Diplomat Urinates During Live Panel Discussion

VOA

A South Sudanese diplomat in the United States sparked an online uproar when he was seen urinating during a live Facebook political discussion. Read more »

Remembering Jennifer Davis - Celebration on Saturday (July 11) [announcement]

allAfrica

Please join Jennifer Davis's family, friends and comrades for an online celebration of her extraordinary life. Read more »

Three Months in Prison for Trying to Recycle Waste During Lockdown

GroundUp

Two men arrested for collecting and recycling waste during lockdown in Tshwane were released from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre at about 5pm on Tuesday after spending three… Read more »

Truck Drivers Protest Against Employment of Immigrants

GroundUp

Trucks remained parked at the Swartkops Truck Stop in Port Elizabeth during a truck drivers' strike. Photo: Joseph Chirume Read more »

South Africans Must Be Healthier for Universal Healthcare to Succeed [analysis]

The Conversation Africa

Achieving a healthy population isn't easy for any country - rich or poor. One of the approaches that's gained traction over the past two decades is preventative care through health… Read more »

Antibody Testing - the Missing Weapon in the Fight Against COVID-19 in South Africa [analysis]

Daily Maverick

The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and Covid-19 disease have challenged humanity in many ways. It has also changed the health profession. One example is how laboratory professionals,… Read more »

Mkhize Confirms 215 855 Cases of COVID-19 [press release]

Govt of SA

As of today a cumulative total of 215 855 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported. Read more »

COVID-19 - Eastern Cape Rethinks Game Plan

SAnews.gov.za

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says they are reaching a point where tough decisions will have to be made regarding funerals, in order to try to control the spread of… Read more »

Bethlehem and Sasolburg Closed Due to COVID 19 Related Incidents [press release]

SAPS

Communities served by Bethlehem and Sasolburg are informed that both police stations are closed after members tested positive for Covid 19 virus . Read more »

Adoption of Emergency COVID-19 Budget One Step Closer [analysis]

Daily Maverick

Parliament's finance committees on Tuesday adopted the report on the revised fiscal framework that underpins Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's emergency Covid-19 Budget. The DA, EFF… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa - International Labour Organisation (ILO) Global Summit On Coronavirus COVID-19 and the World of Work [press release]

Govt of SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Global Summit on COVID-19 and the world of work Read more »

Companies Sell Unnecessary 'Deep Cleans' With Exaggerated Claims

GroundUp

Many companies are exploiting ignorance and fear and selling Covid-19 cleaning solutions that are unnecessary and expensive. Regular cleaning with household products is sufficient.… Read more »

Centre of Excellence in Rwanda Aims to Support African Farmers and Rural Communities [press release]

UNEP

A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain based in Rwanda will help get farmers' produce to market quickly and efficiently - reducing food waste,… Read more »

Botswana Hires Gerrie Nel to Pursue Money Laundering Case Against Motsepe-Radebe [analysis]

Daily Maverick

AfriForum's private prosecutor has been appointed to pursue an alleged case of money laundering against South Africa's Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe. Read more »

Allow Us to Operate At Full Capacity, Pleads Taxi Association Before Parliament [analysis]

Daily Maverick

The cost of taxis operating under lockdown loading capacity restrictions is taking its toll on profits and expenses, warned the National Taxi Association when it appeared before… Read more »