July 29, 2025
South Africa: Eskom's Court Challenge to Electricity Trading Licences Is a Dangerous Reactionary Strike Against Reform
Eskom's court application opposing the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's decision to issue five new electricity trading licences is not only regressive - it is… Read more »
South Africa: As the Global Economy Rebalances Away From a Historic Western Core, SA Must Act Strategically
We must not allow our foreign policy to be captured by ideological cliques, partisan political factions, cabals of businesspeople with their own commercial agendas, or foreign… Read more »
South Africa: EFF Turns 12 - Can Malema's Newfound Maturity Overcome His Troubled Past?
To lead meaningfully in the next phase of our democracy, Julius Malema must face the hard reckoning of his past conduct. The moral high ground cannot be claimed while cloaked in… Read more »
Africa: Infrastructure Investing - - Restoring Dignity and Transforming Lives Across SA and Africa
A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling realities, but also cites investment and co-investment… Read more »
South Africa: Financial Health of Seven of SA's Eight Metros 'A Grave Concern'
They do not have the skills and capability to achieve their plans and objectives, or to deliver and maintain their infrastructure. Read more »
South Africa: Procurement Fraud Confirmed in R836m Oxygen Tender At State Hospitals, IDT CEO Faces Suspension
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson on Tuesday released a forensic report into an irregular R836m oxygen plant tender put out by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). Read more »
South Africa: Where People Defy the Numbers - The Paradox of SA's Automotive Industry
Detractors point out that automotive manufacturing accounts for just 3,2% of South Africa's gross domestic product, and argue that the incentives given to the sector could be… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape On Its Knees, Numsa Warns Government of Jobs 'Catastrophe'
With 1 August set as the date on which sky-high tariffs will be imposed on South African exports to the US, anxiety levels are high in the Eastern Cape - especially in the… Read more »
South Africa: Revisiting Nelson Mandela's Many Journeys in Leadership (Part One)
Nelson Mandela's life was one with multiple implications. His life conditions changed, and he altered as a human being at various phases of his life. He spoke of undergoing a… Read more »
South Africa: Billboard Jungle - Joburg Under Siege in Battle Against Illegal Outdoor Ads
The City of Johannesburg says it is assailed by illegal outdoor advertisers and is worried that the perpetrators are not just rogue operators, but that there is a network of… Read more »
Southern Africa: US Africa Command Beefs Up Military Support to Angola and Namibia
Regional security threats include Isis 'franchises' and an 'emerging Mexican drug cartel issue' emanating out of South Africa, says the US military. Read more »
July 28, 2025
South Africa: Broken Promises - - How SA's Seta System Leaves Young Job Seekers Behind
With youth unemployment at 45%, South Africa's Seta system struggles with corruption and outdated training, leaving many young people jobless. Experts are calling for urgent… Read more »
South Africa: 'Accountability Must Follow' - Charges Withdrawn Against Fort Hare Forensic Investigator
Sarah Burger, the former main forensic investigator contracted by the University of Fort Hare, who uncovered massive fraud at the institution and was then controversially arrested… Read more »
July 27, 2025
Africa: More Than 70 Million People in Africa Are Living With Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Two to three million South Africans have chronic viral hepatitis, with most remaining undiagnosed and untreated. Read more »
South Africa: More Than Two Dozen Children Have Starved to Death in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Past Year
Alarmingly, the numbers have almost doubled since 2023, when 14 children under the age of five starved to death in Nelson Mandela Bay. Read more »
South Africa: Young Investors Defy Odds, Dominate JSE Investment Challenge Amid Market Turmoil
The June round of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge showcased the exceptional skill and determination of South Africa's young investors. Read more »
South Africa: National Dialogue Will Be Meaningless Without Honest Leaders, Warns Mbeki
The National Dialogue, which will be held in three weeks, aims to foster national unity and develop shared solutions to South Africa's pressing challenges. Read more »
South Africa: 'Extreme Wealth Corrodes Democracy' - Making the Case for a Maximum Wealth Limit
'The challenge is not just that we're seeing large and increasing inequalities across the world. The challenge is that there is a well-connected group of people who are actively… Read more »
South Africa: New Brighton's Chess Mentor to Children Proves Anything's Possible 'With the Right Moves'
Mike Pantsi's chess initiative at Indlela Mental Health in New Brighton, Gqeberha, is transforming young lives. Read more »
South Africa: Springbok Women Rapidly Closing the Gap On the Elite, Thanks to a Focused Programme
The Springbok Women lost 34-26 to New Zealand's Black Ferns XV, but the visitors were made to work much harder for the victory than the scoreline indicates. Read more »
South Africa: The Finance Ghost - Te Battle for Mas Is Over - Now Begins the War?
With Hyprop terminating its bid for MAS Real Estate, Prime Kapital has won the first skirmish. But the war is in its early stages... Read more »
Africa: Professional Fighters League Aims to Make MMA 'The Second Sport of Africa' As Fandom Surges
South Africa has just hosted its biggest mixed martial arts event to date, and more are on the horizon thanks to the Professional Fighters League. Read more »
South Africa: Goodbye, Mr Faiers - Gqeberha School Mourns a Beloved Teacher
Generations of pupils and teachers have paid tribute to Les Faiers, whose craftsmanship and mentorship at Clarendon Park Primary School helped shape the future of thousands of… Read more »
South Africa: Patriotic Alliance Crisis - Mckenzie Set to Announce Next Move in Kunene Saga
All eyes will be on the Patriotic Alliance as it seeks to clarify the next steps in the ongoing Kenny Kunene saga after his resignation from the City of Johannesburg council. Read more »
South Africa: Who Will Steer the R55bn Marriage of Multichoice and Canal+?
There's a new power couple in African media. After nearly five years of courting, Canal+ has finally put a ring on MultiChoice to form a pan-African content colossus with global… Read more »
