September 04, 2023
South Africa: Ex-Eskom Boss Matshela Koko's Corruption Case Still Not Ready for Trial
The NPA's Investigating Directorate has requested yet another postponement in the R2.2-billion Kusile Power Station corruption case involving former Eskom boss Matshela Koko. Read more »
South Africa: Food Producers RCL, AVI and Sea Harvest Hit By Rolling Blackouts and Surging Operating Costs
Monday was 'food day' on the JSE as the three producers released results that could have been so much better if they weren't forced to hike prices to offset the cost of keeping the… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Must Hand Over Cadre Deployment Records After Losing Court Appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected the ANC's attempt to appeal against a court victory for the DA over the practice of cadre deployment. Unless the ruling party tries to… Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding Implemented 'Until Further Notice'
South Africa was moved to Stage 6 power cuts on Monday evening, after the loss of two generating units and increased maintenance. Read more »
South Africa: Lead Poisoning Responsible for 21% of Educational Differences Between Poor and Rich Countries - Study
New research shows that lead poisoning is hindering children's mental development and dragging down their school marks in subjects like maths. The problem is overwhelmingly… Read more »
South Africa: Magic Season in Cederberg's High Valleys
If you know where to look and when to go, these mountains will fill you with awe and wonder. Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: Deadly Fire Prompts City of Joburg to Seek Legal Clarity On Evictions
After 77 people died in a fire in a building owned by the City of Johannesburg, the municipality reportedly plans to go to court to seek clarity on the requirement to place… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Full Report on Russian Ship Will Not be Released to the Public - President
An independent panel has found no evidence that weapons were loaded on to the Russian cargo vessel the Lady R, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But the panel's report won't be… Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: Shortcuts and Fudged Legislative Processes Undermine Democracy
Ministers rushing draft laws to Parliament in the last months of 2023 may reduce their to-do lists and clinch a PR moment or two before next year's electioneering. But it's the… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders State to Pay Damages for Torture of Prison Inmates
The sadistic conduct of Department of Correctional Services officials and the attempted official coverup, including by medical personnel, was reminiscent of apartheid state… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Push for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Bill in Drive to End 'Period Poverty'
Women and girls across South Africa continue to suffer, in terms of health and opportunities, due to a lack of access to menstrual products and policy protections. Menstrual health… Read more »
September 02, 2023
South Africa: Civilians Spearhead Ethekwini Ratepayers' Revolt in Bid to Fix Municipality
Meet the active citizens behind the protest movement leading a rates boycott while the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality fumbles its finances and service delivery. They call… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Upgrades Metro Boss' Salary By 66% in Less Than a Year As City Falls Further Into Decay
While Durban's residents are up in arms over the appalling state of service delivery, eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele has had his annual pay package bumped up to… Read more »
South Africa: 'They Started the War,' Says Police Chief After 18 Gang Suspects Killed in 90-Minute Gun Battle
A lunch-time shootout ensued between suspected robbers and police in a double-storey house in Makhado, Limpopo, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 18 criminal suspects and the… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Saudi Arabia's Inclusion in Brics+ Bodes Well for South Africa's Agricultural Exports
It is important for a country like South Africa to push for geographic diversification of trade, especially in light of intensifying geoeconomic tensions and growing protectionism… Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: 'I Didn't Kill Anyone,' Says Tavern Owner On First Day of Inquiry Into Deaths of 21 Teens
Siyakhangela Ndevu said that even if the inquest finds him responsible for the deaths, he would be getting punished for crimes he did not commit. 'I would be like Jesus dying for… Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: City of Johannesburg Points Finger At NGOs and Foreign Nationals After Deadly Fire
The Johannesburg building where at least 74 people died in a fire on Thursday was a provincial government shelter for women and children before 'some challenges were encountered'.… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Urgent Humanitarian Aid As Hundreds of Fire Victims Face Uncertain Future
The fire that destroyed the derelict building on the corner of Delvers and Albert Street in Johannesburg has left hundreds of families stranded. The city is helping, but resources… Read more »
South Africa: 'They Told Me [My Son] Was Dead'
Residents of the Johannesburg building that caught fire on Thursday, leading to at least 74 deaths, tell Daily Maverick their stories of loss and heartbreak. Read more »
South Africa: City of Joburg Mothballed Task Team That Should Have Cleaned Up Building in Which 73 Died
Exposed: the complete list of 57 hijacked buildings in the inner city. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Had to Jump Out From the Third Floor With My Four-Year-Old'
At least 73 people have been killed and 52 injured in a raging fire in a five-storey hijacked building on the corner Alberts and Delvers streets in the Johannesburg city centre.… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Three EFF Members Shot Dead in Cape Town in Alleged Hit By Suspected Drug Dealer
Three members of the EFF in Cape Town were gunned down after threatening to demolish a suspected drug dealer's house on the Cape Flats. Read more »
South Africa: Ace Magashule Launches African Congress for Transformation - a Party for the 'Politically Abused'
Ousted ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has announced the launch of his new political party, marking his return to politics ahead of the 2024 general elections. Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: West Coast Registers Record-Breaking Maximum Temperatures in August
The minimum and maximum temperatures for the upcoming spring and early summer in South Africa are expected to be above the normal average, with a number of all-time maximum… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Inquest Into Deaths of 21 Young People At an East London Tavern Is Set to Begin
More than 30 witnesses, including experts and eyewitnesses, are expected to give evidence as the State tries to find out what led to the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni… Read more »