August 01, 2023
South Africa: VIP Cops Seen Assaulting Motorists Released on Bail
Eight police officers from the Presidential Protection Services who were caught on camera assaulting drivers on the N1 in Gauteng have been released on bail, IOL reports. When… Read more »
South Africa: Residents of Riverlea Demand Action Against Illegal Miners - South African News Briefs - August 1, 2023
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July 31, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Party EFF to Pay for Funeral of Fan Who Died at Rally - South African News Briefs - July 31, 2023
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July 28, 2023
Zambia/Morocco: BBC Apologizes for Asking 'Inappropriate' Question at Women's World Cup Presser
The BBC apologised after one of its reporters asked Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak an "inappropriate" question during press conferences, The Evening Standard reports. Read more »
South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa
Some of the world's most renowned universities and coming out tops in Africa, find themselves in the news - not for academic achievement but for in-fighting,… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Officials Backtrack on Gas Being Cause of Street Blast
The cause of the deadly explosion in Johannesburg is still not known, according to authorities who had earlier said it was caused by gas, IOL reports. Read more »
South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Received Calls from Meyiwa Murder Accused, Court Hears - South African News Briefs - July 28, 2023
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July 27, 2023
South Africa: CEOs From 115 Firms Pledge to Contribute to Economic Revitalisation
CEOs from more than 115 top South African companies, which together employ 1.2 million people and have a market value of R11 trillion, have publicly committed to aiding the nation… Read more »
South Africa: State Attorney Faces Questions Over Former President Zuma's Legal Debt - South African News Briefs - July 27, 2023
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July 26, 2023
South Africa: Turkish Firm to Push Ahead With Two Power Plants Despite Environmentalists' Concerns
Karpowership will continue its efforts to win environmental approval for the installation of two ship-mounted power plants in South African ports, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
South Africa: Competition Tribunal Approves Takatso Aviation's Majority Stake In National Carrier
The Competition Tribunal has accepted Takatso Aviation's proposed acquisition of a 51% holding in South African Airways (SAA), but with restrictions, including a ban on layoffs and… Read more »
South Africa: Third Imported Cholera Case Identified in Durban - South African News Briefs - July 26, 2023
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July 25, 2023
South Africa: Power Returns to Parts of Joburg Following Gas Leak Explosion
Power is now being restored to certain areas of the Johannesburg CBD, IOL reports. Read more »
Southern Africa: AfDB Predicts 1.6% Growth Due to Climate Change, Inflation, Rising Interest Rates
The 2023 Southern Africa Economic Outlook, just issued by the African Development Bank (AfDB), paints a gloomy picture of the region's economic prospects. Read more »
South Africa: There Was No Assault, Presidential Protection Officer Tells Court - South African News Briefs - July 25, 2023
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July 24, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Authorities Confirm Explosion Was Caused by Gas Leak
The City of Johannesburg made a promise to restore electricity and water as soon as possible following the gas explosion on Lillian Ngoyi Street (previously Bree Street) in the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Province Introduces Midnight Alcohol Curfew to Tackle GBV
Liquor purchases after midnight will soon be prohibited in Limpopo as a curfew will be implemented as a result of new liquor rules that the province is adopting, The Citizen… Read more »
South Africa: Eight VIP Unit Officers to Appear in Court After Highway Assault - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2023
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July 21, 2023
South Africa: South African Govt Commits to Arresting Russian Leader Putin if He Comes to South Africa
According to News24, the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arrested, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Are Zimbabweans Ready to Elect a Woman President?
In the country's election on August 23, Elisabeth Valerio, the United Zimbabwe Alliance leader, will be the only woman candidate. This comes after her papers were initially… Read more »
South Africa: One Person Dies in Soweto Blast Apparently Linked to Illegal Mining - South African News Brief - July 21, 2023
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July 20, 2023
Africa: The Gender Nutrition Gap - A Looming Crisis #WD2023
In Africa, the fight against malnutrition and food insecurity has long been a pressing issue. But while significant progress has been made, a glaring disparity persists - the… Read more »
Namibia: Parliament Backs Anti-Gay Bill Despite Supreme Court Ruling
In what the LGBTIQ+ community views as an unlawful assault, Namibia's upper chamber of parliament enacted a law on July 19 outlawing same-sex marriages and penalising anyone who… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Can Become a Leader on Gender Equality
Recent employment numbers from Malawi this week say that roughly 91 percent of the total population is unemployed relying on the remaining nine percent to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Tavern Owners Ordered to Demolish Floor Where 21 Young People Died - South African News Briefs - July 20, 2023
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