August 24, 2023
South Africa: 'I Didn't Know', Two Public Protector Candidates Tell MPs On Controversies At SSA, NPA and Elsewhere
Would-be Public Protector Muvhango Lukhaimane said that, as State Security human resources manager, she hadn't known about ghost worker spooks. And Deputy Public Protector Kholeka… Read more »
South Africa: Batting Ace Laura Wolvaardt Steps Up to Take Over Proteas Captaincy
The Proteas Women have their third leader in a short space of time as Laura Wolvaardt takes over on an interim basis, after Suné Luus -- who also held the role on an interim… Read more »
South Africa: South African Clothing Retailers Losing Lustre in Face of Shein Juggernaut
The China-based ultra low-cost fast fashion retailer might have a growing market in South Africa, but it's putting the squeeze on local retailers. Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Putin Appears to Fail to Win Support for His Ukraine War Narrative From Fellow Brics Leaders
In his address to the BRICS summit, President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine and the West for his country's invasion of Ukraine. It didn't appear to gain traction with other leaders… Read more »
South Africa: Day One of Public Protector Interviews Proved an All-Sorts of Voting, Legality and Dealing With Corruption
A slippery grasp of the principles of legality by those interviewed to be the next Public Protector, and gasps from those asking the questions when one would-be Public Protector… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Judge Loses Patience With Police, Govt's Slow Response to Intercape Bus Attacks
In a scathing judgment on Wednesday, Judge John Smith from the Eastern Cape High Court made it clear to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chakunga, provincial Transport MEC Xolile… Read more »
South Africa: Rapidly Worsening Ecological Condition of Dams is Likely to Eclipse Rolling Blackouts
In the absence of a well-funded, properly informed and cohesive strategic plan for South African reservoir limnology, misinformation will remain a problem, old findings will be… Read more »
South Africa: Daily Maverick Hit With Cyberattack After Report On Modi
Daily Maverick has been forced to temporarily block website access in India after experiencing a malicious denial of service attack. Read more »
South Africa: Activists Angry After Brics Summit Protest Moved to Venue Far From Gathering of Leaders
Law enforcement agencies gave permission for a protest against the BRICS Summit -- but at a venue nearly 4km from the gathering. Read more »
South Africa: 'It's All Top-Down' - Activists Hammer Brics On Human Rights and Environment
Activists and scholars say the BRICS bloc is not working-class friendly and will further the status quo instead of providing a viable alternative. Read more »
August 22, 2023
South Africa: While Ramaphosa Focused On Chinese Leader, India's Modi Refused to Get Off His Plane
All the attention South Africa is heaping on visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to have miffed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Xi's state visit and the BRICS… Read more »
South Africa: All Eight Shortlisted Public Protector Candidates Pass Security and Police Vetting
Political battle lines emerged on the eve of the interviews for a new Public Protector when the EFF demanded the current acting incumbent, Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka,… Read more »
South Africa: Business Leaders Call for Brics Nations to Boost Trade With Rest of Africa
Members of BRICS -- mainly China and Russia -- have come under fire for only engaging with African countries when providing them with aid and extracting from their economies… Read more »
South Africa: Pomp, Pageantry and Protests As Brics Summit Begins
Delegates from across the globe arrived for the 15th BRICS Summit, taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 24 August. As planes touched down, officials were met with flags, music… Read more »
South Africa: Babita Deokaran Killers Plead Guilty, but the Shooter and Assassination Mastermind Remain At Large
The six men received sentences ranging from six to 22 years on Tuesday, but the court and public at large are left with questions on whose instructions the six acted. The National… Read more »
South Africa: Tributes to 'National Treasure' and Broadcasting Legend Derek Watts Pour In
A consummate professional and national treasure, Carte Blanche's Derek Watts died on Tuesday at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer. Read more »
August 21, 2023
South Africa: Trimming Reliance On the Dollar High On Brics Summit Agenda
About 40 countries have shown an interest in joining the bloc and leaders at the meeting in SA will discuss criteria for new membership and the necessary financial contributions. Read more »
South Africa: Chinese President Makes Rare Trip Abroad to Touch Many Bases in South Africa
For Xi, this rare venture outside China is an opportunity to cement relations with Pretoria, which is China's key partner in Africa, and to meet the more than 30 African heads of… Read more »
South Africa: Why Another Western Cape Taxi Strike Is Unlikely to Unfold Despite Tension After Santaco's Legal Loss
Commuters and the public can breathe a sigh of relief after the Western Cape Division of the High Court declared an agreement signed between Santaco and local government to be an… Read more »
South Africa: Cumesh Moodliar to Take the Reins At Investec Bank
In an internal promotion, Cumesh Moodliar has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Investec Bank, taking over from Richard Wainwright on 1 April 2024. Read more »
South Africa: 'Brics Bank' Throws Weight Behind Use of Local Currencies for Trade and Financing
Although the New Development Bank has always stated its intention to increase its local currency fundraising and lending, it has rarely provided details on the mechanisms of doing… Read more »
South Africa: IMF Voting Power Doesn't Reflect What the Brics Countries Claim
Few things have been debated more thoroughly and at greater length than the IMF voting system. The current system is the product of more than a decade of negotiations. Read more »
South Africa: Families of the Five Western Cape Taxi Strike Victims Try to Pick Up the Pieces
Among those who died in the taxi strike were a 36-year-old worker from Gugulethu, an Atlantis taxi owner, a 33-year-old LEAP officer, a man transporting people to work and a… Read more »
South Africa: Reserve Bank's Phala Phala Cop-Out Puts President in the Clear
Central Bank gives Ramaphosa the final get-out of jail free card on the buffalo sale and dollar theft at his farm. Read more »
South Africa: How to Grow Rhinos in a Lab - the Science That Could Save Endangered Species
Efforts to save one species can provide scientific knowledge that enables us to save other creatures in need. Read more »