Students and police clash at Nelson Mandela University
Protests Erupt at Nelson Mandela University Amid Tuition Fee Increase
politics•2/13/2026
South Africa
The Citizen headline: ‘Don’t fiddle while South Africa is dry’
South Africa's Water Crisis: A Stark Warning on the Eve of SONA
environment•2/12/2026
South Africa Braces for Devastation as Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Hail
South Africa reeled from severe thunderstorms and flooding on February 10, 2026, as a powerful low-pressure system brought heavy rain and hail to the western coast, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The National Weather Service issued a Level 4 warning for the Overberg and Langeberg regions of the Western Cape, while southern KwaZulu-Natal was bracing for flash floods and hail storms that threatened to disrupt already fragile economic ties with neighboring countries.
disasters•2/11/2026
Floods in KwaZulu-Natal: A Call to Action for Sustainable Development
Floods in KwaZulu-Natal Expose Region's Development Challenges
disasters•2/10/2026
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's Pre-Trial Proceedings Underway Amidst South Africa's Ongoing Struggle with Corruption, Violence and Social Injustice
South Africa's justice system under scrutiny as pre-trial proceedings for Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala begin in Johannesburg High Court.
crime•2/9/2026
KZN on Brink of Disaster as Foot and Mouth Outbreak Spreads, Government Prepares for Emergency Measures
The South African government is on the cusp of declaring a state of disaster in KwaZulu-Natal to combat the spreading Foot and Mouth disease epidemic, which has already claimed hundreds of livestock. This move would unlock emergency funds and accelerate the distribution of a locally developed vaccine.
disasters•2/7/2026