July 18, 2023
South Africa: Independent Panel Completes Investigation Into Russian Ship's Time in Cape Town
An independent panel has concluded its investigation into the mysterious Lady R. Now, it has two weeks to complete its confidential report before handing it over to President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: Should a Way Be Found to Spare Jacob Zuma From Jail Time? It's a Tough Call
The Constitutional Court's decision not to consider an appeal by the National Commissioner of Correctional Services in Jacob Zuma's parole matter means that Zuma must now go back… Read more »
South Africa: Arresting Putin Risks Engaging in War With Russia, Ramaphosa Says in Affidavit
In his affidavit responding to the DA's court bid to have Russian president Vladimir Putin arrested in line with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Is a Country Unsuccessfully Searching for Post-Zuma Space
Last week's decision by the Constitutional Court confirming the illegality of Arthur Fraser's decision to release former president Jacob Zuma on medical parole has brought upon… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Brother of Elroy Van Rooyen, Norman Simons' Murder Victim, Distraught Over Killer's Imminent Release
Between 1986 and 1994, 22 boys were found dead on the Cape Flats after being raped and strangled. Norman Simons, dubbed the Station Strangler, was convicted of one murder and… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhwebane's Suspension Lawful and Rational, Says Concourt in Latest Blow for Outgoing Public Protector
The Constitutional Court has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa had 'justifications for a precautionary suspension' of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, as the ConCourt itself… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Days of Freedom May Be Numbered
Former President Jacob Zuma should return to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence. That is the upshot of a Constitutional Court ruling on Thursday which rejected the… Read more »
South Africa: Road Freight Association Boss Has 'Zero' Confidence Police Will Stop Truck Burnings
Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association, has no confidence in the capacity of the police to address the latest spate of arson attacks on trucks. Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: Government to Implement Demerit System for Drivers 'Without Delay' After Court Ruling
The government can implement legislation introducing a demerit system for drivers after a Constitutional Court judgment on Wednesday. The legislation is aimed at making the roads… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit Called in to Probe Binned SA Tourism-Spurs Sponsorship Deal
Seven incidents previously reported to the SA Tourism whistle-blowing hotline -- but never followed up on -- are being probed by the Special Investigating Unit. Among them is… Read more »
South Africa: Sasol Gas to Be Prosecuted for Excessive Pricing of Natural Gas
The Competition Commission has found that Sasol Gas, a unit of petrochemicals giant Sasol, had markups on natural piped gas of up to 72% and that 'the excessive pricing has… Read more »
South Africa: Eight VIP Protection Officers Suspended After Gauteng Highway Assault
SAPS has suspended the eight police officers caught on video assaulting three people on the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: SA Post Office Goes the Business Rescue Route, High Court Orders
The government's plans to provide more taxpayer-funded bailouts to the SA Post Office prompted the high court to yank the state-owned enterprise (SOE) out of provisional… Read more »
Southern Africa: FBI Officials Kept Waiting As Red Tape Delays Manuel Chang's Deportation to the U.S.
The former Mozambican finance minister is now expected to be flown to the US on Tuesday, 11 July. Read more »
July 09, 2023
South Africa: SAFA President Danny Jordaan Submits Warning Statement to the Hawks After Financial Misdemeanour Claims
Danny Jordaan provided a warning statement to the Hawks in May in answer to complaints from Safa colleagues that he had been instrumental in the dodgy acquisition of a R65m… Read more »
South Africa: National Toll Route Reopened After Gunmen Set Fire to Six Trucks
A clean-up operation was under way at Van Reenen's Pass in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday after six trucks were set alight in the early hours of the morning. A group of armed men stopped… Read more »
Southern Africa: Former Mozambique Finance Minister Manuel Chang to Fly to U.S. to Face Graft Charges
South African police have confirmed that the former Mozambican finance minister will be handed over to the FBI to face fraud and corruption charges. Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Court Throttles Money Supply to Markus Jooste's Alleged Mistress
The Cape Town High Court has rejected socialite Berdine Odendaal's attempt to access more money from her bank accounts frozen by the SA Reserve Bank. The funds are suspected to… Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Reserve Bank Freezes Billions in Steinhoff Accounts
The South African Reserve Bank froze the funds in five accounts linked to Steinhoff's local operations - said to hold a cumulative value of about R5.5bn. The Reserve Bank's… Read more »
South Africa: Calls to Rein in VIP Convoys Mount
The authorities appear to be taking action against members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security unit who were shown on film viciously assaulting three military trainees on… Read more »
July 04, 2023
South Africa: 'Problem Officers' in Deputy President's Protection Unit Likely to Get Away With Slap On Wrist - Experts
The vicious assault of motorists by Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security unit has been widely perceived as a continuation of police bullying tactics and abuse of power -- but… Read more »
South Africa: Assault Highlights Police Protection an Expensive Excuse for Thuggery and Vanity
We must ask why most current Cabinet members and MECs need their blue lights. If they are in danger of assault or assassination it's probably self-inflicted: the result of their… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Suspect in Court After Hawks Make Breakthrough On Theft of 51 Rhino Horns From North West Parks Board
A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court for the theft of 51 rhino horns from the North West Parks Board last week. Police say more arrests are imminent. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Coke Smugglers Playing Chicken With Port Authorities
Cocaine hidden in frozen poultry has been found in Brazil, en route to South Africa - with some seasoning in Spain. Fruit exports are also a cover for drug shipments between the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Evidence' of Global Crooks Crafting a U.S.-Based Plot to Topple Bulgaria's Law Enforcers
Krasimir Kamenov, one of the four Bulgarians assassinated in Cape Town in May, was among a group of alleged thugs operating across countries, from South Africa to Romania, and… Read more »