May 28
South Africa: ANC Government Officials in KZN Fear Losing Their Jobs After Fiercely Contested May 29 Polls
The ANC has led KwaZulu-Natal for 20 years. Now, as it faces the possibility of losing the province in the elections, some government officials worry they may be out of work under… Read more »
South Africa: Hlaudi Motsoeneng Loses SCA Bid to Keep Multimillion-Rand 'Success Fee'
On the hook for more than R25-million, Motsoeneng is now in the sights of the Special Investigating Unit, which is ready to institute civil proceedings and refer any criminal… Read more »
May 29
South Africa: While the ANC Is in Decline, It Still Has Multiple Paths to Power
The ANC could lose its national majority in the general elections, but South Africa's largest political party still has a significant range of options for forming a government. Read more »
May 28
South Africa: Nonprofit Sounds Alarm Over Rising Child Hunger Fuelling 'Perpetual Cycle of Poverty' in SA
As we mark World Hunger Day (28 May) - which is dedicated to raising awareness of the global hunger crisis and malnutrition - South African NPO workers warn the hunger crisis is… Read more »
South Africa: How Party Manifestos Tackle the Plight of Children and Where Activists Say They Fall Short
A national election year could be a time for political parties to address the crisis facing children by offering the nation a new path towards ending child poverty. Here's a look… Read more »
May 27
South Africa: Opposition Parties Promise to Resolve Healthcare Understaffing - Do They Have the Right Solutions?
Several political parties have pledged to plug healthcare staff shortages at government hospitals and clinics by training more health workers. They're right to be concerned with… Read more »
South Africa: Mandisa Maya's Qualifications, Experience Make Her an Exemplary Candidate for Chief Justice
The narrative suggesting that Justice Maya's appointment is merely to fulfil gender diversity requirements rather than being based on merit is both unfortunate and unfounded. Read more »
South Africa: Under the Gun - Can We Prevent Mass School Shootings in South Africa?
Violence is pervasive in our society and schools need to offer an alternative way to deal with conflict to prevent Columbine-type tragedies. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Premier Breaks Promise to Pay Nonprofit Organisations By 24 May
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has not yet paid all the organisations it has signed agreements with in spite of promising to do so by Friday, 24 May. Organisations… Read more »
South Africa: Future Looks Sunny for Expanding Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa
The passing of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill by Parliament earlier this month takes the energy sector a step closer towards the unbundling of Eskom and a more… Read more »
South Africa: Pick N Pay Shakes Up Model, Focuses On Future to Counter R3.2bn Loss
The retailer, which also posted an interim loss last year, is on track to achieve profitability with its new plan over the medium term, says CEO Sean Summers - and the market seems… Read more »
South Africa: Political Funding Transparency in Limbo Until At Least 12 August
The Western Cape High Court on Monday had sharp words for Parliament and the Presidency over their role in the fudging of political funding transparency, but stopped short of an… Read more »
South Africa: Defence Force Deployed, Premier Vows to Probe Taxi Violence After Calm Returns to Mthatha and N2
After a chaotic day in Mthatha that closed hospitals and clinics, barred students from writing exams, closed the airport and disrupted the first day of special votes, order… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Reports Minimal Disruptions On First Day of Special Voting
The IEC experienced minimal disruptions on the first day of special voting on Monday, with 1.6 million people across the country approved to cast special votes over two days. Read more »
South Africa: Green Shoots - Five New Forests Spring Up in Cape Town
New urban pocket forests have sprouted around Cape Town in Langa, Mitchells Plain, Bo-Kaap, Pinelands and Philippi. They were planted using the Japanese Miyawaki afforestation… Read more »
South Africa: Election 2024 What-Ifs and What-Nows - Black Pens, Violence and the Secrecy of Special Votes
With voting having kicked off domestically on Monday, myths, misinformation and some realistic concerns are swirling around our online space. We take a look at some of the claims… Read more »
South Africa: Authorities in Kwazulu-Natal On High Alert Ahead of Polls
As Wednesday's general elections approach, KwaZulu-Natal is in a state of apprehension and excitement. The police are preparing for possible protests, but no major incidents were… Read more »
May 26
South Africa: South Africa's Three Major Parties Fail to Adequately Address the Climate Crisis in Their Election Manifestos
The manifestos of the ANC, DA and EFF abjectly fail to grasp the seriousness of the climate emergency. Because of this, none of them proposes the kind of policies and… Read more »
South Africa: Why Are Most of South Africa's Young People Politically Apathetic and Unlikely to Vote?
The youth's voice - a voice that should shape the future - is increasingly silenced by disillusionment and resignation. A generation stands at a crossroads, perceiving their… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Criticised for 'Misuse of Resources' in Pre-Election Address
In a televised address on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged voters to make their voices heard in the election on Wednesday. Then he took the opportunity to highlight his… Read more »
South Africa: What Happens If a Govt Can't Be Formed After SA's May 29 Election?
The short answer is that after 90 days, another election must be held, but this is unlikely to happen. Read more »
South Africa: A Tricky Tax Dilemma for South Africans Living Overseas
Leaving South Africa without formally emigrating can lead to tax issues with SARS, even after 10 years. Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - the 2024 Elections and the Dangers of SA's New Era of Fragmentation
The result of the elections is of course uncertain, but one thing the polls do show very definitively is that the number of significant political parties will increase. From being… Read more »
South Africa: Are Elections Big Market Movers? the Experts Have the Numbers, and Some Advice for Investors
History shows there is little correlation between elections and market performance. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Reversing the Red - The Battle to Halt Species Extinction in South Africa
A considerable amount of work, time and investment is needed for the recovery of freshwater fish, amphibian, bird, mammal and plant species which are on the brink of extinction or… Read more »