President Ramaphosa flew to Russia and Ukraine but still no word on whether he got grain and fertilizer for Africa. More fires

In the aftermath of Johannesburg's horrific fire, Scrolla has been investigating the collapse of the city's infrastructure. And Rugby fans rejoice: ⁠Andy Capostagno⁠ has joined our excellent coverage of the Springboks title defence. Join Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

Over 70 people died in a terrible fire in a hijacked building, while the rudderless city administration dithers and hijackers run the city. Former Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse quit to return to medical practice, in a big blow for the DA in Gauteng. ANC reject Ace Magashule's ego could not allow him to join any of the existing parties, so he launched his own – apparently to fight corruption. (We’re not laughing). After what was widely seen as a whitewash of the Phala Phala scandal, the ANC nominated another loyalists for public protector in Kholeka Gcaleka. Fears are growing that new Zulu King Misuzulu is drinking too much, and might be poisoned. Still in KwaZulu-Natal, energetic Umgeni mayor Chris Pappas is the DA candidate for premier in 2024, just as IFP founder Mangosuthu Mangosuthu has made a full recovery and his face will definitely be on IFP T-shirts for next year’s election. Join Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

There goes the human rights neighbourhood, as the Brics bloc welcomes new members with dodgy records. Join Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

As seven parties meet to discuss a future coalition to unseat the ANC, the ANC is working hard to win Zulu King. Still in KwaZulu-Natal, Jacob Zuma spent less than two hours in prison, taking a drive through at Estcourt prison and the IFP’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi back in ICU. Crimes escalates in Gauteng townships despite 6,000 additional police wardens and three months since the Eskom CEO interviews, there have been no announcements. Join Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

Trucks being set alight on crucial highways again – on the anniversary of the disastrous July 2022 riots – has stoked fears of more violence. Considering 80% of goods in the country move by truck, because of the breakdown of the rail system. As a small-town mayor goes for blue-light joyride in Nongomo, Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP thugs have finally been suspended. Meanwhile, coalition pacts are gaining strength. Join #Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

A family of 10 in Bizana has been waiting 29 years for power. KwaZulu-Natal is once again a ticking time bomb for political violence with so much at stake in by-elections. Former President Thabo Mbeki inserted himself with comments that the coup that wasn’t a coup in Russia was a “sideshow”. The new series Shaka Ilembe has broken SA viewership records with its first episode. Join #Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile

After his clumsy trip to Kyiv – where Russian missiles were launched as African leaders visited the scene of a civilian massacre – President Cyril Ramaphosa was, well, presidential this week. The Danish and Dutch prime ministers' visit to Pretoria gave Ramaphosa a rare chance to shine – in his more favoured role as dealmaker. What we also know was Ramaphosa was fine without his security detail and their photostat-ed documents. Meanwhile, a quiet revolution is sweeping through KwaZulu-Natal traditional leadership. Join #Scrollacast host Jeremy Maggs and political editor Zukile Majova. Read more every day on ⁠⁠Scrolla.Africa⁠⁠. #RealNewsForMobile