December 28, 2022
South Africa: Zuma Private Prosecution an 'Abuse of Power' and 'Irrational', Ramaphosa Argues As Legal Charade Continues
The president against ex-president saga continues as Cyril Ramaphosa files an affidavit in support of a court application to declare the former head of state Jacob Zuma's attempted… Read more »
December 22, 2022
South Africa: Police Spy Equipment Broken or Gathering Dust Amid SAPS Intelligence Crisis
There are critical shortcomings in the police's surveillance capabilities. Daily Maverick spoke to a number of intelligence insiders about the dire condition of spy equipment, and… Read more »
South Africa: Hazim Mustafa On Scandal That Rocked SA - 'I Just Went There and I Bought... Buffaloes From the Farm'
The Sudanese businessman who allegedly bought 20 buffalo for $580,000 in cash from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm has told eNCA's Annika Larsen that 'it was a normal… Read more »
South Africa: Occupants of Joburg's Derelict 'Building of Darkness' Speak Out On Life After Illegal Eviction
'We are not scared of deportation or anything. If we remain quiet, we will become prisoners of conscience,' say the vulnerable residents of Joburg's 'building of darkness', who… Read more »
December 20, 2022
South Africa: The Flimsy Web of Speculation and Fabrication Over Who Killed Chris Hani
Ronnie Kasrils was Minister of the Intelligence Services of South Africa from 2004 to 2008. Read more »
Southern Africa: South African Court Denies Mozambican Appeal Against Former Finance Minister's U.S. Extradition Order
The Mozambican government has again been denied leave to appeal against the Johannesburg High Court's decision that former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang should be… Read more »
December 11, 2022
South Africa: Phala Phala Report - We Cannot Sit Idly By As Another Death Knell Rings for Parliamentary Accountability
Mmusi Maimane is the chief activist of the One South Africa Movement. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Full Disclosure, or Else - ANC Members Threaten Party Bosses Ahead of Elective Conference
A group of angry ANC members are threatening to take their party to court after failing to make the final list of 200 nominees for the National Executive Committee. This comes… Read more »
December 05, 2022
South Africa: Crime Directorate Secures Nearly 70 Statements On Ramaphosa Farm Theft
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation said it had taken dozens of statements so far in connection with the burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in… Read more »
December 03, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Intends to Challenge the Ngcobo Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa's consultations with supporters and stakeholders have led to a decision to challenge the scathing Section 89 Independent Panel report. Read more »
December 04, 2022
South Africa: Markets Most Concerned About Who Would Replace Ramaphosa - Enoch Godongwana
While the country is on tenterhooks about Cyril Ramaphosa's political future, the international community's concerns are around who could replace him. Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: In the Eye of the Storm - Inside the Report That Might Sink Cyril Ramaphosa
The report which may end the political career of President Cyril Ramaphosa is a strange -- and in parts comical -- document. It's possible it could be challenged in court. But it… Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: As President Faces Impeachment, Tough Political and Constitutional Decisions Await
The President, who pledged to clean up after years of State Capture and chased social compacting, on Wednesday night faced impeachment over serious violations of the Constitution… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Denies Constitution Violations, Arthur Fraser's Allegations
The Section 89 Independent Panel report on the burglary that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in February 2020 -- has been handed to National Assembly… Read more »
November 23, 2022
South Africa: Government Lost R12 Billion to Non-Compliance and Fraud, Latest Auditor-General Report Reveals
While there has been a slight increase in clean audits from the Auditor-General, the government lost R12bn related to non-compliance and fraud, and service delivery departments and… Read more »
November 16, 2022
South Africa: Racist Incidents At Stellenbosch University a 'Pushback' Against Change, Says Prof Jonathan Jansen
The recently released report on an investigation into allegations of racism at Stellenbosch University, authored by retired judge Sisi Khampepe, has highlighted how the university… Read more »
South Africa: Parents of Dead Children Call for President to Launch Inquiry Into Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy
Families who lost children in the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, and civil society organisations, have launched a petition calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to help them get justice… Read more »
November 10, 2022
South Africa: Malema Has No Problem With Being Taken to Court for Not Retracting 'Killing Is a Revolutionary Act'
EFF leader Julius Malema will not retract words found to constitute incitement of violence, hate speech and possibly other transgressions of the Promotion of Equality and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: Busisiwe Mkhwebane's Legal Team Back in the House - Ret's Reserve Bank Dystopia Explained
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's legal team, led by advocate Dali Mpofu, was virtually back in the benches as day 33 of her Section 194 impeachment inquiry remained… Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Former Power Utility Chief Arrested, Out On R300,000 Bail
Former Eskom chief executive Matshela Koko, after sitting for five hours in the Middelburg Magistrates' Court in Mpumalanga, has been released on bail of R300,000. 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 »
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 »
October 12, 2022
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: 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: 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 »