May 15
South Africa: ANC Task Team in Gauteng Vows to 'Clean Out' Self-Serving Members
Following a strong by-election win in Soweto, the ANC's Gauteng task team says work is being done to reposition the organisation ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Holistic Wealth Management - Balancing Family Support, Growth, and Legacy Planning
South Africans in their mid-30s to 50s are navigating some of the most financially demanding years of their lives, caught between raising children, supporting ageing parents, and… Read more »
May 13
Africa: To Overcome Fear and Hatred We Must Undo the Dehumanisation Rooted in Dogma
The algorithms that help us crunch data so easily also have a tendency of telling us what we want to hear - and showing us what we want to read. It's a comfortable echo chamber… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Calls Afrikaans 'Refugee' Trek to U.S. a 'Cowardly Act' At Nampo Agricultural Show
President Ramaphosa let loose about the Afrikaans 'refugees' to the US during unscripted remarks while visiting South Africa's premier showcase for commercial farmers. Read more »
South Africa: How Beer Sponsorship Has United South Africans Through Sport for Decades
I remember when we first won the Rugby World Cup in 1995, how I felt, the euphoria that permeated through the TV screens across the country. Read more »
May 12
Africa: Warmest Decade On Record Leaves Trail of Misery Across Africa
These trends have consequences. The apocalypse is not in the future - it is unfolding now, and history has a long memory. Read more »
South Africa: Lessons Learned - Junior Springboks Eye Redemption Following Narrow Losses in Rugby Championship U20
The South Africa under-20 rugby side have failed at the annual southern hemisphere tournament again, this time on home soil. Read more »
South Africa: Lekker Brekker Monday - Olive Oil-Poached Eggs With Lavender and Garlic
A bounty of high-quality extra virgin olive oil has come my way, thanks to a round-figure birthday and the generosity of friends. It has me seeking to use it in ways that honour… Read more »
May 09
South Africa: Trio Convicted in Joshlin Smith Trial to Know Their Sentences On 29 May
The sentencing proceedings for Racquel Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping Joshlin Smith, will be held from 27 to 29 May… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Was Never About Justice
The TRC was about the settling of scores between the ANC and the National Party, about 'moving on', and not about the social impact of colonialism and policies of the apartheid… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Relief As Zimbabwe Journalist Finally Granted Bail, but Concerns Remain Over Media Freedom Attacks
Blessed Mhlanga was finally granted bail on Tuesday after he was arrested in February for interviewing a war veteran calling for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more »
South Africa: Understanding South African Inequality As a Precondition for Transformation
There's no shortage of opinions, both new and old, as to the meaning of authentic transformation and how to get there. Navigating through this minefield is determined by the… Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Last Call for Reduced Tariff Trade - South African Wine Races Against Us Deadline
As the cork tightens on South Africa's wine exports to the United States, the industry now has clearer, if sobering, guidance on how looming tariffs will take effect once Trump's… Read more »
South Africa: Education Department Needs R46bn for New Classrooms and Toilets At Public Schools
The Department of Basic Education says it needs R32bn to build new classrooms in 8,222 schools and an additional R14bn to construct toilets at 13,385 schools. Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Mthatha High Court Officials Solicit Bribes to Do Their Jobs, Investigation Reveals
An investigation by the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project has corroborated allegations of systemic corruption at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in… Read more »
South Africa: Legal Battle Ahead - JP Smith Accuses SAPS of Malicious Intent in Office Raid
Months after a raid at his City of Cape Town office, JP Smith claims the South African Police Service's 'actions have damaged my reputation and constrained my ability to work… Read more »
South Africa: Why Aren't South Africans Growing More Indigenous Crops?
Western diets make up most of South Africa's food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants. Here's how farmers can be nudged to change their ways, writes… Read more »
May 04
South Africa: A Tale of Two Dams - - Grasslands Restoration Is As Important As Engineering Solutions to Ensure SA's Future Water Security
In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa boasted of the preparations to build the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. However, this R10-billion construction will… Read more »
South Africa: Budget 3.0 and the Looming Battle Between Politicians and Technocrats in Treasury
We are in a situation where politicians from different parties are negotiating over how the government will spend money. For now, it is relatively simple, it is between just two… Read more »
South Africa: Horror of 1966 Free State Murders Rendered in Remarkable Forensic Detail
True-crime series Niggies tells the story of the rape and murder of two 12-year-olds in 1966 Free State. It's excellent, if harrowing, viewing. Read more »
May 02
South Africa: Joshlin Smith Case - Why the Court Found the Accused Guilty
The evidence of an evangelist, as well as the decision by Racquel Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn not to testify, were key elements that led to their conviction in the… Read more »
South Africa: Guilty - Smith, Appollis and Van Rhyn Convicted in Joshlin Smith Case
Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been found guilty on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking regarding the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. Read more »
Morocco: Rulani Mokwena Must Pick Up the Pieces After His Disappointing Stint At Wydad Casablanca
South African coach Rulani Mokwena is back on the market after his departure from Wydad Casablanca. The coach and Moroccan giants went their separate ways despite the former… Read more »
South Africa: Has the South African Reserve Bank Gone Rogue?
A form of 'Trump derangement' seems to have infected the South African Reserve Bank - at least when it comes to dealing with Steinhoff. Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Joshlin Smith Judgment Due Friday After Defence Says State Failed to Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial will learn their fate on Friday. If found guilty they face life sentences. Read more »
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