July 10
South Africa: Former VBS Chair Tshifiwa Matodzi Pleads Guilty - Will Serve Only 15 Years of 495-Year Sentence
Indications are that Tshifiwa Matodzi was the directing brain behind the theft, and also made away with most of the stolen funds. Read more »
South Africa: Let's Not Fool Ourselves - Corruption in the Public Sector Is Theft From the Poor
Money needed to address poverty, inequality and unemployment fills the pockets of those involved in corrupt activities. And, to add insult to injury, they flaunt their ill-gotten… Read more »
South Africa: The GNU, Alliances and Alignments - the 2026 Municipal Elections Will Soon Test Them All
As office bearers in the coalition government settle into their new positions, the complexity of the situation is becoming evident. This is underscored by the situation in Gauteng,… Read more »
South Africa: David Masondo's Return to Finance Ministry Means a Pic Board Overhaul Unlikely
President Cyril Ramaphosa's reappointment of David Masondo as the deputy finance minister means he will also likely continue to lead the board of the Public Investment Corporation. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Braced for Wild Weather After Level 8 Warning Issued
'Please, I need everyone to stay safe out there,' pleads Western Cape Premier Alan Winde after a Level 8 warning of disruptive rains and winds. Read more »
South Africa: Judge Rules Former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu Can Be Held Criminally Liable for 9 Life Esidimeni Deaths
Judge Mmonoa Teffo found that former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and mental health director Makgabo Manemela can be held criminally liable for the deaths of some of the 144… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Are We Ready for a Big Debate About SA's Unemployment Rate?
A recent survey by a group called African Response found that among people who classified themselves as unemployed and looking for work, 41% were earning up to R15,000 a month… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Help As Severe Weather Continues to Batter Western Cape
A series of cold fronts has left parts of the Western Cape reeling. Residents have had to contend with icy winds, heavy rain and even snow in parts. Cape Town is still under a… Read more »
South Africa: How Much That Two-Pot Retirement Fund Withdrawal Will Really Cost You
As the 1 September deadline (when the two-pot retirement reform goes live) draws closer, much consumer education needs to be done. Read more »
South Africa: Impeached John Hlophe in the JSC Is a Constitutional Disgrace
On what rational basis can an impeached judge be deemed to be an appropriate person to determine whether applicants for judicial office should be elevated to the Bench? Read more »
South Africa: While Load Shedding May Be a Thing of the Past, Blackouts Still Hit Many Consumers
Eskom's decision to implement load reduction has highlighted a reality for many South Africans -- while energy infrastructure crumbles, electricity access is intermittent. Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Must Get Specific Funding to Fight the Impacts of Climate Change
Small, grant-dependent municipalities often lack the financial and technical capacity to implement effective climate change measures. Read more »
South Africa: Getting South Africa's Skills Needs Right Requires the Right Incentives and Accurate Data (Part One)
The clumsy rules for employers to get training money back actually encourages them to give poor data. Continually tweaking behaviour via incentives, rules, and tools has led to a… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament to Face Litigation Over Disgraced Judge John Hlophe's Appointment to JSC
'By designating an individual who has been found unfit to be a judge to the body responsible for the selection of judges, the National Assembly has fallen short of [its] duty,"… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Top Gauteng Hospital Appointments Queried After Public Protector Finding
The Gauteng Department of Health says it will take measures to monitor whether hospital managers are qualified for the job after a Public Protector finding on the former Tembisa… Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen's Appointment Is a Crucible for South Africa's Agricultural Future
John Steenhuisen stands at a crossroads, with the power to either build on Thoko Didiza's groundbreaking legacy or let it wither. His actions in the coming months will be closely… Read more »
South Africa: IPID Tells Afriforum It Will Legally Confront Top Cop Fannie Masemola's 'Inaction' Over 2020 Kinnear Murder
In October, AfriForum wrote to police bosses asking why no police officers had been held to account in connection with events leading to the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective… Read more »
South Africa: New Minister Gayton Mckenzie Promises 'Massive Changes' On Superfan and Department Funding
Ahead of the Cabinet lekgotla this weekend, Gayton McKenzie has made several public statements about actions he intends to pursue as minister of sport, arts and culture. Read more »
South Africa: Storms Rage On Across South Africa As Another Cold Front Promises More Damaging Winds, Waves
Storms continued in parts of South Africa on Tuesday, with snow, storm surges and widespread rainfall. Read more »
South Africa: Watchwords of New Cabinet Should Be Pragmatism, Meritocracy and Honesty
Honesty will not be inculcated while corruption with impunity is allowed to continue. The first order of business of the new Cabinet should be to address the matter of 'ending… Read more »
South Africa: Fixing the SAPS a Critical Priority, Otherwise Government Won't Meet Its Other Objectives
We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu. Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced Judge John Hlophe Will Serve On JSC After GNU Fails to Come Together
Hlophe has been elected on to the Judicial Service Commission - the same body that found him guilty of gross misconduct. Read more »
South Africa: National Consumer Tribunal Fines Two Car Dealerships for Stiffing Consumers
The National Consumer Commission has welcomed rulings against Wingfield Motors and Sandton Repo Cars (now Cresta Car Centre). Both have been forced to refund consumers and pay… Read more »
South Africa: Renaldo Gouws Attends DA Party Meeting Despite Being Suspended Over Racist Videos
The DA has confirmed that Renaldo Gouws attended the party's induction meeting despite being suspended from all party activities over racist and homophobic videos. Read more »
South Africa: After an Eight-Year Battle, Justice for Life Esidimeni 144 Hinges On Inquest Judgment
Eight years ago, 144 people with mental health problems died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni, a highly specialised, long-term psychiatric care hospital, to ill-equipped… Read more »