June 06
South Africa: Sibanye-Stillwater Miners Who Staged Underground Protest Resurface in Rustenburg
GroundUp
They staged a sit-in strike over unpaid employee share ownership scheme funds. But the company says they do not qualify yet. Read more »
South Africa: Call to Limit Livestock Movement Amid Foot and Mouth Disease
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has called on livestock farmers and owners in all provinces to limit the movement of cloven-hoofed animals, amid… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Election Results Present Case for a Coalition of 'Common Good'
SANF
Political parties in South Africa have to work together and collaborate in a coalition government for the benefit of the country following the 29 May elections in which no single… Read more »
South Africa: Slow Progress After Decision to Make TB Prevention Pills More Widely Available
spotlight
Besides preventing illness and death, tuberculosis prevention therapy is estimated to be highly cost effective. Yet, uptake of the medication is not what it could be in South… Read more »
Kenya: A Kenyan Traveler's Dream - Exploring the MSC Splendida Cruise Ship in South Africa
Capital FM
South Africa has often been hailed as the star of Africa, offering an unparalleled array of attractions that captivate the heart and soul of any traveler. Read more »
South Africa: Jozi My Jozi Spearheads Critical Change and Rise of Johannesburg Urban Rehabilitation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The movement has embarked on cleaning up Joburg's sight-for-sore-eyes gateways. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Makes it to Dazed Cover Girl Status
Fame Frenzy
It's not even halfway through the year and Tyla is already stepping on business. From Grammy winner to GAP model; now she can add a cover girl to her already long resume. Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Post Apartheid [opinion]
L'Express
For the majority of South Africans, since the first post apartheid elections held in 1994, the one held on the 29 May 2024 is deemed as important. A number of citizens referred to… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive Uyo for Clash Against Super Eagles
Premium Times
The South African delegation confirmed their arrival with a short message on their X account on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - NFF Announces Prices for Match Tickets
Premium Times
The NFF aims to ensure convenient access to tickets by spreading sales points beyond the stadium and completing sales before the match begins on Friday evening. Read more »
June 05
South Africa: No Traces of Toxic Compound Found in Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has found no traces of diethylene glycol in the Benylin paediatric cough syrup. Read more »
South Africa: Coalition Government in South Africa Will Affect the Country's Policies Internally and Globally [analysis]
VOA
South Africans say they are excited and eager to see what a coalition government is going to look like days after elections show no party won an outright majority. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Caught Between a Rock, Hard Place in Coalition Talks... Analysts Speak On SA's 'Hung Parliament'
The Herald
Political analysts and academics have painted a bleak picture of South Africa's democracy after political parties failed to amass more than 50 percent of the votes in the recent… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Water Cuts for Planned Maintenance - South African News Briefs - June 06, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Further Delay in 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester Trial
GroundUp
Bester complains that his rights to a fair trial are being infringed Read more »
South Africa: South African Voters Shifted Support in 2024 but That's Nothing New [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
To the casual observer, the outcome of South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, which herald a new era of national coalition governance, may appear to represent new… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Election Results Present 3 Options for Govt [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable. Read more »
South Africa: Kodwa Resigns As Sport Minister
SAnews.gov.za
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has announced his immediate resignation. Read more »
South Africa: South African Rand Falls Due to Coalition Uncertainty
The Patriot
The South African rand fell on Tuesday as uncertainty around possible coalition partners persisted, a week after an election which saw the African National Congress lose its… Read more »
South Africa: Karpower - Could Cost An Arm and A Leg and Our Oceans and Environment [press release]
The Green Connection
It is the start of Environment Month and this week – on Tuesday and Wednesday 4-5 June 2024 – The Green Connection is back in court, this time to 'force' the National… Read more »
South Africa: South African Airways Among Carriers Fined Millions for Delayed Refunds
Business Day Africa
South African Airways is among several global carriers fined $2.5 million by US authorities for failing to refund passengers for tickets purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic in… Read more »
South Africa: Fact Check - Was Jacob Zuma's Presidency One of '9 Amazing Years' As His Daughter Claims? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In a video circulating on social media, former president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is shown being interviewed at the national elections results centre (ROC)… Read more »
South Africa: Ster-Kinekor Announces Closure of Only 2 Cinemas Following Restructuring Process
Fame Frenzy
Cinema group Ster-Kinekor will only be closing two of its locations following an extensive restructuring. Read more »
Nigeria: Johannesburg Stock Exchange Lifts Suspension On Oando's Securities
Premium Times
Shares in the energy company slid by 9.86 per cent in Lagos at the end of trade following the news Read more »
South Africa: More Uproar At Zithulele Hospital As Senior Doctor Is Moved
spotlight
A senior doctor who worked at Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape for close to a decade has been instructed to report to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. Some… Read more »