July 07
South Africa: A Clutch of British Comedies Made 80 Years Ago Tell Us Much About Our GNU
As the 'Ealing Comedies' show, democracy is about compromise, it is about the acceptance and tolerance of others and their ideologies. This is what South Africa's government of… Read more »
South Africa: Relations & Relationships - GNU's Success May Depend On Cabinet's Internal Dynamics
The success of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet will be measured in many ways, but the first test will be economic growth and the creation of an enabling environment. Another… Read more »
South Africa: SA Weather Service Extends Dryer and Warmer-Than-Usual Forecast to November
The South African Weather Service has extended its long-range forecast for dryer and warmer weather conditions across most of the country to November. If this holds true, it could… Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Impoverished Joburgers Buckle Under New Monthly R200 Prepaid Meter Fixed Electricity Surcharge
The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: The GNU Leaves South Africa Without a Credible Political Opposition
An effective opposition must oppose those policies and approaches which hinder the development of society. To this end, credit must be given to the coalition government where… Read more »
Southern Africa: Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube Has a Treacherous Mountain to Climb
Any efforts to sustainably improve the education system without first addressing corruption will be like pouring water on sand. Gwarube therefore has to begin by tackling Sadtu and… Read more »
South Africa: Not So Fast, Ntshavheni Warns New Ministers Eager to Push Ahead With Department Plans
Addressing the media a day after the swearing-in of the government of national unity executive, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stressed the collective nature of… Read more »
South Africa: From Pit Toilets to NSFAS - New Education Ministers Nobuhle Nkabane and Siviwe Gwarube Vow to Turn the Tide
Can South Africa's two brand-new education ministers be more effective than their predecessors in tackling the myriad challenges in schools and higher educational institutions?… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Mk Party Insists It Will Pursue New Vote-Rigging Case After Withdrawal From Electoral Court
The uMkhonto WeSizwe party confirmed that it had delivered a notice to the court withdrawing its application before the Electoral Court on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Case to Prevent Extinction of African Penguin Heads to Gauteng High Court
Minister accused of placing fishing industry interests above the survival of penguins. Read more »
South Africa: More Turmoil in Western Cape ANC, Now Over Cape Town Council Appointment
The ANC in the Western Cape continues to grapple with factionalism following its decline in the recent elections. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Mpox Outbreak Cases Rise to 20, Death Toll At Three
The Department of Health said on Thursday that South Africa had recorded 20 cases of mpox since May, with three deaths. However, 15 of those 20 people had since received a clean… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Contradictory Plan to Open Rhino Horn Trade Will Encourage Poaching
Legalising trade will remove the stigma that rhino horn is illegal and could entice many more consumers into the market. The demand will then outstrip the legal supply and poaching… Read more »
South Africa: Storm of Protest Brewing Over City Power Vs Eskom Prepaid Electricity Tariff Hike Disparities
There are about 950,000 indigent households in the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area that should be receiving free basic electricity. Read more »
South Africa: Sixth Mayor in Three Years for Beaufort West
The changes have rung in the Karoo municipality of Beaufort West -- the DA now holds a majority in the council, and the mayoral chains. Read more »
South Africa: The Myriad Challenges of South Africa's Youngest Cabinet Minister, Siviwe Gwarube
Eastern Cape-born Siviwe Gwarube is the country's youngest Cabinet minister. 'It's high time young South Africans start to see themselves represented in the people that lead them,'… Read more »
South Africa: Blanket Extension for Foreign Visitors With Pending Visa Applications Welcomed
The new home affairs minister has extended visa concessions for foreigners in South Africa on work, long-term or other visitor visas. Read more »
South Africa: Woman Wins Seven-Year Legal Battle Against Ex-Partner Who Knowingly Infected Her With HIV
When Sergeant Lina Antoinette Ndishishi first reported to the police that her ex-partner had knowingly infected her with HIV, she was told she was wasting her time as the case… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: Byd Plays Winning Hand in China Ev Market With Hybrid Models
A yawning gap has opened up among China's electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout. Read more »
July 02
South Africa: Liberalisation of the State-Owned Dinosaurs Will Be Ramaphosa's Central Challenge
President Cyril Ramaphosa's toughest task: How he manages the nefarious political objectives within the ANC and the SOEs to create entities which are commercially viable within… Read more »
South Africa: What's Eating Us? Maverick Citizen Launches Second Season of Food Justice Podcast
Maverick Citizen managing editor Zukiswa Pikoli spoke to researchers, food producers, health experts and food justice advocates to find out what creates hunger, malnutrition and… Read more »
South Africa: US FDA Approves Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave a green light to Eli Lilly's LLY.N donanemab for patients with early Alzheimer's, making it the second approved drug for… Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Plays Mind Games While Ireland Heap Praise On SA Addition to Northern Hemisphere Rugby
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus suggested possible late changes to the Bok side he named on Tuesday before Saturday's Test against Ireland. Read more »
July 04
South Africa: HEAT Will Set Flames Under Cape Town's Siloed Communities
As we find ourselves in unprecedented political times, Common Ground, the title and theme of the HEAT Winter Arts Festival, has never been this necessary since the advent of our… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Panyaza Lesufi Appoints a Minority Gauteng Cabinet Without the DA
Parties included in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's new cabinet account for only 33 of the legislature's 80 seats after talks between the ANC and DA deadlocked. Read more »