June 06, 2023
South Africa: Tina Joemat-Pettersson, a Life of Controversy and Commitment to the ANC
Tina Joemat-Pettersson's political life was marked by controversy, but also dedication. She seemed to have enjoyed a second wind in her political home, the ANC, when she died aged… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Talking Hope, Collaboration and 'Right Policies', Ramaphosa Punts Bright Future With His Presidency At Centre
A day after a bruising Budget Vote debate in which his governance track record was sharply questioned, President Cyril Ramaphosa in his reply chose to highlight the centrality of… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Enacts Harsh Anti-Lgbtq Law Including Death Penalty
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", in defiance of Western… Read more »
May 28, 2023
South Africa: ANC and Co Are Playing With Fire - - Populist Politicking Will Always End in Tears
With political parties finding it ever harder to attract trust from South Africans ahead of next year's polls, there's an emerging trend of the more panicky among them turning to… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Risks Becoming a Failed State, Business Leaders Warn
Big business supported Cyril Ramaphosa when he threw his hat in the ring for the ANC presidency in 2017. But the goodwill around him is fading fast. Read more »
South Africa: DA-Led Coalition Government Loses Control of Nelson Mandela Bay Council in Chaotic Meeting
In a chaotic council meeting on Friday, the Democratic Alliance's Retief Odendaal was voted out as mayor of the biggest metro in the Eastern Cape. This brought one of the largest… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa 'Satisfied' With Govt Response to Cholera Outbreak, Vows to Visit Hammanskraal
A government investigation is yet to find the source of contaminated water, while 23 people have lost their lives and dozens have been hospitalised. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Many Nigerians Certainly Happy to See Buhari Go, but Less Sure of What Comes Next
For the past six months, many of the people in Africa's most populous country have been waiting for the misery of the Muhammadu Buhari years to end. Now, as Nigeria's version of… Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: The Meaning of Revolutionary or Emancipatory Consciousness and Action Before and After 1990/94
I would argue that South Africa's transition of 1994 was a revolutionary change, or in the words of the ANC and SACP of the time, a 'democratic breakthrough'. It was not a… Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Former Gauteng Premier Denies He Was Part of Decision to End Contract With Healthcare Provider
The much-anticipated testimony by former Gauteng premier David Makhura took place on Wednesday where he vehemently denied having been part of the decision to terminate the Life… Read more »
May 20, 2023
South Africa: Journey Into the Hearts of Darkness - the ANC, Eskom and the Past
This week DM168 delves into the politics of the power struggle, both past and present, that have led us to Stage 7 and 8 blackouts. And as a teaser for Daily Maverick's Earth… Read more »
May 18, 2023
South Africa: Lady R Saga Reveals a Ship of State Foundering in a Sea of Uncertainty and Ineptitude
Wherever the truth lies in this sorry saga, what we have is a fundamental lack of transparency and trust between a government and its citizenry. We simply cannot believe what… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises Minister Lashes Former Eskom CEO for 'Messianic and Hero Figure' Tendencies
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan hit back at former Eskom boss André de Ruyter, who has claimed that senior politicians were involved in corruption at the state… Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: NPA Won't Get Involved in Ramaphosa and Zuma Legal Squabble, High Court Hears
The two-day hearing to listen to arguments between lawyers for President Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma began in court on Wednesday. Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Has Failed, Is Still Failing and Shows No Sign of Reversing the Deadly Trend
From the Lady R mystery to the electricity crisis, there is no sign the President has made any meaningful push to deal decisively with any of South Africa's problems. Read more »
South Africa: Ruling Party Says Opposition DA's 'Moonshot Pact' Is Costing It Votes in Kwazulu-Natal
A report compiled by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal outlines the dangers that could emanate from the success of the 'Moonshot Pact', spearheaded by the DA. Read more »
May 12, 2023
South Africa: ANC Firmly On the Ropes in KwaZulu-Natal - Rescue Mission Launched
ANC top brass will this weekend visit its structures in KwaZulu-Natal to discuss issues including the school feeding scheme scandal, eThekwini being placed under administration and… Read more »
South Africa: 'Add Those Megawatts' - Ramaphosa Backs Karpowership and Slowing Down Coal Power Plant Decommissioning
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled his support for the controversial Karpowership emergency power deal, saying that was 'the way to go right now to add those megawatts'. He… Read more »
South Africa: The Return of History? No Future Guaranteed, No State a Spectator
Much depends on the way in which the war in Ukraine is concluded. The only thing we know for certain is that whatever the outcome, the world is rearming. Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Pro-Russia Hawks in ANC Likely to Push Back Against U.S. After Ambassador's Outburst
The ANC is likely to come out swinging, with the pro-Russian faction using US ambassador Reuben Brigety's outburst against South Africa as leverage against détente with the… Read more »
May 03, 2023
South Africa: City of Joburg's Attempt to Elect Mayor Stalls Again
Tuesday's sitting of the turbulent City of Johannesburg Council, in which a new mayor was supposed to be voted in, was marred by delays, leading to an adjournment until Friday. Read more »
May 02, 2023
South Africa: Former Minister Fails to Appear in House to Apologise for State Capture Malfeasance
ANC MP Mosebenzi Zwane, the former mineral resources minister of the Jacob Zuma administration, cocked a snook at Parliament on Tuesday and skipped the sitting where his apology… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: May Day - President Touts Importance of Tripartite Alliance, Deputy Faces Tough Crowd in Pretoria
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he believes a strengthened Tripartite Alliance is key to addressing workers' grievances and the socioeconomic challenges that South Africa is… Read more »
April 24, 2023
South Africa: Trapped South Africans Embark On Precarious Rescue Mission From Sudan Conflict Zone
A 'multi-SA government department' effort has assisted 41 trapped South Africans to be bussed out of Sudan, said Gift of the Givers Imtiaz Sooliman. A further 29 South Africans are… Read more »
April 23, 2023
South Africa: Embarrassing Puzzle - Why SA Should Be Breaking Up With BRICS
Given the relative sizes of the BRICS economies, it seems clear that South Africa is destined to merely toe the line without any meaningful influence in key decisions - hence the… Read more »