October 02, 2023
South Africa: Boks Still Face Threat of Being Eliminated From Rugby World Cup 2023 - Here's How
The Springboks are not mathematically through to the last eight of the Rugby World Cup but it would take an extraordinary turn of events to eliminate the reigning world champions. Read more »
South Africa: Pilanesberg's New Luxury Venture Joins the Drive to Grow Conservation Space
The appearance of the private Black Rhino Reserve and its luxury lodges in the northwest corner of a popular national park is in line with tourism and conservation trends in South… Read more »
South Africa: Mapimpi Out of World Cup With Fractured Eye Socket, Am Confirmed As Replacement
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has been ruled out of Rugby World Cup 2023 after a 'blowout fracture' to his eye socket in a collision with Tonga's Augustine Pulu. Read more »
South Africa: Weekend of Bloodshed Sees Protection Officer Killed, Policewoman Found Murdered
The South African Police Services experienced a weekend of tragedy, with two officers slain in separate incidents in the Western Cape. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Africa: Top Scientists Make U.S.$3 Billion Plea to Rich Nations to Help Conserve Continent's Lions
Facing the grim reality of potential extinction, Africa's iconic but underexposed wild lion populations are crying out for help -- and for investors with deep, patient pockets. Read more »
South Africa: Cable Restorer Sinking in Storm Raises Oil Spill Alert for Endangered Simon's Town Penguins
While the resulting oil spill is minimal, SanParks and Sanccob are on alert in case nearby penguin colonies are affected. Read more »
South Africa: Blow to EFF's Western Cape 'Shutdown' After ANC and Two Other Bodies Pull Out
At the eleventh hour, the ANC and two other organisations pulled out of participating in the EFF's protest in Cape Town on Monday, saying they didn't support calls for a shutdown… Read more »
West Africa: West African Coups Set to Worsen Already Prevailing Economic Crises, Mass Hunger and Violent Chaos
The reality is that the African countries under new military leaders following coups face the spectre of plunging into Libyan and Sudan-like chaos. Read more »
South Africa: Debt Blowout Fears - Treasury Urged to Increase Borrowings As Last Resort
The finance department has been backed into a corner by the ANC, raising fears of the state ratcheting up debt. Read more »
South Africa: New Investment Pledges Boost Just Energy Transition Funding Pool to $11.8 Billion
Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain have joined the group of countries who are partially financing South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »
South Africa: Ten Players to Keep an Eye Out for At the Men's Cricket World Cup in India
The thwack of leather on willow will echo across India over the next two months, with England and New Zealand kicking off the tournament on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Read more »
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt Is a Safe Pair of Cricket Hands At the Proteas Helm
The national women's cricket captain will probably finish her career as her country's greatest batter, but the hard-working 'all-rounder' has more strings to her bow than just a… Read more »
September 30, 2023
South Africa: Business Leaders Join Principals in Plan to Transform South Africa's Ailing Education System
The Execs Back to School programme goes beyond physical improvements and providing resources to schools, it seeks to instil a mindset of continuous improvement and growth within… Read more »
September 29, 2023
South Africa: ANC's Shock By-Election Loss to IFP in Kwa-Zulu-Natal Spells Danger for Party Ahead of 2024 - Analysts
Analysts say Wednesday's Ward 13 by-election result in the uMhlathuze Local Municipality shows that KwaZulu-Natal is likely to have a coalition government after next year's general… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Association Distances Itself From EFF's Planned Western Cape 'Shutdown' On Monday
The EFF has called for a 'shutdown' in the Western Cape on Monday, 2 October, over a number of issues, including 'unjust taxi impoundments'. But, unlike the August taxi strike, the… Read more »
South Africa: Top Judicial Posts in the Offing As 'Reformed' JSC Prepares to Interview Candidates
This round of interviews will also present a good test of how the JSC's new process deals with potentially contentious candidates. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Multiple Forms of Organised Crime Are Flourishing in SA, Finds Global Crime Index
The Global Institute of Transnational Organized Crime recently released its second iteration of the Organized Crime Index, a scale demonstrating the presence of organised crime and… Read more »
Eswatini: Monarchy Poised for Contentious Elections With Pro-Democracy Opposition On Back Foot
The tiny southern African kingdom, sandwiched by South Africa and Mozambique, goes to the polls on Friday to elect Members of Parliament under an electoral system that excludes… Read more »
South Africa: Three Fallen Submariners to Be 'Forever Honoured' By Navy
The deaths of three South African Navy submariners in an accident at sea last week sent shockwaves through the country. On Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Talks Up Progress While Dancing Around the Real Issues
Eskom, which received a R254bn bailout in the February Budget, can't submit its audited financial statements to Parliament by the end-of-September deadline, it emerged on Wednesday… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Wins Permanent Interdict Against Striking Workers, but Wage Dispute Rumbles On
While the strike in the City of Tshwane has 'legally' ended, pockets of workers continue to protest and the municipality holds out on paying wage increases. Read more »
South Africa: Submarine Tragedy a 'Wake-Up Call' to Govt to Stop Slashing Defence Budget - Navy Chief
Speaking at a memorial service for three submariners, the chief of the South African Navy on Wednesday decried the ongoing maritime defence force budget cuts by the government,… Read more »
South Africa: South African Army Mourns Loss of Four Soldiers in Road Accident Outside Upington
The South African National Defence Force has held a combined memorial service in Upington for four soldiers who died in a road accident on 20 September. They will be buried… Read more »
South Africa: Water Crisis - Johannesburg Is the Next Eskom If We Don't Act Now
Johannesburg's water supply needs to be recognised for the emergency it is: the country doesn't have R20-billion for an immediate fix, but putting the right people in place can put… Read more »
South Africa: Mouse Eradication Project on Marion Island Gathers Pace
The team spearheading an operation to rid Marion Island of mice which are annihilating seabirds and other life say the project's success is vital for conservation. Read more »