March 20, 2023
South Africa: Political Minnows Join EFF's National Protest, but the Big Fish All Give It a Miss
The EFF's attempt at a 'national shutdown' on Monday attracted several small political formations that united against a common enemy -- the ANC government -- but failed to rope in… Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Security Ministers Vow Zero Tolerance, As Civics Warn EFF Against 'Unconstitutional' Attempts to Enforce a Shutdown
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster has assured the public that it is 'fully prepared' to deal with any threats or disruptions during the EFF's planned national… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Nixes Opposition-Backed Special Probe Into Eskom Cartel Corruption, Steenhuisen Names DD Mabuza
Parliament's existing committees on public enterprises and energy are sufficient to oversee how Eskom deals with corruption -- and ex-CEO André de Ruyter's 'childish',… Read more »
South Africa: Busisiwe Mkhwebane Tearfully Summons Spirits of Winnie, Rosa Parks and Esther
Any 'objective, fair and reasonable analysis' of her tenure and what occurred led to one conclusion only: she was 'not guilty', Busisiwe Mkhwebane told the Section 194 committee on… Read more »
March 15, 2023
South Africa: Public Protector Says Impeachment Inquiry is Political Witch-Hunt
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane made a long-awaited appearance at her impeachment inquiry on Wednesday, blaming the ANC and the DA for her predicament. Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: 'Misleading' Claims and Transnet Fear Over Harbour Space Derail Karpowership Plans for Now
Karpowership's plan to park three large ships in Coega harbour has been derailed - for now. Not for environmental reasons, but because Transnet wants to build a new liquid bulk… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Protests - 'Clearly Something Has to Change - There Is a Bigger Story to This'
Students at UCT told Daily Maverick how they feel about ongoing protests at the university that have been spurred by NSFAS-related housing issues and financial exclusion. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, You Have the Power to Take Us Back Into the Light - Here's How to Do It
Make no mistake, turning around electricity production is the most ambitious and far-reaching activity any South African leader has undertaken for a long time. Read more »
South Africa: Torched By Power Cuts, the Middle Class Will Load Shed the ANC in 2024 - Survey
The first extensive survey of the impacts of rolling blackouts shows the effects they are having on your mental health, economic wellbeing and politics. Read more »
South Africa: These Five German Energy Companies Are Reviewing Eskom's Operations, Scopa Finally Told
International consultants from a consortium of five Germany-based companies are reviewing Eskom's operations. At least some of their recommendations must be implemented before the… Read more »
South Africa: Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital is a Filthy and Neglected Mess, Says Health Ombud
Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital has been neglected over the years, said Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, the health ombud. The Office of the Health Ombud released its report… Read more »
Mozambique: Detailed - SA Air Force Chopper's Dramatic Rescue of Man From Raging Mozambique River
The man had been stuck there for about 24 hours and seemed to be moments away from being swept off his precarious foothold on a rock in the raging Lurio River. Read more »
March 13, 2023
South Africa: Absa Expects Load Shedding Diesel Costs of Between R200 Million and R350 Million in the Next Year
Absa Group reported a rise of 13% in normalised headline earnings of R21-billion for the 2022 financial year, driven by significantly higher pre-provision profit which, in turn,… Read more »
South Africa: Four Ways to Fund Your Solar Power Solution
The government's recent announcement of a solar power tax incentive, coupled with the fact that rolling blackouts are unlikely to end any time soon, is set to propel solar power… Read more »
South Africa: Essential Service Staff Must Obey Court Ruling and Get Back to Work - Health Minister
Essential service workers in the health sector who fail to return to work by the morning of Tuesday, 14 March, will be committing an act of misconduct subject to disciplinary… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Appeal Court Orders NEHAWU to Inform Members of Strike Interdict or Face Legal Consequences
The Labour Appeal Court on Monday, 13 March interdicted any further strike action from Nehawu, pending further legal action. In a hard-hitting judgment, the court ordered the… Read more »
South Africa: Jooste and Le Court Take the Elite Honours in Cape Town Cycle Tour
Near perfect conditions for the 45th staging of the Cape Town Cycle Tour ensured exciting racing in both the elite categories. Read more »
March 12, 2023
South Africa: There Can Be No Renaissance for SA Without Abandoning the National Democratic Revolution
Paul Hoffman SC is a director of Accountability Now. Read more »
South Africa: Has the Spectre of Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Finally Been Erased? It's About Damn Time
Ismail Lagardien is a writer, columnist and political economist with extensive exposure and experience in global political economic affairs. He was educated at the London School of… Read more »
South Africa: Massive Explosion, Electricity Outages Leave Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Facing a Week Without Water
The Nelson Mandela Bay metro braces for week-long water outages after two major electricity failures and a substation explosion. Read more »
March 11, 2023
South Africa: Public Protector's Preliminary Phala Phala Report Clears Ramaphosa of Wrongdoing
Now that a confidential preliminary report on the investigation into the Phala Phala farm theft has been completed, Deputy Public Protector Koleka Gcaleka has given implicated… Read more »
March 12, 2023
South Africa: Stormers Surge Way Ahead of Bulls and Sharks in Hectic Rugby Season Climax
Gruelling travel schedules await SA teams, which will face a logistical nightmare when it comes to deploying their players. Read more »
South Africa: High Drama as Plot Thickens in Limpopo Political Murders
An ANC MPL in the province is one of three people arrested this week for the high-profile murder of a municipal office bearer in Mokopane in 2019. At the time he was murdered,… Read more »
March 10, 2023
South Africa: Temba Bavuma Scores Historic Second Test-Match Century Against West Indies
Skipper Temba Bavuma struck his first century in seven years, a magnificent 171 off 275 balls, to help South Africa to a strong position on day three against West Indies. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Nehawu Strike Continues to Hit Hard With Widespread Reports of Deaths and Suffering
Day two of the interdicted Nehawu strike continued to rumble and burn on Tuesday, leaving dead bodies, exhausted workers and hungry and untreated patients in its wake. Read more »