May 15
South Africa: Scientists Worry About SA's Collapsing Air Pollution Monitoring Stations
Fewer than 20% of government air pollution monitoring stations were capturing reliable data last year, partly due to rolling blackouts. Adding to these problems, dozens of… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: With Election Day a Fortnight Away, the ANC May Be Reclaiming Its Place in Voters' Hearts
With less than two weeks until the 29 May polls, there is more evidence that the electoral fortunes of the ANC will be under far less severe stress than was initially thought. New… Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Cycling From London to Cape Town (Part 2) - Luggage Duty
Having reached Dakhla, Jake Thorpe is on the second leg of his two-wheeled journey from London to Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: George Building Consultant Previously Faced an Engineering Council Probe
The multibillion-rand construction industry in the Cape is in the spotlight after the catastrophic collapse of a building in George, with the death toll on Monday at 32 and rising. Read more »
South Africa: The 'Ramaphosa Factor' Is Key in Voters' Decision On 29 May, UJ Survey Reveals
Those who trust President Cyril Ramaphosa were 77% more likely to vote ANC, according to University of Johannesburg research on voters' choices. This finding underscores why the… Read more »
South Africa: Why South Africa's Economy Will Finally Start Growing Again
The Industrial Policy and Strategy Review compellingly provides context for the SA economy, but many of the recommendations and policy fixes made are less convincing. Read more »
South Africa: Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa Names New Boxing SA Board
The new board, chaired by promoter Sifiso Shongwe, has been tasked with restoring the integrity of boxing in South Africa. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: Inquests Into Apartheid-Era Deaths of Chief Albert Luthuli, Griffiths Mxenge and Booi Mantyi to Be Reopened - Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has announced the inquest into the death of former ANC president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Chief Albert Luthuli will be reopened -- 57 years… Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Second Codesa - A Seemingly Attractive Idea That Does Not Translate Well Into the Real World
Once again the idea of a 'national dialogue' outside of elections is gaining currency in SA. Read more »
South Africa: Two Cheers for the Concourt After the Hearing On the Electoral Court Judgment
So why then the absence of a third cheer? In the main, it is due to the manner in which the hearing proceeded. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 32.9 Percent Just Before 29 May Polls
South Africa's jobless rate increased by 0.8 of a percentage point between the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
May 09
South Africa: Opposition Voices Alarm As ANC Enlists Zanu-PF Help for Elections Campaign
Opposition parties have expressed concern over reports that the ANC has asked Zanu-PF for assistance with its elections campaign, given the Zimbabwean ruling party's controversial… Read more »
South Africa: Consulting Engineer Who Signed Off Plans for Collapsed George Building Reported Missing - - Later Found
Athol Mitchell, who signed the plans for the 75 Victoria building disaster project, was found after an alert had been sent out on the Pink Ladies Facebook page. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament, Presidency Must Act to Include Independents in Funding Declaration System Before 29 May
Tight sequencing of a parliamentary resolution, presidential regulations and a presidential proclamation to operationalise the Electoral Matters Amendment Act must occur before 29… Read more »
South Africa: DA's Flag Flambé - a Horrible No-Good Ad for Horrible No-Good Times
The Democratic Alliance advert depicting our national flag burning and then reassembled, was clearly designed to inspire intense emotions. In that, it succeeded. But a much bigger… Read more »
South Africa: George Residents Champion the 'Superdogs' Searching for Survivors of Building Collapse
Visiting the scene of the collapsed building in George on Wednesday, Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman described sniffer dogs as a 'key' element of the search and… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Internal Ructions and Disruptions At SA Universities Skyrocket With Government Pulled Into Fray
Spats and allegations of maladministration during the awarding of contracts and overstepping statutory rules for appointments rock SA's six universities -- including University of… Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Fact Check - Has Load Shedding Stopped Because of the Elections?
The DA suspects Eskom of playing a power game to keep the lights on until after the May 29 elections, but experts say there's more to the improved electricity situation than just… Read more »
South Africa: Race to Free Trapped Workers After George Building Collapse
Recovery operations are under way in the Southern Cape town of George following a building collapse on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Bodies Pile Up in Nyanga With Four Gunned Down in Latest Wave of Escalating Violence
The murders come barely a week after four other people were killed in the area, meaning eight people have been killed in Nyanga in seven days. Read more »
South Africa: Kolisi and Springboks Take Home Largest Haul From the SA Sports Awards
The Springboks took home six awards and SA Rugby two at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night. Read more »
South Africa: Under-Threat Cape Wild Horses Returned to Their Wetland Home
After many months of planning the free-roaming herd near Hermanus has been safely moved back to its original home near the Bot River estuary. Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Amadeus - Rivalry Revisited As the Paradoxical Personality of Mozart Strikes a Major Key
Prodigy, musical genius, man-child, egomaniac, wise-ass. Mozart, the late-18th-century Austrian composer whose life was snuffed out in poverty at the age of 35, was also an enigma. Read more »
April 29
South Africa: 'Bob Marley - One Love' Opens the Door to a Wider Audience for His Vision and Music
After successful biopics about Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Billie Holiday and Elvis, to name a few, a film about the life of Bob Marley was sure to come. 'Bob Marley: One Love' hit… Read more »
South Africa: Lekker Brekker Monday - Cheesy Polenta With a Fried Egg & Onion-Tomato Relish
Polenta finished with cheese and butter is the base of a breakfast that can be adapted in many ways. Just don't skimp on the cheese, it's what makes it such a delicious start to… Read more »