September 27, 2023
South Africa: Gift of the Givers Rolls Out Huge Operation to Assist 10,000 Western Cape Residents
An estimated 10,000 Western Cape residents need aid after the devastating stormy weather and floods over the long weekend. Nonprofit Gift of the Givers is rolling out disaster… Read more »
South Africa: ID Parade Set for VIP Protection Unit Assault Case Involving Mashatile's Aides
In a surprising reversal, the state has announced it will conduct an identification parade in the case of eight VIP protection unit members accused of assaulting motorists on a… Read more »
South Africa: How Prepared Is Cape Town for a Future of Extreme Weather Events?
The City of Cape Town has a Climate Change Strategy and Winter Readiness Programme, but it will probably have to do more to prepare for future extreme weather events. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Government Opens Public Comments On Policy to End Captive Lion Breeding
A draft government policy proposes to end the keeping of lions for commercial purposes, as well as phasing out intensive commercial breeding of rhinos and regulating leopard… Read more »
South Africa: Learning to Read in a Mother Tongue Is Key to Improving SA's Literacy Rates, Says Foundation
At first, the Zenex Foundation believed that helping learners in Mathematics and Science was the best way to address the education crisis. Then it realised that, first, it needed… Read more »
South Africa: Why More Than Two Months Worth of Rain Fell in Western Cape Weekend Storm
As parts of the Western Cape grapple with the aftermath of a destructive weather system that tore off rooftops and submerged roads, Daily Maverick spoke to experts who explained… Read more »
South Africa: SANParks Should Not Be Providing a Platform to Help Climate-Breaking Companies Like TotalEnergies Look Good
The partnership announced between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks and TotalEnergies makes a mockery of efforts to fight climate change by giving… Read more »
South Africa: Police Boss Tightens the Purse Strings On Food, Travel and New Appointments Costs
Daily Maverick recently reported on how National Treasury was trying to prevent the country's finances from collapsing. Now, even the police are having to tighten their belts, with… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Residents, Businesses - and Councillors - Feel Abandoned in Endless Water Crisis
Johannesburg residents and businesses are battling under the strain of the protracted water crisis, which has left them feeling abandoned by the Metro. Read more »
South Africa: At Least Eight People Confirmed Dead Following Devastating Weekend of Torrential Rains and Floods
Clean-up operations continued on Tuesday after extensive rainfall left a trail of destruction over the long weekend. It's a 'once-in-a-hundred-year flood,' said Western Cape… Read more »
September 25, 2023
South Africa: Minister Slams Absentee Johannesburg Mayor After Two-Thirds of the City Hit By Water Cuts
Johannesburg residents should brace for a tough summer as Rand Water implements water shedding, councillors have warned. Read more »
South Africa: New Startup Gives Unwanted European Fashion a 'Second Life' in South Africa
Africa has been the West's dumping ground for far too long: a new recommerce enterprise aims to sell last season's high fashion at significantly lower prices. Read more »
South Africa: Downpours and Gales Wreak Havoc Across Western Cape Over Long Weekend
'I'm not sure where we're going to sleep tonight, everything, including the bed, is soaked' said a 7de Laan resident in Sandvlei, Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Cape of Storms - Capturing the Wild Weather From Kalk Bay to Simon's Town
The Western Cape coast has yet again lived up to its reputation as the Cape of Storms, bearing the brunt of the wild weather on Sunday night, 24 September 2023. Rainfall and strong… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Nienaber and Kolisi Confident Boks Can Win Rugby World Cup Despite Ireland Setback in Paris
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi remained confident that the Boks could still win Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 after Saturday's 13-8 Pool B loss to Ireland. Read more »
September 23, 2023
South Africa: Boks Face Low Road After Ireland Win a Thriller in Paris to Underline Favourites Status
The Springboks don't quite have their destiny in their hands after Ireland edged the world champions 13-8 in an absolute Rugby World Cup thriller at the Stade de France. Read more »
September 22, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Opens New Public Participation Process On Historic Pumping of Sewage Into the Ocean
Following complaints over a 2015 public participation process on Cape Town's pumping of sewage into the ocean, the City is once again taking public comments on the controversial… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Say 'No More Soft Approach' to Climate Change, Need More From Standard Bank
Climate protesters held a three-day campout at the Standard Bank Headquarters in Rosebank, Johannesburg, which ended in activists being removed by the police. Read more »
South Africa: Navy to Probe Submarine Disaster Off Kommetjie, but Stresses Safety Measures Were Adhered to
South African Navy authorities have stressed that 'all safety measures' were in place before an incident involving the South African Navy submarine SAS 'Manthatisi. However, an… Read more »
South Africa: Judgment Reserved in Inquiry Over Delays in Ex-Eskom Boss Matshela Koko's Corruption Case
Former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and his co-accused have argued in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court that corruption charges should be dropped due to delays in the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Three Dead, Five Rescued in Navy Submarine Disaster Off Cape Town
The accident came after a weekend of high winds and rough seas and a South African Weather Service warning of damaging waves in Cape Town on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: 'Police Don't Know What They Are Doing' - Intercape Asks Court to Order an Investigation Into 165 Bus Attacks
Calling it an 'application of desperation', long-distance bus company Intercape has now asked the Eastern Cape High Court to order the police to investigate a series of attacks on… Read more »
South Africa: Thanks, but No Thanks - Standard Bank Can Have Its Journalism Award Back
Does Standard Bank care about a liveable planet or a free press? Its thuggish handling of a journalist and climate activists during protests at its Johannesburg office this week,… Read more »
South Africa: Aspen's Novo Nordisk Deal a 'Feather in Our Cap' and an NCD Battle Boost - Top Executive
The success of the Danish company - Europe's second most valuable - is largely built on its weight-loss drugs. Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Probes Nike After Retailers Complain About Springbok Replica Jersey Sale Ban
The unnamed retailers say they are being unfairly prevented from selling the official gear. Read more »