June 09
South Africa: Gautrain Marks 14 Years of Operations
SAnews.gov.za
As Gautrain marks 14 years of operations, Gautrain Management Agency Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe has described the high-speed rail network as a trailblazer in the South… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Minimise Marine Pollution
SAnews.gov.za
Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy has urged citizens to play their part in minimising marine pollution by adopting sustainable practices, including… Read more »
June 07
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Gained Ground During Run-Up to South Africa's Elections
allAfrica
An online activity report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has found that South Africa's socio-economic problems are increasingly being blamed on… Read more »
South Africa: Families Await Closure as George Probe Continues - South African News Briefs - June 07, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: SANDF Names Soldier Killed in the DRC
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Thursday revealed the name of the soldier who died in the line of duty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
South Africa: ANC Will Form a Govt of National Unity 'To Tackle Pressing Issues' - Ramaphosa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the ANC will start negotiations with other parties to form a government of national unity. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa At a Turning Point? How the 2024 Elections Will Shape the Future
People's Dispatch
Will South Africa move towards eliminating poverty and stake out its own ground in a multipolar world order? Or regress towards a role as a node for the West in Africa? Read more »
South Africa: Open Letter | Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, Make TB a Political Priority
spotlight
In this open letter to Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla, TB activists call for the disease to be made a political priority and demand multisectoral departmental accountability.… Read more »
Africa: The African Sunset in South Africa [opinion]
Vanguard
The loss of majority in parliament by the African National Congress, ANC in the May 29, 2024 South African elections was a sunset for the continent. It means that the unrepentant… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Kicks Can Down the Road With 'Government of National Unity' Play [analysis]
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa has for the moment dodged choosing a coalition partner by proposing a 'government of national unity' which conceivably could include parties that have… Read more »
South Africa: NUM Signed a Five-Year Wage Agreement With Petra Diamonds [press release]
COSATU
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Petra Diamonds signed a valid and binding 5 (five) year agreement for the NUM members within the A and B Paterson grade ( Recognised… Read more »
South Africa: State Completes Investigation Into Three SAPS Officers Charged With Torturing Cape Town Barber
GroundUp
No response from SAPS on whether the three are still employed or on duty Read more »
South Africa: People in Kariega Queue for Hours to Collect Water After Devastating Storm
GroundUp
Gift of the Givers has been delivering hundreds of litres of water daily and set up 12 soup kitchens in the township of KwaNobuhle. Read more »
South Africa: Home Solar Systems in South Africa - More Will Be Installed If Households Are Given Loans, Free Maintenance and Security [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa is making efforts to increase the use of solar photovoltaic energy. But it's happening at a very slow pace. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Humbled ANC Seeks to Form National Unity Government
RFI
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite opposition parties to form a government of national unity, leader President Cyril Ramaphosa said after the party lost its… Read more »
South Africa: DA Sets Out Principles for Gnu Participation - Constitution First, SARB Independence [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The party dropped its most contentious manifesto points, such as scrapping BEE and amending the minimum wage laws, in its statement of negotiating principles, but these can… Read more »
South Africa: Remarks By the Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, During the Occasion of the Receipt of the Candidates List From the Chief Justice of the Republic [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Read more »
South Africa: Finance Minister Gazettes Maximum Fines for Registered Auditors Guilty of Improper Conduct
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has gazetted the latest notice of maximum fines for registered auditors found guilty of improper conduct. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Hastens Flood Relief Efforts in the Eastern Cape
SAnews.gov.za
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has assured residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality that government is putting together resources to improve the dire… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Working to Usher in New Representatives
SAnews.gov.za
Parliamentary administrations are hard at work in preparation to receive and welcome the newly elected representatives of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures. Read more »
South Africa: After Five Years Only 26 State Houses Built in Inanda
GroundUp
Families relocated to make way for housing project have been living in a poorly serviced transit camp Read more »
South Africa: Cassper Nyovest Whets Fans' Appetites with a Teaser Clip for Utlwa
Fame Frenzy
Following the release of his critically acclaimed album Solomon, Cassper Nyovest has given fans another reminder that he's not going to retire any time soon. Read more »
South Africa: Mzansi Not Impressed with Duduzile Zuma's Lavish Lifestyle
Fame Frenzy
Duduzile Zuma's TikTok account has come under scrutiny. Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to act as the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture until a permanent appointment is made under the new seventh… Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: Sports Minister Urges Super Eagles to Beat South Africa to Stay On Course for World Cup Ticket
This Day
With the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in full swing, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on the Super Eagles to shift their focus from their recent… Read more »