July 09
South Africa: IPID Tells Afriforum It Will Legally Confront Top Cop Fannie Masemola's 'Inaction' Over 2020 Kinnear Murder
In October, AfriForum wrote to police bosses asking why no police officers had been held to account in connection with events leading to the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective… Read more »
South Africa: New Minister Gayton Mckenzie Promises 'Massive Changes' On Superfan and Department Funding
Ahead of the Cabinet lekgotla this weekend, Gayton McKenzie has made several public statements about actions he intends to pursue as minister of sport, arts and culture. Read more »
South Africa: Storms Rage On Across South Africa As Another Cold Front Promises More Damaging Winds, Waves
Storms continued in parts of South Africa on Tuesday, with snow, storm surges and widespread rainfall. Read more »
South Africa: Watchwords of New Cabinet Should Be Pragmatism, Meritocracy and Honesty
Honesty will not be inculcated while corruption with impunity is allowed to continue. The first order of business of the new Cabinet should be to address the matter of 'ending… Read more »
South Africa: Fixing the SAPS a Critical Priority, Otherwise Government Won't Meet Its Other Objectives
We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu. Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced Judge John Hlophe Will Serve On JSC After GNU Fails to Come Together
Hlophe has been elected on to the Judicial Service Commission - the same body that found him guilty of gross misconduct. Read more »
South Africa: National Consumer Tribunal Fines Two Car Dealerships for Stiffing Consumers
The National Consumer Commission has welcomed rulings against Wingfield Motors and Sandton Repo Cars (now Cresta Car Centre). Both have been forced to refund consumers and pay… Read more »
South Africa: Renaldo Gouws Attends DA Party Meeting Despite Being Suspended Over Racist Videos
The DA has confirmed that Renaldo Gouws attended the party's induction meeting despite being suspended from all party activities over racist and homophobic videos. Read more »
South Africa: After an Eight-Year Battle, Justice for Life Esidimeni 144 Hinges On Inquest Judgment
Eight years ago, 144 people with mental health problems died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni, a highly specialised, long-term psychiatric care hospital, to ill-equipped… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Can the GNU Achieve a Social Compact, Where a Single-Party Government Failed?
Is there a way to make a government of national unity work for the country and its people? Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela University Choir Celebrates 30 Years of Freedom Songs
Combining Western music and African melodies gave this choir its unique flavour, which has been maturing over its illustrious three decades. Read more »
South Africa: Relief Operations Continue As Cold Fronts Lash Parts of the Country
With the western parts of South Africa undergoing disruptive weather for the rest of the week, efforts are under way to help keep communities safe and warm. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Government Should Stop Top-Down Approach and Rather Engage Actively With the South African Public
The government must recognise that a mandate at the polls doesn't give it carte blanche to act unilaterally. Instead, it must actively engage with citizens, creating meaningful… Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Pledges to Be 'Ultra-Aggressive' With Roll-Out of Renewable Energy
'Let's show the country and the rest of the world that we can do it. We are going to be the leaders on this continent in relation to renewable energy,' said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa… Read more »
South Africa: 'Excessive' New EU Regulations Threaten South Africa's Citrus Export Industry
These historic cases now in front of the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement body are matters of serious concern for South African agriculture. We are the second biggest… Read more »
South Africa: As Load Shedding Goes Local, the Power Gap Between Rich and Poor Widens
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not… Read more »
South Africa: Young Survivors of Usindiso Fire Still Unplaced in Schools - Despite Government Commitments
About 20 children who survived the fire in the Usindiso building and are living in temporary accommodation in Denver, Johannesburg, have not attended school since the fire on 31… Read more »
South Africa: Discontent Grows in South Africa's Steel Industry Over Recently Concluded Pay Rise Offer Agreement
From 1 July, SA steel and engineering workers received a pay increase of about 7%, which will be followed by a 6% increase in 2025 and another 6% in 2026. However, a trade union… Read more »
South Africa: Winter Wallop - Barrage of Fronts Bring Cold, Wet, Snowy Conditions On Heels of Storm Havoc
Icy temperatures and disruptive weather have caused havoc in parts of the country, with some areas experiencing snow and damaging winds, while others are mopping up ahead of… Read more »
South Africa: Impoverished Joburgers Buckle Under New Monthly R200 Prepaid Meter Fixed Electricity Surcharge
The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining… Read more »
South Africa: Tmo Decisions in First Test Accurate, Says Bok Refereeing Consultant Jaco Peyper
Ireland were unhappy with several crucial decisions that went against them in the first Test against South Africa. The Boks won 27-20. Read more »
July 07
South Africa: Peter Randall - - the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press
Peter Randall was an innovative publisher who promoted revolutionary authors and academics. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Left Homeless in Western Cape As Gale-Force Winds and Torrential Rain Wreak Havoc
Communities in the Western Cape are facing a severe weather crisis as multiple cold fronts bring icy weather, disruptive rain and damaging winds, causing widespread displacement.… Read more »
South Africa: We Finally Have a Cabinet - Now Let's Get Down to Business
After all the weeks of panic and uncertainty, I believe this is mostly a good Cabinet and a win-win situation for all involved. Read more »
South Africa: A Clutch of British Comedies Made 80 Years Ago Tell Us Much About Our GNU
As the 'Ealing Comedies' show, democracy is about compromise, it is about the acceptance and tolerance of others and their ideologies. This is what South Africa's government of… Read more »