March 27
South Africa: High Stakes - Will 2024 Be the Year of the Democrat, the Autocrat or the Authoritarian Democrat?
This has been described as 'the year of elections' and as 'the ultimate election year'. But this does not mean it will be the year of democracy. On the contrary, it may well become… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: SA's 2024 Elections Party Lists - The Bad, the Weird and the Ugly
On Monday, the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) made its party lists open to the public, revealing the 14,662 candidates nominated by political parties to fill the seats in the… Read more »
South Africa: Komati Power Station - The Cautionary Tale of the Just Energy Transition and Lessons to Be Learnt
Members of the Presidential Climate Commission have repeatedly pointed out that the many mistakes in the project to decommission the Komati Power Station should never have been… Read more »
Southern Africa: Information Regulator Cracks Whip On Transunion Over Data Breach
The body also gave an update on two matters involving Jacob Zuma -- one relating to tax affairs, another to sunshine reporting linked to state security and Iqbal Survé's… Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Which Zuma Is the Right Zuma for Me?
We have been blessed with not one, but two Zumas to possibly lead us after the elections. One nation, two Spears! What a time to be alive?!?! Read more »
March 22
South Africa: Mapisa-Nqakula Files Court Papers to Interdict Possible Arrest
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the National Assembly speaker on special leave, has filed court papers to interdict the National Director of Public Prosecution Shamila Batohi, Police… Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced, Departed - the Financial Sector Conduct Authority Case Against Markus Jooste
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority had fined Markus Jooste, the late former CEO of Steinhoff, R475m and intended to lay criminal charges against him for contravening sections… Read more »
March 21
South Africa: Disgraced Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste Reportedly Shoots Himself
Disgraced former chief executive of Steinhof Markus Jooste has reportedly shot himself just more than 24 hours after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority revealed that it was… Read more »
South Sudan: Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula On 'Special Leave' After Corruption Claims Speculation
Late on Human Rights Day, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula stepped aside from public office under a cloud of corruption allegations and amid rumours of her… Read more »
South Africa: Steinheist - the Inside Story Behind the Steinhoff Scandal
The Steinhoff crash wiped more than R200-billion off the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, erased more than half the wealth of tycoon Christo Wiese and knocked the pension funds of… Read more »
South Africa: Bill That Calls for Full Review of US Relations With SA Crosses First Hurdle in US Congress
A bill that would call on the US government to comprehensively review US relations with South Africa crossed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday when it passed the House of… Read more »
South Africa: Tasting the Koeksuster Economy of the Karoo
Small-town bakers have become a critical financial lifeline for their families and communities. Read more »
March 20
South Africa: We Have a Magnificent Constitution, but the Struggle for Universal Human Rights Continues
When our leaders take the stage on Human Rights Day, one wishes that they would be honourable and honest enough to acknowledge that while strides have been made, the harsh reality… Read more »
Africa: Russian Gazprombank Africa Deal to Reboot Petrosa Mossel Bay Refinery Hits Key Deadline in April - Mantashe
A clearer picture of the Russian-linked Gazprombank Africa investment and funding for PetroSA's mothballed Mossel Bay refinery to ensure its self-sustainability would emerge in… Read more »
South Africa: Pride in Prejudice - On Human Rights Day, Be Mindful of Extremist Views Heading for SA's Parliament
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on 21 March, it is important to remember that several parties that espouse immoral and unconstitutional views based on sometimes extreme… Read more »
South Africa: Human Rights Day 2024 Is an Opportunity to Remember, Reflect and Rethink
As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, it is crucial to assess the ongoing challenges to the current state of human rights and explore the extent to which they are… Read more »
South Africa: SAA-Takatso Deal Should Be Probed By Special Investigating Unit, MPs Say, but Gordhan Disagrees
'We would be failing in our duties as MPs if we did not ask Minister Gordhan to explain how SAA will sustain itself after 18 months.' Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders FNB to Freeze Payments From Jacob Zuma's Account - and Recover R2.9-Million Plus Interest
In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, First National Bank noted that it was instructed by the High Court to place a hold on outgoing payments from former president Jacob… Read more »
South Africa: South African Consumer Inflation Accelerates in February, Trajectory Bodes Ill for Rate Cuts
South African consumer inflation picked up pace in February, accelerating year-on-year to 5.6% from 5.3% in January. One silver lining was a slowdown in food inflation, but that… Read more »
South Africa: MK Doesn't Belong to ANC, Says Zuma, Vows to Win Polls and 'Remove the Evil Ones' From Government
Addressing supporters of the MK party following arguments in the Electoral Court about the party's registration, Jacob Zuma said its name did not belong to the ANC and that the… Read more »
South Africa: MK Party Argues ANC Failed to Oppose Its Registration Before Jacob Zuma Joined
Arguing in the Electoral Court on Tuesday, lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe party tore into the ANC's application to have the party's… Read more »
South Africa: 'Heatwaves Are Going to Get Worse, Like Nothing We've Ever Seen Before' - - SA Climatologist
The oppressive heat that has persisted in parts of South Africa over the past few weeks is neither unusual for this time of year, nor during El Niño. However, climate change… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: South Africans Less Likely to Trust Government and Media According to 2024 Barometer
In an age of corruption and misinformation, it is perhaps unsurprising that South Africans are more likely to trust their peers, online resources and businesses rather than the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Sidesteps Questions On State Capture Inaction After Raid on Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula's Home
Any action against ministers and deputy ministers implicated in State Capture would be informed by 'outcomes of the processes undertaken by the relevant entities' with… Read more »
South Africa: Diamond Dealer Louis Liebenberg Helps Boost Mk's Gauteng Fortunes
The uMkhonto Wesizwe party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, is making inroads in Gauteng. Read more »