November 19, 2023
South Africa: Pro-Palestinian Group's Threatened Protest Forces Woolworths to Withdraw Israeli Couscous
The retailer says while it is neither pro-Palestinian nor anti-Israel, it must put the wellbeing and safety of its staff and customers first. Read more »
South Africa: July 2021 Unrest - 65 in Court to Face Terrorism and Other Charges Linked to Deadly Violence
Two years after the July 2021 upheaval left a trail of destruction and more than 350 people dead, 65 people arrested and implicated in the mayhem will finally face justice. Among… Read more »
South Africa: Koeberg's Unit 1 Roars Back to Life, but Minister Bemoans Outages At Medupi and Five Other Units
The utility describes the successful synchronisation of Unit 1 at Koeberg to the grid as 'a huge milestone in the generation and operational recovery plan'. At the same time,… Read more »
November 17, 2023
South Africa: Suspected Activist Murder Mastermind Dies While in Police Custody
A suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of Cape Town activist Loyiso Nkohla has died of a heart attack while in police holding cells. Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: Court to Hear Whether Angelo Agrizzi Should Be Tried Separately in R1.8bn Corruption Case
Because of numerous delays, Judge David Makhoba has asked that Angelo Agrizzi's R1.8bn corruption trial be held separately from that of his three co-accused. The State and defence… Read more »
South Africa: Hout Bay 'Tourist Attraction' Seals Removed After SPCA-Led Court Order
Seals at Cape Town's Hout Bay harbour have long attracted tourists who interact with them for a small donation to informal 'handlers' of the animals. The Department of Forestries,… Read more »
South Africa: Organised Crime a Significant Contributor to Soaring Murder Rates - Policy Brief
A policy brief on South Africa's rising murder rate notes that experts believe the entrenchment and growth of organised crime 'has played a major role in the increasing number of… Read more »
South Africa: Gift of the Givers Backs Motion Seeking Closure of Israeli Embassy Following Gaza Office Head Killing
The humanitarian organisation expressed its support for a planned EFF motion before Parliament on Thursday afternoon to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and shutter its SA embassy… Read more »
South Africa: 'We Are Being Abused' Say Evicted Residents of Dilapidated Joburg Building
On Wednesday, occupants of Johannesburg's infamous Remington Court were evicted, a move allegedly initiated by the building's owner, according to the City of Johannesburg. However,… Read more »
South Africa: Albert Street Fire Survivors Evicted From Shelter and Taken to Deportation Centre
Survivors of the fire in August at 80 Albert Street in Johannesburg were on Wednesday evicted from the Hofland Park Recreational Centre, where many had been given shelter by the… Read more »
South Africa: 'It Breaks My Heart,' Lesufi Tells Soweto Residents After Listening to Frustrated Community's Electricity Woes
More than 200 Soweto residents gathered at Kopanong Community Hall on Tuesday afternoon to hear what Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi had planned to solve the electricity crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Out to Make History in Their Semifinal Clash Against the Aussies
The Proteas have an opportunity to become the first South African men's team to make a Cricket World Cup final when they play Australia in the semifinal on Thursday, 16 November. Read more »
November 15, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Asks International Criminal Court to Probe War Crimes Charges Against Israel
During his state visit in Doha, Qatar, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa had taken steps towards laying a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court… Read more »
South Africa: Repairs to Flood-Damaged Road Near Port St Johns Halted Amid Fiery Jobs Dispute
Port St Johns flood damage road repairs were disrupted earlier this month when residents of a nearby village vandalised renovations on the R61 to Mthatha after learning they would… Read more »
South Africa: William Kentridge Among Hundreds of Concerned South African Jews Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza
One heinous crime does not justify another. The experience of persecution and genocide is woven into our collective memory. We are therefore called upon to prevent it from… Read more »
South Africa: A Look At the Epic ODI Battles Between South Africa and Australia in Recent Years
South Africa is the only cricket team that has a positive winning record over Australia in ODI cricket, even though the Aussies have been more successful in World Cups. Here's a… Read more »
South Africa: NUM Terminates Closed-Shop Agreement At East Rand's Gold One As Violence Continues
The National Union of Mineworkers has terminated its closed-shop agreement - which excludes minority unions from bargaining - at Gold One in the face of fresh violence following… Read more »
November 14, 2023
South Africa: 'No Ongoing Crisis,' Says City of Tshwane, Even Though Hammanskraal Tap Water Still Unfit for Drinking
In the aftermath of the cholera outbreak in May centred on Hammanskraal that claimed more than 20 lives, there are lingering concerns about the quality of water supplied to the… Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Electricity Connections Cost Cape Town R83 Million in 10 Months
While the nation grapples with the effects of rolling blackouts, Cape Town has intensified efforts to remove unlawful electricity connections that cost the city millions. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Hotel Guests Evacuated After Violent Hailstorm Damages Southern Sun Rosebank
The powerful storm that hit parts of Johannesburg on Monday damaged cars and properties, including the Southern Sun Rosebank. Guests had to be evacuated and reservations… Read more »
South Africa: Happy Tomato and Tadpole Tales Don't Tell the Full Story of UPL River Devastation
Anyone reading the latest corporate news bulletin from the UPL agrochemicals group is very likely to gain the impression that the ecology is looking peachy, recovering rapidly… Read more »
South Africa: Cash-Strapped Tshwane Targets Service Delivery Backlog After Municipal Strike Ends
Mayor Cilliers Brink says the City of Tshwane aims to clear the service delivery backlog after finding some common ground with unions who fought a protracted battle for wage… Read more »
South Africa: City of Johannesburg Unveils New Crime-Fighting Outfit
Mere months after crime prevention wardens were appointed to help combat lawlessness in Gauteng, another crime-busting unit has been unveiled -- this time in the City of… Read more »
South Africa: AFL Bounty Bolsters Sundowns' Already Seemingly Unreachable Dominant Domestic Dynasty
Mamelodi Sundowns are already aeons ahead of their fellow DStv Premiership sides. The R74-million bounty bagged from winning the inaugural African Football League on Sunday is… Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: Eastern Cape Parents Bent On Pursuing Legal Battle Against Education Department Over Chronically Overcrowded Schools
Parents of learners in the Eastern Cape are refusing to back down in their legal fight to force the provincial education department to address overcrowding in schools. Read more »