October 15, 2023
South Africa: The Women Proteas and Hilton Moreeng Are a Match Made in Heaven
When Hilton Moreeng took over as head coach of the Proteas Women, none of the players even had a contract. Now they're one of the best teams in the world. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Defence Force Recalls 8 Soldiers From UN Peacekeeping Duty to Answer Sex Misconduct Charges
Eight soldiers arrested in DRC have returned to South Africa to answer to 'sexual abuse and exploitation' allegations. Read more »
South Africa: Terrorism Financing - The Perfect Ruse for a State Security Clampdown On NGOs and Churches
Registered non-profits (including churches) must now annually submit additional information to the Department of Social Development (the exact nature of which will be determined in… Read more »
October 14, 2023
South Africa: Eskom, Transnet Ex-Board Members Blame 'Meddling' Minister Gordhan for Executive Exodus At Dysfunctional SOEs
In the wake of the exodus of top executives at failing state-owned enterprises responsible for South Africa's economic malaise, former board members blame Public Enterprises… Read more »
October 13, 2023
South Africa: SANDF Soldiers Detained or Suspended for Alleged Sex Crimes and UN Violations
Their alleged offences include running brothels. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town International Airport Runway Shut Down After Hydraulic Fuel Spill
Passengers were left frustrated on Thursday after the main runway at Cape Town International Airport was closed, causing flight delays and cancellations. Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: How Much Can We Rely On Census 2022?
The latest South African Census, released this week, is a hugely important set of numbers that will be used to shape policy and budgets. But is it accurate enough? Read more »
South Africa: Census Reveals 5.2 Million Children of School-Going Age Aren't Receiving Education
Since 1996, the number of people in South Africa in the 5-24 age group not attending school increased from 5.09m to about 5.4m (26.6%), Census 2022 has revealed. Read more »
South Africa: 'Environment Minister' Ties the Knot With Her 'One True Love, Big Oil'
'We are gathered here today to join, in holy matrimony, Environment Minister Barbara Creecy with her one true love, Big Oil, while her jilted lover, Planet Earth cries silently.'… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Judge President Concerned About Slow Pace of Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial
As the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial drags on, defence lawyer representing one of the five men on trial for Meyiwa's murder requested a day to consult and prepare for what's set to be… Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Price Proves 'Lies' Told in the Case Involving Alleged Gangster Ralph Stanfield and Wife Nicole Johnson
Alleged 28s boss Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson co-own a petrol station in Cape Town. Johnson claimed that as she had been detained since her recent arrest, she could… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Report Is Truthful, Rational, Ramaphosa Tells National Council of Provinces
The official report into the Lady R debacle was 'truthful' and showed no laws were transgressed, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Council of Provinces, taking the… Read more »
South Africa: Another De Kock Century Powers Proteas to Successive Cricket World Cup Victory
South Africa top the Cricket World Cup table after meting out two successive thrashings in their opening fixtures. This time, the vanquished side was Australia, who fell by 134… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Mayor Takes On Construction Mafia, Launches Anti-Extortion Campaign and Shifts Millions to Security
The City of Cape Town has set up an anti-extortion hotline as part of a new plan to tackle crimes related to construction projects in the city. Arrests are expected soon. Read more »
South Africa: Springbok Women Bank On Experience in Opening WXV2 Clash Against Scotland
South Africa kick off their WXV2 campaign with a stern challenge against ninth-ranked Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: State-Owned Enterprises' Missed Performance Targets, Losses of Billions of Rands and More Laid Bare
As the IFP called for an urgent parliamentary debate on the state-owned enterprises crisis, a swathe of departmental annual and Auditor-General reports detailing losses, failed… Read more »
South Africa: French Government Officials Undeterred By Just Energy Transition Implementation Delays
The French government is not deterred by the slow pace of the implementation of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa. France has committed to investing billions of rands… Read more »
South Africa: 'I Want to Empty a Gun in His Head' - Chilling Affidavit About Alleged 28s Gang Boss Ralph Stanfield's 'Plans'
Detailed accusations, ranging from death threat-style statements to a shooting and hunting for a complainant in a case against him, have surfaced in a Cape Town court against… Read more »
Africa: The Irony of Africa Energy Week's Capture By the Oil and Gas Industry
As Africans, we must ask ourselves one question: how can we transition to renewable energy when we keep allowing entities with a clear and conflicting agenda to dominate our table?… Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Failed to Reflect On Nation's Regression Following Release of Census 2022
It didn't take long for President Cyril Ramaphosa to trumpet the positive aspects of the latest census as a reflection of the 'good work' done by his government and the ANC. Read more »
South Africa: Australian Cops Ground Suspected Traffickers After Cocaine Worth R500m Flown in From South Africa
In 2019 two drug traffickers were arrested in Australia for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country in passenger planes from South Africa. Now, a similar takedown has… Read more »
South Africa: Springboks' Hopes for World Cup Quarterfinal Hinge Mostly On Flyhalf Selection
The Springbok team selection to face France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Saint-Denis is impossibly difficult thanks to great planning. Read more »
South Africa: Markus Jooste Must Pay R15 Million Immediately for Steinhoff Implosion, JSE Demands
The sanction against Jooste comes days before Steinhoff is set to be delisted from the JSE and Frankfurt Stock Exchange on Friday, 13 October. The ownership of Steinhoff will move… Read more »
South Africa: UK Trade Envoy Says Blackouts Are Powering Foreign Investment in Renewables
Britain is seeking to expand its already large renewable energy footprint in SA, says UK trade envoy for South Africa, Andrew Selous. Read more »
South Africa: Time Out Market Set to Showcase Cape Town's Culinary Stars When It Opens Next Month
The globally successful Time Out Market promises to be a major food and tourism boost for the city. Read more »