July 19
South Africa: Striking a Balance - Ramaphosa Outlines ANC Policy With Traces of the DA's Blueprint
In his maiden GNU speech for the seventh administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa had to strike a balance between the manifesto promises of the ANC and those of other political… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: Ordinary Whites in Apartheid Society - Dark Secrets and Active Forgetting
There is no room for apologia when writing the histories of a racist society like apartheid South Africa. The histories I relate in 'Ordinary Whites' remind us of the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Reserve Bank Holds Key Repo Rate Steady, but Signals Positive Outlook
In a widely expected move, SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago confirmed that the Monetary Policy Committee had elected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »
South Africa: 'Rain Is a Blessing,' Says Parliament Speaker As Ramaphosa Prepares to Deliver Maiden GNU Speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to deliver his maiden GNU speech for the 7th Administration at 7pm on Thursday, with the wet weather potentially affecting outdoor proceedings. His… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - a New Chapter Being Written?
Politics drove direction and sentiment in the South African government bond market in the second quarter of 2024. Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Elder Abuse in the Spotlight As Teen Charged With Assaulting His Grandmother
A 19-year-old who allegedly assaulted his 82-year-old grandmother, causing her to suffer a stroke, is out on a warning to appear in court in September. The case has highlighted… Read more »
South Africa: Daily Maverick Chooses South Africans Embodying the Spirit of Madiba
18 July is a revered day in South Africa -- it is the date on which the country's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was born. It's a day when South Africans… Read more »
South Africa: Cold Reality - Many of Us Are Closer to Living On the Street Than We Think
For some of us, there is a safety net when faced with the crisis of lost employment. We can fall back on parents, spouses or friends. Others are not so lucky. Read more »
South Africa: Subpoenas Served On SA Music Industry Executives in Ongoing Royalties Legal Row
A seemingly straightforward dispute over a royalties claim by a former independent record label owner has turned into a sprawling, precedent-setting legal spat between the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: South African Company Embroiled in R570m Zimbabwe Corruption Scandal
A Johannesburg printing firm and its agent are being investigated by Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority for price gouging on election-related material and equipment. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's ANC Disciplinary Hearing Postponed After Tony Yengeni Asks for in-Person Procedure
Former president Jacob Zuma was due to appear before the ANC's National Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday, but was a no-show at the virtual meeting. Zuma sent his ally Tony… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: Ahead of Opening of Parliament Address, Ramaphosa Finds Himself At Peak Power - Possibly Not for Long
There can be no doubt of the almost unique position President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in when he delivers his Opening of Parliament Address on Thursday evening. It is not just that… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: New Higher Ed Minister Committed to 'Rooting Out Corruption and Maladministration in NSFAS'
In her maiden budget speech in Parliament, Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane said expanding access to higher education and training opportunities remained… Read more »
South Africa: New MPs in Drive to Fast-Track Overdue Eradication of Dangerous School Toilets
The new basic education parliamentary committee chairperson is striving for speediness in tackling the longstanding issue of dangerous pit toilets in South African rural schools -… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Urges Us to Avoid Solving Its Problems Through the Barrel of a Gun
Speaking at the prestigious Chatham House think tank in London, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola suggested the ANC's acceptance of its electoral losses was an example… Read more »
South Africa: Food or Electricity - Power Tax Forces a Cruel Choice On Joburg's Poorest People
Only 10,979 residents of more than 900,000 in need are excluded from a crippling R230 prepaid electricity surcharge. Many more should be. Read more »
July 16
South Africa: Families of 2023 Usindiso Fire Victims Still Waiting for Bodies to Be Released
Almost a year after 76 people died in the Marshalltown fire, the bodies of a mother and daughter are still in the morgue. The family want to bury their loved ones, but officials… Read more »
South Africa: MPs Slam Mchunu's R114bn Budget, Citing SA's Murder Stats and 'Celebrity Treatment' for Politicians
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's budget speech was met with wide-ranging criticism, including that some politicians are treated like celebrities in terms of their security, while the… Read more »
South Africa: Motorsport Spinning, School Sports and Die Stem - Gayton Mckenzie Delivers Maiden Speech in Parliament
During McKenzie's first speech in Parliament as minister of sports, arts and culture, he also answered questions about the inclusion of Die Stem in the national anthem and accepted… Read more »
South Africa: Exposed - Iqbal Survé and Lindiwe Sisulu's 'Unmasking' Event Goes Down Like a Lead Balloon
An Independent Media attempt to expose who is behind a critical X account has backfired badly with potential legal action in the offing. Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Not So Fast On the Nuke Plan, Minister Ramokgopa
New Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has nailed his nuclear colours to the mast. He wants South Africa to build a 2,500MW nuclear plant. It won't be easy. Read more »
South Africa: Promised Land Awaits, With South Africa Poised to Tell a Very Positive Story Over the Next Few Years
The stage has already been set for the structural constraints on the economy to become structural enablers. Eskom and Transnet have been on a sustained upward trajectory over the… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Recovery Depends On Municipalities Getting Solid Support From Government
Addressing the deep-seated issues plaguing municipal finance is not only essential for improving service delivery and infrastructure but also for restoring public trust in local… Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen's Agriculture Budget Vote Speech Sent a Positive Message to the Sector
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen's budget vote speech was valuable, underscoring a message of continuity from the previous administration, with an added focus on relentless… Read more »
South Africa: Double Jeopardy - Disgraced Ex-Judge Motata Goes to Concourt Over 'Double Punishment' for Crime
Former judge Nkola Motata wants the Constitutional Court to overturn his impeachment, claiming the National Assembly lacked the jurisdiction to remove him and that he is being… Read more »