Africa: Nineteen African Penguins in Rehab After Oil Spill Off Cape Town

The source of an oil pollution incident which left 19 underweight African penguins oiled between Hout Bay and Kommetjie last week remains a mystery. Read more »

South Africa: Man Wins Damages After Being Shot By Police During Covid Lockdown

Xolani Patrick Lingani was shot when officers tried to break up a gathering outside a spaza shop in Mdantsane during the fifth day of the lockdown in 2020. Read more »

Africa: Processed Red Meat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart, It's Also Associated With Dementia

A large new study from the US has found an association between eating processed red meat and a future dementia diagnosis. Read more »

South Africa: Stilfontein Massacre a Stark Reminder of South Africa's Ongoing Struggle With Human Rights Violations

The death of up to 100 miners at Stilfontein reflects a callous and couldn't-care-less attitude that has developed in the government, and sadly throughout much of society (white… Read more »

South Africa: ANC Summons Four Senior State Capture-Accused Members to Appear Before Disciplinary Committee

At this stage it appears that only four ANC National Executive Committee members implicated in State Capture will come under scrutiny, with heavyweights, including Gwede Mantashe,… Read more »

South Africa: High-Value Goods Dealers Play Key Role in War Against Money Laundering

Criminals use high-value goods traders as a money laundering mechanism, making playing ball with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (Fica) all the more important. Read more »

South Africa: Implats Signs Renewable Energy Deal to Supply 90 Percent of Power to Its Springs Refinery

Refineries are very power-intensive and reducing their mounting electricity costs while greening their energy supplies are crucial measures to arrest South Africa's spiral of… Read more »

South Africa: Zille Calls Defeating the Ends of Justice Charge Against Her in Jp Smith Office Raid 'Absurd'

Leader of the National Coloured Congress Fadiel Adams has confirmed he laid a charge of defeating the ends of justice on Monday against the DA's Helen Zille. Read more »

South Africa: Paarl Royals Dominate Sa20, Secure Playoff Spot Amid Rising Competition From Cape Rivals

With one week of regular-season action left, the Betway SA20 table has painted a clear picture of the favourites heading into a thrilling final period. Read more »

South Africa: Lights Out in Joburg - Thousands of Traffic Signals On the Blink Amid Power Cuts, Budget Blues and Vandalism

Johannesburg is the G20 host city, but its traffic light system has broken down in 2025 - accelerating its de-modernisation. Read more »

Africa: Six Million Young Moms in Africa Are Not in School - - They Can Be

In sub-Saharan Africa more than six million pregnant and parenting girls are out of school - and few go back after giving birth. Here's how the barriers to girls' schooling can be… Read more »

South Africa: Cold, Cold Heart - Chris Hani Assassin Janusz Waluś Has No Regrets

That he was denied amnesty by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and spent 29 years in jail for assassinating SACP leader Chris Hani was a 'travesty of justice', claims killer… Read more »

South Africa: Building On Optimism - - Big Infrastructure Projects Return to SA in Water, Housing, Energy Sectors

Municipalities, state-owned enterprises and private sector players are starting to open their wallets to spend money on developments that will enhance growth and create much-needed… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Champions Forward-Thinking G20 Agenda, Diverging Sharply From Trump Doctrine

While Donald Trump is at the head of the pack of global strongman leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed South Africa firmly in the camp of the diminishing progressive… Read more »

South Africa: Dear Jeff in Oz - - SA Is (Still) the Most Exciting Place to Live for People With a Positive Attitude

In 2012, banker Paul Harris wrote to a friend in Australia who had sent him a concerned note after reading that South Africa had five more years before going over a cliff. The… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Airports Grapple With Fuel Shortages, System Failures and Constant Delays

South Africa faces an ongoing aviation crisis, leaving many travellers disappointed. Read more »

South Africa: Richards Bay Coal Terminal Exports Rise By 10 Percent As Transnet Rebounds

Transnet's willingness to collaborate with the private sector has been cited as a key reason behind the improved performance. The export boost comes off a low base, but a… Read more »

South Africa: Calls for Suspension of Cape Town Mayco Members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg After Police Raid Offices

Police say the raid of the offices of Cape Town mayoral committee members Xanthea Limberg and JP Smith 'emanate from a case that is running before courts'. Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg's Water Supply Crisis - Phumla Mqashi Residents Battle Scarcity and Health Risks Daily

In Johannesburg's Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, thousands of households rely on a few water tankers and are forced to travel across settlements or to neighbouring suburbs to… Read more »

Africa: Expropriation Bill - Decades in the Making, What Lies Ahead for South Africa?

The announcement on Thursday, 24 January 2025 that President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law has drawn expressions of concern and legal threats. But what… Read more »

South Africa: Adapting to Change - How Local Farmers Use Tradition to Combat Climate Impacts Sustainably

While climate adaptation strategies and sustainable farming practices thrive in small to medium farms, commercial farmers are still behind on the journey because of the costs of… Read more »

South Africa: Swazi Human Rights Lawyers Live in Fear After Thulani Maseko Assassination - ICJ Report

The International Commission of Jurists' report also found that the Swazi judiciary is not independent and is becoming less so. Read more »

South Africa: Vexed Debates - The Battle for Animal Welfare in South Africa

The struggle to ensure kindness and fair treatment of animals - or deny it - will take centre stage this year as hunters, conservationists and government lawmakers face off on… Read more »

South Africa: Airports in Crisis - South Africa Faces Jet Fuel Shortages Amid Rising Travel Chaos

Airports Company South Africa's fuel woes cause chaos (again) at international airports, disrupting flights and infuriating travellers. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana At a Critical Juncture - Rebuilding Public Trust Starts With Tackling Threats, Gaps in Security Sector

Ghana is at a critical point in its political trajectory. These are the targeted reforms the new administration needs to prepare for to halt further deterioration. Read more »