July 31, 2022
Africa: Activists at Aids Conference Protest 'Systemic Racism' Behind Visa Denials and Lack of Funding Driving New Deaths
'Another minute, another death! AIDS is not over!' chant protestors as controversy engulfs an international AIDS conference in Canada. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Youth League Wants 40 Percent of NEC Members Under 35
The ANC's Renewal Commission, set up earlier this year, has been sitting on Tuesdays to look at gaps that need to be filled to ensure that the weakened and vulnerable ANC is able… Read more »
South Africa: Step-Aside Rule Remains but ANC Renews Push for SA Reserve Bank Nationalisation
It was win some, lose some for Ramaphosa. While 'Taliban' politics failed to go viral, the SA Reserve Bank was flagged as a priority. The ANC closed what could be its final policy… Read more »
South Africa: Miracles Aside, Zuma Arms Deal Trial Is Likely to Begin in 2023
Unless the Constitutional Court by Monday, 1 August miraculously dismisses former president Jacob Zuma's last-gasp attempt to have state prosecutor Billy Downer removed from his… Read more »
South Africa: A Tribute to the Unsung Wildlife Conservation Heroes Dedicated to Safeguarding Our Natural Heritage
Today, 31 July, marks the date when countries around the world celebrate World Ranger Day to acknowledge the work rangers do in safeguarding the planet's natural heritage, and to… Read more »
South Africa: Scientific Evidence Is Clear - Elephants Are Affecting Biodiversity in the Kruger National Park
Elephants are important and sentient animals. This makes any discussion about their management difficult and thus the debate about elephant numbers in the Kruger National Park… Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Victory Is Jewel in Crown for SA Soccer Queen
Wafcon win is a priceless reward for Fran Hilton-Smith, a fearless pioneer of the women's game Read more »
Africa: Banyana Banyana Victory Shows the Sky Is the Limit for Woman Footballers When Properly Resourced
Lifting the Women's Africa Cup of Nations was a fantastic achievement and South Africa's players deserve all the praise they get. Read more »
South Africa: Teen Swimming Sensations Lara Van Niekerk and Pieter Coetzé Strike Gold At Commonwealth Games
Unsurprisingly, South Africa's first 2022 Commonwealth Games golds were earned in the pool. Read more »
South Africa: Fiery Chad Le Clos Prepared to Go to Dark Places to Win the Title of Commonwealth Games Most Decorated Athlete
The glisten of gold is irresistible for the South African swimming star as he bids to rewrite the history books Read more »
July 28, 2022
South Africa: Eastern Cape Govt Ordered to Reveal Secret Details of Permits to Kill Leopards
In what is seen as a dual victory for transparency and wildlife conservation, the Eastern Cape High Court on Tuesday ordered the provincial MEC for Environmental Affairs to… Read more »
South Africa: Violent Death of Ranger Anton Mzimba Mourned By Conservationists Worldwide
The murder this week of 49-year-old Timbavati ranger Anton Mzimba has caused an explosion of grief and anger, with many calls being made for his killers to be arrested. Read more »
South Africa: Financial Sector Walloped By Prudential Authority Over Terror Funding and Laundering Risks
The Prudential Authority has released two reports into the banking and life insurance sectors, against the backdrop of South Africa's potential greylisting by the Financial Action… Read more »
South Africa: SA Factory Gate Prices Jumped 16.2 Percent in June, the Fastest Rate in 14 Years
South Africa's producer price index sprinted on an annual basis to 16.2% in June, its highest level in almost 14 years, from 14.7% in May. Roaring oil and food prices remain the… Read more »
South Africa: Scientists Analyse Eight Samples From Coronavirus Patients Showing 'Novel Mutations'
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed it is analysing eight samples taken from patients who tested positive for coronavirus infections. The samples have… Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Disrupts Google's Unrepentant Advertising Monopoly
Toby Shapshak is publisher of Stuff (Stuff.co.za) and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Will Cyril Ramaphosa Be Remembered As 'He Who Has Done Nothing'?
Brutus Malada is a political strategist and a research consultant. He previously served as a specialist writer and communications adviser for the rector of the University of the… Read more »
South Africa: Fourth Wave of Covid Shows Higher Number of Cases - But Fewer Deaths
South African life insurers reported a significant drop in death claims for the six months to the end of March 2022, compared with previous six-monthly reporting periods since the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz Rises Above the Falls While Striving to Be the Best
The hours of sacrifice and years of training are all worth it for the South Africa gymnast as she enters Birmingham 2022. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Feels Party Funding Crunch in Muted Turnout At Progressive Business Forum Bash
Despite seats being advertised from R5,000 to R20,000 the gala dinner was almost cancelled through a lack of interest. Read more »
South Africa: Anglo's H1 Earnings Fall From Record Highs On Sour Prices and Extreme Weather
Duncan Wanblad's maiden results as Anglo American's CEO were restrained as interim earnings fell 28% from last year's record performance in the face of lower prices and extreme… Read more »
July 25, 2022
South Africa: Here It Is - Ramaphosa's 'Energy Action Plan' to End Rolling Blackouts
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced what he called an 'energy action plan' to tackle South Africa's power crisis. This is what the plan entails. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Africa: Continent's Support of Russian Invasion Extraordinary After Colonial Past
Many Africans seem ambivalent about Putin's attempts to recreate Russia's empire, even though colonialism caused the African continent so much personal pain and injury, and seeded… Read more »
South Africa: New Provincial ANC Leader Siboniso Duma Saves President From Embarrassment
Less than a day after he was elected as leader of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal, Siboniso Duma faced his first test -- to persuade conference delegates to allow party president Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: Mine Workers Have Seen Significant Wage Growth Since Marikana, but Social Burdens Undermine Gains
So, wage growth in the mining sector almost doubled the rate of inflation between 2001 and 2020. In 2001, the average earnings per employee per year stood at R59,874. By 2020, that… Read more »