October 01, 2023
South Africa: Debt Blowout Fears - Treasury Urged to Increase Borrowings As Last Resort
The finance department has been backed into a corner by the ANC, raising fears of the state ratcheting up debt. Read more »
South Africa: New Investment Pledges Boost Just Energy Transition Funding Pool to $11.8 Billion
Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain have joined the group of countries who are partially financing South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »
South Africa: Ten Players to Keep an Eye Out for At the Men's Cricket World Cup in India
The thwack of leather on willow will echo across India over the next two months, with England and New Zealand kicking off the tournament on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Read more »
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt Is a Safe Pair of Cricket Hands At the Proteas Helm
The national women's cricket captain will probably finish her career as her country's greatest batter, but the hard-working 'all-rounder' has more strings to her bow than just a… Read more »
September 30, 2023
South Africa: Business Leaders Join Principals in Plan to Transform South Africa's Ailing Education System
The Execs Back to School programme goes beyond physical improvements and providing resources to schools, it seeks to instil a mindset of continuous improvement and growth within… Read more »
September 29, 2023
South Africa: ANC's Shock By-Election Loss to IFP in Kwa-Zulu-Natal Spells Danger for Party Ahead of 2024 - Analysts
Analysts say Wednesday's Ward 13 by-election result in the uMhlathuze Local Municipality shows that KwaZulu-Natal is likely to have a coalition government after next year's general… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Association Distances Itself From EFF's Planned Western Cape 'Shutdown' On Monday
The EFF has called for a 'shutdown' in the Western Cape on Monday, 2 October, over a number of issues, including 'unjust taxi impoundments'. But, unlike the August taxi strike, the… Read more »
South Africa: Top Judicial Posts in the Offing As 'Reformed' JSC Prepares to Interview Candidates
This round of interviews will also present a good test of how the JSC's new process deals with potentially contentious candidates. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Multiple Forms of Organised Crime Are Flourishing in SA, Finds Global Crime Index
The Global Institute of Transnational Organized Crime recently released its second iteration of the Organized Crime Index, a scale demonstrating the presence of organised crime and… Read more »
Eswatini: Monarchy Poised for Contentious Elections With Pro-Democracy Opposition On Back Foot
The tiny southern African kingdom, sandwiched by South Africa and Mozambique, goes to the polls on Friday to elect Members of Parliament under an electoral system that excludes… Read more »
South Africa: Three Fallen Submariners to Be 'Forever Honoured' By Navy
The deaths of three South African Navy submariners in an accident at sea last week sent shockwaves through the country. On Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Talks Up Progress While Dancing Around the Real Issues
Eskom, which received a R254bn bailout in the February Budget, can't submit its audited financial statements to Parliament by the end-of-September deadline, it emerged on Wednesday… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Wins Permanent Interdict Against Striking Workers, but Wage Dispute Rumbles On
While the strike in the City of Tshwane has 'legally' ended, pockets of workers continue to protest and the municipality holds out on paying wage increases. Read more »
South Africa: Submarine Tragedy a 'Wake-Up Call' to Govt to Stop Slashing Defence Budget - Navy Chief
Speaking at a memorial service for three submariners, the chief of the South African Navy on Wednesday decried the ongoing maritime defence force budget cuts by the government,… Read more »
South Africa: South African Army Mourns Loss of Four Soldiers in Road Accident Outside Upington
The South African National Defence Force has held a combined memorial service in Upington for four soldiers who died in a road accident on 20 September. They will be buried… Read more »
South Africa: Water Crisis - Johannesburg Is the Next Eskom If We Don't Act Now
Johannesburg's water supply needs to be recognised for the emergency it is: the country doesn't have R20-billion for an immediate fix, but putting the right people in place can put… Read more »
South Africa: Mouse Eradication Project on Marion Island Gathers Pace
The team spearheading an operation to rid Marion Island of mice which are annihilating seabirds and other life say the project's success is vital for conservation. Read more »
South Africa: Gift of the Givers Rolls Out Huge Operation to Assist 10,000 Western Cape Residents
An estimated 10,000 Western Cape residents need aid after the devastating stormy weather and floods over the long weekend. Nonprofit Gift of the Givers is rolling out disaster… Read more »
South Africa: ID Parade Set for VIP Protection Unit Assault Case Involving Mashatile's Aides
In a surprising reversal, the state has announced it will conduct an identification parade in the case of eight VIP protection unit members accused of assaulting motorists on a… Read more »
South Africa: How Prepared Is Cape Town for a Future of Extreme Weather Events?
The City of Cape Town has a Climate Change Strategy and Winter Readiness Programme, but it will probably have to do more to prepare for future extreme weather events. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Government Opens Public Comments On Policy to End Captive Lion Breeding
A draft government policy proposes to end the keeping of lions for commercial purposes, as well as phasing out intensive commercial breeding of rhinos and regulating leopard… Read more »
South Africa: Learning to Read in a Mother Tongue Is Key to Improving SA's Literacy Rates, Says Foundation
At first, the Zenex Foundation believed that helping learners in Mathematics and Science was the best way to address the education crisis. Then it realised that, first, it needed… Read more »
South Africa: Why More Than Two Months Worth of Rain Fell in Western Cape Weekend Storm
As parts of the Western Cape grapple with the aftermath of a destructive weather system that tore off rooftops and submerged roads, Daily Maverick spoke to experts who explained… Read more »
South Africa: SANParks Should Not Be Providing a Platform to Help Climate-Breaking Companies Like TotalEnergies Look Good
The partnership announced between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks and TotalEnergies makes a mockery of efforts to fight climate change by giving… Read more »
South Africa: Police Boss Tightens the Purse Strings On Food, Travel and New Appointments Costs
Daily Maverick recently reported on how National Treasury was trying to prevent the country's finances from collapsing. Now, even the police are having to tighten their belts, with… Read more »