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Audio By VocalizeEight gunmen armed with assault rifles killed 17 people and wounded 15 others at a bar west of Johannesburg, police said on Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary country. …
Gunmen kill 17 in South Africa bar shooting, 15 wounded: policeThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A general view of Boksburg Magistrate Court in Boksburg on September 21, 2026 ahead of the first court appearance of three people accused of the murder of a woman whose body was found in the east of Johannesburg. …
Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killingsThe Standard
… Masha is among those taking extra precautions after nine women, including avid runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, were found murdered in Johannesburg's East Rand in two months -- some of them partially naked and battered. …
South African women runners arm themselves after string of killingsCitizen Digital
… Xi's Washington visit may therefore be taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, but its broader implications will be relevant in Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, Accra and other African capitals. …
Xi-Trump meeting: Why Africa should watch Washington closelyCitizen Digital
… The opening round of games features a heavyweight derby between Ivory Coast and Ghana in Group C on Thursday, while South Africa's clash with Guinea in Johannesburg on Saturday is also vital for both countries even at the start of the campaign.
AFCON qualifiers to kick off as decision on last winners awaitedCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Rogan Ward Audio By Vocalize South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear over violence that many say mirrors the dangers women face every day. …
South Africans demand change after deaths of nine womenCitizen Digital
… Kagoro’s initial deportation followed his detention at JKIA, where he was held for more than 10 hours before authorities issued a removal order directing the airline to return him to Johannesburg. …
Kenya faces scrutiny over second denial of entry to Zimbabwean lawyer Brian KagoroCitizen Digital
… Following the launch of the $26 million (Ksh. 3.3 billion) Zaria Court mixed-use hub in Kigali, Zaria Group targets up to five arena-anchored districts across major African urban centers by 2030, with Lagos and Johannesburg under evaluation. …
Ksh.38 billion entertainment arena planned for Nairobi as Zaria Group expands African footprintThe Standard
… Kagoro was previously detained at JKIA on February 22 this year, and deported to Johannesburg, South Africa, after Kenyan authorities denied him entry. …
Open Society faults Kenya after Zimbabwean lawyer denied entryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSouth African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday. …
South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found deadRwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races starting in the early 2030s. The African Grand Prix will be held on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of Kigali.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races starting in the early 2030s. The African Grand Prix will be held on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of Kigali.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's government withdrew an order on processing asylum applications after violence erupted in Johannesburg and Durban involving foreign nationals and anti-migrant locals, with cars torched and shops looted. The order, which followed a Constitutional Court ruling, led refugee offices to be overwhelmed and prompted the Home Affairs Department to cite public safety threats.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's government withdrew an order directing refugee reception offices to process asylum applications after violence erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, with vehicles torched and foreign-run shops looted. The Home Affairs Department said the directive led to offices being overwhelmed and posed serious threats to public safety.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spotify has named Nigerian singer and songwriter Solana its EQUAL Africa Artist for October, recognising her distinctive sound, visual storytelling and incorporation of Yoruba cultural influences. The selection highlights her Yoruba-language single 'Okunkuni', which explores difficult life periods and encourages listeners to persevere.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two mass shootings in South Africa over the same weekend killed 28 people, including 18 at a tavern in Wedela, an area affected by illicit mining. The incidents have highlighted the country's high murder rate, with police statistics showing approximately 60 people killed daily on average.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The death toll in a mass shooting at a tavern west of Johannesburg late Saturday has risen to 18 after one person died in hospital; eight gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed the bar in Wedela township, killing 13 men and four women, with at least two of the dead identified as Lesotho nationals. The motive was unclear, though the area is reportedly gripped by gang rivalry over illicit gold mining.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Stars drew 1-1 with Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium, with a late Ryan Ogam goal equalizing Nahom Girmai's first-half strike. Poor preparations stemming from players' refusal to train over unpaid allowances left the national team with minimal collective preparation time before the match.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles and pistols killed 17 people and wounded 15 others in a bar southwest of Johannesburg on Saturday, while a second shooting in Cape Town claimed 10 lives. Police said the shootings represent the latest criminal violence to hit the country.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African police are searching for perpetrators after 27 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other—17 at a tavern in Wedela township west of Johannesburg and 10 in Lwandle near Cape Town. The attacks, where suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, underscore gang violence and organised crime that persist in South Africa despite government efforts.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles killed 17 people and wounded 15 others at a bar west of Johannesburg on Saturday, police said. The suspects allegedly searched patrons for cellphones before fleeing in two vehicles; a separate shooting near Cape Town killed 10 and wounded 11 early Sunday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles killed 17 people and wounded 15 others at a bar west of Johannesburg on Saturday, according to police. In a separate shooting at an entertainment venue near Cape Town early Sunday, gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 11 more.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
