June 21
South Africa: Fikile Mbalula's Brother Makes Free State Cabinet - Mxolisi Dukwana Left Out in the Cold
Daily Maverick
Following the recent elections, the ANC has kept a stronghold on its birth province, the Free State, securing 52% support. Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has since announced her… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Seize Cocaine Worth R8 Million
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona, has welcomed the seizure of 20 cocaine bricks that were… Read more »
South Africa: Government Thanks SA for Tuning Into Presidential Inauguration
SAnews.gov.za
Government has extended its deepest and most sincere appreciation to all South Africans who joined the 2024 Presidential Inauguration in person, on television, radio and online to… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shot Up Online Before South Africa Polls
allAfrica
The online conversation against immigrants in South Africa increased sharply in the lead-up to the recent national elections, reports the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural… Read more »
South Africa: National Arts Festival Soars into 50th Year - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2024
allAfrica
National Arts Festival Soars into 50th Year Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Body Confirms Attempted Break-in At Gauteng Warehouse
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed an incident of attempted unauthorised entry at its Gauteng provincial warehouse by unknown persons on Tuesday night. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Had to Beg for My Child's Maintenance Money'
GroundUp
The Department of Justice's payment portal, MojoPay, has suspended electronic payments since May due to suspected fraud Read more »
South Africa: Executive Pay - the Virus Elon Musk Is Exporting Back to SA
GroundUp
The effects of the $45-billion pay package offered to the Tesla boss will be felt across the world Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's GNU - New Era or Ever More Difficult Slog? [blog]
CFR
South Africa has formed a governing majority; whether they can successfully govern remains to be seen. Read more »
South Africa: Is This South Africa's Second New Dawn? [column]
The Herald
The inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term marks the beginning of a new chapter in South Africa. The African National Congress (ANC) will now form a… Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Rhino Management Plan
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published a notification in the Government Gazette on the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria-SA Relations Critical for Africa's Success
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that understanding and partnership between South Africa and Nigeria is critical for the success of the African continent. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Announcement Expected On Sunday or Early Next Week As ANC, DA, PA Table First Wish Lists [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ANC and DA are far apart, but have agreed to stop public brawls to keep the GNU on track. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Abuja From South Africa
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. Read more »
South Africa: Tracking the Winds of Change in South Africa's Renewable Energy Landscape [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme has driven an increase in the country's wind power generation. Daily Maverick visited the… Read more »
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Politically Resurrected in South Africa As Protesters 'Ink' Guptas in India [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The start of June 2024 marked a pivotal political moment in SA - the ANC had lost its majority in Parliament and Jacob Zuma's new party was now a serious contender. Meanwhile, in… Read more »
South Africa: Universal Health Coverage a Crucial Step for Healthcare Equity, but Tackling Poverty Is Key [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The broader determinants of health in South Africa, such as poverty, gender inequality, housing, water and sanitation, and education, are deeply intertwined with the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Wants an Increase in Electricity Tariffs of Up to 44% Next Year [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eskom will ask SA's energy regulator for an electricity tariff increase of 36.15% in 2025 for customers it directly charges and supplies. Customers relying on electricity supply… Read more »
South Africa: Jacob Zuma and Che Guevara and Other Wondrous Examples of South African Kayfabe [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Kayfabe is the suspension of disbelief that is essential for any enjoyment of professional wrestling. It is a useful thing to employ when observing South African and international… Read more »
South Africa: Perception Is Everything - How South Africa's New Unity Government Will Impact Investor Sentiment [opinion]
Daily Maverick
If the markets and the rand are anything to go by, South Africa's new government of national unity has started off as a success. Read more »
South Africa: We Have Yet to Reach the Critical Uhuru for Which Class of '76 Fought and Died [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The class of 1976 has been swallowed by political events in South Africa and has lost focus on the original goals of the Black Consciousness Movement to establish one person, one… Read more »
South Africa: What Is It Like to Be an Opposition Politician Turned Cabinet Member? [interview]
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to give Cabinet roles to several political parties in the GNU. It can be a strange situation for opposition politicians. We spoke to someone… Read more »
South Africa: The National Arts Festival - Still Pure Gold After 50 Brilliant Years [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The National Arts Festival has thrived during a tumultuous half-century, even surviving the arrest of a play's entire cast. This year, its golden anniversary, it honours the past… Read more »
South Africa: National Arts Festival's Eclectic 2024 Programme Draws From the Past in Looking Towards the Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The programme reflects on the past, but it also showcases African creativity today with new collaborations with artists from other countries. Read more »
South Africa: Intense Violence Spirals - Two Young Security Guards Shot Dead in Bloody Ambush in Philippi [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The killing of two young men, believed to be security guards, in Philippi East highlights the escalating violence in the area. 'Every company operating in the area requires a… Read more »