June 06, 2023
South Africa: Tina Joemat-Pettersson, a Life of Controversy and Commitment to the ANC
Tina Joemat-Pettersson's political life was marked by controversy, but also dedication. She seemed to have enjoyed a second wind in her political home, the ANC, when she died aged… Read more »
South Africa: Democracy Dies Behind Closed Doors - Open the Lady R Inquiry
In the past week, Open Secrets has challenged both the South African Presidency and the US government to make public details of the mysterious cargo of the Russian vessel Lady R… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Embarks On Attempted 'Course Correction' of SA's Russia Stance
President Cyril Ramaphosa is despatching special envoys to the G7 countries and rethinking Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to SA to counter the impression that the country… Read more »
June 05, 2023
South Africa: With Billions Owed to Creditors, Post Office Takes the Business Rescue Route
The government's move to place the SA Post Office under business rescue is designed to buy the state-owned company some time from having to immediately pay back creditors and… Read more »
June 04, 2023
South Africa: As El Niño Looms, South Africa - Including the Southwest - Looks Set for a Wet Winter
The latest monthly Seasonal Climate Watch issued by the SA Weather Service now forecasts above-normal rainfall across most of the country. This includes the southwest, which… Read more »
South Africa: Police Keep Strong Presence in Soweto After Attacks On E-Hailing Drivers
The police were monitoring Soweto after taxi drivers allegedly attacked e-hailing service operators. Some e-hailing drivers say it's time to take a stand. Read more »
South Africa: Transport Minister Flipped an 'Ace' Card in the Karpowership Poker Saga, but Does He Have a Winning Hand?
Unperturbed by the concerns of the national harbour authority planners, former Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula signed a special directive ordering Transnet chief executive Pepi… Read more »
South Africa: President of Stellenbosch University Executive Committee Resigns After Convocation Vote of No Confidence
At a meeting on Thursday 1 June, the Stellenbosch University convocation tabled two motions of no confidence. They voted against all members of the executive committee of the… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Now Looking to China to Host BRICS Summit, Sources Say
South African official sources have confirmed that Pretoria is considering moving the BRICS summit to China to avoid acting on the ICC's warrant of arrest for Russian President… Read more »
South Africa: George Fivaz's Eskom 'Dirty' Dossier Gets Clean Bill of Health in Expert Legal Opinion
On 26 April, author and journalist Jacques Pauw published a series of articles in News24 that dismissed private intelligence reports on the Eskom crime cartels as 'outlandish… Read more »
South Africa: Saldanha Harbour Powerships Plan 'Fatally Flawed', Says Environmental Affairs
The department of environmental affairs said Karpowership's environmental impact assessment application for Saldanha was deemed to have been withdrawn and the application was now… Read more »
South Africa: Manufacturing Index Falls Further Into Negative Territory in May
The Absa Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a key barometer of confidence in the manufacturing sector, declined in May to 49.2 from 49.8 in April. This signals that manufacturing… Read more »
South Africa: Talking Hope, Collaboration and 'Right Policies', Ramaphosa Punts Bright Future With His Presidency At Centre
A day after a bruising Budget Vote debate in which his governance track record was sharply questioned, President Cyril Ramaphosa in his reply chose to highlight the centrality of… Read more »
South Africa: BRICS Diplomat Rejects Notion of Moving Summit Away From SA to Legally Accommodate Putin
Sooklal was speaking on Thursday at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Cape Town, which is preparing for the summit in Gauteng in August. Read more »
May 31, 2023
South Africa: ANC's Disciplinary Committee Guilty Verdict Hammers Final Nail in Former Secretary General's Coffin
The ANC's National Disciplinary Committee has found former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule guilty of misconduct and he faces expulsion, a move seen as consolidating President… Read more »
South Africa: BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in Cape Town As Questions Mount About Putin's Possible Visit
Can Pretoria legally grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity from ICC arrest in time for the BRICS summit in August? Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: 'Cloak of Confidentiality' Over Tax Returns Can Be Lifted When There Is a 'Public Interest Override', Concourt Rules
The Constitutional Court has found that tax records can be disclosed if they reveal evidence of breaking the law, risk to public safety or environmental risk, or if the public… Read more »
South Africa: From Soweto-On-Sea to a Bright, Five-Star Future - Brave Gqeberha Chef Is Bound for Mauritius
A young woman's determination is taking her from an impoverished part of the Eastern Cape city to training at a high-end resort in Mauritius. Read more »
South Africa: Broadcaster, Analyst and Journalist Eusebius McKaiser Dies, Sending Shockwaves Around the Country
Although McKaiser's journalistic legacy is undeniably complex, he will be remembered as somebody who was utterly fearless in holding politicians' feet to the fire when he believed… Read more »
South Africa: Constantia Killings - Bulgaria's Forewarning to South Africa and a Global Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam
One of four people gunned down in Constantia, Cape Town, last week was Krasimir Kamenov, wanted for crimes in Bulgaria. A deeper look at the case reveals Bulgaria warned South… Read more »
South Africa: 'Unimaginable Tragedy' As Five Pre-Teen Learners Killed in Horror Smash in Cape Town
Cries from parents could be heard just metres from the scene of a horror crash in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday morning as news broke that their children had died while being… Read more »
South Africa: Court Rules That Former President Zuma's Tax Records May Be Revealed in the 'Public Interest'
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court has given parliament 24 months to amend tax legislation, and has ordered Sars to make a new decision on access to former… Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Third Video of SA Hostage Gerco Van Deventer Released By Malian Captors
Gerco van Deventer has been held by al-Qaeda in northern Africa for more than five years. In the most recent video, the South African paramedic called for help to 'gain what was… Read more »
Madagascar: Bok Women Claim Madagascar Victory in Rugby Africa Women's Cup
The Springbok Women secured their place in the WXV 2 tournament after three convincing victories in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup held in Madagascar. Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: SA Officials in Paris to Negotiate a Legally Binding Global Plastic Treaty
The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution kicked off in Paris on Monday. Read more »