former SARS executive Johann van Loggerenberg had intruders at their homes. Both testified before the Zondo commission.

In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday 19 January 2022, the court said Mafe’s Constitutional right to apply for bail could not be denied.

SASSA said the cash send payment method is unavailable as the agency is still in contract negotiations with banks.

The Cape Town High Court set aside the ‘unlawful order’ that confined Zandile Mafe to observation at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

The Pretoria High Court said matric results could be published on all media platforms after an urgent interdict by Afriforum

The Thulsie twins have been in custody since 2016 for allegedly plotting terror attacks on SA soil. They are expected to face trial this year.

‘I have reason to believe that caring members of the public will assist me to raise funds to refute the alleged diagnosis of the state psychiatrist,’ said Mafe.

In the latest news in South Africa on Tuesday 18 January 2022, the DA has compounded Ramaphosa’s misery – by pushing for a potential perjury charge.

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele was given ‘political responsibility for the control and direction of the SSA’ on Monday.

Zandile Mafe alleges that hours after his arrest he was taken from Cape Town Central Police station and threatened with death if he did not cooperate.

In Ladysmith, 35 people were trapped due to the floods on Monday morning. The heavy rain caused flash flooding and damage to roads across SA.

A suspect was wounded by security guards after being caught in the SABC’s Bloemfontein offices. He wrote threatening messages on the walls.

In the latest news in South Africa on Monday 17 January 2022, the Moti family published an emotional statement explaining why they left SA.

South Africans may be facing continued Eskom woes after the embattled entity warned of looming system strain.

The EFF has rejected the new venue for the State of the Nation Address after learning only 300 MPs may attend.

The DA has called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against Minister Lindiwe Sisulu over her ‘attack’ on the judiciary.

In the latest news in South Africa on Sunday 16 January 2022, Mafe’s legal team has said they will fight back against the mental observation period.

MEC Ramathuba says her ‘open your books and close your legs’ speech aimed at school girls ‘needed to be said’.

Western Cape Premier insists the extension of the COVID-19 State of Disaster is prompting a ‘generational catastrophe’.

Calls have been raised for President Cyril Ramaphosa to axe Minister Patricia De Lille for the fire at Parliament.

Health Minister Joe Phaala has revealed concerns over a festive season spike in COVID-19 infections were abated by a decline in cases.

Mafe’s legal team said they walked out of court ‘happy’ for the first time, on Saturday morning. ‘We are happy today and we believe that our client will definitely be bailed out,’ said Luvuyo Godla.

In the latest news in South Africa on Saturday 15 January 2022, the national state of disaster has been extended YET AGAIN.

The extension considers the need to augment the existing legislation and contingency arrangements undertaken by the organs of state to address the impact of the disaster.

Zandile Mafe’s fight for freedom moves to the high court on Saturday, 15 January where he is expected to make an urgent bail application.

Malema said sewage spillages in town gets fixed within a few hours while the problem has been normalised in black communities.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 14 January, a Grade 10 learner allegedly shot a schoolmate in the head before killing himself.

Those who got married or changed their surname at the department of home affairs were warned to update SASSA of the change.

In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 13 January 2022, the World Economic Forum (WEF) says SA faces the threat of state collapse.

EFF leader Julius Malema says citizens should be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccinations, not forced into it.

Queen Sibongile Dlamini-Zulu, wife of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, has lost her legal bid in her quest for 50% of his estate.

Police raided the settlement led by King Khoisan outside the Union Buildings on Wednesday and confiscated several dagga plants.

The DA is calling for an investigation into “each and every” ANC cadre deployment between 2018 and 2021 after the minutes were made public.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed the death toll in the tragic Limpopo mini-bus accident has climbed to 17.

Passing motorists managed to rescue eight occupants of a bus involved in a horrific accident which claimed 12 lives.

‘Prosecutions based on what’s been set out in detail in the Zondo report should be inevitable,’ writes Professor Penelope Andrews.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has challenged education ministers to clamp down on illegal, foriegn owned schools in SA.

Fikile ‘Mr Fix’ Mbalula blamed the country’s license backlog on a broken printer. He said the machine was out of the country for repairs.

In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday 12 January 2022, Mafe was remanded in custody for psychiatric evaluation.

There are plenty of companies offering new jobs as we start 2022 – here’s the latest list of ‘mass hirers’ for January.

‘If there is a bail application and he doesn’t get released, does that mean he will go on hunger strike until he dies?’ said the State.

Zandile Mafe was remanded to Valkenberg Hospital for 30 days of observation. His next court appearance is expected in February.

The Department of Education has said that they recognised the POPIA Act and will no longer publish matric results.

Zandile Mafe, who is in court on Tuesday and now faces an additional charge of terrorism over the fire at the Parliamentary building.

Who is the man showered with R1.3m expensive champagne? Non other that Passion Java record label manager Denford Saunyama.

Dali Mpofu has joined Zandile Mafe’s defence at the request of pro bono lawyer Luvuyo Godila. The accused is expected to apply for bail.

In the latest news in South Africa on Tuesday 11 January 2022, Not even Cele could dream of pouring away this much alcohol, and these ‘champagne showers’ the bar bill skyrocket.

The Department of Education says that Mmusi Maimane’s fury over the 30% matric pass rate is nothing less than ‘misleading’.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga aims to reduce social distancing in South African schools despite the continued pandemic.

Parliament isn’t insured in line with National Treasury orders. Here’s how much the South African taxpayer can expect the bill to be.

The ANC has taken heat over the resemblance of their new shirt logo and its similarity to that of the Mercedes AMG brand.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that 82 more deaths were recorded on Sunday, bringing the fatalities to 92 453.

A true hero.
A rescue operation relating to this weekend’s Eastern Cape floods has led to the tragic death of a police diver.

EFF leader Julius Malema has accused President Ramaphosa of using COVID-19 to maintain power in South Africa.

Multiple people have been killed in flash floods in the Eastern Cape. Hundreds more have now been left homeless.

EFF leader Julius Malema now insists that ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t remain in power for much longer.

It is still scorching hot in Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape. Firefighters have now issued a warning over suspicious fires.

An Airlink aircraft collided with Africa’s heaviest flying bird, snapping off a propeller blade and sending it hurtling into the cabin.

In the latest news in South Africa on Sunday 19 December 2021, a father was killed and his family injured in a foiled cash-in-transit heist.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that 119 deaths were recorded on Saturday, bringing the fatalities to 92 371.

A woman has been charged with kidnapping since Tlotso Moilwe’s disappearance but there is no trace of the boy who was last seen on Christmas.

Len Cloete, who was shot in the head by a police officer during an altercation is making good progress at the rehabilitation centre.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the January 8 Statement, which will set the tone for the year, at the party’s 110th birthday celebrations.

‘When they went to the box, somebody had indeed interfered with the plug that only deals with the lights in that hall,’ said Cele.

Cyril Ramaphosa and David Mabuza were escorted from the gala after a power outage. The electricity supply was restored 15 minutes later.

In the latest news in South Africa on Saturday 8 January 2022, we have a chaotic weekend weather forecast for the next two days

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that 140 more deaths were recorded on Friday, bringing the fatalities to 92 252.

An event President Cyril Ramaphosa was meant to address was marred with ANC Youth League Members protesting outside the venue.

The Department of Health recently announced over 500 COVID-19 fatalities, but the sudden spike has a reasonable explaination.

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have confirmed that a new venue has been selected for the SONA 2022 following the fire.

The Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court heard that Paul Makaula, who is accused of vandalising ConCourt, was convicted of murder in 2010.

‘A major contributing factor to the excessive heat and smoke encountered throughout the building was the open-latching of fire doors onto the fire escape staircases using small metal latches.’

A preliminary report into the Parliament fire revealed that fire doors were open. There is also evidence that suggests the fire started in two different places.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 7 January 2022, the new strict driving rules and the points system that could cost you your driver’s license is coming.

Amid calls for the subject to be scrapped, the Department of Education has defended Life Orientation as critical.

NSFAS hopefuls are in luck after the body announced an extension for those seeking to obtain bursaries in 2022.

Amid continued financial difficulties the ANC claims this years birthday celebrations will be a toned down affair.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that 45 deaths were recorded on Thursday, bringing the fatalities to 92 112.

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has officially responded to the recent attack on a Constitutional Court building.

Mafe’s neighbours from Langa said he liked to talk about current affairs and was against corruption. An ANC T-shirt was found among the belongings in his Khayelitsha home.

Rumours surfaced that the Freemasons may have started the fire at neighbouring Parliament, but the organisation has rubbished these claims.

IPID is investigating two deaths in custody. A woman arrested for theft collapsed in her cell and a suspect died after being severely beaten.