June 13, 2023
South Africa: Biden Administration Shares Concerns of US Congress Over SA's Perceived Support for Russia
US administration officials would not say if they would heed the call to move this year's Agoa forum away from SA. Read more »
South Africa: Warning Shot Fired - Top US Congressmen Urge Biden to Move AGOA Forum Away From SA
The senior legislators from both parties say SA hosting the forum would implicitly endorse its support of Russia's invasion Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: Senzo Meyiwa's Family Distraught After Postponement of Murder Trial Due to Judge's Ill Health
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed for more than a month owing to the presiding judge's ill health. Meyiwa's family is questioning whether they will ever get justice. Read more »
South Africa: A Whimper That Shook Nothing and No One - Ace Magashule's ANC Expulsion a Non-Event
The expulsion of Ace Magashule, with a whimper rather than a bang, marks the end of a strange era in the ANC. Magashule is likely to find it very cold outside the ANC, and his… Read more »
June 11, 2023
South Africa: 'Two-Pot' Retirement System to Kick in On 1 March 2024 - Here's How It Will Work
The draft legislation governing the first phase of the proposed two-pot system has been published and is open for comment. Read more »
Africa: Message to the African Peace Mission - Ukraine Shares a History With Africa On the Struggle for Liberation
It is very difficult for Ukrainians to accept the neutral character of some members of the African peace delegation, including South Africa and Uganda. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Frank Chikane's Ambition Impossible - What Chance That the ANC Finally Turns Against Corruption?
While many in the ANC are working to strengthen the party structures before next year's elections, corruption remains a crucial factor in the minds of many voters. They will be… Read more »
South Africa: Running the Comrades Is 'A Great Gift That You Give Yourself' - Nine-Time Winner Bruce Fordyce
A shorter Comrades Marathon could see a few records tumble this weekend, but the participation of everyday athletes is what makes the event special. Read more »
South Africa: Calls to Regulate E-Hailing Services After Vehicles Torched and Drivers Assaulted
A highly charged meeting at the Kliptown Police Station on Wednesday to quell the feuding between e-hailing services and taxi operators centred on regulation. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Top Scientists Present Action Plan to Fight Nationwide Cholera Outbreak
The Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies says the loss of lives to cholera in Hammanskraal is symptomatic of a widening collapse of water treatment facilities that could… Read more »
South Africa: Finance Minister Permanently Withdraws Eskom's Controversial Exemption From Reporting Irregular Spending
There was widespread criticism of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana for signing a special Government Gazette on 31 March which would pave the way for Eskom to no longer disclose… Read more »
Africa: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Welcomes African Peace Initiative - and Spells Out Two Immutable Principles
Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine has told the African presidents' peace initiative that seceding Ukrainian territory to Russia is a non-starter in peace negotiations, and no peace plan… Read more »
South Africa: SA Scientists Concerned As Marine Taxonomists Become an Increasingly Endangered Species
South Africa hosts an abundance of marine species, but there are not enough taxonomists to support the effective management and protection of our rich marine biodiversity. Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Demands Answers From Home Affairs Over Three-Year Delay in Immigration Case
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has a week to explain why he should not personally pay the legal costs for a case where the Department of Home Affairs ignored a court… Read more »
South Africa: Business Leaders Join Forces With Ramaphosa to Tackle Economic Crisis, Eskom, Crime and Corruption
Business leaders have been vocal in their worry about SA's ties to Russia and daily Eskom blackouts, warning that the country risks becoming a failed state. Now business and… Read more »
South Africa: Mzwanele Manyi Sworn in As EFF MP
Mzwanele Manyi has received a rapid promotion through the ranks of the EFF, being sworn in as a Member of Parliament a month after once again changing political T-shirts. Read more »
South Africa: Media Freedom Vindicated in Zuma Private Prosecution Verdict
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg says former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of journalist Karyn Maughan had the hallmarks of a Slapp suit, designed to harass and… Read more »
South Africa: SA Business Confidence in Q2 2023 Collapses to Lowest Level Since 2020 - RMB
As winter sets in and power cuts ramp up, a fresh chill has seeped into the bones of South African business. The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) fell nine points in the… Read more »
South Africa: Water Pressure Restored At Helen Joseph Hospital but Senior Clinician Voices Healthcare Concerns
The water supply at the hospital in Johannesburg has been resorted following low water pressure since Thursday, 1 June. A senior clinician at the hospital described the situation… Read more »
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Fails in Attempted Private Prosecution of Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan
The high court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma tried to abuse court processes by privately prosecuting the lead prosecutor in his case and a… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet to Consider Moving BRICS Summit to China
Wednesday's Cabinet meeting will see a proposal for South Africa to co-chair the BRICS Summit with China, in China. At this stage, the summit is scheduled to take place in… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Is Falling Further Behind the Global Mining Exploration Curve
South Africa's junior mining sector, which is crucial for exploration and the industry's future, is still being buried under the mounting slag heap of state failure -- and there is… Read more »
South Africa: Father Makes Brief Appearance in Peddie Court After Allegedly Shackling Son in Dark Shack
A young boy kept chained in a shack, allegedly by his father, had scars all over his body, say members of his community. Read more »
South Africa: Desiree Ellis Revels in Her Banyana Options As She Picks a Preliminary World Cup Squad
A 36-player group has been granted an opportunity to impress Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis and her technical team to stand a chance of heading to next month's Fifa World Cup. Read more »
South Africa: Tina Joemat-Pettersson, a Life of Controversy and Commitment to the ANC
Tina Joemat-Pettersson's political life was marked by controversy, but also dedication. She seemed to have enjoyed a second wind in her political home, the ANC, when she died aged… Read more »