May 14
South Africa: Minister Parks Tau Must Untangle the Legislative Knots of B-Bbee Amendments
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has steered SA's economic transformation agenda into a legislative storm that the minister must navigate. Read more »
South Africa: Company Rescued By Council Transformer Lease Now Owes Metro R45m, Including R11.9m Electricity Arrears
Nelson Mandela Bay metro finds itself in a Catch-22 situation as the company it irregularly leased a municipal asset to, raising public backlash, has now failed to pay its… Read more »
South Africa: 'I'm Getting Heavy Threats' - Cop Details Messages Linked to R286m Cocaine Consignment
A Hawks officer has detailed messages allegedly sent between people with suspected links to a R286m cocaine consignment intercepted in Johannesburg nearly five years ago. Two… Read more »
South Africa: NCC Leader Fadiel Adams Faces Moment of Reckoning As Magistrate Weighs Bail Bid
Amid competing claims over his bail eligibility, National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams' fate hangs in the balance as the court considers his alleged role in obstructing… Read more »
South Africa: Judge Condemns Zuma's 'Stalingrad Defence' As Arms Deal Trial Date Is Finally Set
Characterising repeated legal challenges as a 'Stalingrad defence' tactic that has stalled justice for years, Judge Nkosinathi Chili has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma's… Read more »
May 12
South Africa: Feroz Khan Called Us 'Tsotsi Police' At R286m Joburg Cocaine Bust, Cop Tells Commission
Policeman Marumo Magane has described how 'all hell broke loose' at a R268m cocaine interception when he and a few others were suspected of plotting to steal the consignment. He… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Madikwe Reserve and the Normalisation of Killing Elephants
A willingness to kill elephants as a management tool in North West's Madikwe Nature Reserve suggests a shift in South Africa's conservation approach. What was once a last resort… Read more »
South Africa: South African Xenophobic Violence - When the State Retreats, Something Else Governs
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has warned that violence against African migrants in South Africa reflects a 'longstanding pattern' of grave rights violations,… Read more »
May 07
Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU
Ghana has asked the African Union to address 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: 'Embarrassing' R200m Cocaine Theft Was Eighth Break-in At Hawks Building, Cop Tells Commission
Before a R200m cocaine consignment was stolen from an unprotected KwaZulu-Natal Hawks building in 2021, the premises was broken into seven times. This has emerged at the Madlanga… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Didn't Know He Was Meeting Wealthy Zimbabwean Wanted in SA - - Spokesperson
Controversy has erupted over President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with wealthy Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering. Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Why the Madlanga Commission Signals a National Procurement Collapse
We take what is unfolding in Gauteng seriously, so we must stop pretending this is a Gauteng story. It is not. It is a warning light flashing across the entire South African… Read more »
May 04
Africa: More Nations Plan to Call Out South Africa Govt Over Xenophobic Violence
As the number of xenophobic attacks rises, Mozambique is expected to become the latest African country to complain to Pretoria about the alleged mistreatment of its citizens.… Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Civil Society Welcomes Draft Whistleblower Bill, but Warns That Serious Risks Remain
While the Protected Disclosures Bill is a step forward, civil society warns it must address significant gaps to offer real protection for those who expose corruption and… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Hate On Parade - Xenophobic Marches Gather Pace As UN Warns South Africa
Across major cities, political entrepreneurs like Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Dabula are staging increasingly bold anti-migrant marches, with little pushback from authorities.… Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Top Sedibeng Cop Denies Trying to Help Murder-Charged Brother-in-Law 'Kt' Molefe
Alleged organised crime boss Katiso 'KT' Molefe has close personal ties to suspended SAPS Sedibeng District Commissioner Brigadier Abraham Nkhwashu. When Molefe was arrested for… Read more »
April 23
South Africa: President Appoints General Puleng Dimpane As Acting Police Commissioner, to Join Acting Police Minister
Most of the top ranks of the police are now held by acting officers after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension. Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Justice Without Fanfare - The Life of Former KZN High Court Judge President Achmat Jappie
On a path that also took him through the Labour Appeal Court and Constitutional Court, Jappie remained unshowy and 'down to earth', remembered for being serious in argument and… Read more »
South Africa: Power Struggle - Former Scorpions Boss Tells of Turf War Over TRC Prosecutions
Geophrey Ledwaba denies halting Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions, asserting his compliance with National Prosecution Authority policies amid allegations of… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Tough Choice Over Crime-Accused Police Chief Masemola
President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal. Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Leave It to Ramaphosa, Says Masemola of His Future Amid R360m Tender Charges
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday: "I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong." He faces four charges in… Read more »
April 13
South Africa: NPA Finally Pursues Justice for Life Esidimeni Victims After Nine Years of Delays
After nearly a decade of painful delays and institutional resistance, the National Prosecuting Authority has decided to prosecute those implicated in the deaths of at least 141… Read more »
South Africa: 'Wasn't Me' - the Viljoens Deny Us Shoplifting Charges, While Still in Ice Custody
South African couple Melany and Peet Viljoen were arrested in America about a month ago for alleged shoplifting. They have now both pleaded not guilty, but remain in US immigration… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: R4.7m 'Fake Witnesses' Racket Lands Gqeberha Court Clerk, Guesthouse Owner in the Dock
Travel vouchers and accommodation bookings meant for court witnesses were allegedly used to siphon millions from the justice department. Read more »
April 09
South Africa: The Public Service Amendment Act - A Rare Moment to Celebrate
With the Public Service Amendment Act now law, South Africa faces a pivotal change in governance, reducing political control over public service appointments and focusing on merit. Read more »
