March 17
South Africa: DA Opposes the Disastrous Musina-Makhado Economic Zone and Calls for Alternatives to Be Considered [press release]
DA
The DA is calling for the calamitous Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) industrial mega-development plan to be replaced with alternatives that are more in line with the… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Arrives in Japan for a Working Visit
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday for a working visit aimed at strengthening the cooperation between South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Police Arrest 12 for Illegal Mining
SAnews.gov.za
Twelve foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities in the Free State, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for KZN Flood Victims, Relief Efforts Continue
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives during the recent heavy rains that… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Fraud Suspects to Appear in Court
SAnews.gov.za
At least six people are expected to appear in court this week in connection with a fraud scheme at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Here's How We Can Move to Renewable Energy in a Just Way
GroundUp
Mining companies could fulfil their social obligations by investing in these projects Read more »
South Africa: SA Hosts Second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZN
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa will next week host the second meeting of the Group of 20 Health Working Group (G20 HWG). Read more »
South Africa: UCT Welcomes New Additions to Shuttle Fleet
UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced nine new 40-seater Yutong midi buses to its iconic UCT Shuttle fleet, enhancing commuter experience and boosting the reliability of… Read more »
March 16
Africa: 'To Block Out the Screams' - - Peter Beinart On Israel, White South Africa and Gaza [book review]
Daily Maverick
The global acclaim for Peter Beinart's new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, rests mainly on its call for a Jewish awakening that moves beyond the story of… Read more »
Africa: Women Leaders Tackle South Africa's Growing Water Crisis
Daily Maverick
While South Africa's water crisis deepens, women are leading the charge by driving research, policy and community-based solutions to secure water resilience. From self-supply… Read more »
South Africa: SA in the Throes of a Sodden Summer, Marked By Widespread Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
Daily Maverick
Much of South Africa has been battered by relentless rainfall and flooding since the start of the year. Read more »
South Africa: Experts Welcome Expanded Vat-Free Foods Basket but Warn Effects Will Be Reversed By Electricity Hike
Daily Maverick
Researchers also say there are missed opportunities to include items that can prevent stunting and provide nutrition, such as peanut butter and better-quality meat such as chicken… Read more »
South Africa: Bayanda Walaza Sprints to Historic Personal Best to Build On 2024 Heroics
Daily Maverick
South African sprinting prodigy Bayanda Walaza became just the ninth South African to dip below the 10-second mark in the 100m on his way to being crowned Gauteng champion on… Read more »
South Africa: Simelane Commits to Support Free State in Delivering Housing Units
SAnews.gov.za
Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, has pledged to support the Free State Province in its efforts to meet the 2024-2029 target to deliver housing units to qualifying… Read more »
South Africa: Who Owns Digital Data About You? South African Legal Scholar Weighs Up Property and Privacy Rights [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the digital economy, data is more than just information - it is an asset with immense economic and strategic value. Yet, despite its significance, a fundamental legal question… Read more »
March 15
South Africa: Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool's Speech That Made Him 'No Longer Welcome' in the U.S.
GroundUp
The South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, is no longer welcome in the US, several news publications reported on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Expels South African Ambassador, Saying He 'Hates' Trump
RFI
The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: U.S. to Expel South Africa Ambassador As Relations Deteriorate
VOA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa's ambassador to Washington had been declared persona non grata, signaling worsening relations between the two… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Albie Sachs Turns 90 - Honouring a Legacy of Courage, Equality, and Artistic Inspiration
Daily Maverick
At 90 years old, Justice Albie Sachs, a lifelong anti-apartheid activist, Constitutional Court justice, and champion of human rights, continues to inspire with his unwavering… Read more »
