October 12, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price Proves 'Lies' Told in the Case Involving Alleged Gangster Ralph Stanfield and Wife Nicole Johnson
Alleged 28s boss Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson co-own a petrol station in Cape Town. Johnson claimed that as she had been detained since her recent arrest, she could… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Report Is Truthful, Rational, Ramaphosa Tells National Council of Provinces
The official report into the Lady R debacle was 'truthful' and showed no laws were transgressed, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Council of Provinces, taking the… Read more »
South Africa: Another De Kock Century Powers Proteas to Successive Cricket World Cup Victory
South Africa top the Cricket World Cup table after meting out two successive thrashings in their opening fixtures. This time, the vanquished side was Australia, who fell by 134… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Mayor Takes On Construction Mafia, Launches Anti-Extortion Campaign and Shifts Millions to Security
The City of Cape Town has set up an anti-extortion hotline as part of a new plan to tackle crimes related to construction projects in the city. Arrests are expected soon. Read more »
South Africa: Springbok Women Bank On Experience in Opening WXV2 Clash Against Scotland
South Africa kick off their WXV2 campaign with a stern challenge against ninth-ranked Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: State-Owned Enterprises' Missed Performance Targets, Losses of Billions of Rands and More Laid Bare
As the IFP called for an urgent parliamentary debate on the state-owned enterprises crisis, a swathe of departmental annual and Auditor-General reports detailing losses, failed… Read more »
South Africa: French Government Officials Undeterred By Just Energy Transition Implementation Delays
The French government is not deterred by the slow pace of the implementation of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa. France has committed to investing billions of rands… Read more »
South Africa: 'I Want to Empty a Gun in His Head' - Chilling Affidavit About Alleged 28s Gang Boss Ralph Stanfield's 'Plans'
Detailed accusations, ranging from death threat-style statements to a shooting and hunting for a complainant in a case against him, have surfaced in a Cape Town court against… Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Time Out Market Set to Showcase Cape Town's Culinary Stars When It Opens Next Month
The globally successful Time Out Market promises to be a major food and tourism boost for the city. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Failed to Reflect On Nation's Regression Following Release of Census 2022
It didn't take long for President Cyril Ramaphosa to trumpet the positive aspects of the latest census as a reflection of the 'good work' done by his government and the ANC. Read more »
South Africa: Australian Cops Ground Suspected Traffickers After Cocaine Worth R500m Flown in From South Africa
In 2019 two drug traffickers were arrested in Australia for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country in passenger planes from South Africa. Now, a similar takedown has… Read more »
South Africa: Markus Jooste Must Pay R15 Million Immediately for Steinhoff Implosion, JSE Demands
The sanction against Jooste comes days before Steinhoff is set to be delisted from the JSE and Frankfurt Stock Exchange on Friday, 13 October. The ownership of Steinhoff will move… Read more »
South Africa: UK Trade Envoy Says Blackouts Are Powering Foreign Investment in Renewables
Britain is seeking to expand its already large renewable energy footprint in SA, says UK trade envoy for South Africa, Andrew Selous. Read more »
South Africa: Springboks' Hopes for World Cup Quarterfinal Hinge Mostly On Flyhalf Selection
The Springbok team selection to face France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Saint-Denis is impossibly difficult thanks to great planning. Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Teams Could Get to Fly Flag After Govt Appeals Anti-Doping Agency's Non-Compliance Declaration
The Springboks and the Proteas will be allowed to continue flying the national flag at their respective World Cups after the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport lodged an… Read more »
South Africa: Public Hearings On Electricity Sector Overhaul Bring Out a Plethora of Socioeconomic Problems
From Eskom corruption, inaction and rotational power cuts, to unemployment, electricity thieves and tariffs -- all were tabled during public hearings on the Electricity Regulation… Read more »
South Africa: Population Has Increased to 62 Million - A Challenge for Govt to Provide Basic Services #Census2022
In some areas, access to basic services from the government is growing but the services being provided are not reliable. This is more so in the provision of water to households,… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water Touts Supply Improvements Yet No Word On End to Crisis for Parched Residents
The utility has outlined plans to tackle infrastructure upgrades and plug leaks but has urged Joburgers to reduce consumption further. Read more »
October 07, 2023
South Africa: Ireland Thrash Scotland to Set Up All Black Showdown, While Boks-France Quarterfinal Confirmed
Ireland and Springboks emerged from Pool B at Rugby World Cup 2023 to set up quarterfinals against New Zealand and France, respectively. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: How Feasible Is South Africa's Offer to Mediate in the War Between Israel and Hamas?
Pretoria has offered to mediate to try to end the devastating war that has erupted between Hamas and Israel and which has killed well over 1,000 people on both sides in just two… Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Fikile Mbalula's Attack On Ace Magashule, AKA It's Still Cold Outside the ANC Tent
Public comments by the ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, claiming his predecessor Ace Magashule 'ruined everything and the ANC in the Free State', symbolise how the party is… Read more »
South Africa: After 54 Years, Activist's Family Hears the Truth Behind His Death At Hands of Apartheid Police
Fifty-four years after his death in detention, a judge has confirmed what the family of Imam Abdullah Haron always knew -- Haron was tortured and murdered by members of the… Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Springboks Will Focus on Winning Whether or Not They Are Allowed to Fly the Flag
The Boks will focus on playing for 60 million South Africans regardless of whether or not they are allowed to fly the flag. Read more »
South Africa: Suspected 28s Gang Boss Ralph Stanfield's Legal Woes Intensify After Attempted Murder Charge Heard in Court
Alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield faces escalating legal problems, from which he is trying to distance himself. Together with his wife, Nicole Johnson, and three others, he… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Needs R3.8bn a Year to Fix Potholes and Maintain Roads
MEC for Transport and Community Safety in the Eastern Cape Xolile Nqatha has told the provincial legislature that R3.8-billion a year is needed for road maintenance. Potholes have… Read more »