February 17, 2023
South Africa: Nomzamo Park Tavern Massacre Trial Moved After Protesters Threaten to Burn Down Orlando Courthouse
The trial of six people charged with the Nomzamo Park, Soweto, tavern massacre has been moved to the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court after protesters threatened to burn down the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Three Years On, Court Finally Sentences Ruthless Glebelands Hostel Gang Leaders to Jail
The Glebelands 8 were 'a law unto themselves' who 'executed their opponents brazenly', said Judge Nkosinathi Chili in sentencing the gang leaders in the Pietermaritzburg High Court… Read more »
South Africa: Aid Scheme's Caps On Accommodation Allowances Fuel Tension At Universities
The academic year has started on a shaky note for tertiary institutions across South Africa after the National Student Financial Aid Scheme's decision to cap accommodation… Read more »
South Africa: Mmusi Maimane Unveils Build One South Africa's Grand Plan to Attract Voters
Five months after its inception, Build One South Africa has unveiled 10 key policy proposals, including nuclear energy, a basic income grant, tax holidays and free WiFi, and… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Repeats Priorities of Ending Rolling Blackouts, Corruption and Joblessness
President Cyril Ramaphosa tethered his administration to ending rolling blackouts in a State of the Nation debate reply on Thursday that also signalled the departure of Deputy… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Learners Stranded By 'Taxi Mafia' Blocking Scholar Transport
Parents and their children from Khayelitsha and surrounding areas were left frustrated this week as minibus taxi operators blocked scholar transport from taking children to school. Read more »
February 15, 2023
South Africa: Smoke, Mirrors - Naval Exercise Mosi II Is a Potemkin Village
If the South Africans participating in Exercise Mosi II are impressed they would, I suspect, be falling for one of the oldest tricks in the book. Read more »
South Africa: 'This Is Not a New Problem' - Protesting UCT Students Voice Their Dissatisfaction
UCT students share their perspectives on the protest action over a student accommodation 'crisis', fee blocks, financial exclusion and National Student Financial Aid Scheme… Read more »
February 14, 2023
South Africa: Trying to Register With Unisa Is a 'Nightmare', Say Many Students
University of South Africa students say they are struggling to register and battling to get support from the institution's administration. There are reports of several obstacles… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Slams 'Unlawful' Shutdown, Moves Lectures Online - But Protesting Students Double Down
While the university insists it is doing all it can to help students without accommodation who are struggling with fee blocks, the student representative council has said protests… Read more »
South Africa: Police Tight-Lipped On Rapper AKA Murder Probe As Father Reveals Plans for 'Dignified Send-Off'
A memorial service for slain rapper AKA -- Kiernan Forbes -- will be held this Friday at the Sandton Convention Centre, and he will be buried on Saturday. Police are tight-lipped… Read more »
February 13, 2023
South Africa: EFF's National Shutdown Plan - Another Publicity Stunt With Near-Zero Chance of Becoming Reality
The Economic Freedom Fighters appear determined to carry out what they call a 'National Shutdown' on 20 March. This may well turn out to be an important test of strength for the… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Mayor Says 'Voetsek' to Docked Russian Frigate Admiral Gorshkov
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Russian warship not welcome in the Mother City: 'Cape Town will not be complicit in Russia's evil war.' Read more »
South Africa: Vrede Dairy Project - Legal Defence Prevents Testimony About #Guptaleaks in Free State Corruption Trial
Legal representatives for the defence strongly opposed the swearing-in of a witness by the State in the Bloemfontein High Court on Monday during the first State Capture trial. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Proteas Women Thump White Ferns to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
South Africa put their humbling defeat to Sri Lanka behind them to smash New Zealand by 65 runs and keep their T20 World Cup ambitions intact. Read more »
February 12, 2023
South Africa: Heavy Downpours Leave a Trail of Destruction in Four Municipalities
Two people lost their lives and one person is still missing after they were swept away by floods during the heavy rains this week in Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern… Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Is Tightening Its Case Against a Pastor Involved in a Multimillion-Dollar Investment Scam
Two of three accused have been convicted in the US in a Ponzi scheme case involving "pastors" running a multimillion-dollar investment scam and pocketing money. Their convictions… Read more »
February 11, 2023
South Africa: Ronald Lamola Calls for Quick Arrest and Prosecution of Rapper AKA's Killers
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola kicked off his address to a meeting of the South African National Editors' Forum on Saturday by passing his condolences to the family of rapper… Read more »
Africa: Sri Lanka Spoil South Africa's World Cup Opening Party With Surprise Win
A captain's innings, hearty fielding and vibrant team spirit. Every ball fell dark horse Sri Lanka's way in their scintillating three-run victory over hosts South Africa, in the… Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Africa: Operation Dudula Threat to Remove Migrant Children From Schools Sparks Warning From Activists
Amid a reported campaign by the anti-foreigner group to remove migrant pupils from Diepsloot schools, an Equal Education researcher and an attorney with the Equal Education Law… Read more »
South Africa: Stop Them! Why I Am Occupying a Shell Oil Platform Overseas
Nonhle Mbuthuma is from Sigidi village on the Wild Coast. She is one of the Greenpeace International activists taking action against Shell as it heads for a major oil and gas field… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Pledges Corruption Crackdown, More Cops, Tighter Witness Protection
Measures include involving the private sector to ensure the proper functioning of the 10111 call centres. Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Africa: 'Dangerous and Mad' - Not Everyone's Sold On Electricity Minister and Another State of Disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa had barely completed his State of the Nation Address when the DA announced it was going to court over the declared National State of Disaster on energy.… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Looks to Malaysia's Model for the Future Ownership of State-Owned Enterprises
The future ownership or shareholding of state-owned enterprises will be housed under one company instead of being fragmented through government departments. This is aimed at… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Armed Police in the House Set the Stage for Ramaphosa Declaring a National State of Disaster
Talking of hope and action, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a National State of Disaster over rolling blackouts, with an electricity minister also on the cards. This unfolded… Read more »