August 21, 2022
South Africa: Third Abahlali Basemjondolo Leader Murdered in Cold Blood
Lindokuhle Mnguni was a brilliant young man with a great future in leadership. He was a fearless leader who stood for his community, was always humble yet strong. He always… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Sees Glimmer of Hope Despite Talk of a Global Recession
Economists are pencilling in a local economic contraction of up to 1% from April to June. Much of the world is also a mess, with talk of a global recession. Despite all this, the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Super League - Just How Super Is It?
The daring new project is expected to kick off in August 2023, promising to take the continent's football to the next level. Read more »
Africa: Dobbs V Jackson Judgment in U.S. May Stifle Women's Reproductive Rights As Far Afield As Africa
Recognition of a right to abortion is often the first step towards creating an enabling environment for women to access abortions but in some countries in east and southern Africa,… Read more »
South Africa: Cato Manor Abahlali Leader Gunned Down
Members of housing movement Abahlali believe Lindokuhle Mnguni was murdered because of his political activism. Read more »
August 20, 2022
South Africa: Zondo Says SA Must Ensure Review Applications Don't Stall Implementation of Commission's Findings
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who chaired the State Capture Commission as deputy Chief Justice, says the rights of individuals bringing review applications have to be balanced… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Technicians Live in Daily Fear As Security Threats and Violent Attacks On Staff Escalate
Eskom has been temporarily suspending services in some parts of the country as attacks on staff escalate. It says there have been 14 attacks on its staff in Gauteng up to 31 July.… Read more »
August 15, 2022
South Africa: We Must Fight to Ensure That Those Slain At Marikana On 16 August 2012 Did Not Die in Vain
How will our own children remember the Marikana Massacre 10 years after the killing of 34 mineworkers by the police at Lonmin? Read more »
South Africa: Ten Years On, the Marikana Truth-Tellers Still Carry the Weight of What They Uncovered
In the direct aftermath of the Marikana massacre, the narrative put out by police was that mine workers were shot by cops in danger acting out of self-defence. This might have… Read more »
South Africa: Families of Slain Marikana Mine Workers Reflect On Decade of 'Betrayal'
As the country prepares to remember that horrific day 10 years ago, the victims' families tell Daily Maverick of their sense of betrayal and justice not served, giving their… Read more »
South Africa: Ten Years On - the Possibility of Holding Ramaphosa Personally Liable for the Marikana Tragedy
While South Africa's labour laws are either celebrated or bemoaned as some of the most progressive in the world, even progressive collective bargaining law accepts unquestioningly… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: CAF President Patrice Motsepe Reveals More Details of Africa Super League
The Africa Super League is expected to launch in August 2023, hailed as the competition that will take African football to the next level. Read more »
August 08, 2022
South Africa: Transnet's Plans to Revive Carlton Centre and Adderley Street Precinct Could Revive City Centres
The state-owned company Transnet wants to spruce up Johannesburg's iconic Carlton Centre. And another redevelopment is on the cards in Cape Town. Transnet now sees itself as a… Read more »
South Africa: The Contribution of Koala Bears to the SA Paper Industry
The name Cecil John Rhodes is so intrinsically linked to the diamond industry that it's a little known fact that by the time Rhodes actually got to Kimberly in 1871, there were… Read more »
August 06, 2022
South Africa: Brutal Boks Destroy All Blacks Despite Red Card
The Springboks secured a 26-10 win over the All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium to underline their world champion credentials. Read more »
August 05, 2022
South Africa: Retire? 'Don't Even Ask Me That' - Ndodomzi Ntutu Rolls Back the Years to Win 100m Para Gold
Star para-athlete Ndodomzi Ntutu ran close to his best time in securing a superb gold medal at Birmingham 2022. Read more »
August 04, 2022
South Africa: Police Stop Residents' Group From Hunting Down Illegal Miners
Tensions remain high in the township following the horrific rape of eight women in the area several days ago. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Africa: Global Discrimination Against Vulnerable Groups Fuels New HIV Infections
Many governments operate according to prejudice rather than science, ensuring that HIV continues to flourish in the crevices of restrictive societies that chose not to recognise… Read more »
South Africa: 'Lawlessness and Chaos' - A Damning Account of Local Govt Collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay
With each mayoral committee member having declared themselves 'mayor', the Nelson Mandela Bay metro was plunged into what MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs… Read more »
South Africa: SA Chicken Producers in a Flap Over Suspension of Anti-Dumping Duties On Imported Poultry
While chicken importers applaud the suspension of anti-dumping duties, South African chicken farmers say it will hurt job creation, put the local industry at great risk, and could… Read more »
South Africa: Absa PMI Sinks Back Into Negative Territory, Signalling a Looming Recession
The Absa Purchasing Managers' Index maintained its downward slide in July, falling below the neutral 50-point level for the first time since July of last year when the economy was… Read more »
South Africa: Why Freight Costs and Not Oil Are to Blame for the Spike in Global Inflation
Dr Roelof Botha is economic adviser to the Optimum Investment Group. Read more »
July 31, 2022
South Africa: ANC's Policy Conference Ends With Promise to Hold the Line
While it may still be some time for the full impact of this weekend's ANC policy conference to be felt, it may be that its real significance is that the 'step-aside resolution' was… Read more »
South Africa: Producers in Copyright Battle Over Global Hit Song 'Jerusalema'
Two music producers who worked on the global hit song, 'Jerusalema', are taking Master KG and his record label to court over alleged copyright infringement. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC and Rwandan Troops Disperse Mozambique Insurgents - but Displace More Civilians
The US has stepped up humanitarian aid to a growing number of internally displaced persons in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province amid successful efforts to disperse… Read more »