July 17, 2023
South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Siege at South African Police Building
A manhunt for at least 12 individuals has been launched following an attempted robbery at a police station in Pretoria on Sunday, July 17, SowetanLive reports. Read more »
South Africa: Provincial Health Dept Staff Paid Millions for Not Working - South African News Brief - July 17, 2023
Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: All Five Heads of State to Attend BRICS Summit in Person - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit will go on and be in person despite the persistent rumors over Russian… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail
Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »
South Africa: Third Suspect Arrested in Truck Attacks - South African News Briefs - July 14, 2023
Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Constitutional Court Orders Former President Zuma Back to Jail
A request to reverse the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) decision that former President Jacob Zuma must serve his remaining jail sentence has been rejected by the Constitutional… Read more »
South Africa: Govt In Last-Ditch Effort to Save AGOA Benefits
South Africa is making a last-ditch attempt to retain preferential trade benefits with the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reports News24. Read more »
South Africa: Drug Kingpin 'Vet' Murphy Convicted in Landmark Ruling
Drug lord Fadwaan "Vet" Murphy made South African history by becoming the first person to be sentenced under the Prevention of Organized Crime Act (Poca), reports Times Live. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Trade and Climate Threats Plaguing South Africa's Succulents #AfricaClimateHope
A tragedy is unfolding in South Africa's Karoo region as succulents find themselves entangled in a web of greed and destruction. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Arsonist Mafe Wants Parliament Moved - South African News Briefs - July 13, 2023
Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: Power Utility Ramps Up Power Cuts Amid Freezing Temperatures - South African News Briefs - July 12, 2023
Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope
Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »
Africa: Olympic Champion Semenya Wins Testosterone Case at Human Rights Court
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya won her case on the regulations limiting testosterone in competing women athletes, BBC reports. Read more »
Southern Africa: Pope Francis Names 3 New African Cardinals
Three new cardinals from the continent have been named by Pope Francis - Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba in South Sudan, Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, the… Read more »
South Africa: Safety of Truck Drivers in Question After Latest Attack - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2023
Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Family in South Africa Asks Mozambique Govt For Help To Bury Gas Leak Victims at Home
A family from Mozambique who lost four members to a toxic gas leak is appealing for help to bring the remains back home to be buried, EWN reports. Read more »
South Africa: Snow Falls in Johannesburg
Weather services in South Africa have confirmed that light snow is falling in Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says He's Faced More Challenges Than Any Other President - South African News Briefs - July 10, 2023
Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Stockpile Water, Residents Told Before Gauteng Water Shutdown
In anticipation of Rand Water's scheduled outage from Tuesday to Thursday next week, Johannesburg Water urged its customers to store water. Read more »
South Africa: More Officers Suspended in VIP Protection Saga - South African News Briefs - July 07, 2023
Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Former Minister In the Presidency Essop Pahad Dies
Former Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad has died at the age of 84 years. Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Workers to Take to the Streets to Demand Action - South African News Briefs - July 06, 2023
Read more »
South Africa: Gas Leak in Boksburg Informal Settlement - Over 20 People Dead
Emergency services in the Ekurhuleni metro have confirmed that 24 people died of suspected gas inhalation at the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg on Wednesday night… Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Suffers Another Blow With Ramaphosa Private Prosecution Dismissal
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with costs, News24 reports. Read more »
South Africa: South African Police Unit Members Suspended After Assault Caught on Video
Four of the eight South African Police's VIP Unit members who attacked three civilians on Gauteng province's N1 highway on July 1, 2023, were suspended. The unit are part of the… Read more »