August 30, 2023
South Africa: Saudi Arabia's Inclusion in Brics+ Bodes Well for South Africa's Agricultural Exports
It is important for a country like South Africa to push for geographic diversification of trade, especially in light of intensifying geoeconomic tensions and growing protectionism… Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: 'I Didn't Kill Anyone,' Says Tavern Owner On First Day of Inquiry Into Deaths of 21 Teens
Siyakhangela Ndevu said that even if the inquest finds him responsible for the deaths, he would be getting punished for crimes he did not commit. 'I would be like Jesus dying for… Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: City of Johannesburg Points Finger At NGOs and Foreign Nationals After Deadly Fire
The Johannesburg building where at least 74 people died in a fire on Thursday was a provincial government shelter for women and children before 'some challenges were encountered'.… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Urgent Humanitarian Aid As Hundreds of Fire Victims Face Uncertain Future
The fire that destroyed the derelict building on the corner of Delvers and Albert Street in Johannesburg has left hundreds of families stranded. The city is helping, but resources… Read more »
South Africa: 'They Told Me [My Son] Was Dead'
Residents of the Johannesburg building that caught fire on Thursday, leading to at least 74 deaths, tell Daily Maverick their stories of loss and heartbreak. Read more »
South Africa: City of Joburg Mothballed Task Team That Should Have Cleaned Up Building in Which 73 Died
Exposed: the complete list of 57 hijacked buildings in the inner city. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Had to Jump Out From the Third Floor With My Four-Year-Old'
At least 73 people have been killed and 52 injured in a raging fire in a five-storey hijacked building on the corner Alberts and Delvers streets in the Johannesburg city centre.… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Three EFF Members Shot Dead in Cape Town in Alleged Hit By Suspected Drug Dealer
Three members of the EFF in Cape Town were gunned down after threatening to demolish a suspected drug dealer's house on the Cape Flats. Read more »
South Africa: Ace Magashule Launches African Congress for Transformation - a Party for the 'Politically Abused'
Ousted ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has announced the launch of his new political party, marking his return to politics ahead of the 2024 general elections. Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: West Coast Registers Record-Breaking Maximum Temperatures in August
The minimum and maximum temperatures for the upcoming spring and early summer in South Africa are expected to be above the normal average, with a number of all-time maximum… Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Inquest Into Deaths of 21 Young People At an East London Tavern Is Set to Begin
More than 30 witnesses, including experts and eyewitnesses, are expected to give evidence as the State tries to find out what led to the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni… Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Derides Reserve Bank's Phala Phala Findings, and Legal Challenges Loom
Opposition MPs described as 'whitewash' and 'unadulterated claptrap' the South African Reserve Bank finding that no exchange control laws were broken in the Phala Phala scandal.… Read more »
South Africa: Gold Fields 'Deeply Concerned' After Report Reveals Toxic Workplace Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Racism
JSE-listed Gold Fields said it was committed to stamping out the scourges of bullying, racism and sexual harassment after an independent workplace culture report revealed the scale… Read more »
South Africa: Harmony Gold's Annual Earnings Soar As Mponeng, World's Deepest Mine, Delivers
The sun may be setting on South Africa's gold industry, but 3.8km below the surface, Harmony Gold is hitting pay dirt. The company's full-year earnings soared by 60%, lifted by… Read more »
South Africa: UPL Chemical Inferno 'More Than Doubles' Risk for Heart Disease and Lung Cancer in Parts of Durban
Thousands of people living in the immediate vicinity of the former UPL chemicals warehouse in Durban face twice to three times the risk of developing heart and lung diseases… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Roped in By Kwazulu-Natal ANC to 'Cleanse' Province Amid Spiralling Political Killings
As the assassination of political leaders and activists continues unabated in KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC in the province has asked former president Jacob Zuma to help 'cleanse the… Read more »
August 29, 2023
South Africa: Committee Selects Gcaleka As Next Public Protector
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka got the majority nod on Tuesday from the parliamentary committee finalising the search. But confirming her for a presidential appointment… Read more »
South Africa: Former Acting Northern Cape Health Boss Faces Charges of Corruption, Fraud and Money Laundering
Former Northern Cape Health Department acting head Dion Theys has been released on R5,000 bail. He faces charges of contravening provisions of the Public Finance Management Act,… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Eswatini: To Contest or Boycott? Eswatini Election Divides Pro-Democracy Activists
Political activists in Eswatini are deeply divided over whether to contest or boycott parliamentary elections in late September under an electoral system that bars political… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens Accused of Brutal Assault
As part of his efforts to reduce crime, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi introduced 6,000 'crime prevention wardens' to monitor and police the province. The initiative was met with… Read more »
Southern Africa: South African Govt Remains Silent Over Widespread Reports of Electoral Abuses in Zimbabwe
The South African Presidency has called on Zimbabwe's political parties to work together for peace and prosperity, but the government has failed to comment on widespread reports of… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Blackouts and Transnet Troubles Imperil Public Finances, Warns Godongwana
Although Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has not confirmed that budget cuts are in the offing, the National Treasury has already told provincial government departments to start… Read more »
August 27, 2023
South Africa: Unseating the Mighty Dollar Is a Non-Starter - Finance Minister
South Africa's finance minister, who also leads his counterparts in Brazil, Russia, India and China, believes that the mooted development of a BRICS common currency is a… Read more »
South Africa: Council for Medical Schemes 'Deeply Disturbed' By Mediclinic Fraud Allegations
A whistle-blower came forward last week with explosive allegations that six Mediclinic hospitals in Gauteng and the Western Cape have been manipulating patients' bills to save the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Countercyclical' Northam Platinum Pays First Dividend in Over a Decade in Face of Depressed PGM Market
Northam Platinum's earnings fell sharply in the year to 30 June in the face of a sour platinum group metals (PGMs) market, which is expected to remain depressed for some time. But… Read more »