July 31, 2025
South Africa: Second Sewage Spill Forces Closure of Gqeberha's Popular Kings Beach - - Repairs May Take Weeks
A sewage spill has again shut down one of Nelson Mandela Bay's premier beaches -- this time due to a collapsed pipe in the harbour. While the municipality scrambles to contain the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Guilty of Double Standards When It Comes to Banning Corrupt Companies
Bain deserved to be banned. But so do SAP, ABB, McKinsey & Co, KPMG and every other company that colluded with state actors to rob South Africans blind. Read more »
South Africa: The Writing Is On the Wall for Arcelormittal Long Steel
With the 30 September deadline for winding down the long steel business looming and R1bn in headline losses bleeding from ArcelorMittal South Africa's balance sheet, CEO Kobus… Read more »
South Africa: Rethinking HIV Treatment With Tailored Solutions for Improved Patient Engagement and Outcomes
The health department has R622-million extra to prop up South Africa's HIV treatment programme in the wake of foreign aid cuts. But it's only about a fifth of the total gap. We… Read more »
South Africa: Cachalia to Be Sworn in As Police Minister After Concourt Dismisses Zuma and MK's Application
In a unanimous ruling, the Constitutional Court found that the MK party's challenge to the President's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint… Read more »
South Africa: Milestone Conviction in Multibillion 'Cum-Ex' Tax Fraud Tightens Noose Around Investec
A central figure in the epic 'cum-ex' tax fraud scheme was convicted in June after cooperating with prosecutors. Read more »
South Africa: Journey Through Kimberley - Explore the Legends, Battlefields and Vibrant Life of the Diamond City
Discover the secrets of Kimberley -- A well-known, old city shaped by conflict, captivating characters and, most of all, diamonds.iscover the secrets of Kimberley -- a well-known,… Read more »
July 30, 2025
Tanzania: Tackling Deep-Rooted Cultural Norms to End Child Marriage in Tanzania
To end child marriage, Tanzania must go beyond changing laws. The government and civil society need to invest in energising initiatives that are aimed at eradicating child… Read more »
Southern Africa: Don't Blame Toxic Masculinity for Online Misogyny - The Manosphere Is Hurting Men Too
The Male Complaint argues it's unhelpful to blame toxic masculinity for digital misogyny. We should try to understand the manosphere - even if we disagree with it. Read more »
South Africa: SA Citrus Eyes Record Export of 180m Cartons, but Trump Tariffs May Prune That Estimate
US consumers and citrus growers in the Western and Northern Cape both stand to lose from the Trump administration's looming 30% tariff on South African imports. There are no… Read more »
South Africa: Loaded for Bear - Ramaphosa and Mantashe Are Smoking the Pipe Dream of Minerals 'Beneficiation'
Against the backdrop of South Africa's wilting economy and ANC-inspired state failure, minerals beneficiation remains a pipe dream - and there is some potent dagga in that pipe. Read more »
South Africa: The Parallels Between England's Lionesses and the Springboks in the Art of Winning Tournaments
Though the sports are different, there are similarities between the Springboks' 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning campaign and England's recent defence of their European title. Read more »
South Africa: Mantashe Rubbishes Claims That Senior ANC Officials Were Behind Seta Board Appointments
Minister Gwede Mantashe has rubbished claims from the DA's Karabo Khakhau and EFF's Sihle Lonzi that senior politicians within the ANC were behind the controversial appointments of… Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Judgment Reserved On Legality of Ramaphosa's Actions in Wake of Mkhwanazi Allegations
After hours of intense arguments in an urgent legal matter between the uMkhonto weSizwe party and President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court, judgment was reserved. Read more »
South Africa: Rise Mzansi Has Lost Millions Over Its Israel Stance, Says Songezo Zibi
Taking a principled position on the situation in Gaza can be costly -- as one South African political party has discovered. Read more »
South Africa: Woolies Announces a Retail First - Life-Changing Benefits for Thousands of Employees
Woolworths has announced a first-of-its-kind benefits package designed to change the lives of thousands of its employees. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Marks a Decade Since Its Day Zero Drought Began
Cape Town came terrifyingly close to running dry, but 10 years on, is the city ready for the next climate-driven drought? Read more »
South Africa: Chaos and Uncertainty - This Is No Way to Run a Global Trading System
The point of America's trade war is not to reach a final settlement or achieve a new, stable system. Read more »
South Africa: Nine Wasted Years - State Capture and the Failure to Implement the Zondo Commission's Recommendations
The Zondo Commission provides a valuable framework to eradicate State Capture and we must begin implementing its recommendations. We simply cannot afford another nine wasted years. Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Calls for More Countries to 'Urgently' Recognise Palestinian Statehood At UN Conference
The international legal and multilateral system has been turned into a blunt tool, says Lamola. Read more »
South Africa: How Do You Choose to Approach Your Career and Your Livelihood?
Decide what manner you will work in, and how you will create a career that is a source of growth, accomplishment and satisfaction. Read more »
July 29, 2025
South Africa: International Relations Go Better With Strong Liquor, As Minister Lamola's Haul of Gifts Shows
Alcohol, obscure artworks and other tat appear to be favoured as gifts given by foreign embassies to South Africa's minister of international relations. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Pieter Coetzé Clinches Gold At World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
South Africa earned their first medal at the World Aquatics Championships after star swimmer Pieter Coetzé claimed gold in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SA-US Trade Tariff Negotiations and the 10-Year Game
I suddenly realised that what we said and did during the Covid pandemic was only going to be judged over a 10-year period. I think the same might apply to how our government… Read more »
South Africa: ICJ Ruling a Game Changer That Can Potentially Turbocharge Climate Action
Legal jurisdictions can no longer wring their hands in anguish and complain that they do not have enough authority or precedence to rule on matters relating to climate change. Read more »
