Stories from South Africa

Four people have died in a shootout in KwaZulu-Natal.

An altercation and exchange of gunfire between community patrollers and an alleged suspect resulted in four deaths. Two community patrollers and the alleged suspect died at the scene, with two additional patrollers succumbing to injuries in hospital.

The Karoo region in South Africa is increasing pistachio production due to surging global prices. These price increases are attributed to tightened supply chains, particularly impacted by the conflict in Iran.

A mother believes her child, who was declared dead, is still alive. Similar reports of mothers believing declared dead children are alive have emerged from Piauí, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Kuala Lumpur.

South African Minister of Social Development, Sisi Tolashay, stated that former spokesperson Lumka Olifant has initiated a campaign of misinformation. Tolashay claims this campaign is making unsubstantiated allegations against her leadership.

An investigation is underway to determine how to remove limited liability from companies implicated in fraud. The focus is on piercing the corporate veil to hold individuals like 'Mr Blue Lamborghini' ultimately liable for misconduct and fraud.

The Cape Town International Convention Centre will host an anime exhibition from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The 2026 Capedon Anime Exhibition will be held from April 30 to May 3 at the Capedon International Convention Center.

McDonald's South Africa has initiated a quiet overhaul of its identity, signaled by a shift in its Chief Marketing Officer. This move is described as the type of action that typically becomes public knowledge only after investment has occurred.

The cooperative governance minister, Vilen Gossini-Labisa, stated that a framework is needed to ensure stability in municipalities governed by coalitions. This framework will regulate votes and require a binding written agreement for five years to govern coalition dynamics.

Avokile received a life-saving stem cell transplant after being diagnosed with blood cancer. Thousands of patients in South Africa are still waiting to find a matching donor for transplants. More information is available at dkmissafrica.org.