South Africa: 'I Felt My Intestines Go Cold From Fear' - Joburg Residents Describe Blast Scene Chaos

Residents and business people in Johannesburg's inner city say they were left traumatised by Wednesday's mystery explosion beneath a busy street. Read more »

South Africa: Zimbabwean Extension Permit Holders Hastily Relocate to Avoid Domino Effects of Permit Cancellation

One permit holder says he and his family were 'just lucky' to be able to move abroad after noticing space in SA for permit holders was 'getting squeezed'. Read more »

South Africa: Putin Agreed in June Not to Come to Summit, but Ramaphosa Had to Consult BRICS Partners Before Going Public

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined in a court affidavit the tortuous and stressful diplomatic consultations Pretoria went through before announcing on Wednesday that Russian… Read more »

South Africa: Retail Boss Issues Dire Warning to Govt in Annual Address

Gareth Ackerman sounds warning on profits, saying Pick n Pay expects a decline of more than 20% for H1 2024. It's been difficult to stay positive about the future of South Africa… Read more »

South Africa: Consumer Inflation Within Reserve Bank's Target Range Ahead of Rate Decision

South Africa's consumer price index (CPI) braked significantly in the year to June to 5.4% from 6.3% in May. Pointedly, it fell within the central bank's 3% to 6% target range for… Read more »

Africa: Pan-African Parliament Slammed for Appointing Alleged Gold Smuggler As Religious Ambassador

The 'prophet' Uebert Angel was recently exposed as a key player in a major gold smuggling racket. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Digging Deeper Into Debt to Cover Living Costs - Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor

The 2023 report presents a sobering picture of falling consumer confidence in the economy, and South Africans having to resort to polyjobbing to supplement their incomes. Read more »

South Africa: Putin's No-Show At BRICS Summit Is Good News Ramaphosa Desperately Needed

Perhaps the most important consequence of this decision is what will now be averted. There is plenty of evidence that the issue had deepened the dividing lines in our society. Read more »

South Africa: Back On the Road After Attacks, Truck Drivers Fear for Their Lives

Drivers are back behind the wheel after the highway attacks that saw 20 vehicles torched have subsided. Read more »

South Africa: Joburg CBD Street Collapses After Explosion, Residents Instructed to Leave Area

Parts of Lilian Ngoyi Street in Johannesburg's CBD collapsed on Wednesday after what was initially suspected to be a gas line explosion. While emergency services remained on the… Read more »

South Africa: Arresting Putin Risks Engaging in War With Russia, Ramaphosa Says in Affidavit

In his affidavit responding to the DA's court bid to have Russian president Vladimir Putin arrested in line with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, President Cyril… Read more »

South Africa: Independent Panel Completes Investigation Into Russian Ship's Time in Cape Town

An independent panel has concluded its investigation into the mysterious Lady R. Now, it has two weeks to complete its confidential report before handing it over to President Cyril… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Is a Country Unsuccessfully Searching for Post-Zuma Space

Last week's decision by the Constitutional Court confirming the illegality of Arthur Fraser's decision to release former president Jacob Zuma on medical parole has brought upon… Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Freight Rail's Performance Still Off-Track, Despite Decline in Security Incidents

Transnet Freight Rail has seen a decline in security incidents such as cable theft which have hobbled its operations, but its overall performance on crucial lines remains well… Read more »

South Africa: Should a Way Be Found to Spare Jacob Zuma From Jail Time? It's a Tough Call

The Constitutional Court's decision not to consider an appeal by the National Commissioner of Correctional Services in Jacob Zuma's parole matter means that Zuma must now go back… Read more »

South Africa: Arcelormittal SA Shares Crash After Headline Earnings Expected to Tumble Into Red On Rolling Blackouts

ArcelorMittal's South African share price sank by more than 40% on Tuesday after the steelmaker said it expected interim headline earnings to tumble into a loss in the face of the… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Shenanigans Dull Banyana Banyana's Shine in World Cup Build-Up

Mere days before a second successive Fifa World Cup appearance, all eyes should be on Banyana Banyana. Instead the South African Football Association keeps stealing the team's… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom and Its COO Jan Oberholzer to 'Part Ways By Mutual Agreement'

Amid its search for a permanent chief executive officer, Eskom's former chief operating officer will leave the power utility at the end of this month. Read more »

South Africa: Probe Reveals Cradock Child Was 'Accidentally' Trapped in Classroom for Three Days - Eastern Cape MEC

The MEC for Community Safety in the Eastern Cape, Xolile Nqatha, has told the provincial legislature that an investigation into the circumstances that led to a five-year-old… Read more »

South Africa: 'It Is in Your Hands' - South Africans Who Have Taken Madiba's Words to Heart

Today is Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated every year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday, and honours the values and legacy of the late, great statesman and freedom… Read more »

South Africa: Analysts Divided On Whether Reserve Bank Will Hike Rates Again On Thursday

Analysts are divided on the prospects of the South African Reserve Bank raising or holding its key repo rate -- and by extension, the prime lending rate for consumers -- when its… Read more »

South Africa: Residents of Durban Informal Settlement Try to Rebuild Their Lives After Devastating Fire

Damaged sheets of corrugated iron were stacked in bundles as residents of Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban attempted to recover after a fire that destroyed more than… Read more »

South Africa: Here Are Ideas About How You Can Contribute to Positive Change On Mandela Day 2023

The day is a call to action for individuals, communities and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela's values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own… Read more »

South Africa: Another Team of Firefighters Heads for Canada While Out-of-Control Wildfires Rage

New fires at the weekend set off more Canadian wildfire smoke-related air quality alerts for North America. The heatwave in North America is mirrored in parts of Europe, with fears… Read more »

Southern Africa: Why the Extradition of Manuel Chang From South Africa Is a Big Deal

The former Mozambican finance minister, dirty money and the curse of financial sector collusion are a blight on Africa. Read more »