October 18, 2023
South Africa: Stats SA's Latest Figures Show Retail Trade Is Feeling the Pinch
Four of the seven retail categories included in the index contracted on a year-on-year basis, with food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores, as well as furniture,… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Set for Another Fiery Council Meeting On Friday After Court Orders That Mayor Stay Put
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk is likely to come out with guns blazing against city manager Noxolo Nqwazi at a council meeting on Friday. The Eastern Cape… Read more »
South Africa: Consumer Inflation Rate Increases in September, Driven By Fuel and Food
All eyes will be on the food price basket to see if the outbreak of avian flu -- already negatively impacting the poultry industry -- will push the prices of chicken and eggs even… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Offer to Mediate in Israel Must Not Be Ignored - Remember Northern Ireland
At a time when the US and much of Europe identify as supporters of the national security and self-determination of Israel, South Africa's embrace of similar goals for the people of… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: Three People Die, Three Missing After Eastern Cape Lashed By Torrential Rain
One person died and three are missing after trying to cross rivers and a pregnant woman and her 11-year old son were crushed to death when their house collapsed as torrential rain… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Authorities Crack Down On Spaza Shops After Deaths and Community Outrage
Authorities are cracking down on informal spaza shops after the deaths of four children, allegedly from food poisoning, in Soweto and South Deep this month sparked community… Read more »
South Africa: Naledi Pandor Denies Supporting Hamas Attack On Israel
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor confirmed that she did speak to the Hamas leader to discuss getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Read more »
South Africa: Cecilia Molokwane Deflects Allegations As Netball SA Names CEO's Successor
Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane dismissed a raft of allegations that were levelled against her prior to the World Cup, as the organisation named a new chief… Read more »
South Africa: Amazon Set to Go Live in 2024
The American e-commerce giant announced it would be open for business in the new year, but kept its cards close to its chest, saying only that it would happen sometime 'in 2024'. Read more »
South Africa: Digital Platforms Vs News Media - Competition Commission Launches Probe Into 'Unfair Advantage'
South Africa's newsrooms have been stripped to the bone. The commission has turned its sights on the media for a clearer picture of how AI, search engines, news aggregators and… Read more »
South Africa: Price Hikes On Basics Add Strain to Poor and Hungry South Africans As Grant Payment Glitches Persist
As the Social Development Department contends with the challenge of providing grants to 19 million South Africans, the high cost of living limits the impact of social security… Read more »
Lesotho: Security Forces Threaten a De Facto Military Coup to Save Prime Minister From No-Confidence Vote
Lesotho's army, police and intelligence chiefs have in effect threatened a military coup, warning they will step in to prevent Prime Minister Sam Matekane from being toppled in a… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: Court Thwarts Minister's Renewed Bid to Terminate Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
A Full Bench of the Pretoria Division of the High Court has refused to hear the Home Affairs ministry's application for leave to appeal against a ruling overturning Motsoaledi's… Read more »
South Africa: End of Load Shedding 'In Sight', Says Electricity Minister
Still bleeding green and gold at the South African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town on Monday, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa equated the recent period of reduced… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Appears Set to Retain His Position - For the Time Being
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk is likely to stay put after the municipality indicated it would not oppose an interdict aimed at keeping him in place as the… Read more »
South Africa: Impeached Public Protector Joins Economic Freedom Fighters
Barely a month after she was removed from office, impeached Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has joined the EFF, saying the party will allow her to 'continue to fight and… Read more »
South Africa: We're a World Away From Black Wednesday 1977, but the Powerful Are Still Trying to Shut Up the Media in 2023
Intimidation, harassment and violence - attacks on the media by the state and private sector continue. Read more »
South Africa: Surge in Mass Shootings in Cape Town - At Least 26 People Killed in Four Weeks
In just two hours, security detection technology recorded 177 shots being fired in 58 shooting incidents in various communities. Over the past weekend, three people were gunned… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Food Crisis - Avoidable, Unnecessary and Reaching Epidemic Proportions
Households are drowning in a relentless spiral of debt, high interest rates, various living costs increases, food price inflation, anxiety and desperation as they are forced to… Read more »
Sudan: 'Goodbye Julia' - First Sudanese Film At Cannes Is a Potent Exploration of Prejudice
Set just before South Sudan seceded from what was the largest nation in Africa, Mohamed Kordofani's restrained drama about two women from different sides of the country demystifies… Read more »
South Africa: France Captain Dupont Unhappy With Ref After Les Bleus Fall to Boks in World Cup Quarterfinal
France captain Antoine Dupont was critical of referee Ben O'Keeffe after his side lost the Rugby World Cup (RWC) quarterfinal 29-28 to the Springboks at Stade de France on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Brutal Boks Find a Way to Edge Les Bleus in Paris Quarterfinal Thriller
The Springboks beat France 29-28 to set up a Rugby World Cup semifinal against England in Paris next week. Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: Sixteen South Africans 'Trapped in Gaza, Unable to Get Out'
The South Africans are on a UN rescue list, ready to be moved out of besieged Gaza when the opportunity arises. Read more »
South Africa: Burgeoning Hydrogen Sector Touted As Potential Creator of 30,000 Jobs
In a country grappling with unemployment, green energy may help to turn the tide. Read more »
South Africa: UCT Council Receives Report From Panel Probing Governance Concerns
The UCT Council has received the report from an independent panel investigating governance at the institution. The report, which will assist 'Council to strengthen the governance… Read more »