April 27
South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
DW
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
South Africa: South African Freedom Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections. Read more »
April 26
South Africa: Trial Begins for Alleged Thieves at Ramaphosa's Farm - South African News Briefs - April 26, 2024
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Three Zimbabweans, Six Others Jailed for Nearly 11,000 Years in South Africa
The Herald
The South Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa has jailed three Zimbabweans and six other people for a total of 10 939 years in prison for 391 counts of money laundering,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Constitution Was Set Up As the Bedrock of Its Democracy - It's Been Challenged Over Last 30 Years, but Has Held Firm [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There was a moment during the state capture years of South African president Jacob Zuma's term in office (2009 to 2018) when the veil finally slipped. There had been quiet… Read more »
South Africa: Three Decades of Freedom - Too Many Flaws in SA's Education System
UCT
In June 1976, thousands of black school children took to the streets in Soweto over the use of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction at majority black schools. More than 100… Read more »
South Africa: As SA Marks 30 Years of Democracy, It Must Prioritise Safety of Its Children - Its Greatest Resource, Unicef Urges
Daily Maverick
The United Nations Children's Fund South Africa has called for the country's children to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda. Read more »
South Africa: AU Chief Appeals for 'Respect and Full Implementation' of Pretoria Agreement
Addis Standard
AU Chairperson said he is "following with deep concern the escalating tensions between local communities" and "appeals for "the respect and full implementation" of the Pretoria… Read more »
South Africa: DA Announces Ground-Breaking New Economic Policy to Rescue South Africans From Unemployment [press release]
DA
Unemployment is the single greatest crisis facing South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Renewable Energy
GroundUp
We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
South Africa: Can South Africa Afford a Basic Income Grant? or Can We Afford Not To?
GroundUp
GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Music Academy Hopes to Change Lives
GroundUp
Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music Read more »
South Africa: Solar Lights Mean Shack Dwellers Can Walk to the Toilet At Night
GroundUp
About 75 households in Khayelitsha were given solar street lights in a move to make the area safer Read more »
South Africa: In Defense of the Constitution, Judges and the Rule of Law
UCT
As the country commemorates 30 years of democracy this year, part and parcel of the democratic project was a new vision for how one of the arms of the South African state - the… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Celebrate Seven Years Since High Court Ruling Against SA Nuclear Deal
GroundUp
Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Social Security Agency Workers Busted in Grant Fraud Scheme - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Dr Desiree Ellis It Is
SAFA
The revered Dr Ellis received the honour on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Cape Town and she told www.safa.net she was delighted after the accolade. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Youth Are a Generation Lost Under Democracy - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the country's youth - "democracy's children" - had enormous opportunities for advancement, all… Read more »
Namibia: King of Amapiano's Show Sells Out in Five Hours
Namibian
When people call Kabza De Small the king of amapiano, it's no gimmick. Read more »
Mozambique: African Troops Will Remain in Cabo Delgado
AIM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended to the end of this year the operation of the South African armed forces (SANDF), in the fight against islamist terrorism in the… Read more »
South Africa: For the Majority of South Africans, Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Forgive me if I am not in the mood to raise a glass this Freedom Day. Until every South African can enjoy the full spectrum of rights and freedoms promised by our Constitution,… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Democracy - - Udf Activist Réjane Woodroffe Left High Finance for Critical Social Upliftment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Thirty years into democracy, Daily Maverick spoke to three anti-apartheid activists about how they found their way to the land from Umkhonto weSizwe, the United Democratic Front… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa On Track to Eliminate Malaria Disease By 2028
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan. Read more »