July 06, 2023
South Africa: Chinese Economy Stutters, With Massive Geopolitical Implications
This was meant to be the year of the great Chinese rebound. Unshackled by the world's most draconian Covid restrictions, economists expected the Chinese economic tiger to roar back… Read more »
South Africa: Essop Pahad Dies - 'He Served SA With Pragmatism, Charm and a Tongue That Could Lash Severely'
The ANC activist was a leading figure for decades in South Africa's political landscape and a staunch fighter in the battle against apartheid. Read more »
South Africa: Gugulethu Basketball Coach Joins Minnesota Timberwolves for NBA Summer League-Africa
Cape Town Tigers assistant coach Vincent Luyanda Ntunja is working with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA Summer League. While he is an example of what the country has to… Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Reserve Bank Freezes Billions in Steinhoff Accounts
The South African Reserve Bank froze the funds in five accounts linked to Steinhoff's local operations - said to hold a cumulative value of about R5.5bn. The Reserve Bank's… Read more »
South Africa: Calls to Rein in VIP Convoys Mount
The authorities appear to be taking action against members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security unit who were shown on film viciously assaulting three military trainees on… Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Banyana Jet Off to Down Under After Cash Injection From Motsepe Foundation
Banyana Banyana are ready for the World Cup following last-minute moves by the Motsepe Foundation to ensure their financial needs are satisfied. Read more »
July 04, 2023
South Africa: 'Problem Officers' in Deputy President's Protection Unit Likely to Get Away With Slap On Wrist - Experts
The vicious assault of motorists by Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security unit has been widely perceived as a continuation of police bullying tactics and abuse of power -- but… Read more »
South Africa: Junior Boks Edge Past Argentina to Seal Semifinal Spot in Under-20 Championship
South Africa will face Ireland in the semifinals of the Under-20 Championship after victory over Argentina on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SAFA Plays Blame Game As It Wages War On Players' Union in Banyana Debacle
The South African Footballers' Union was the recipient of a salvo from the South African Football Association for its perceived part in Banyana's Banyana's standoff with the… Read more »
South Africa: Feud Between King Misuzulu and Buthelezi Is 'At a Point of No Return'
Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini and his prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, released conflicting statements over the health and whereabouts of the king this weekend. Their… Read more »
South Africa: Assault Highlights Police Protection an Expensive Excuse for Thuggery and Vanity
We must ask why most current Cabinet members and MECs need their blue lights. If they are in danger of assault or assassination it's probably self-inflicted: the result of their… Read more »
South Africa: Ban Blue Light Brigades Until the Law Is Reformed to Respect Human Rights
Following the Joburg highway assault, there's only one option that will benefit justice, the rule of law and respect of human rights: Ban the general use of blue lights by the VIP… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Parties 'Moonshot Pact' Takes Shape, Aiming At the ANC/EFF in 2024
The announcement by a group of seven political parties that they will hold a 'national convention' to discuss working together ahead of next year's polls is the first tangible step… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect in Court After Hawks Make Breakthrough On Theft of 51 Rhino Horns From North West Parks Board
A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court for the theft of 51 rhino horns from the North West Parks Board last week. Police say more arrests are imminent. Read more »
South Africa: Absa Purchasing Managers' Index Falls to 47.6 in June, Lowest Level in Two Years
The Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key indicator of the manufacturing sector's health, declined 1.6 points in June to 47.6, its lowest level since mid-2021. Read more »
South Africa: Lightning Strikes, Trees Burning From the Inside - and Bears - All in a Day's Work for Firefighters in Canada
More South African firefighters could soon be en route to Canada to help battle the country's still-raging fires. Read more »
South Africa: Most of Country Expected to be Wetter, Warmer Than Normal Through to Spring - Weather Service
As El Niño takes hold, most of South Africa is still expected to be wetter and warmer for the remainder of the winter and into spring - with a couple of exceptions. This is… Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: ANC Youth League Members Cry Foul After Leadership Elected Unopposed
Collen Malatji's 'Economic Freedom or Death' slate was elected unopposed at the ANC Youth League's national conference, but some members claimed they were sidelined. Read more »
South Africa: Cleared By Phala Phala Report - But Ramaphosa Still in Danger of Being Defined By the Scandal
While the Public Protector's report on Phala Phala may appear to absolve President Cyril Ramaphosa, he may never be completely free of the 'cash in sofa' taint. Read more »
South Africa: Highlights of the Tourist Scene in South Africa This Winter
From celebrating the Karoo and direct air links with Brazil to recognising the best the world of wine has to offer, there's plenty on the go for those who have itchy feet - even in… Read more »
South Africa: Mediclinic Discharges Its Final Set of Results After 37 Years On the JSE
After 37 years of being listed on the JSE, the hospital group Mediclinic was delisted towards the end of May. The delisting followed a £3.7bn buyout by a consortium… Read more »
South Africa: Coke Smugglers Playing Chicken With Port Authorities
Cocaine hidden in frozen poultry has been found in Brazil, en route to South Africa - with some seasoning in Spain. Fruit exports are also a cover for drug shipments between the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Evidence' of Global Crooks Crafting a U.S.-Based Plot to Topple Bulgaria's Law Enforcers
Krasimir Kamenov, one of the four Bulgarians assassinated in Cape Town in May, was among a group of alleged thugs operating across countries, from South Africa to Romania, and… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana and De Beers Ink a Last-Minute, 10-Year New Deal On Diamond Sales
Botswana and diamond miner De Beers announced on Saturday they had reached an 'agreement in principle' on a new 10-year sales agreement. This came hours after the previous sales… Read more »
South Africa: Leave Coal in the Hole and Oil in the Soil, Warns Top Climate Scientist
Forget about climate geoengineering, says Professor Debra Roberts, just leave fossil fuels in the ground. Read more »