September 21, 2023
Southern Africa: Dirco Deputy Minister Defends Ramaphosa's Presence At Mnangagwa's Inauguration - It Was 'Procedural'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's presence at Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's poorly attended inauguration this month was 'procedural', says the deputy minister in the… Read more »
South Africa: Bank Employees' Brutality Against Journalist Is Bad Omen for Freedom of Expression
Standard Bank security assaulted Daily Maverick reporter Lerato Mutsila while she was on duty covering the Extinction Rebellion protest. They unlawfully deleted photos and videos… Read more »
South Africa: Gerald Friedman, Western Cape's Truly Great Judge President
Gerald Friedman died last week, shortly before his 95 birthday. Many readers may not have known of Judge Friedman in that he retired as Judge President of the Western Cape High… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Aspen's Covid Vaccine Facility in Gqeberha Switches to Making Insulin for Africa
Aspen South Africa will soon deliver millions of vials of human insulin to patients in Africa at a low cost after reaching an agreement with Novo Nordisk. Read more »
South Africa: Commission Warns of Water Supply 'Disaster' in KwaZuluy-Natal Unless Municipalities Tackle Maintenance, Corruption
The commission's warning serves as a further wake-up call to municipalities and water utilities over the crumbling state of water supply and reticulation in several parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Activists, Journalist Ejected From Standard Bank HQ As Anti-Fossil Fuel Protest Turns Chaotic
A protest at Standard Bank's headquarters in Johannesburg on Tuesday descended into chaos when a group of human rights and climate activists, as well as a Daily Maverick… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Exclusive National Dialogue Approach May Worsen Ethnic Division Without Much-Needed Political Closure
The dialogue's first phase is proceeding without opposition, but the format is unlikely to achieve 'national consensus'. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Residents Pick Up Pieces After Fiery Spring Storm and Lightning Strikes Wreak Havoc
On Tuesday night, parts of Gauteng province were struck by severe storms, resulting in uprooted trees, property damage, and power outages in the affected areas. The night's most… Read more »
South Africa: Families of De Beers Venetia Mine Workers Killed in Horror Crash Agonise Over Lack of Official Information
Musina Local Municipality spokesperson Wilson Dzebu said some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition and police would use DNA forensic tests to identify them. Read more »
South Africa: Marginally Higher CPI May Persuade Monetary Policy Committee to Hold Rates Steady
With inflation appearing to be under control, the MPC is likely to keep the repo rate on hold at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75%. Read more »
Africa: African Peace Initiative On Russia-Ukraine Conflict 'Bearing Fruit' - Ramaphosa
Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa's peace efforts regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine were bearing… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Should Factor in the 2024 Election As El Niño Heads South Africa's Way
Science writer Leonie Joubert and climatology professor Coleen Vogel joined Our Burning Planet journalist Julia Evans in an invigorating discussion on how we can leverage the… Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: ANC, Alliance Partners Likely to Push Back On Treasury's Cost Cuts Ahead of 2024 Elections
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his team have their work cut out for them ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, as their cost containment guidelines face pushback… Read more »
South Africa: Boks Make a Huge Statement of Intent As They Go 7/1 Against Ireland
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named seven forwards and only one back on his bench for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B clash in Paris. Read more »
South Africa: What's the New National State Enterprises Bill About?
The National State Enterprises Bill is being called the biggest reorganisation of state-owned companies in more than 20 years. The draft legislation has been published for public… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Reserve Bank Likely to Hold Rates Steady, but Fuel and Food Prices Remain a Concern
With inflation braking, the South African Reserve Bank looks set to keep its key repo rate on hold at 8.25%, and the prime lending rate at 11.75%, when its Monetary Policy… Read more »
South Africa: Proposed Austerity Measures Will Have Negative Impact On Most Vulnerable - Civil Society Coalition
A coalition of civil society groups has criticised the National Treasury's suggestion that VAT needs to increase or spending on crucial services must be cut if it is to fund an… Read more »
South Africa: West Coast Flower Season Blossomed With Joy and an Influx of Tourism
This year's flower season along the West Coast has brightened up the landscape, and an influx of tourists has been good for local businesses. Read more »
South Africa: Venetia Diamond Mine Suspends Operations After At Least 20 Die in a Bus and Truck Collision
De Beers' Venetia diamond mine in Limpopo has suspended operations after at least 20 people died when a truck and a bus transporting miners to work collided. Authorities are still… Read more »
South Africa: Fire At Joburg Metro Centre Causes Immediate Closure - Mayor, City Manager and Speaker Moved Out
A weekend fire caused by faulty transformers at the Joburg Metro has shut down the building responsible for administering the city. Read more »
South Africa: The 'Angry Sea' Just 'Kept Coming'
Over the weekend, high swells, strong winds and the spring tide caused havoc in coastal areas of the Western and Eastern Cape, and also kwaZulu-Natal. As clean-up operations began,… Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Hospitals Struggle to Keep Wards Clean in Ongoing Water Crisis
On Sunday afternoon, 17 September 2023, relatives of patients brought water in bottles along with food for their loved ones admitted to the Helen Joseph Hospital in Auckland Park… Read more »
South Africa: Academics Rally to Demand Justice for Victims of Albert Street Fire
There is enormous anger at both Wits and UJ at the growing injustice and suffering faced by poor people in a city that is home to both universities, their staff and students, says… Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Exports Remained Robust in Second Quarter of the Year
South Africa's agricultural exports amounted to$3.4bn in the second quarter of this year, up by 0.1% year on year, according to data from Trade Map. Read more »
South Africa: Pollard Joins Boks As Replacement for Injured Malcolm Marx
Handré Pollard has joined the Springbok squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as a replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx. Read more »