February 17
South Africa: Pam Golding Faces Fallout Over Management of Millions, Bribes Paid to Former President's Son
Pam Golding and SA law firm Jouberts Attorneys collectively managed R110.9-million, which turned out to be bribe payments to former Mozambican president Armando Guebuza's son,… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Decision to Deploy the SANDF Is Deeply Flawed. Here's Why
President Ramaphosa's deployment of the SANDF against gangsterism overlooks critical issues, revealing the military's struggle against neglect and underfunding while failing to… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Student Creates App to Map SA's Municipal Service Failures - - and the Fixes
Keyuren Maharaj developed the CityMenderSA app to track infrastructure issues. Read more »
South Africa: UCT Registration Disrupted As Students Demand End to Fee Blocks
The University of Cape Town was thrown into turmoil on the first day of the academic year as students blocked campus entrances, including the M3 access in Rondebosch, protesting… Read more »
Africa: Uncertainty Over Wafcon Host Is Another Sign of Disrespect for Women's Soccer
The confusion about who's hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women's soccer is mishandled and often treated with disdain. Read more »
South Africa: Varsity Cup Rule Tweaks Favour Attack in 2026
The tournament's rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle. Read more »
February 15
South Africa: In the Name of Our Father - - Lukhanyo Calata's Devastating Testimony to Khampepe Inquiry
South Africa is wedged between the past, the present and the future, which is why it is significant that in the week of President Cyril Ramaphosa's well-received Sona, Lukhanyo… Read more »
South Africa: Water, Water, Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink, Bath, Wash Clothes, or Do Dishes
Citizen despair over Johannesburg's growing water woes as solutions remain elusive and officials continue to say, 'Keep moving, nothing to see here, although there will be a… Read more »
February 13
South Africa: A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing
Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle… Read more »
South Africa: Employee Health Now a Material Business Risk for South African Employers
Health-related productivity losses cost South Africa an estimated R161bn a year, driven by a combination of absenteeism, presenteeism and untreated mental health challenges,… Read more »
South Africa: GNU Parties Welcome Ramaphosa's Water Committee but Question Implementation
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcements during Sona of a water committee and the deployment of the SANDF were welcomed by GNU partners, with focus now shifting to implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Unlocking Better Health Through Quality Sleep - Why Your Mattress Matters
In the relentless hustle of modern South African life, we often treat sleep as a luxury, a finish line we cross only when the emails are answered and the chores are done. What if,… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Ramaphosa Deploys Ministers Before SONA to 'Urgently' Tackle Joburg's Water Crisis
Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town's Wall Will Not Keep Us Safe - - It Will Keep Us Apart
Once you accept a wall, you accept the idea that some people belong behind one. South Africa has already lived that nightmare. Read more »
South Africa: Flawed Electricity Pricing Policy and Tariff Regulation Are Deepening SA's Municipal Electricity Crisis
South Africa's municipal electricity pricing is broken. Current policies are draining city budgets, overcharging residents and letting infrastructure crumble. Read more »
South Africa: Bittersweet End for Tongaat Hulett As Rescuers Throw in the Towel
The sugar giant's business rescue practitioners have filed for provisional liquidation after a R12-billion collapse, citing a breakdown in funding talks and new demands from the… Read more »
South Africa: Khampepe Commission - Presidents Mbeki and Zuma Have Moral Obligation to Disclose What They Know
Legal representatives for families of victims of apartheid crimes, who have accused the National Prosecuting Authority of delaying prosecutions, have begged former presidents Jacob… Read more »
South Africa: Flysafair Deal Averted Licence Crisis At Eleventh Hour
No matter how they frame it, South Africa's most efficient airline had no choice but to seek a local owner to keep its planes in the sky. Read more »
South Africa: Cartoon Controversy - Zapiro Ruling Ends in Settlement for Satire
Daily Maverick, AfriForum and Solidarity have settled a dispute over a Zapiro cartoon in a way that quietly affirms that satire is not reportage, and should not be judged as such. Read more »
South Africa: How a Flower Can Help Prevent Abuse or Suicide Among Children in SA's High-Violence Areas
The Plant Play programme, which enables children to have play time that is fun as well as fulfilling by encouraging them to grow a flower, has the ability to change their lives, as… Read more »
South Africa: Pa Crushes DA to Bag Its Third George Seat, IFP Sees Off ANC to Retain Umzumbe Ward in KZN
The Patriotic Alliance easily picked off a DA-held seat in in the Western Cape to win its third seat in George in 2026, while the IFP retained a marginal seat in uMzumbe in the Ugu… Read more »
South Africa: Buying a Breach - - the Multimillion-Rand Blind Spot in SA Dealmaking
Mergers in South Africa often overlook cyber due diligence, risking undisclosed liabilities and hidden costs that can significantly impact the acquired organisation's value and… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: State of the Nation in the Shadow of the Water Tanker
A year after bold promises, Cyril Ramaphosa's weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Must Reconcile Economic Gains With SA's Harsh Reality in His SONA
When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address, his most important task will be to link the recent good economic news with the lived experience of so many… Read more »
February 10
South Africa: Rhino Killers Shift Their Sights Back to Kruger National Park
The good news is that poachers slaughtered far fewer rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal last year. The bad news is that they killed many more in Kruger National… Read more »
