June 05
South Africa: Humanitarian Aid, Service Restoration Underway in KZN
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal government remains on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance to the families that have been displaced by devastating floods following heavy rains that have… Read more »
South Africa: More Police Officers Deployed in KZN
SAnews.gov.za
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has deployed additional Public Order Policing (POP) members to KwaZulu-Natal in support of the National Joint Operational and… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating World Environment Day
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has called on all South Africans to join the international community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Metro Preparing for More Disruptive Rain
SAnews.gov.za
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality says the possibility of undertaking mop up operations have been placed on hold as the city prepares for more disruptive rain. Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Tiryville Dam Safety After Flash Floods
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is investigating the integrity of the privately-owned Tiryvillle Dam near Kariega in Eastern Cape, following reports of the dam… Read more »
South Africa: Border Management Authority Warns It Will Not Tolerate Illegal Immigrants
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has issued a stern warning to travellers, who are in contravention of the Immigration Act of South… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Condemns Murder of Children Burnt to Death in Soshanguve
SAnews.gov.za
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has condemned the brutal killing of two children in Soshanguve, Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Further Delay in Thabo Bester Trial As Court Hears Complaints of 'Inhumane' Treatment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Bester complains that his rights to a fair trial are being infringed. Read more »
South Africa: ANC in Talks With Political Parties - but Claims Zuma's MK Party Unresponsive [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ANC says it is meeting with every political party, regardless of political ideology, in an attempt to secure a coalition partner. Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls for Reform After PP Report On GBV Protection Failures [press release]
DA
The Public Protector released a report which substantiated the allegation that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) did not put adequate measures… Read more »
South Africa: The Real ANC of Tambo and Mandela Must Stand Up Against the Destructive Force Led By Zuma [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The ANC liberation party is carrying a begging bowl, scrambling for coalition partners after getting just over 40% of the country's vote. Had it acted resolutely against Jacob… Read more »
South Africa: The ANC Haemorrhaging Continues - Cele, Modise, Zulu and Pandor Won't Return As MPs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The realities of the ANC's 17 percentage points plummet to 40.1% national electoral support means many familiar and senior faces disappear from the parliamentary benches. Read more »
South Africa: Zizi Kodwa Resigns As Minister After Appearing in Court On State Capture Corruption Charges [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Sports, Arts, and Culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned amidst corruption charges involving alleged bribes and luxury perks totalling over R1.6-million. Read more »
Uganda: South African Company Ithuba to Retain Earnings in Uganda
Observer
Dennis Mudene, the chief executive officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, says "over 85 per cent of the national lottery proceeds will stay in Uganda," as… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Member Released On Bail for Corruption Charges
SAnews.gov.za
Hawks member Kgaugelo Aubrey Mogale (47), a police sergeant, was on Tuesday released on bail by the Nelspruit District Court after having been arrested by the Hawks'… Read more »
South Africa: Almost Half of State-Funded Drug Rehab Beds in Gauteng Under Threat
GroundUp
Organisations "under investigation" have not been told why Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Says DA, MK and EFF All 'Hard Sells' As Coalition Partners for ANC [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A hat trick of hard sells - This is the response from the ANC's alliance partner, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, to the idea of the African National Congress forming a… Read more »
South Africa: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle Shares Throwback Pic of Honda Photoshoot: 'No Stylist, Makeup Artist or Hairdresser'
Fame Frenzy
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle may be the queen of South African talk shows, but the 74-year-old recently reminded us of her humble beginnings. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla, Kairo Forbes Nominated for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Fame Frenzy
South Africa is winning on the global stage. Water singer Tyla and Kairo Forbes both received nods at this year's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Special Needs Learners Still Not Placed At Schools
GroundUp
Parents of children with disabilities protested in May, demanding that government do more to help their children Read more »
Nigeria: WCQ - It Won't Be Easy Against Super Eagles - Bafana Star, Tau
Leadership
South Africa's Bafana Bafana star striker, Percy Tau, is anticipating a tough contest against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo on Friday. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Who Will Be SA's Minister of Health in the New Cabinet?
spotlight
After the ANC received less than 41% of the votes in last week's national elections, negotiations are now underway that will determine how and by who South Africa is governed.… Read more »
Africa: Palestine Applies to Join South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel At the ICJ
Accra Times
Palestine's request to the UN top court alleges that Israel's ongoing military operation is "part of a systematic effort to wipe Palestinian society and its culture and social… Read more »
South Africa: Fatalities Rise As Hail, Flooding, Snow, Two Tornadoes, Heavy Rainfall and High Winds Hit SA
Daily Maverick
In the past 24 hours, South Africa has witnessed at least two tornadoes north of Durban, hail in Umhlanga, snow in the Northern Cape and heavy rains and strong winds in the Western… Read more »
South Africa: Zero Evidence of South African Electoral Commission Bribery By Ruling Party and Official Opposition and Commission Is 'Considering Legal Options'
Africa Check
Zero evidence of South African electoral commission bribery by ruling party and official opposition and commission is 'considering legal options' Read more »