October 22, 2023
South Africa: The Royal Battle Over Zulu Kingdom Succession Takes a New Legal Twist
Dramatic scenes related to the bitter and potentially violent fight for the Zulu kingdom throne, and the battle for the hearts of millions of AmaZulu people, shifted to South… Read more »
South Africa: Airbnb Says It Contributed R23.5bn to South Africa's Economy Last Year
The online marketplace says short-term rentals are not only helping South Africans earn money, they provide guests with stays in parts of the country that are not traditionally… Read more »
South Africa: Should a Simple Tourist Levy Replace Recreational Hunts?
As the debate on the ethics of 'trophy hunting' rages on, a new international study claims to offer a proposal that would sound the controversial industry's death knell -- by… Read more »
South Africa: Kholeka Gcaleka's Public Protector Mandate Starts With a Mountain of Distrust to Climb
Last Thursday, Parliament endorsed the appointment of Kholeka Gcaleka as our new Public Protector. The trust crisis under which Busisiwe Mkhwebane's tenure collapsed, the nature of… Read more »
South Africa: Fresh Poll Shows Support for Ruling ANC Dropping to 41%
There is a route to power for the MPC, but it will require frank internal conversations and honest assessments of where to focus efforts and resources. Read more »
October 21, 2023
South Africa: Pollard's Late Penalty Gives Boks Last Gasp Semi-Final Win Over England
The Springboks are into their fourth Rugby World Cup final after beating England 16-15 in the semi-finals. Read more »
South Africa: The Rise of the Springboks - SA's Inspirational Team Carries the Hopes of a Nation On Its Broad Shoulders
The Springboks have captured the hearts and minds of South Africans of all races, languages and cultures. They are a symbol of excellence and unity, and show us just how great this… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Police, Govt Department and Mine Owners 'All Contributed to Deaths' in Horror 2016 Collapse - Inquest
An inquest into the deaths of mineworkers Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda found that they probably died on the day the ground collapsed under a container at Lily… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Province to Deploy Armed Guards At High-Risk Schools
The Gauteng government will implement new security measures, including deploying armed guards and installing cameras at the province's most dangerous schools. Not everyone is… Read more »
South Africa: Irreconcilable Differences in Parliament As New Public Protector Gets Just Four More Votes Than Needed
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka scraped into office as South Africa's next Public Protector with four more than the constitutionally required minimum of 240 votes. For many in the House,… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Endorses Kholeka Gcaleka As New Public Protector
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has received just over the necessary 60%, or 240 votes, in the National Assembly to be the next boss of this constitutionally enshrined… Read more »
South Africa: Boks Unchanged for World Cup Semi Against England As They Opt for Continuity
The Springboks opted for continuity for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at the Stade de France. Read more »
East Africa: Standard Bank Ponders U.S.$120 Million Investment in East African Pipeline While Awaiting Clarifications
Standard Bank, one of Africa's biggest banks, has been under fire for its potential involvement in the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. The bank says the… Read more »
South Africa: Why National Assembly Burned
If the Parliamentary Protection Services had been on duty, the 2022 blaze that gutted the National Assembly would not have happened, according to Secretary to Parliament, Xolile… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Expected to Retain Its Agoa Status Despite Differences With U.S.
It is almost certain that South Africa's Agoa status will be renewed despite it and the US often being on opposite sides over geopolitical crises in the past year. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Owes Johannesburg Water U.S.$33 Million - While 140 Water Pipes Burst Each Day
Joburg is cutting off water and electricity in poor areas and nursing homes, and enforcing outstanding payments at roadblocks while government departments owe hundreds of millions… Read more »
South Africa: Student Funding Body CEO Faces Axe After 'Conflict of Interest' in Appointment of Payment Providers
The NSFAS board has given CEO Andile Nongogo until Monday to provide reasons why his contract should not be terminated, after it found against him in the appointment of four… Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Stats SA's Latest Figures Show Retail Trade Is Feeling the Pinch
Four of the seven retail categories included in the index contracted on a year-on-year basis, with food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores, as well as furniture,… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Set for Another Fiery Council Meeting On Friday After Court Orders That Mayor Stay Put
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk is likely to come out with guns blazing against city manager Noxolo Nqwazi at a council meeting on Friday. The Eastern Cape… Read more »
South Africa: Consumer Inflation Rate Increases in September, Driven By Fuel and Food
All eyes will be on the food price basket to see if the outbreak of avian flu -- already negatively impacting the poultry industry -- will push the prices of chicken and eggs even… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Offer to Mediate in Israel Must Not Be Ignored - Remember Northern Ireland
At a time when the US and much of Europe identify as supporters of the national security and self-determination of Israel, South Africa's embrace of similar goals for the people of… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Authorities Crack Down On Spaza Shops After Deaths and Community Outrage
Authorities are cracking down on informal spaza shops after the deaths of four children, allegedly from food poisoning, in Soweto and South Deep this month sparked community… Read more »
South Africa: Naledi Pandor Denies Supporting Hamas Attack On Israel
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor confirmed that she did speak to the Hamas leader to discuss getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Read more »
South Africa: Cecilia Molokwane Deflects Allegations As Netball SA Names CEO's Successor
Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane dismissed a raft of allegations that were levelled against her prior to the World Cup, as the organisation named a new chief… Read more »
South Africa: Amazon Set to Go Live in 2024
The American e-commerce giant announced it would be open for business in the new year, but kept its cards close to its chest, saying only that it would happen sometime 'in 2024'. Read more »