March 27
South Africa: EC Health Department to Start New Financial Year With R4.8-Billion in Unpaid Bills
Daily Maverick
The Eastern Cape Department of Health owes suppliers in the province an estimated R4.8-billion as its financial position remains precarious at best despite upbeat claims by the… Read more »
Africa: Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at the Africa Trade Desk Event [document]
USAID
Thank you, British [Robinson], for that introduction and for your steadfast leadership of Prosper Africa. Thank you Dr. [Angel] Cabrera, for hosting us here at Georgia Tech this… Read more »
South Africa: Have a Safe Easter Holiday With These Travel Tips
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Tourism has wished South Africans a relaxing Easter holiday, while urging all tourists to #DoTourism safely and responsibly. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Mbeki's Claim That 'We Never Interfered' in Prosecuting Trc Cases Ignores the Facts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied his government ever interfered in the prosecution of cases referred to the NPA by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. History says… Read more »
South Africa: Siyabonga Mbotyi Sentenced to Life in Prison [press release]
SAPS
The acting Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape police, Major General Preston Voskuil, praised Lwandle detectives for their unwavering commitment and dedication that led to… Read more »
South Africa: ANC in Parliament Does Not Care About Current Water Crisis [press release]
DA
Note to all editors: Please find attached soundbite by Solly Malatsi MP. Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of Security Guards Sent Home Without Wages After Eastern Cape Health Department Fails to Pay Contractors
GroundUp
Department promises to make payments from April, the start of the new financial year Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa and Creecy Defend Controversial 'Biodiversity Business' Plan
Daily Maverick
At the Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba in Johannesburg this week, Environment Minister Barbara Creecy and President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the benefits of their… Read more »
South Africa: A 27-Year-Old Male Suspect Arrested in Connection With Alleged Murder of a 38-Year-Old Male in Smashblock [press release]
SAPS
A 27-year-old male suspect was arrested for murder of a 38-year-old male, which took place at Smashblock near Northam on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Igniting Change - Highlights From the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Jubilee [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
On March 19, 2023, the Graça Machel Trust's Adolescent Girls Movement Programme hosted its 3rd annual Pan African Adolescent Girls Jubilee. The hybrid event provided a… Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch Investigation Into Shooting Incident Following Robbery in Giyani [press release]
SAPS
The Police in Giyani have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred subsequent to a robbery, resulting in the death of one suspect and injury to the other. Read more »
South Africa: SANEF Mourns the Passing of Former The Star Newspaper Photojournalist, Boxer Ngwenya
SANEF
The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) is saddened by the passing of former The Star newspaper photojournalist, Boxer Ngwenya, who suffered a stroke on Tuesday… Read more »
South Africa: Two More Suspects Including a Police Officer Arrested for Cousins' Kidnapping [press release]
SAPS
A multi-disciplinary team tasked to investigate the Mohammed cousins' kidnapping, effected two more arrests on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The suspects include a police Sergeant… Read more »
South Africa: Drive Safely This Holiday Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has urged law enforcement to crackdown on unruly driving on the roads. Read more »
South Africa: Bounty 'Of R3m to Take Out' Attorney William Booth, Kinnear Trial Told [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A State witness in the trial of those accused of killing the Anti-Gang Unit's Charl Kinnear has admitted to killing tow truck driver Richard Joseph, allegedly to send a message… Read more »
South Africa: High Stakes - Will 2024 Be the Year of the Democrat, the Autocrat or the Authoritarian Democrat? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
This has been described as 'the year of elections' and as 'the ultimate election year'. But this does not mean it will be the year of democracy. On the contrary, it may well become… Read more »
South Africa: What a Game - Broos Pleased With Bafana's Performance
SAFA
The South African senior men's team drew 3-3 with Algeria in an action-packed FIFA Series match that had the fans on the edge of their seats for the majority of the 90 minutes. Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Will South Africa's Voters Survive the Disinformation Deluge?
allAfrica
The biweekly report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) sheds light on what they describe as concerning trends in online activity leading up to… Read more »
South Africa: Court Denies ANC Bid to Block Former President Zuma's Party From Ballot
allAfrica
South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), suffered a setback after the Electoral Court dismissed its attempt to block the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) from… Read more »
South Africa: Traffic Authorities on High Alert Ahead of Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - March 26, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Zulu Culture and Sexual Orientation - South African Study Reveals the Health Costs of Stigma [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Same-sex relationships are legal in South Africa and protected by the constitution. Unfair discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is against the law. Read more »
South Africa: Legal Challenge to Block TotalEnergies' Drilling off South Africa's Coast
The Green Connection
In a bid to defend our oceans and to ensure sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities, The Green Connection and Natural Justice have approached the High Court in the… Read more »
South Africa: Notorious Wanted Suspect Nabbed Following a Shootout With Police in Seshego [press release]
SAPS
Police in Limpopo have apprehended a notorious suspect after a tense shootout, accentuating the relentless pursuit of justice and the commitment to ensuring the safety and security… Read more »
South Africa: Protesters Block Busy Vereniging Road to Complain About Stalled Housing Project
GroundUp
Kanana Park residents from Thulamntwana township brought traffic to a standstill on Monday Read more »
South Africa: Independent and Political Party Candidates Lists Available for Inspection
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission (IEC) will today and tomorrow between 09:00 and 17:00 make the lists with the names of independent and political party candidates available for inspection… Read more »