September 22, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Opens New Public Participation Process On Historic Pumping of Sewage Into the Ocean
Following complaints over a 2015 public participation process on Cape Town's pumping of sewage into the ocean, the City is once again taking public comments on the controversial… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Say 'No More Soft Approach' to Climate Change, Need More From Standard Bank
Climate protesters held a three-day campout at the Standard Bank Headquarters in Rosebank, Johannesburg, which ended in activists being removed by the police. Read more »
South Africa: Navy to Probe Submarine Disaster Off Kommetjie, but Stresses Safety Measures Were Adhered to
South African Navy authorities have stressed that 'all safety measures' were in place before an incident involving the South African Navy submarine SAS 'Manthatisi. However, an… Read more »
South Africa: Judgment Reserved in Inquiry Over Delays in Ex-Eskom Boss Matshela Koko's Corruption Case
Former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and his co-accused have argued in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court that corruption charges should be dropped due to delays in the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: 'Police Don't Know What They Are Doing' - Intercape Asks Court to Order an Investigation Into 165 Bus Attacks
Calling it an 'application of desperation', long-distance bus company Intercape has now asked the Eastern Cape High Court to order the police to investigate a series of attacks on… Read more »
South Africa: Thanks, but No Thanks - Standard Bank Can Have Its Journalism Award Back
Does Standard Bank care about a liveable planet or a free press? Its thuggish handling of a journalist and climate activists during protests at its Johannesburg office this week,… Read more »
South Africa: Aspen's Novo Nordisk Deal a 'Feather in Our Cap' and an NCD Battle Boost - Top Executive
The success of the Danish company - Europe's second most valuable - is largely built on its weight-loss drugs. Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Probes Nike After Retailers Complain About Springbok Replica Jersey Sale Ban
The unnamed retailers say they are being unfairly prevented from selling the official gear. Read more »
Southern Africa: Dirco Deputy Minister Defends Ramaphosa's Presence At Mnangagwa's Inauguration - It Was 'Procedural'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's presence at Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's poorly attended inauguration this month was 'procedural', says the deputy minister in the… Read more »
South Africa: Bank Employees' Brutality Against Journalist Is Bad Omen for Freedom of Expression
Standard Bank security assaulted Daily Maverick reporter Lerato Mutsila while she was on duty covering the Extinction Rebellion protest. They unlawfully deleted photos and videos… Read more »
South Africa: Gerald Friedman, Western Cape's Truly Great Judge President
Gerald Friedman died last week, shortly before his 95 birthday. Many readers may not have known of Judge Friedman in that he retired as Judge President of the Western Cape High… Read more »
South Africa: Three Dead, Five Rescued in Navy Submarine Disaster Off Cape Town
The accident came after a weekend of high winds and rough seas and a South African Weather Service warning of damaging waves in Cape Town on Wednesday. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Climate Change Should Factor in the 2024 Election As El Niño Heads South Africa's Way
Science writer Leonie Joubert and climatology professor Coleen Vogel joined Our Burning Planet journalist Julia Evans in an invigorating discussion on how we can leverage the… Read more »
South Africa: Aspen's Covid Vaccine Facility in Gqeberha Switches to Making Insulin for Africa
Aspen South Africa will soon deliver millions of vials of human insulin to patients in Africa at a low cost after reaching an agreement with Novo Nordisk. Read more »
South Africa: Marginally Higher CPI May Persuade Monetary Policy Committee to Hold Rates Steady
With inflation appearing to be under control, the MPC is likely to keep the repo rate on hold at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75%. Read more »
South Africa: Commission Warns of Water Supply 'Disaster' in KwaZuluy-Natal Unless Municipalities Tackle Maintenance, Corruption
The commission's warning serves as a further wake-up call to municipalities and water utilities over the crumbling state of water supply and reticulation in several parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Residents Pick Up Pieces After Fiery Spring Storm and Lightning Strikes Wreak Havoc
On Tuesday night, parts of Gauteng province were struck by severe storms, resulting in uprooted trees, property damage, and power outages in the affected areas. The night's most… Read more »
South Africa: Families of De Beers Venetia Mine Workers Killed in Horror Crash Agonise Over Lack of Official Information
Musina Local Municipality spokesperson Wilson Dzebu said some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition and police would use DNA forensic tests to identify them. Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: ANC, Alliance Partners Likely to Push Back On Treasury's Cost Cuts Ahead of 2024 Elections
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his team have their work cut out for them ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, as their cost containment guidelines face pushback… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Climate Activists, Journalist Ejected From Standard Bank HQ As Anti-Fossil Fuel Protest Turns Chaotic
A protest at Standard Bank's headquarters in Johannesburg on Tuesday descended into chaos when a group of human rights and climate activists, as well as a Daily Maverick… Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: Boks Make a Huge Statement of Intent As They Go 7/1 Against Ireland
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named seven forwards and only one back on his bench for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B clash in Paris. Read more »
South Africa: What's the New National State Enterprises Bill About?
The National State Enterprises Bill is being called the biggest reorganisation of state-owned companies in more than 20 years. The draft legislation has been published for public… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Reserve Bank Likely to Hold Rates Steady, but Fuel and Food Prices Remain a Concern
With inflation braking, the South African Reserve Bank looks set to keep its key repo rate on hold at 8.25%, and the prime lending rate at 11.75%, when its Monetary Policy… Read more »
South Africa: Proposed Austerity Measures Will Have Negative Impact On Most Vulnerable - Civil Society Coalition
A coalition of civil society groups has criticised the National Treasury's suggestion that VAT needs to increase or spending on crucial services must be cut if it is to fund an… Read more »
South Africa: West Coast Flower Season Blossomed With Joy and an Influx of Tourism
This year's flower season along the West Coast has brightened up the landscape, and an influx of tourists has been good for local businesses. Read more »