July 10
South Africa: National Assembly Elects House Chairpersons
SAnews.gov.za
The National Assembly (NA) has elected Cedric Frolick, Werner Horn and Zandile Majozi to serve as House Chairpersons during a plenary session on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Left Homeless As Western Cape Braces for Second Cold Front
SAnews.gov.za
As an intense cold front moves away from most parts of the country, the Western Cape is still at risk as it prepares for a second cold front, according to the South African Weather… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Unity or Discord? South Africa's GNU Takes Center Stage
allAfrica
South Africa has officially formed a Government of National Unity (GNU), which now includes 11 political parties, 32 ministers, and 43 deputy ministers. Read more »
South Africa: Search for Missing Runner Ends in Tragedy - South African News Briefs - July 09, 2024
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South Africa: Western Cape Braces for Storm as Schools Reopen
allAfrica
A storm surge and wind speeds of up to 70km/h are expected to cause significant disruption as thousands of students return to school, according to IOL. Traffic officials are… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Homes Flooded As Violent Storm Batters Western Cape
GroundUp
Roads closed, schools and clinics damaged, rivers burst their banks Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
DW
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
South Africa: Is Cape Town's Drop in Business Robbery a Cause for Concern? [analysis]
ISS
A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime. Read more »
South Africa: Top Gauteng Hospital Appointments Queried After Public Protector Finding [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng Department of Health says it will take measures to monitor whether hospital managers are qualified for the job after a Public Protector finding on the former Tembisa… Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen's Appointment Is a Crucible for South Africa's Agricultural Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
John Steenhuisen stands at a crossroads, with the power to either build on Thoko Didiza's groundbreaking legacy or let it wither. His actions in the coming months will be closely… Read more »
South Africa: IPID Tells Afriforum It Will Legally Confront Top Cop Fannie Masemola's 'Inaction' Over 2020 Kinnear Murder [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In October, AfriForum wrote to police bosses asking why no police officers had been held to account in connection with events leading to the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective… Read more »
South Africa: New Minister Gayton Mckenzie Promises 'Massive Changes' On Superfan and Department Funding [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Ahead of the Cabinet lekgotla this weekend, Gayton McKenzie has made several public statements about actions he intends to pursue as minister of sport, arts and culture. Read more »
South Africa: Storms Rage On Across South Africa As Another Cold Front Promises More Damaging Winds, Waves [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Storms continued in parts of South Africa on Tuesday, with snow, storm surges and widespread rainfall. Read more »
South Africa: Watchwords of New Cabinet Should Be Pragmatism, Meritocracy and Honesty [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Honesty will not be inculcated while corruption with impunity is allowed to continue. The first order of business of the new Cabinet should be to address the matter of 'ending… Read more »
South Africa: Fixing the SAPS a Critical Priority, Otherwise Government Won't Meet Its Other Objectives [analysis]
Daily Maverick
We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu. Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced Judge John Hlophe Will Serve On JSC After GNU Fails to Come Together [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Hlophe has been elected on to the Judicial Service Commission - the same body that found him guilty of gross misconduct. Read more »
South Africa: National Consumer Tribunal Fines Two Car Dealerships for Stiffing Consumers [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The National Consumer Commission has welcomed rulings against Wingfield Motors and Sandton Repo Cars (now Cresta Car Centre). Both have been forced to refund consumers and pay… Read more »
South Africa: Renaldo Gouws Attends DA Party Meeting Despite Being Suspended Over Racist Videos [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The DA has confirmed that Renaldo Gouws attended the party's induction meeting despite being suspended from all party activities over racist and homophobic videos. Read more »
South Africa: After an Eight-Year Battle, Justice for Life Esidimeni 144 Hinges On Inquest Judgment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eight years ago, 144 people with mental health problems died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni, a highly specialised, long-term psychiatric care hospital, to ill-equipped… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Can the GNU Achieve a Social Compact, Where a Single-Party Government Failed? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Is there a way to make a government of national unity work for the country and its people? Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela University Choir Celebrates 30 Years of Freedom Songs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Combining Western music and African melodies gave this choir its unique flavour, which has been maturing over its illustrious three decades. Read more »
South Africa: Relief Operations Continue As Cold Fronts Lash Parts of the Country [analysis]
Daily Maverick
With the western parts of South Africa undergoing disruptive weather for the rest of the week, efforts are under way to help keep communities safe and warm. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Laments the Slow Pace of Transformation in the Workplace [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) laments the shockingly sluggish pace of transformation in the workplace. The recent findings by the Commission of Employment… Read more »
South Africa: Kariega Flood Victims Forced to Move Back to Sodden Land
GroundUp
Residents of Old Lapland informal settlement protested against returning as they fear the dam wall above them will burst Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Sought After Farm Worker's Body Found in Decomposed State With Hands Tied Up [press release]
SAPS
Matsie Lettia Lekata (45) from Monyakeng Wesselsbron, who was working as a farm worker at a certain farm in the district of Wesselsbron, was reported missing on 21 May 2024. It is… Read more »