Pretoria – A Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in South Africa after fatally striking a fellow Zimbabwean with a stone during a dispute over a missing mobile phone. Leonard Khoza (42) was convicted by the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for the murder of Aluwisi Verengere, who died after being hit on the head during an altercation on 4 February 2023. The court also imposed an additional two-year sentence for immigration violations, with both sente

Pretoria – A court in South Africa has ordered the return of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, just hours after the Zambian government announced it had taken possession of his remains. The ruling marks the latest twist in a prolonged legal and political dispute between the administration of Hakainde Hichilema and Lungu’s family over funeral arrangements, nearly 10 months after his death in South Africa. Reports indicate that Zambian authorities had earlier sec

LIMPOPO — A fresh tragedy has struck the N1 highway near Makhado, South Africa, after a cross-border bus carrying Zimbabwean passengers plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, reigniting urgent concerns regarding the safety of public transport along this critical, yet notoriously hazardous, commercial corridor.

HARARE – Zimbabwe has emerged as the leading destination for South African maize exports, accounting for more than half of last week’s shipments as regional grain trade continues to play a critical role in food security. According to the latest trade data, South Africa exported 36,174 tonnes of maize in the past week, with Zimbabwe taking approximately 51% of the total volume. Namibia followed at 13%, with the remainder distributed across other Southern African markets.

MUSINA — A brazen attempt to smuggle a stolen luxury vehicle across the Limpopo River ended in a dramatic shootout on Friday, as South African security forces engaged a group of suspected carjackers near the Zimbabwean border. The high-speed pursuit, which involved both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), resulted in the recovery of a grey Toyota Prado valued at approximately R700,000.

PRETORIA – South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has clarified that holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) are not eligible for permanent residence, amid growing confusion over the future of the special permit programme. In a statement issued on April 15, spokesperson and Deputy Director-General for Operations Thulani Mavuso said there has been no change in policy regarding ZEP holders.

The handover ceremony took place yesterday, Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. The repatriation follows a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa, ensuring the sacred artifacts return home just in time for Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day commemorations this Saturday.

BEITBRIDGE — A sophisticated attempt to smuggle industrial-grade explosives into South Africa was thwarted on Monday, April 13, 2026, following a high-stakes joint operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

PRETORIA — South Africa’s Cabinet has officially approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection, marking the most radical overhaul of the country’s migration policy in a generation. The reforms, championed by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, introduce a rigorous points-based system (PBS) that prioritizes high-demand skills and economic investment over years of residency.

PRETORIA — The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has officially reignited the push to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office, formally petitioning the Speaker of the National Assembly on Friday to initiate Section 89 impeachment proceedings.

PRETORIA — The political landscape in South Africa has been rocked by the declassification of a scathing report from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). The watchdog’s findings suggest that senior security officials loyal to President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a series of unlawful acts, including bribery and illegal detention, to cover up the 2020 theft of R8 million in foreign currency from the President’s Phala Phala farm.

CAPE TOWN – The Labour Court of South Africa has upheld a ruling ordering a Cape Town supermarket to compensate a Zimbabwean bakery manager who was dismissed for posting a controversial biblical verse on his WhatsApp status. Judge Tapiwa Cecilia Gandidze dismissed an application by Erarite (Pty) Ltd (trading as Khayelitsha SuperSpar) to overturn a previous decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), which found the firing of Cloudious Gogo t

JOHANNESBURG — The bail application for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co‑accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze has been postponed to Thursday at Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg, court officials said. The delay was granted to allow the defence time to review outstanding documents provided by the State before proceedings continue. Both men are expected to formally apply for bail when the matte

JOHANNESBURG — A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as a prospective leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), injecting early speculation into the party’s succession contest ahead of its national conference next year.

HARARE — Retired Interpol ambassador and security strategist Andy Mashaile has called for coordinated regional law‑enforcement action following the issuance of an arrest warrant by South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) for high‑profile Zimbabwean socialite Joachim Chivayo (also known as G6).

ALEXANDRA MAGISTRATE’S COURT — Late former president Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, will remain in custody for another week after his attempted murder case was postponed on Monday to allow for a formal bail application.