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Recent articles propose that South Africa’s population may be significantly larger than the official estimate of around 63–65 million

South Africa’s land-reform debate is loud, emotional and politically charged

The B2B-2022, B2D-2022 and B2D-2022 versions of the BELA Bill, and the final BELA Act does not place a legal requirement on parents to provide schools with proof of immunisation.

South Africa is hosting the Africa–Europe–Middle East Earthquake Response Exercise 2025 in Gqeberha, the first multi-regional earthquake-readiness drill of its kind in Africa.

News24 often messes up, especially on complicated stories about health, law, or politics. Their mistakes usually come from sensational or misleading headlines

Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of the Poseidon nuclear-propelled torpedo, a weapon designed to unleash devastating radioactive tsunamis on coastal cities

News24’s Blunders: Clicks Over Accuracy News24 often messes up, especially on complicated stories about health, law, or politics. Their mistakes usually come from sensational or misleading headlines, leaving out important context, or not bothering to properly fact-check. Examples: In 2025, they published a piece about Akkerland Boerdery saying the farm was sold privately, ignoring the fact it had been expropriated. The Press Council slapped them with a ruling and made them co

South Africa Hosts Multi-Regional Earthquake Drill South Africa is hosting the Africa–Europe–Middle East Earthquake Response Exercise 2025 in Gqeberha, the first multi-regional earthquake-readiness drill of its kind in Africa. The exercise simulates a large urban earthquake with secondary hazards such as flooding, building collapse, hazardous materials, and service disruptions, involving South African disaster-management teams, emergency services, defence forces, medical unit

Guinea-Bissau in Crisis: Military Arrests President Amid Election Chaos In late November 2025, Guinea-Bissau held elections, but both the current president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and his main opponent claimed they had won, while the official results were not yet announced. Three days later, the military took control of the country, arrested the president and several top officials, stopped the election process, and imposed curfews and border closures. The military said they ac

On 3 December 1967, South African cardiac surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The recipient, Louis Washkansky, a 53-year-old grocer suffering from severe heart failure, received the heart of Denise Darvall, a young woman fatally injured in a car accident. Although Washkansky survived only 18 days (ultimately dying from pneumonia due to immunosuppressive drugs) the operati

Five people (including a well-known radio presenter) have been arrested for allegedly trying to recruit South Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Authorities say some locals may have been misled with promises of jobs or training, only to end up in a war zone. The group is now headed to court, and the case is raising big questions about how many South Africans may already be involved. 02/12/2025

The ANC is dealing with yet another internal drama. The party has launched an investigation into what appears to be an internal push to weaken or potentially remove President Cyril Ramaphosa. Factions inside the party seem to be clashing again, with some senior names floating around in the rumours. It’s adding more uncertainty at a time when the ANC is already under pressure. 02/12/2025

Global stock markets slipped as investors reacted nervously to signals that Japan might raise interest rates soon. This pushed global bond yields higher, which usually makes investors pull money out of riskier assets like tech stocks and crypto. The shift created a “risk-off” mood across markets worldwide. 02/12/2025

Head of Baby Jesus Figure Stolen In Brussels, the head of the baby Jesus figurine was stolen from a Nativity scene in the city’s Grand-Place. The scene, designed with faceless, modern figures to be inclusive, had already stirred controversy, with many criticizing it for straying from traditional Christmas imagery. The theft was captured on blurry CCTV, but no suspects have been identified. Authorities have replaced the figurine and are monitoring the display more closely. Som

A U.S. delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Moscow to discuss a possible peace plan for the war in Ukraine. The plan has stirred debate because parts of it reportedly benefit Russia, raising concerns among European allies. The talks are seen as a major diplomatic moment, but also a controversial one. 02/12/2025

MTN Launches Biometric Digital ID System Amid Privacy Concerns MTN South Africa has rolled out a nationwide biometric‑based digital‑ID system across all its stores, using real‑time fingerprint and facial recognition to verify customers when they sign up or re‑identify — a move promoted as speeding up onboarding and reducing identity‑related fraud. The system followed a six‑month pilot in 20% of stores, during which the technology reportedly improved efficiency and curtailed f

South Africa is facing its worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in history, with livestock across seven provinces affected, including pigs and cattle on commercial farms. The government is rushing vaccines into the country and launching a decade-long vaccination campaign, but outbreaks continue to spread. Quarantines and strict biosecurity measures are in place, yet the crisis shows no immediate sign of slowing. The economic impact is severe: meat prices are expected t

Citizens Set Up for Failure: The BELA Act and South Africa’s Overcrowded Schools

In a dramatic overnight operation, the United States successfully captured Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela.