May 20
South Africa: Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections
allAfrica
The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's… Read more »
South Africa: Questionable Contractor Choice for Parliament's Demolition Work - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2024
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South Africa: Jacob Zuma Not Eligible to Stand for Parliament, Concourt Rules [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Constitutional Court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is not eligible to stand for office in the National Assembly, just a day after he led the uMkhonto Wesizwe… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Top Court Rules Zuma Ineligible to Run in General Election
RFI
South Africa's top court ruled on Monday that former president Jacob Zuma was not eligible to run for parliament in this month's election, a closely-watched decision as it could… Read more »
South Africa: Election Factsheet - Sanitation in South Africa
Africa Check
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South Africa: KZN Govt Sends Condolences to Families of Ballito Wall Collapse
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has sent condolences to the families of four construction workers who died during the tragic Ballito wall collapse on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for the People of Iran Following Air Disaster
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African people and government, extended his condolences to the people of Iran following the death of President Ayatollah… Read more »
South Africa: Not Enough Places in Children's Centres After Budget Cuts
GroundUp
Children in KZN are being placed in foster care instead of care centres Read more »
South Africa: 'Unemployed and Unemployable' - DJ Zinhle Explains Comments After Backlash
Fame Frenzy
South African media personality and businesswoman DJ Zinhle has ruffled feathers with a comment about unemployment in a radio clip that has since gone viral. Read more »
South Africa: Doja Cat Calls her Father Dumisani Dlamini a 'Deadbeat'
Fame Frenzy
For those who wanted to know how Zandile Dlamini's, AKA Doja Cat, reconciliation is going with her actor dad Dumisani Dlamini, now you know. Read more »
May 19
South Africa: Truckloads of Hope Arrive in KZN As 40 Rhinos Are Dropped Off At Munywana Conservancy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A convoy of trucks carrying 40 'semi-wild' rhinos has rolled into KwaZulu-Natal, delivering a welcome ray of hope to a province under brutal siege by horn poachers. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Ponders Giving Private Sector More Say in NHI Roll-Out - Presidency Spokesperson [analysis]
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa had 'noted the concerns expressed by some business leaders about his signing into law of the NHI Bill', and was considering how to give the private sector… Read more »
May 18
South Africa: South African Communities Vs Shell - High Court Victories Show That Cultural Beliefs and Practices Count in Climate Cases [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
allAfrica
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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South Africa: New Police Station Finally Opens in Khayelitsha, Ending a Nearly 20-Year Wait
GroundUp
Construction of a permanent station in Makhaza will start next year, says Bheki Cele Read more »
South Africa: Israel to Respond to Rafah Genocide Charges At International Court of Justice
DW
South Africa has filed an urgent request to the UN's top court for provisional measures, including ordering a cease-fire in Gaza. This is the third hearing on the war between… Read more »
South Africa: Voting Outside South Africa Begins
SAnews.gov.za
Today is the first of two days South African citizens abroad can cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Has Failed to Fix East Rand Train Stations
GroundUp
From Boksburg to Springs, stations remain in ruins Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating the Women Who Create Wealth [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
On May 7th the Regenesys Business School campus in Sandton was abuzz with activity as over a hundred South African women entrepreneurs walked around in graduation gowns taking… Read more »
South Africa: How Nigerians and Ghanaians Showed Up At Bridgerton Launch in South Africa
Vanguard
The launch of Netflix's "Bridgerton" in South Africa was a dazzling affair, marked by the vibrant presence of Nigerians and Ghanaians who brought their unique cultural flair to the… Read more »
South Africa: Fields of Dreams - Breaking Barriers, Empowering Farmers Through Mentorship and Innovation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Agro-entrepreneur Andile Siphesihle Ngcobo has become the mentor and business strategist he wished he had. Read more »
South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »
South Africa: Move Over Euphoria, South Africa Has Youngins - a Teen Telenovela Delving into Sex, Fun and Danger
Fame Frenzy
Showmax original series Youngins has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) since all 45 episodes became available to binge on the streaming platform. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Ties with Beyonce with Four BET Award Nominations
Fame Frenzy
Our girl is on a roll. Shortly after winning her first Grammy for Best African Performance, Water star Tyla has been nominated for not one, but four, BET Awards. Read more »