November 20, 2019
South Africa: Africa Unite Concert Cancelled After Outcry Over Burna Boy
All those who were looking forward to see Burna Boy perform in Mzansi are left with a heavy heart. Read more »
South Africa: Disputed Funeral Claim - Family Bring Corpse to Insurer's Office
A South African family brought a corpse to the office of insurer Old Mutual, eNCA reports. Read more »
November 19, 2019
South Africa: Minister Gordhan to Meet Striking Airline Unions
A meeting between Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and striking unions at South African Airways (SAA) has been called to mitigate the industrial action by the National… Read more »
November 13, 2019
South Africa: Miss South Africa Asks Men to Write Love Letters Against Violence
It's not a secret that South Africa has seen high levels of violence against women across the country. Read more »
November 06, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: Why South Africa's Parliament Must Cut Off Funding to Grand Inga Dam Project
The South African parliament has heard a submission from two leading civil society organisations, calling for them to play their oversight role and stop government funding to the… Read more »
November 05, 2019
South Africa: Only Responsible Investors Need Apply - Activists Urge Govt
The annual South African Investment Conference kicks off at the Sandton Convention Centre on November 5-7 under the theme "Accelerating Growth by Building Partnerships". But what… Read more »
South Africa: Mrwetyana Murder-Accused Faces Threats, Insults at Court Appearance
Luyanda Botha, the man accused of the rape and murder of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana, has appeared in the Western Cape High Court where members in the gallery demanded he show… Read more »
November 04, 2019
South Africa: Racist on the Run? Police Hunt Vicki Momberg
Convicted racist Vicki Momberg has become the target of a manhunt, News24 reports. A warrant of arrest was issued after she failed to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court in… Read more »
South Africa: Reprieve for Rand as Nation Dodges 'Junk' Status Rating
The rand has made strong gains against the dollar in early trading hours on Monday after avoiding a "junk status" credit rating from Moody's Investors Service on Friday, Business… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Revisits Stalingrad Defence in Bid to Delay Corruption Trial
Jacob Zuma has appealed a court ruling to try him on charges of corruption, enCA reports. The move comes after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court rejected the former president's bid for… Read more »
November 01, 2019
South Africa: Taste Holdings Sells Starbucks South Africa for a Song
JSE-listed Taste Holdings has announced that the 13 Starbucks coffee stores in South Africa will soon have a new owner, identified as company K2019548958. Read more »
October 30, 2019
South Africa: Refugees' Protest Outside UNCHR Offices in Cape Town Turns Violent
Refugees who staged a three-week-long sit-in outside the UN High Commission for Refugees' (UNHCR) offices in Cape Town over fears of xenophobia have been forcefully removed by… Read more »
October 29, 2019
South Africa: Minister Denies Bribing Journalists to Make Story About Sex Life Disappear
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has denied bribing journalists to withhold a story about his sex life, TimesLive reports. Read more »
October 25, 2019
South Africa: Condolences Pour in for Former Isibaya Actor Andile Gumbi
The popular stage and screen actor has died after suffering a heart attack while working on a theatre production in Israel. Read more »
Botswana: President Masisi Declared Winner of Election
Botwana's Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane has declared Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidential candidate, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, the winner of the country's October 23… Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa's Airports Company Impounds Air Zimbabwe Plane
The Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has impounded an Air Zimbabwe aircraft, TimesLive reports. Read more »
October 24, 2019
South Africa: Mzansi Remembers Rapper HHP a Year After His Death
"What would summer be without Jabba?" Read more »
South Africa: 'I Have Worked Tirelessly' - Maimane Resigns from Democratic Alliance, Parliament
Mmusi Maimane has resigned from all positions in the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament. Read more »
October 23, 2019
South Africa: Mmusi Maimane Resigns as Leader of Opposition Democratic Alliance
Mmusi Maimane has resigned from his position as leader of South Africa's largest opposition party the Democratic Alliance, another blow to a party that is still reeling from… Read more »
South Africa: Lion King Actor Andile Gumbi in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Andile Gumbi, popularly known for his role in Isibaya has suffered a heart attack while working on a theatre production in Israel. Read more »
October 22, 2019
Africa: 3 African Countries Rated Top Destinations by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has rated eSwatini, Liberia and Morocco among "the best of the best" in its list of top 10 countries to visit in 2020. The travel guide company based its selection on… Read more »
October 21, 2019
Africa: Hamba Kahle, Jennifer Davis (1933-2019)
Remembrance posted on jennifer-davis.org Read more »
South Africa: Herman Mashaba Resigns from Johannesburg Mayorship, Democratic Alliance
Herman Mashaba will no longer serve as mayor of Johannesburg after resigning as a member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), IOL reports. Speaking at a press conference, Mashaba said:… Read more »
South Africa: Crime Was Brought to Africa by European Colonialists - Baleka Mbete
Former National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete has raised eyebrows after a 49-minute interview with Al Jazeera's Mehdi Hasan where she blamed South Africa's legacy of crime on… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba Resigns
The mayor of South Africa's economic hub has resigned after former opposition party leader Helen Zille was elected as the chairperson of the Democratic Alliance's federal executive… Read more »