November 13, 2022
South Africa: Cash-Strapped ANC Considers Selling Off Assets to Pay Off R500 Million in Arrears
The draft financial report delivered by ANC Treasurer General Paul Mashatile to the NEC at the weekend indicates the dire state of the governing party's finances. Read more »
November 10, 2022
South Africa: Malema Has No Problem With Being Taken to Court for Not Retracting 'Killing Is a Revolutionary Act'
EFF leader Julius Malema will not retract words found to constitute incitement of violence, hate speech and possibly other transgressions of the Promotion of Equality and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: Busisiwe Mkhwebane's Legal Team Back in the House - Ret's Reserve Bank Dystopia Explained
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's legal team, led by advocate Dali Mpofu, was virtually back in the benches as day 33 of her Section 194 impeachment inquiry remained… Read more »
November 10, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's R1.5-Trillion Plan for Decarbonising in the Next Five Years
In a nutshell, the plan focuses on decarbonising and developing three key sectors: electricity, new-energy vehicles and green hydrogen. It will cost about R1.5-trillion. Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: US Treasury Sanctions Four 'Members of ISIS Cell in South Africa'
Four Durban men were named by the US Treasury on Monday as allegedly being part of an Isis cell in South Africa. Four companies linked to the men have also been added to US… Read more »
November 01, 2022
South Africa: Cape Town Skateboarder in the Guinness World Record Books Again
Born with chronic asthma, Jean-Marc Johannes was not allowed to play any sport despite his longing to be active. Now he is a multiple Guinness World Record holder for skateboarding… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Africa: Ethiopian Peace Talks in South Africa Will Continue Into Monday - Sources
The organisers have been maintaining almost complete radio silence about the talks, making it very difficult to assess progress. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Former Power Utility Chief Arrested, Out On R300,000 Bail
Former Eskom chief executive Matshela Koko, after sitting for five hours in the Middelburg Magistrates' Court in Mpumalanga, has been released on bail of R300,000. Read more »
South Africa: Western Embassies Repeat U.S. Warning of Possible Terror Attack in Sandton
The South African government has downplayed the US embassy's warning of a possible terrorist attack in Sandton on Saturday but other Western embassies are taking the threat more… Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Mini Budget - Increased Tax Collection the Silver Lining in Godongwana's Medium-Term Policy Statement
Revenue collection from individuals and tax is up, exceeding February's projections. Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget - Some SOE Bailouts, R350 Grant Extension As Numbers Signal Improved Debt and Better 2023 Outlook
Transnet gets its bailout, as does Denel and Sanral. And the social relief of distress grant is extended to April 2024. Under the motto of restoring public financial health, much… Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget - Disaster Relief Following April Floods Is Bumped Up to R7.1-Billion
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana said it is clear that South Africa needs to improve its resilience to extreme weather. Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget - the Government Plans to Take Over a Portion of Eskom's Debt to Ease the Burden
Eskom's debt stood at R356.8-billion in 2021, according to the power utility's last published annual financial statements. The government plans to take over a portion of Eskom's… Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget Highlights - the MTBPS in a Box
Here are some of the highlights of the 2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement presented on Wednesday by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Read more »
South Africa: Mini Budget - Godongwana Goes Against 'Tough Love' Approach to SOEs By Giving Them More Taxpayer Bailouts
Transnet, Denel, and Sanral will receive government bailouts worth R30-billion. The support to Transnet is a big deal because the state-owned ports and freight rail operator hasn't… Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: Corruption - Ramaphosa Offers Some Existing and Some New(ish) Solutions
President Cyril Ramaphosa said his administration's implementation plan on the State Capture commission recommendation was an 'ethical, moral and institutional departure' from the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Action Plan - Clear On Stopping Future Procurement Corruption
Future-proofing South Africa against State Capture took half of the 76-page implementation plan President Cyril Ramaphosa submitted to Parliament. It backs the tone of his… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Zondo Commission Response Is Superficial and His Implementation Plan Lacks Clarity
Professor Dr Omphemetse S Sibanda is a Professor of Law and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management and Law at the University of Limpopo. He holds a Doctor of Laws (in… Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: ANC to Hand Over a List of Zondo Inquiry-Implicated Members to Party's Integrity Commission
As Cyril Ramaphosa announces steps to implement the State Capture inquiry's recommendations, the ANC says it has distanced itself from those in its ranks 'who have been involved in… Read more »
South Africa: Investigating Directorate Will Become Permanent NPA Entity 'To Strengthen Anti-Corruption Activities'
'Corruption is a betrayal of our democracy and an assault on the institutions that we established together to advance the values of our Constitution and the interests of our… Read more »
October 18, 2022
South Africa: Leading Anti-Apartheid Liberation Theologian Dies
Well-known South African Catholic priest, anti-apartheid activist and internationally renowned theologian and author Father Albert Nolan has died at the age of 88. Read more »
September 06, 2021
South Africa: Mistrust and Fear Are the Major Drivers of Covid Vaccine Hesitancy, Says Market Research Firm
With one in three people indicating that they are unwilling to get vaccinated against Covid-19, it has emerged that mistrust in government and a fear of side effects are among the… Read more »
June 25, 2019
South Africa: Obscure Company Targets Coal Mining Project On Kruger Park Doorstep
A little-known company called Manzolwandle Investments wants to start coal mining operations on the doorstep of the Kruger Park's southern border, near Komatipoort. It has already… Read more »
May 03, 2018
South Africa: Celebrating the Life of Ballet Star Johaar Mosaval At 90
Johaar Mosaval was the first black South African to become a senior principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, the highest rank in the profession at one of the world's most prestigious… Read more »
May 21, 2014
South Africa: Gone but Not Forgotten - a Love Letter to Brenda
Brenda Fassie still has us in her thrall but we will never know her. Ten years after her untimely death in 2004, the Queen of African Pop, widely considered the most controversial… Read more »