South African police discovered another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg on Saturday, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months. Police are investigating whether the killings are connected, with the latest victim appearing to have been stoned to death according to the provincial police chief.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nine women, including avid runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, were found murdered in Johannesburg's East Rand over two months, prompting female runners to carry weapons for protection and sparking vigils and protests across South Africa.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington from September 23-25 at President Trump's invitation; the meeting's outcomes on trade, investment, and technology could influence Africa and the Global South's economic environment.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the 2027 finals, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, began Thursday with 48 countries in 12 groups competing over six rounds through March 2027. The winner of the last edition, held in Morocco in January, remains undecided, though Senegal defeated the hosts in the final.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police discovered the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, over two months, with most victims in their 20s and 30s showing signs of sexual assault. South Africans held memorial runs and protests this week as the killings reignited anger over violence against women.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya prevented Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, Managing Director for Africa of the Open Society Foundations, from entering the country for a second time, despite a court order permitting his return. Kagoro was deported in February after detention and questioning about alleged protest funding; Open Society Foundations denies the allegations and has questioned Kenya's commitment to the rule of law.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pan-African investment firm Zaria Group, co-founded by Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, has partnered with Helios Sports & Entertainment Group to develop a $294 million indoor arena and entertainment district in central Nairobi. The 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue is designed for basketball, music, conferences, and cultural events, and is projected to create roughly 3,500 direct construction jobs and 1,500 permanent operational positions.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Open Society Foundations accused the Kenyan government of disregarding the rule of law after Zimbabwean lawyer and human rights activist Brian Kagoro was denied entry on September 15, despite a June High Court order permitting him to travel to Kenya. Kagoro was removed from an aircraft in Addis Ababa by security personnel, questioned, and prevented from reboarding.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
South African police are investigating the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, with six bodies recovered in the Ekurhuleni municipality in one week. Police have not determined whether the killings were carried out by a single perpetrator, multiple suspects, or copycat criminals, though the discovery has sparked fears that a serial killer or group of killers may be operating in the area.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa has pushed back against new US visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration over its racial equity policies, accusing Washington of distorting its laws. The dispute is part of a broader clash over race, trade, and diplomacy between the US and one of Africa's most influential powers.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has condemned reported anti-Burundi sentiments and attacks targeting Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru, calling on the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to investigate and take action against those responsible.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has appointed a seven-member board to lead NCCG-Green Nairobi Limited Company, the county-owned waste management firm, with environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua as chairperson. The board members, gazetted on August 14 for a three-year term, include specialists in environmental conservation, waste management, digitisation, finance, law, and community representation.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has appointed a seven-member board to oversee NCCG-Green Nairobi Limited Company for a three-year term, with environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua as chairperson. The board comprises experts in environmental conservation, solid waste management, digitisation, finance, law, community representation and logistics.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African police raided a major crystal meth laboratory on the border with Zimbabwe and arrested two Mexicans, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. Security forces seized drugs and equipment worth around 600 million rand ($37 million), with authorities linking the operation to Latin American cartels expanding into Africa.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African security forces raided a clandestine laboratory near the Zimbabwe border on Thursday and seized drugs and equipment valued at around 600 million rand ($37 million), arresting two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. The discovery is part of a series of recent busts involving Mexican nationals that have led authorities to suspect Latin American cartels are expanding into Africa.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The South African national football association has approved Pitso Mosimane as the successor to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, pending the conclusion of salary negotiations. Mosimane, 62, will take on a second spell as South Africa coach after previously being fired in 2012.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →