November 22, 2023
South Africa: Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Laments Rwandan Pitch but Accepts Defeat in World Cup Qualifier
With group favourites Nigeria dropping points during their first two group games of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers, Bafana Bafana had an opportunity to spring into pole position.… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Trying to Make It Impossible for Independents to Stand for Parliament - Zackie Achmat
Elections are a fight for numbers - but so is getting on the ballot in the first place. Attempting to run in 2024 as an independent, Zackie Achmat, known internationally for his… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Brics-Plus Leaders Agree to Disagree On Contentious Middle East Issues
In a virtual summit held on Tuesday, leaders of the BRICS-Plus bloc skirted potential disagreements over members' differing positions on the Middle East conflict. Read more »
South Africa: What Really Happened in Sharpeville - New Book Reveals Many More Died in the the Massacre
A new book turns the official narrative about the 21 March 1960 massacre on its head. The crowd that gathered on that fateful day was actually peaceful and did not pose a threat to… Read more »
South Africa: Zimbabwe DJ Snagga T Was Among Those Who Died in Albert Street Fire
The devastating fire in Joburg's Albert Street in August, which claimed the lives of 77 people, also had an impact on the city's vibrant entertainment scene. The blaze claimed the… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Approves 'Non-Instructive' Resolution to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel and Shut Embassy
With a vote of 248 for and 91 against, the amended EFF motion calling on the government to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and cut diplomatic ties was carried in the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Date Rape Drug Hidden in Dried Fish Is The Latest Confiscation in South Africa-Nigeria Crackdowns
A consignment of Rohypnol, flown from Nigeria, was intercepted in Johannesburg. This bust comes after other crackdowns which saw cops in Nigeria arrest two suspected kingpins… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Corruption Case Struck Off Roll for 'Unreasonable Delay' By Prosecuting Authority
The Middelburg court has clipped the NPA's wings in the Kusile corruption case which includes Eskom's former interim Chief Executive, Matshela Koko and former Salga Chief Executive… Read more »
South Africa: Throw Eskom Chapter of Zondo Report in the Bin, Says Koko As NPA Faces Major Hurdles in Kusile Case Aftermath
The NPA's Investigating Directorate says it will re-enrol the Kusile Power Station corruption case against Matshela Koko and others when its investigation is complete, but it has… Read more »
South Africa: Auditor-General's Report Reveals SAA Is Far From Going Like a Boeing
Despite billions of rands of taxpayer money being thrown into the SAA black hole, the airline remains a mess. The Auditor-General has painted a dire picture of financial results… Read more »
South Africa: Israel Recalls South African Ambassador Ahead of Parliamentary Vote On Shutting Pretoria Embassy
Israel has recalled Ambassador Eliav Belotserkovsky 'for consultations' as Parliament was expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa.… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Talks On New Global Plastic Treaty 'Held Hostage' By Petrochemical Industry
Negotiations on a global plastic treaty stalled in Kenya at the weekend, with some non-government groups describing the talks as a 'massive failure'. Read more »
South Africa: Grindr 'Must Take Steps' to Protect Users After Another Joburg Kidnapping Linked to Dating App
Police have arrested a suspect for the kidnapping of a 22-year-old Johannesburg man who was lured using the dating app Grindr. The company said it was 'acutely aware of this deeply… Read more »
South Africa: The Latest Edition of the CAF Champions League Showcased the Growth of Women's Soccer
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies capped off a stellar CAF Champions League campaign by trouncing Morocco's Sporting Casablanca 3-0 in the final on Sunday night. The quality of soccer at… Read more »
South Africa: Reserve Bank Expected to Hold Rates Steady As Rand Provides Some Respite
The South African Reserve Bank is seen keeping its key repo rate steady at 8.25% when its Monetary Policy Committee concludes its last scheduled meeting of 2023 on Thursday. The… Read more »
South Africa: University of Fort Hare's Head of Investigations Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder
A police task team investigating murder and attempted murder cases involving the University of Fort Hare has arrested the university's head of investigations and vetting services.… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet's Financial Crunch Intensifies After Losing Millions in Revenue Due to Durban Port Inefficiencies
Delays and congestion at the biggest port on South Africa's east coast worsened from October this year, with Transnet blaming adverse weather conditions that contributed to its… Read more »
South Africa: 'Mister President, Our Biggest Problem Here Is Water,' Hammanskraal Residents Tell Ramaphosa
Parched community members urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to fix water the ongoing supply issues in the area. Read more »
South Africa: Schools Still Plagued By 'Historical Infrastructure Backlogs', Overcrowding
Finding a 'correlation' between poor infrastructure and quality of education, an Equal Education report calls for education authorities to eradicate infrastructure backlogs. Read more »
South Africa: Former Springbok Lock Hannes Strydom Dies in Car Accident
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom was killed in a car accident on Sunday night. He was 58. Read more »
South Africa: Gift of the Givers' Ahmed Abbasi, Killed in Gaza, Honoured At Cape Town Cathedral
A free Palestine and a reminder of love were the key messages at an interfaith service in Cape Town for Gift of the Givers Gaza office head Ahmed Abbasi, who was killed in the… Read more »
November 19, 2023
South Africa: July 2021 Unrest - 65 in Court to Face Terrorism and Other Charges Linked to Deadly Violence
Two years after the July 2021 upheaval left a trail of destruction and more than 350 people dead, 65 people arrested and implicated in the mayhem will finally face justice. Among… Read more »
South Africa: Pro-Palestinian Group's Threatened Protest Forces Woolworths to Withdraw Israeli Couscous
The retailer says while it is neither pro-Palestinian nor anti-Israel, it must put the wellbeing and safety of its staff and customers first. Read more »
South Africa: Koeberg's Unit 1 Roars Back to Life, but Minister Bemoans Outages At Medupi and Five Other Units
The utility describes the successful synchronisation of Unit 1 at Koeberg to the grid as 'a huge milestone in the generation and operational recovery plan'. At the same time,… Read more »
November 17, 2023
South Africa: Suspected Activist Murder Mastermind Dies While in Police Custody
A suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of Cape Town activist Loyiso Nkohla has died of a heart attack while in police holding cells. Read more »