September 10, 2023
South Africa: History Beckons for the Boks As World Cup Defence Kicks Off
The South African squad arrived in France in top form, bristling with world-class players. Read more »
September 09, 2023
South Africa: Politicians Offer Condolences After Death of Political and Cultural Leader Buthelezi
Messages of condolences have poured in following the death of Mangosuthu Buthelezi, founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party and Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu monarch.… Read more »
South Africa: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi - Lauded Abroad, Divisive at Home
Up to the last moments of his colourful public life, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi epitomised the ambiguity of his complex political career that polarised opinions and attitudes… Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: Artists Dada Khanyisa, William Kentridge Heal Johannesburg's Wounds and Put the Spring Back in Her Step
In the first weekend in Spring, we left William Kentridge's studio called The Centre for the Less Good Idea in downtown Johannesburg's Maboneng art district, mesmerised and… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Says Arrest of Councillor in Joburg Hijacked Property Case Is 'Without Merit'
A City of Johannesburg councillor was arrested on Wednesday as municipal officials inspected a city-owned site earmarked to house victims of the Albert Street fire. The councillor… Read more »
South Africa: Why South Africa Is Unlikely to Give U.S. Ambassador the Boot Over Russian Ship Saga
Despite calls from members of the ANC and SA Communist Party for the US ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety, to be recalled or expelled over the Lady R saga, it appears he will almost… Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Solitary Confinement - Govt Responds to Report, Arguing Prisoners Are Held According to Law
The Department of Correctional Services said Ebongweni Maximum Correctional Centre 'is not about solitary confinement'. Read more »
South Africa: Current Account Deficit Widens in Q2, Confidence Indices Remain Negative in Q3
South Africa's deficit widened to R160.7-billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 from a revised R63.7-billion in Q1, central bank data showed on Thursday. It's a trend that… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Fire Disaster Being Used to Fan Flames of Xenophobia Ahead of 2024 Elections
Scapegoating and disinformation about the fire spread rapidly. Various politicians blamed illegal immigrants and civil society organisations who had no involvement whatsoever with… Read more »
South Africa: Exclude ANC Members Named in State Capture Report From Parliamentary List - Veterans League
While the nomination of candidates for the ANC's provincial and national parliamentary lists is under way, the party's Veterans League says that it is against the selection of any… Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Springboks Name Formidable Squad for Rugby World Cup Clash Against Scotland
The Springbok technical team selected a strong side for the crucial clash on Sunday against Scotland in the Rugby World Cup. Read more »
South Africa: Glaring Gap Between Politicians' Salaries and the Average South African's Take-Home Pay
The remarkable gap between politicians' salaries and the average South African salary is yet another indication of the huge inequality in South African society. Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Retail Icon Raymond Ackerman Has Died
The retail giant's founder has left a profound mark on the local industry Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Herd of 2,000 African Rhinos Get a Last-Minute 'Lifeline' in Major Purchase and Rewilding Project
When John Hume put his 2,000 rhino up for auction in April, he didn't receive a single bid. On Monday night, the NGO African Parks announced it would purchase the world's largest… Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Covid-19 Contracts Reveal That Big Pharma 'Bullied' South Africa While Securing Vaccines Worth $734m - NGO
After winning a legal challenge forcing the government to hand over its Covid-19 vaccine contracts with large pharmaceutical organisations, the Health Justice Initiative says they… Read more »
South Africa: Let the Games Begin - Eight Matches That Will Shape the Rugby World Cup
Daily Maverick highlights the biggest matches of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool phase that could determine who qualifies for the playoffs. Four of them are on the opening weekend. Read more »
South Africa: The City of Johannesburg Does Have an Inner-City Housing Plan - It Just Hasn't Implemented It
There has been much said about the failure of the City of Johannesburg to carry out its mandate with respect to basic health and safety conditions in the inner city, but far less… Read more »
South Africa: Rising Fuel Price Will Have Domino Effect On Cost of Living, Say Experts
The cost of food, clothing and electronic goods is expected to rise shortly in response to the steep increase in the price of petrol and diesel. Read more »
South Africa: Five Admitted to Hospital After Braamfontein Maintenance Accident
Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Gwamanda has reassured the public that gas released into the atmosphere after an explosion at the intersection of Bertha and De Korte streets in… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Executive Summary Report - Nothing to See Here, Folks
The executive summary of the report into the controversial docking of a Russian ship in Simon's Town last year raises more questions than it does answers. Read more »
South Africa: More Help Needed As Joburg Fire Victims Struggle to Piece Their Lives Back Together
Organisations and individuals are banding together to help those left homeless and traumatised after last week's fire in a Joburg building that claimed 77 lives. Survivors, already… Read more »
South Africa: Shoprite-Checkers Eats Other Retailers' Lunch As It Posts Double-Digit Growth Over the Past Year
SA's biggest retailer is on a roll, planning to invest heavily in its supply chain, store refurbishments and ecommerce. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's GDP Exceeds Expectations With 0.6 Percent Growth in Q2
South Africa's economy grew a faster-than-expected 0.6% in the second quarter of this year on a quarter-on-quarter basis after expanding 0.4% in the first three months. The fact… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town's Tourism Numbers Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels As Visitors Stream in From Abroad
Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up… Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Gun Battle That Left 19 Alleged Gang Members Dead Will Rely On Forensic Evidence, Says IPID
'Everyone in that house was killed. So far, we only have the version of the police, so in this case we will work with forensic evidence,' says an Ipid spokesperson. Read more »