August 09
South Africa: Herstory Matters - Towards Gender Transformation in the South African Media
Three decades into our democracy, women are claiming their rightful places in newsrooms and the media industry. This is not just a milestone, it's a testament to the significant… Read more »
August 08
South Africa: A Young French U18 Rugby Player Is Presumed Drowned Off Cape Point Coastline
A young touring player from France was washed out to sea in strong currents at Diaz Beach in a freak accident after a team session. Read more »
South Africa: Undocumented Foreigner Wins R1m in Damages Case Against Home Affairs Officials 'Who Did Not Know the Law'
A Mthatha-based herbalist who admitted that she was illegally in South Africa has won her case for damages in the Eastern Cape High Court, after a judge ruled that her rights as a… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Communities Forced to Flee Their Homes After Dam Walls Collapse
It's total destruction, says Gift of the Givers after two retention dams in Dassenberg near Malmesbury collapse, flooding houses and washing away roads Read more »
South Africa: NPA Plans to Reinstate Struck-Off Estina Dairy Case, As State Capture Questions Persist
The NPA's Investigative Directorate's efforts to prosecute the R280m Estina Dairy corruption scandal was thwarted when the case was struck off the roll in the Free State High Court… Read more »
August 07
South Africa: The Potential Power of Voting With Your Wallet to Support the Township Economy
Every rand counts, no matter how small the contribution. We should support brands that help our local economy grow and benefit everyone in the long run. Read more »
August 08
South Africa: GNU Dawn - - Transparency and Good Governance Are Not Grandstanding
Barely three months into SA's Government of National Unity, we are witnessing promising developments and a new unmanageable dynamic that is fuelling improved governance and… Read more »
South Africa: Huge Gains for EFF As ANC Loses Ground in Clocolan By-Election
The EFF produced what is arguably its best electoral figures for 2024 when it shocked the ANC and a local party, the Setsoto Service Delivery Forum (SSDF) in a by-election in a… Read more »
August 07
South Africa: Another DA-Freedom Front Plus Coalition Collapses in the Western Cape
The breaking of ties between the DA and Freedom Front Plus in Langeberg comes after the DA lost power in Oudtshoorn Municipality earlier this month. The parties say it won't affect… Read more »
South Africa: City of Cape Town and Private Sector Join Forces Against Construction Mafia
The joint initiative comes in the wake of a number of criminal incidents, including the murder of City of Cape Town official Wendy Kloppers, who was gunned down in Delft at the… Read more »
South Africa: Connie Chiume - More Than an Actress, She Was a 'Brilliant and Courageous Cultural Activist'
'She was a Struggle icon in the industry committed to helping every artist to succeed. This industry needs more of her kind, with a commitment to shake government and business to… Read more »
South Africa: Simon's Town Farm Targeted in Power Disconnection Scam
A Simon's Town farmer and the workers were targeted for extortion when a man posing as an Eskom employee claimed a ticket had been issued to disconnect power at Rocklands Farm. Read more »
South Africa: Grant Recipients Battle With New Biometric Verification Process Amid Payment Delays
Many South Africans reliant on the Social Relief of Distress grant face severe hardships due to a new biometric verification system introduced by Sassa to combat fraud.… Read more »
South Africa: Pastor Mboro to Remain in Custody Pending Bail Application
Pastor Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng and his co-accused, including his bodyguard and son, will remain in police custody for at least a week. They have been charged with kidnapping,… Read more »
South Africa: There Are 2 Million Hectares of State Farmland Sitting Idle for Black Owners
In his journey across the heartlands of the Karoo, Wandile Sihlobo meets with some of the black farmers who are still waiting for title deeds on land currently owned by the state.… Read more »
South Africa: ANC to Stage Municipal Interventions in Bid to Boost 2026 Electoral Prospects
The ANC has set its sights on reforming local government. The party has acknowledged that its failures at local government level have adversely affected its support. Read more »
South Africa: Come the 2026 Local Government Elections, the ANC Slide Is Likely to Continue
While the ANC has again made big promises to 'fix' local government, it seems impossible to imagine that anything will truly improve in the two years leading up to the municipal… Read more »
South Africa: Convicted Lentegeur Drug Dealer Fadwaan Murphy Denied Bail
Fadwaan 'Vet' Murphy, serving an 18-year sentence for drug dealing and money laundering, applied for bail pending his appeal. He claimed he would not endanger public safety, but… Read more »
South Africa: Mandisa Maya's Appointment As Chief Justice Is a Victory for All, Especially for Black Women in Law
To reach her current position, Justice Maya has had to confront the double-barrelled exclusion that comes with being a black woman in law. Read more »
South Africa: Human Rights Defenders Are Being Silenced Through the Barrel of a Gun
A common theme emerged when Amnesty International conducted interviews with Abahlali baseMjondolo human rights defenders - the authorities have failed and continue to fail to… Read more »
South Africa: Still Too Few Women in Judicial Leadership Positions, Despite Big Strides in Past 30 Years
Justice Mandisa Maya's ascendancy to the helm of the judiciary is an important milestone, coming as it does in the 101st year since women have been allowed to practise law in South… Read more »
South Africa: Lurking Xenophobia - Miss South Africa Saga Is a Blot On Our Country's Constitutional DNA
The calls for Chidimma Adetshina to be disqualified sprout from a toxic pond of xenophobia. Read more »
August 06
South Africa: 'I'm Just Trying to Enjoy Every Last Second' - SA Diver Julia Vincent Aims to End Career On Olympic High
Diver Julia Vincent will compete at her third and final Olympics after her best year in the sport. Read more »
South Africa: Think Before You Click - - Consumer Ombudsman Warns Against Pitfalls of Doing Business Online
In the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman's latest annual report, e-commerce was yet again the biggest source of consumer complaints. Read more »
South Africa: Almost 100 Girls Aged Between 10 and 14 Have Given Birth in the Eastern Cape Since April
Eastern Cape schools continue to battle with high numbers of teenage pregnancies, with more than 4,000 girls aged between 10 and 19 having given birth at public healthcare… Read more »