June 09
South Africa: Springs Residents March to Local Factories, Demand Jobs
GroundUp
The protest was part of a campaign against unemployment, economic exclusion and challenges experienced by local communities Read more »
South Africa: Faith Leaders in George Step in to Prevent Xenophobic Violence
GroundUp
Anti-immigrant protests have already caused deaths on the Garden Route Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Rail Theft Case - Virtual Testimony Accepted
GroundUp
A key witness will testify from Dubai in the case of over 40km of rail fraudulently uplifted for sale as scrap Read more »
South Africa: Cameras in School - Teachers Who Walked Out Are Back
GroundUp
Parents of learners at Umkhumbane Secondary School block the school, called for the teachers to be fired Read more »
South Africa: Bid to Prevent Anti-Immigrant March in Cape Town
GroundUp
Community leaders don't want demonstration planned for Saturday in Dunoon Read more »
South Africa: Mangaung Residents Demand Action Over Sewer Spills
Health-e
Communities in Mangaung are at their wits' end with the persistent sewer spillage on their streets. Read more »
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - Activists Call for Greater Access to Newly-Launched HIV Prevention Drug
IPS
As South Africa officially launches the rollout of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, civic groups in the country have slammed the plan, saying it will not reach anywhere near… Read more »
South Africa: Let the NPA Pack Its Own Lunch - Minister Kubayi Must Step Up Reforms [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) conducted oversight at Alexandra Magistrates Court today, to see whether the situation has improved since our last oversight in March. We found more of… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement… Read more »
South Africa: Creating Pathways for Youth Development and Economic Inclusion
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, we are reminded that the future of the country depends on how effectively the nation supports, empower and invest in young people today. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Study Groups - PSC Advisory Note Vindicates DA Stance [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) received a letter from the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, with advisory notes on the issue of ANC study… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies
Daily Maverick
Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office… Read more »
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
Africa Check
FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police Read more »
South Africa: Khan Hid His Phone for a Reason and Now South Africa Knows Why
Scrolla
Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, dropped his court bid on Monday to stop the Madlanga Commission accessing his seized devices. Commission… Read more »
South Africa: Five More Senior Cops Suspended in R360-Million Tender Scandal
Scrolla
Five more senior police officers have been suspended, bringing the total number linked to the Medicare24 tender scandal to 14. Investigators claim the R228-million contract was… Read more »
South Africa: Malema Wants Ngizwe Mchunu Locked Up for Six Months
Scrolla
Julius Malema filed an urgent Gauteng High Court application on 8 June 2026 seeking to have podcaster Ngizwe Mchunu imprisoned for six months without the option of a fine. Mchunu… Read more »
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa's Soft Stance and Failure to Call Out Mnangagwa Fuelling South Africa's Immigration Crisis - Coltart
New Zimbabwe
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been told to hold the Zimbabwean government to account over the immigration crisis unfolding in his country. Read more »
South Africa: EFF's Julius Malema Provided Political Protection for Feroz Khan, Madlanga Commission Investigator Reveals
Daily Maverick
WhatsApp messages between Major General Feroz Khan and Mohamed Sayed, co-founder of the Carnilinx tobacco company, implicate the former Crime Intelligence head in a series of dodgy… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Chairperson Welcomes Na's Adoption of Committee Report Recommending Candidates for Small Enterprise Ombud Appointment [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, Ms Masefako Dikgale, has welcomed the National Assembly's (NA) adoption of the committee's report… Read more »
South Africa: Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Wind Energy in SA
Daily Maverick
Offshore wind has become an attractive energy source across the globe, but in South Africa there are challenges. Read more »
South Africa: How a Classroom Programme Is Tackling Maths Gaps and Youth Unemployment in SA
Daily Maverick
As youth unemployment scales new heights and foundational literacy falters, the JumpStart Foundation's dual-intervention model turns jobless school-leavers into academic lifelines. Read more »
South Africa: BMA Processes 168 Mozambican Nationals for Repatriation
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed the successful processing and repatriation of a group of 168 Mozambican nationals through… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Cracks Down On Organised Criminal Networks
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide Operation Shanela crackdown on organised criminal networks involved in illicit trade, drug trafficking,… Read more »
