November 15

• South Africa: The Day the Cape Winelands Burned [analysis]

  By Wednesday, the Cape winelands had morphed into a battlefield. As fires smouldered across the famously scenic fruit-growing region, in the embers of the ongoing labour dispute we... Read more »

• South Africa: Mining - It's a Man's World [analysis]

  In Marikana, various communities are coming together to better understand the trauma of the last few months and organise themselves to address the deep-seated challenges that... Read more »

November 14

• South Africa: Africa Check - for the Lies & More Damn Lies [analysis]

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• South Africa/Zambia: Bafana Continues Afcon Prep With Zambia Friendly [analysis]

  All eyes will be on Bafana Bafana in the next few weeks as the team continues to fine-tune its preparations for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. A friendly against the reigning... Read more »

• South Sudan: New Country, New Anthem, New Flag...New Beer [analysis]

  Not much is produced in South Sudan. In fact, the manufacturing sector is almost non-existent, with one important exception: beer. South Sudanese like a drink. SIMON ALLISON... Read more »

• South Africa: Solving the Electricity Price Crisis the Free Market Way [analysis]

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• South Africa: The Multiple Ironies of Nathi Mthethwa's Application to the Cape High Court [analysis]

  The action taken by the Minister of Police to halt an investigation into policing practices in Khayelitsha is a cynical political exercise that has nothing to do with an interest... Read more »

November 13

• South Africa: Court Temporarily Stops Demolition of Houses [analysis]

  On Monday, Lenasia residents welcomed the 24-hour interdict preventing the Gauteng Department of Local Government and Housing from demolishing another 62 homes. Families who have... Read more »

• South Africa: Khayelitsha Policing Inquiry - Civil Society Turns to DIY [analysis]

  Hearings were supposed to begin Monday in the commission of inquiry set up to investigate policing in Khayelitsha. But the commission is suspended while Police Minister Nathi... Read more »

• South Africa: Anatomy of Delivery Protests and Their Tragic Futility [analysis]

  So many civil society organisations and protesting citizens are getting their questions wrong. The solution doesn’t lie in making the government aware of what’s wrong.... Read more »

• South Africa: Painting Marikana's Tragedy [analysis]

  Born into an extended family where SA’s migrant labour system brought material opportunity, but wreaked havoc with familial ties, health and communities, artist Lehlohonolo... Read more »

• South Africa: Zuma and Mbeki - the Way We Were [analysis]

  Fate drew Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma together 1975 and they would grow to become close comrades and allies in the ANC. Fate drew them together again to work side by side in the... Read more »

November 12

• South Africa: Marikana Commission - Police Play Their Case [analysis]

  Friday was another chance for the police to tell their Marikana story. The presentation, which won’t be cross-examined in itself, showed both the danger the miners posed and... Read more »

• South Africa: Turning Our Backs On Our Learners - Perpetuating Female Vulnerability [opinion]

  The education system has the potential to provide essential support in two critical areas: sexual violence and learner pregnancy. Yet learners in crisis are being left to fend for... Read more »

• South Africa: News in Brief - Amplats Miners Reject Latest Offer

  A round-up of the day’s news from South Africa. Read more »

• South Africa: A Country of Disconnect, South Africa [analysis]

  The splendour of our country is often under-appreciated. South Africa is truly beautiful in so many ways that we no longer see it. Our history, our landscapes, our people, our... Read more »

• South Africa: Ba(ra)ck to the Future - Why Obama Will Outlast Jacob Zuma [analysis]

  What does President Barack Obama do right that President Jacob Zuma does so wrong? It’s not just that he’s a better leader. He’s also a president in chime with... Read more »

November 9

• South Africa: By-Election Blues - Apathy, Thy Name Is the ANC [opinion]

  Against all odds, speculation and hype to the contrary, the Democratic Alliance successfully defended its councillor position in Johannesburg’s Ward 58 this week. Although... Read more »

• Africa: Continent's Economic Growth Miracle - 'It's the Real Thing' [analysis]

  You should know by now that African economies are growing. Almost every continental analysis leads with impressive data: economic growth rates hover at an impressive 6%; combined... Read more »

• South Africa: News in Brief - Factory Output Shrinks as Strike Hit Economy

  A round-up of the day’s news from South Africa. Read more »

• South Africa: Zuma and 'No Confidence' - How Would You Vote? [opinion]

  The motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma proposed by opposition parties in Parliament is obviously destined to fail. The rationale might be sound if they had the numbers... Read more »

• South Africa: Marikana Commission - Sowing the Killing Fields [analysis]

  On Thursday the police continued to recount their version of events up to 16 August: negotiations appeared futile in a climate of violence, muti and murder, and they were prepared... Read more »

November 8

• South Africa: Australia Vs. South Africa - Five Key Battles [analysis]

  The series everybody has been waiting for kicks off in just a few hours, and while it’s hard to choose any favourite, Ant Sims does fancy picking out some of the key battles... Read more »

• South Africa: News in Brief - Coal Companies, Unions Sign Wage Deal

  A round-up of the day's news from South Africa. Read more »

• South Africa: A Country in Dire Need of Its Obama Moment [analysis]

  After Barack Obama’s stirring victory speech, it was perhaps unfair to look back home and expect someone, anyone, to give South Africa some inspiration too. Deputy President... Read more »