October 26, 2022
Lesotho: Lesotho - Journey to the Kingdom in the Sky
Whether by felling trees or herding sheep, the Basotho have shaped the landscape, with some of the transport blanks filled in by Chinese highways that, regardless of the trade-off… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Zondo Commission Response Is Superficial and His Implementation Plan Lacks Clarity
Professor Dr Omphemetse S Sibanda is a Professor of Law and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management and Law at the University of Limpopo. He holds a Doctor of Laws (in… Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: Corruption - Ramaphosa Offers Some Existing and Some New(ish) Solutions
President Cyril Ramaphosa said his administration's implementation plan on the State Capture commission recommendation was an 'ethical, moral and institutional departure' from the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Action Plan - Clear On Stopping Future Procurement Corruption
Future-proofing South Africa against State Capture took half of the 76-page implementation plan President Cyril Ramaphosa submitted to Parliament. It backs the tone of his… Read more »
South Africa: ANC to Hand Over a List of Zondo Inquiry-Implicated Members to Party's Integrity Commission
As Cyril Ramaphosa announces steps to implement the State Capture inquiry's recommendations, the ANC says it has distanced itself from those in its ranks 'who have been involved in… Read more »
South Africa: Investigating Directorate Will Become Permanent NPA Entity 'To Strengthen Anti-Corruption Activities'
'Corruption is a betrayal of our democracy and an assault on the institutions that we established together to advance the values of our Constitution and the interests of our… Read more »
October 18, 2022
South Africa: Leading Anti-Apartheid Liberation Theologian Dies
Well-known South African Catholic priest, anti-apartheid activist and internationally renowned theologian and author Father Albert Nolan has died at the age of 88. Read more »
October 16, 2022
South Africa: Murder of Six Women in Joburg Exposes Safety Hazards for Sex Workers in SA
Three days after six decomposed bodies were found in downtown Joburg, women were back at work, driven by the need to put food on the table despite fears for their safety on the… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water Calls Emergency Meeting As Levels Shift From Critically Low to Empty
Several parts of Johannesburg are without water after Rand Water's load shift crashed Johannesburg Water's Commando system. Read more »
South Africa: In the Wrestling Ring of South African Politics, Get Set for a Battle Royal Before 2024
Power has changed hands in a quarter of the metros since the 31 October local elections. Now, South Africans are heading for an even wilder ride than between 2016 and 2021. Here we… Read more »
October 15, 2022
South Africa: Murder of Municipal Councillors and Officials Exposes the Dark Side of Politics
The killing of municipal councillors and officials is on the increase in South Africa. It represents a direct attack on our hard-won democracy, says Bheke Stofile, the president of… Read more »
October 14, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Mosotho Simon Moepya As New Elections Boss
On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Moepya as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, effective from 15 October 2022. Read more »
October 12, 2022
South Africa: Country Abstains On a UN General Assembly Resolution Condemning Russia - Again
South Africa abstained from a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia for its holding of referendums in four occupied Ukrainian provinces last month before… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Councillor Thabo Malatjie Laid to Rest After Murder in Lesotho
The community of Khutsong, in the Merafong City Local Municipality of Gauteng, is reeling after the murder of a local councillor. Read more »
October 09, 2022
South Africa: Our Vote Has No Value, Say Despairing South African Activists
'Wannabe authoritarian leaders do not lead communities well when they are not afraid of the people, when they are not afraid of the consequences of doing a bad job,' American… Read more »
South Africa: Coalitions, Collusions, Collisions - ANC's Renewed Efforts With ActionSA Inject Extra Energy Into the Political Biosphere
With public claims being made by the ANC that it could again regain power in the three metros in Gauteng by Christmas, there are some indications that this renewed effort could… Read more »
South Africa: Advocate Extraordinaire Sir Sydney Kentridge Kc SC Turns 100 in November
Sydney Kentridge KC* SC turns 100 years old in November 2022. There can be no doubt that Kentridge's brilliance and hard work made a dramatic difference to many of his clients and… Read more »
Lesotho: Wealthy Businessman Sam Matekane Heads for Landslide Election Victory
But will he bring a 'breath of fresh air' into the government? Or will he just grab more government contracts? Read more »
Lesotho: Here's Why Political Establishment Has Been Dumped
Elections have tossed out governments and been a catalyst for coalitions. They have also been a means of expressing people's disquiet on growing corruption, and an opportunity to… Read more »
South Africa: Fiji Clash Can Be the Tonic for Springbok Women's World Cup Bleues
Following their defeat to France in their opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match, the Springbok Women must dust themselves off for a make-or-break clash against minnows Fiji. Read more »
South Africa: Devastated Pongola Families Try to Find Peace After Truck Smashes Into School Vehicle, Killing 18
While families cope with the grief of losing 17 children and a teacher after a truck smashed into a school transport vehicle three weeks ago, an enraged northern KZN community is… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: 'War Is Not a Solution' - Ex-PM Welcomes Peace Talks
SA had offered a platform to the parties in the conflict, whose peace negotiations will be led by the African Union. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Lesotho: Basotho Go to the Polls With Yet Another Unstable Coalition in Prospect
Lesotho goes to the polls on Friday to elect a new government, with another messy and unstable coalition likely to be the outcome, once again. Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: Taps Run Dry in Parts of Johannesburg
Rand Water doubles water restrictions as city reservoirs run dry -- water cuts are the new load shedding, say residents. Read more »
South Africa: African Union Schedules Ethiopian Peace Talks in South Africa
It is far from certain that the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which is fighting the federal government, will attend. Read more »