September 05, 2023
South Africa: Let the Games Begin - Eight Matches That Will Shape the Rugby World Cup
Daily Maverick highlights the biggest matches of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool phase that could determine who qualifies for the playoffs. Four of them are on the opening weekend. Read more »
South Africa: The City of Johannesburg Does Have an Inner-City Housing Plan - It Just Hasn't Implemented It
There has been much said about the failure of the City of Johannesburg to carry out its mandate with respect to basic health and safety conditions in the inner city, but far less… Read more »
South Africa: Rising Fuel Price Will Have Domino Effect On Cost of Living, Say Experts
The cost of food, clothing and electronic goods is expected to rise shortly in response to the steep increase in the price of petrol and diesel. Read more »
South Africa: Five Admitted to Hospital After Braamfontein Maintenance Accident
Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Gwamanda has reassured the public that gas released into the atmosphere after an explosion at the intersection of Bertha and De Korte streets in… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Executive Summary Report - Nothing to See Here, Folks
The executive summary of the report into the controversial docking of a Russian ship in Simon's Town last year raises more questions than it does answers. Read more »
South Africa: More Help Needed As Joburg Fire Victims Struggle to Piece Their Lives Back Together
Organisations and individuals are banding together to help those left homeless and traumatised after last week's fire in a Joburg building that claimed 77 lives. Survivors, already… Read more »
South Africa: Shoprite-Checkers Eats Other Retailers' Lunch As It Posts Double-Digit Growth Over the Past Year
SA's biggest retailer is on a roll, planning to invest heavily in its supply chain, store refurbishments and ecommerce. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's GDP Exceeds Expectations With 0.6 Percent Growth in Q2
South Africa's economy grew a faster-than-expected 0.6% in the second quarter of this year on a quarter-on-quarter basis after expanding 0.4% in the first three months. The fact… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town's Tourism Numbers Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels As Visitors Stream in From Abroad
Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up… Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Gun Battle That Left 19 Alleged Gang Members Dead Will Rely On Forensic Evidence, Says IPID
'Everyone in that house was killed. So far, we only have the version of the police, so in this case we will work with forensic evidence,' says an Ipid spokesperson. Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Eskom Boss Matshela Koko's Corruption Case Still Not Ready for Trial
The NPA's Investigating Directorate has requested yet another postponement in the R2.2-billion Kusile Power Station corruption case involving former Eskom boss Matshela Koko. Read more »
South Africa: Food Producers RCL, AVI and Sea Harvest Hit By Rolling Blackouts and Surging Operating Costs
Monday was 'food day' on the JSE as the three producers released results that could have been so much better if they weren't forced to hike prices to offset the cost of keeping the… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Must Hand Over Cadre Deployment Records After Losing Court Appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected the ANC's attempt to appeal against a court victory for the DA over the practice of cadre deployment. Unless the ruling party tries to… Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding Implemented 'Until Further Notice'
South Africa was moved to Stage 6 power cuts on Monday evening, after the loss of two generating units and increased maintenance. Read more »
South Africa: Lead Poisoning Responsible for 21% of Educational Differences Between Poor and Rich Countries - Study
New research shows that lead poisoning is hindering children's mental development and dragging down their school marks in subjects like maths. The problem is overwhelmingly… Read more »
South Africa: Magic Season in Cederberg's High Valleys
If you know where to look and when to go, these mountains will fill you with awe and wonder. Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: Deadly Fire Prompts City of Joburg to Seek Legal Clarity On Evictions
After 77 people died in a fire in a building owned by the City of Johannesburg, the municipality reportedly plans to go to court to seek clarity on the requirement to place… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Full Report on Russian Ship Will Not be Released to the Public - President
An independent panel has found no evidence that weapons were loaded on to the Russian cargo vessel the Lady R, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But the panel's report won't be… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Abandons Legal Challenge to Poll Results
Zimbabwe's main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change party, led by Nelson Chamisa, will not lodge a court challenge against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial… Read more »
South Africa: Shortcuts and Fudged Legislative Processes Undermine Democracy
Ministers rushing draft laws to Parliament in the last months of 2023 may reduce their to-do lists and clinch a PR moment or two before next year's electioneering. But it's the… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders State to Pay Damages for Torture of Prison Inmates
The sadistic conduct of Department of Correctional Services officials and the attempted official coverup, including by medical personnel, was reminiscent of apartheid state… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Push for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Bill in Drive to End 'Period Poverty'
Women and girls across South Africa continue to suffer, in terms of health and opportunities, due to a lack of access to menstrual products and policy protections. Menstrual health… Read more »
September 02, 2023
South Africa: Civilians Spearhead Ethekwini Ratepayers' Revolt in Bid to Fix Municipality
Meet the active citizens behind the protest movement leading a rates boycott while the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality fumbles its finances and service delivery. They call… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Upgrades Metro Boss' Salary By 66% in Less Than a Year As City Falls Further Into Decay
While Durban's residents are up in arms over the appalling state of service delivery, eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele has had his annual pay package bumped up to… Read more »
South Africa: 'They Started the War,' Says Police Chief After 18 Gang Suspects Killed in 90-Minute Gun Battle
A lunch-time shootout ensued between suspected robbers and police in a double-storey house in Makhado, Limpopo, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 18 criminal suspects and the… Read more »