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South Africa: Slain KwaZulu-Natal Family Members Laid to Rest - South African News Briefs - April 27, 2026
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South Africa: Why Young South Africans Won't Vote
Scrolla
South Africa has more than 21-million young people under 35 years old, and most of them refuse to vote today. The Independent Electoral Commission hopes its new online… Read more »
South Africa: Dry Tap Reality - the Growing Water Infrastructure Crisis in SA
Daily Maverick
In all provinces in the country, unreliable supply, unsafe water and prolonged interruptions expose systemic failures and weak oversight. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Full Speech on Freedom Day [document]
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South Africa: In Celebration of Freedom - an A to Z of Why I Love South Africa [opinion]
Daily Maverick
As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, this A-Z exploration reveals the myriad reasons to cherish this vibrant nation, from its diverse culture to its rich history of activism. Read more »
Nigeria: PWC Urges South Africans to Invest in Nigeria's Oil Sector to Secure Crude Supply
This Day
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South Africa: Freedom Day and Workers' Day - Celebrating Ideals We Have Yet to Realise
Daily Maverick
For millions of South Africans, these holidays are less about celebration and more about what still needs to change. Freedom was never meant to be merely the right to vote. It was… Read more »
Nigeria: 'African Countries Helped During Anti-Apartheid Struggle' - Ramaphosa Tells South Africans
Vanguard
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African has urged his people engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa
Daily Trust
Two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel, and Ekpenyong Andrew, have been killed in the ongoing violence in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: High Petrol Prices Chop Khayelitsha Taxi Driver Salaries
Scrolla
Khayelitsha taxi workers earn a quarter of total weekly profits, and soaring fuel prices mean drivers take less cash home. The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Commemorates Freedom Day
SAnews.gov.za
Communities in and around Bloemfontein in the Free State have gathered at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for the national Freedom Day… Read more »
South Africa: Government Strengthening Criminal Justice System and Rooting Out Corruption
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is reforming and strengthening the criminal justice system, rooting out corruption and building a police service and a prosecuting… Read more »
South Africa: Extend the Fuel Levy Relief - Fund It Using Surpluses From Dodgy SOEs [press release]
DA
The DA will press the Finance Minister to make the logical decision to continue fuel levy relief for at least one more month using government and parliamentary processes. Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Voter Says Leaders Broke 1994 Freedom Promises
Scrolla
Ralph Malisa walked to a primary school in Soweto at six in the morning in 1994 to cast a vote. Ralph Malisa is now 66 years old and says today leaders care more about making… Read more »
South Africa: Strong Youth Pipeline of Talent Fuels Junior Springboks' Ambitions
Daily Maverick
The team have their sights set on the U20 Championship and a second consecutive world title. Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Urged to Condemn Recurring Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on African leaders to strongly condemn the recurring xenophobic attacks against West African nationals in… Read more »
South Africa: How South Africa's Agriculture Has Changed 32 Years After Apartheid [opinion]
Daily Maverick
In this time, South Africa's agricultural sector has been marked by significant advancements alongside ongoing challenges. But, while some argue that the farming sector is under… Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Means Living Without Fear of Crime [press release]
DA
Today as South Africa marks Freedom Day, we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of our first democratic election, as a nation united. Read more »
Africa: Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting [press release]
PAN South Africa
Africa's health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Scopa Focuses On Municipal Audit Outcomes and Investigations in Its Second Term [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will strengthen its oversight on municipalities this week, by receiving several briefings from the Auditor-General of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Standing Committee On Finance to Conduct Oversight Visits in Pic-Funded Companies and SARS Headquarters [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Standing Committee on Finance will this week conduct oversight visits to investee companies of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) in Limpopo and Gauteng provinces and… Read more »
Africa: Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa in Xenophobic Attacks
Premium Times
Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online. Read more »
South Africa: New Broom Promises to Clean Up SAA and Improve Accountability
Daily Maverick
The national carrier's incoming interim CEO, Matshela Seshibe, made a visible difference during his time at Air Chefs, drawing praise for strong leadership that has improved the… Read more »
South Africa: Student Swaps Birthday Presents for Voter Registrations
Scrolla
Mpumelelo Innocent Dhladhla used WhatsApp and Facebook to ask people to send him proof of voter registration for his birthday. About 15 people listened to the student and signed… Read more »
South Africa: Words Words Words At Everard Read Shows the Power of Words in Contemporary Art
Daily Maverick
Everard Read's WORDS, WORDS, WORDS exhibition brings together South African artists who merge text and image, pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions of language in… Read more »
