June 22, 2023
South Africa: Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste - South African News Briefs - June 22, 2023
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June 21, 2023
South Africa: Police Open Inquest into Death of MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson - South African News Briefs - June 21, 2023
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June 20, 2023
South Africa: Police Generals Charged with Corruption in Recruitment Scandal - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2023
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June 19, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Officials Illegally Occupy State Houses, Rack Up Water Bill - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2023
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June 16, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Parties Target Youth Ahead of 2024 Elections - South African News Briefs - June 16, 2023
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June 15, 2023
South Africa: 'Revolutionary' South African Health Insurance Bill Passed in Parliament
Opposition parties raised concerns over the African National Congress's (ANC) approval of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, citing potential corruption and public health… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: Hate Speech Towards LGBTIQ+ Persons 'Not Just Words'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria, with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and the… Read more »
South Africa: Lost South African Citizenship Automatically? Now You Can Get It Back
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that it is constitutionally invalid for South Africans to lose their citizenship when acquiring those from other nations, SABC reports. Read more »
Africa: Selling Carbon Credits From Africa - Is it Indigenous People vs Carbon Offset Schemes?
An international non-governmental organisation which campaigns for the rights of indigenous peoples who use traditional methods of making their living is challenging the way in… Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: More Than 120 Allegedly Fake Doctors Arrested
Minister of Health Joe Phaahla confirmed that they have arrested 124 fake doctors following a crackdown by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), reports IOL. Read more »
South Africa: Late Soccer Legend Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial Postponed - South African News Briefs - June 12, 2023
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June 09, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter - South African News Briefs - June 9, 2023
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June 08, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester Case - Magudumana Seeks to Appeal 'Deportation' Ruling - South African News Briefs - June 8, 2023
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June 07, 2023
South Africa: High Court Blocks Zuma's Private Prosecution Bid
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's bid to prosecute News24 journalist Karyn Maughan and prosecutor Billy Downer, News24… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: 'Swindled' South African Soccer Body Not Part of Restitution Plans for Nations Duped By Fifa Graft
Restitution amounting to U.S.$201 million (nearly R4 billion) to compensate multiple "victim organisations" harmed by global soccer body Fifa in a major corruption scandal, will… Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Allegedly Linked to Power Utility's Procurement Staff - South African News Briefs - June 6, 2023
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June 05, 2023
South Africa: Arms to Russian Ship? Ramaphosa Won't Release Report on Alleged Transfer
The Democratic Alliance will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to classify the findings of a probe that determined whether arms and ammunition supplied from South Africa were… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Decoding the Zimbabwe Election Process Ahead of August 23 Polls
As Zimbabweans prepare to cast their ballots in 2 months' time, allAfrica takes a look at how the southern African country's electoral process works. Read more »
South Africa: Namibian Fishrot Paymaster Arrested in Western Cape Town
Marén de Klerk, the self-proclaimed paymaster in Namibia's "Fishrot" corruption case, has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa, reports Mail & Guardian . Read more »
South Africa: Climate Commission Urges Electricity Reforms and Renewable Energy Expansion - South African News Briefs - June 2, 2023
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June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Countdown Begins for Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. Read more »
South Africa: Health Watchdog Exposes State of Public Healthcare - South African News Briefs - June 1, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict
The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In the meantime, tension is rising in Dakar, where security forces reportedly… Read more »
May 31, 2023
West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue
Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »
Africa: "It Looks Like it's Unbearable to Live Without a Man, It's Unbearable to Be a Lesbian'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »
