July 04, 2023
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 »
South Africa: Abahlali Basemjondolo Welcomes Call to Investigate Murders of Its Activists
Land rights movement Abahlali baseMjondolo has been under siege for years. Twenty-four of its activists have been murdered, and there have been convictions in only two of those… Read more »
South Africa: Upbeat Ramokgopa Commits to Tackling Criticism of New Rules to Prevent Grid-Hogging
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa was upbeat for a second week running during a media briefing on Sunday during which he reported a stabilisation of the grid and reduction… Read more »
South Africa: Tough Decisions for Desiree Ellis As She Shapes Banyana World Cup Squad
Healthy competition in any ecosystem can bode well for the collective. The Banyana Banyana mentor is hopeful that will be the case for her charges as they head for the Fifa Women's… Read more »
July 01, 2023
South Africa: Critics of Phala Phala Report Should 'Take the Matter On Review', Mbalula Tells ANCYL Conference
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka's report clearing President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing pertaining to the Phala Phala matter is a victory for the ANC, which has been… Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Cleared of Wrongdoing in Phala Phala Scandal By Public Protector
In the closing report into the handling of the housebreaking and theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa's private Phala Phala farm in Limpopo, the acting Public Protector has cleared… Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Shrink to Almost Nothing in Q1 - Reserve Bank
Foreign direct investment inflows to South Africa shrank to almost nothing in the first quarter of 2023, while the outflow of portfolio investments picked up pace, the central bank… Read more »
South Africa: Factory Gate Inflation Slows in May, but Reserve Bank Signals Rates to Remain Elevated
South Africa's producer price index slowed to 7.3% on an annual basis in May from 8.6% in April. This follows a significant softening of consumer inflation in the same month. But… Read more »