May 07
South Africa: A New Reservoir Brings Relief, but Water Issues Persist
Our City News
The new Brixton reservoir and tower, opened with great pomp and ceremony this week, is a marvel of engineering and will alleviate some of the water issues within the Commando… Read more »
South Africa: 'Joburg Is Definitely Not Bankrupt' - - Morero Takes On Godongwana Over City's Finances
Daily Maverick
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero defended the City's financial health after a community meeting in Naturena on Thursday evening. This was in response to a scathing letter by Finance… Read more »
South Africa: Sundowns Coach Blasts Kaizer Chiefs for Playing Dirty Football
Scrolla
Mamelodi Sundowns finished the match with 10 men after the referee gave Jayden Adams a red card. Medics rushed one player to the hospital and carried another off the pitch during… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Explains 'Awkward' Rihanna Moments After Met Gala
Scrolla
Tyla posted a video saying Rihanna told her last year that her baby daddy was calling during a quick meeting. The singer did not speak to Rihanna at this year's event because she… Read more »
South Africa: Indaba Places Rural Infrastructure and Inclusive Economy Under Spotlight
SAnews.gov.za
Advancing rural infrastructure development and building an inclusive economy will take centre stage as Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, presides over… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Updated On Hammanskraal Clean Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday received a progress report on the Hammanskraal Clean Water Project that is driven by Magalies Water under the Department of Water… Read more »
South Africa: Senqu Bridge Launch a Key Achievement in Lesotho Highlands Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The recently launched Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho represents a landmark achievement under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Cabinet said on… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Fake Videos of Attacks On Foreign Nationals Amid Protests
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Sunday World Journalists Were Offered Money to Bring in Advertising
GroundUp
The acting editor at the time, Ngwako Malatji, is connected to Lottery deals under SIU investigation Read more »
South Africa: From Leaky Bungalow to Dream Home - Wheelchair User's Six Year Wait Ends
GroundUp
Thobile Saza and his family have moved into a five-room house in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay Read more »
South Africa: Debate On Freedom Day Social and Economic Fruits of Freedom - Celebrating Thirty-Two Years of Democratic Citizenship [press release]
IFP
Honourable Minister V.F. Hlabisa, MP Read more »
South Africa: Joburg's Financial Woes Laid Bear in Scathing Letter From Finance Minister Godongwana
GroundUp
Mayor Dada Morero insists there is "no cause for concern" Read more »
South Africa: Santaco Calls for Action On Thohoyandou Taxi Rank
GroundUp
Since 2011 at least R324-million has been spent but the rank is still not open Read more »
South Africa: Three Cops Dead After Ex-Boyfriend Storms Kariega House
Scrolla
A male constable broke into a Kariega house on Thursday while his former girlfriend sat inside with another police officer. Witnesses heard gunshots before police found the man,… Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Finance Minister Warns Joburg Is in 'Severe Financial Distress' in Letter to Mayor Morero
Daily Maverick
Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg's mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy. Read more »
South Africa: Deadly Storms Trap Thousands and Force Schools to Shut Doors
Scrolla
Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the… Read more »
South Africa: Elders Urged to Speak Out About Abuse
GroundUp
Older people often do not know their rights, Ilitha Labantu meeting told Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 6, 2026
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South Africa: Response to Hantavirus Case Was Swift - Contact Tracing Began Within Hours
SAnews.gov.za
South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Shops Shut As Anti-Immigrant Protesters March Through Durban
GroundUp
Over 1,000 take part in March and March demonstration Read more »
South Africa: Five Years Later, Ennerdale Library Reopening in Doubt
Our City News
The planned June reopening of the Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale is now in doubt as concerns grow over delays, poor workmanship, and safety issues. Read more »
South Africa: City of Joburg's Financial Turmoil Imperils National Economy, Warns Finance Minister
Daily Maverick
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille is pressing for Joburg to be placed under National Treasury financial administration, while the ANC wants a meeting with the minister to protect a… Read more »
South Africa: When Good Writing Becomes Bad Ethics - - the Voyeuristic Gaze in Sex Work Reporting
Daily Maverick
When sex workers are reduced to backdrops, it becomes easier to ignore and deny their rights, revealing a deeper ethical problem and highlighting the difference between documenting… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Didn't Know He Was Meeting Wealthy Zimbabwean Wanted in SA - - Spokesperson
Daily Maverick
Controversy has erupted over President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with wealthy Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering. Read more »
Africa: Hantavirus Outbreak - Another Passenger Contracts Disease
UN News
It's been confirmed that another passenger from the cruise liner linked to the outbreak of hantavirus has contracted the disease, which has claimed the lives of three people on… Read more »
