July 05
South Africa: South Africa's Healthcare System - Eight Steps That Would Get It On the Right Track [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in… Read more »
South Africa: Meaningful Dialogue Can Forge Positive Change in South Africa [analysis]
ISS
Those convening the national dialogue promised by President Ramaphosa could learn from the innovative Violence Prevention Forum. Read more »
South Africa: Last 100 Paradise Park Residents in Hermanus Evicted
GroundUp
Decade-long battle to stave off eviction comes to an end Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Joins Call for Library to Be Reopened
GroundUp
The Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale has been closed since 2021 Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Establishes 30 Portfolio Committees [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Thursday, 4 July 2024 - The National Assembly Rules Committee has, during its second meeting held at the Century City Conference Centre, established 30 Portfolio… Read more »
South Africa: La Colombe in Cape Town Named Africa's Best Restaurant, 2024
Capital FM
La Colombe, a contemporary French-meets-Asian fine dining restaurant located in Constantia, Cape Town, has been named the best restaurant in Africa for 2024. This prestigious… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership of the PGA [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament extends its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association (PGA). We congratulate Ms Andisiwe Makinana on her… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Public Health Lab Struggles After Ransomware Hit - South African News Briefs - July 04, 2024
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Made Practical Choices for South Africa's Multi-Party Cabinet - How This Will Help Him Down the Line [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the announcement of ministerial portfolios… Read more »
South Africa: Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On the Appointment of Members of the National Executive [document]
SANF
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Temporary Visa Concession
SAnews.gov.za
Just a day after being sworn in, the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
South Africa: A 20-Year-Old Female Nabbed for Murder and Attempted Murder in a Love Triangle Tiff At Mankweng [press release]
SAPS
The South African Police Service in Mankweng under Capricorn District have apprehended a 20 year-old female suspect in connection with a murder and attempted murder incident that… Read more »
South Africa: The GNU Leaves South Africa Without a Credible Political Opposition [analysis]
Daily Maverick
An effective opposition must oppose those policies and approaches which hinder the development of society. To this end, credit must be given to the coalition government where… Read more »
South Africa: New Shelter for Homeless People in Muizenberg
GroundUp
The site for a 60-bed "Safe Space" is still being finalised Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Govt Abandons Hundreds of Homeless People in Tshwane Shelters
GroundUp
Organisation that provided food and social services owed R2.9-million Read more »
South Africa: Crucial Penguin Conservation Plan Heads to Court
GroundUp
Minister accused of placing fishing industry interests above the survival of penguins Read more »
South Africa: Not So Fast, Ntshavheni Warns New Ministers Eager to Push Ahead With Department Plans [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Addressing the media a day after the swearing-in of the government of national unity executive, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stressed the collective nature of… Read more »
South Africa: From Pit Toilets to NSFAS - New Education Ministers Nobuhle Nkabane and Siviwe Gwarube Vow to Turn the Tide [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Can South Africa's two brand-new education ministers be more effective than their predecessors in tackling the myriad challenges in schools and higher educational institutions?… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Mk Party Insists It Will Pursue New Vote-Rigging Case After Withdrawal From Electoral Court [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The uMkhonto WeSizwe party confirmed that it had delivered a notice to the court withdrawing its application before the Electoral Court on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Case to Prevent Extinction of African Penguin Heads to Gauteng High Court [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Minister accused of placing fishing industry interests above the survival of penguins. Read more »
South Africa: More Turmoil in Western Cape ANC, Now Over Cape Town Council Appointment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ANC in the Western Cape continues to grapple with factionalism following its decline in the recent elections. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Mpox Outbreak Cases Rise to 20, Death Toll At Three [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Department of Health said on Thursday that South Africa had recorded 20 cases of mpox since May, with three deaths. However, 15 of those 20 people had since received a clean… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Contradictory Plan to Open Rhino Horn Trade Will Encourage Poaching [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Legalising trade will remove the stigma that rhino horn is illegal and could entice many more consumers into the market. The demand will then outstrip the legal supply and poaching… Read more »
South Africa: Storm of Protest Brewing Over City Power Vs Eskom Prepaid Electricity Tariff Hike Disparities [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There are about 950,000 indigent households in the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area that should be receiving free basic electricity. Read more »
South Africa: Sixth Mayor in Three Years for Beaufort West [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The changes have rung in the Karoo municipality of Beaufort West -- the DA now holds a majority in the council, and the mayoral chains. Read more »