November 06
South Africa: Macpherson to Hand Over Three Bridges in KZN
SAnews.gov.za
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today hand over three Welisizwe rural bridges in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal, to benefit local communities. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Chile MOU to Create Opportunities for Fisheries Sector
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Chile on cooperation in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture. Read more »
South Africa: DPWI Agreement to Address Public Assets in Ethekhwini
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, will sign a historic Memorandum of… Read more »
South Africa: Lebombo Border Temporarily Closed Due to Safety Concerns
SAnews.gov.za
Due to security incidents and in the interest of public safety, the Lebombo port of entry has been temporarily closed until further notice. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Attend Earthshot Prize Awards
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, this evening, in Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Companies Hopeful As They Participate in China International Import Expo
SAnews.gov.za
South African companies that have been assisted to participate in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) have expressed optimism for what is to come out of the gathering. Read more »
Eswatini: South Africa to Sign Border Plan With Eswatini
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will today sign a historic joint action plan with the Kingdom of Eswatini to address challenges… Read more »
November 05
South Africa: Harris or Trump? South Africa's AGOA Fate Hangs in the Balance [analysis]
African Arguments
Facing Washington's wrath for her perceived anti-US foreign policy positions may not be as catastrophic as previously imagined. Read more »
South Africa: Severe Weather Warnings - South African News Briefs - November 5, 2024
allAfrica
Severe Weather Warnings The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings due to a cut-off low weather system. Expect scattered thunderstorms and rain across various… Read more »
South Africa: Doctors Run the Good Race to Raise Funds for Caregivers of Children At Joburg Hospital
Daily Maverick
Medical staff, together with their friends and supporters, raised more than R250,000 at the 2024 Soweto Marathon to support the caregivers of children admitted to Charlotte Maxeke… Read more »
South Africa: Former Top Cop Andre Lincoln Dismisses Claims That Foiled Kinnear Grenade Attack Was a Set-Up
Daily Maverick
Former Anti-Gang Unit boss Andre Lincoln has dismissed a suspect's claim that an attempted grenade attack on the late Charl Kinnear's house was a police plot to implicate alleged… Read more »
Africa: How Elon Musk, the South African, Brought African Politics to America [opinion]
Capital FM
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, one Africa-born figure stands out. A man who applies distinctly-African political strategies to the American landscape: Elon… Read more »
South Africa: How Government Is Hindering Its Own Drug Policies
GroundUp
A program supplying sterile injection equipment was stopped for months in Cape Town Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Apartheid Flags At Bela Protest [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the unfortunate march by the Democratic Alliance (DA), AfriForum and Solidariteit against the Basic Education Laws… Read more »
Africa: US Elections At a Glance - What You Need to Know If You're in South Africa
Daily Maverick
In this Daily Maverick wrap for readers in South Africa, we gives some pointers, expertise and tips about the US elections Read more »
South Africa: Rea Vaya Bus Operations Halted Again - - Taxi Industry Outrage Sparks Commuter Turmoil
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg's Rea Vaya bus company has a delicate relationship with the taxi industry in a strategic partnership often marred by underlying tensions. Read more »
South Africa: UK Foreign Secretary Voices Concern to SA Counterpart About North Koreans Fighting Against Ukraine
Daily Maverick
At a meeting on Tuesday, David Lammy and Ronald Lamola agreed to strengthen collaboration on defence and security. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Classrooms Should Have a 'Box' of Languages to Help Children Learn - New Bilingual Education Policy Is a Start [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonisers, from the 17th to the early 20th… Read more »
South Africa: Court to Hear Case Against TotalEnergies' Drilling Plans in South African Waters [press release]
The Green Connection
In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection,… Read more »
South Africa: National Shelter Movement Demands Action on GBV and Femicide [press release]
National Shelter Movement of South Africa
The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) – an umbrella organisation serving 103 shelters – is calling for immediate government intervention to address the… Read more »
South Africa: Battle Over Land in Kwazulu-Natal
GroundUp
Since 2022, people have been trying to occupy land in Rocky Ridge in KwaDukuza Read more »
South Africa: No, South African Political Party the Democratic Alliance Didn't Hoist a Giant Israeli Flag On Cape Town's Iconic Table Mountain
Africa Check
No, South African political party the Democratic Alliance didn't hoist a giant Israeli flag on Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
South Africa: People With Disabilities Demand Better Access to Public Transport
GroundUp
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning Read more »
South Africa: Govt, Private Sector Urged to Prioritise Education and Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
As various government departments work around the clock to put final touches to the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024-2029), individuals and organisations representing persons… Read more »
