July 02
South Africa: ECD Bill Should Be a Priority for New Basic Education Minister - Our Children's Futures Depend On It [analysis]
Daily Maverick
With Parliament set to start its new term, and a new administration at the helm, swift finalisation of the draft Children's Amendment Bill should be a clear priority. Read more »
South Africa: Intelligence Operation Nets 15 Cable Theft Suspects, Including City Power Workers [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Six theft suspects, including three City Power security guards, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Troubled By Government Vacuum in the Province
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in Gauteng is disturbed by the government vacuum in the province created by the continuous postponement of the announcement of… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Eskom Initiatives to End Loadshedding
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends Eskom on 96 days of no loadshedding. We celebrate the tireless efforts of the employees of Eskom to turn our most… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Agricultural Leadership Should Focus On Getting Things Done, Not Designing New Policies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic… Read more »
South Africa: Court Asked to Stop Shell's Seismic Tests Once and for All
GroundUp
Wild Coast communities and environmental organisations have now approached the Constitutional Court Read more »
South Africa: Bold and Colourful Designs At Khayelitsha Fashion Week
GroundUp
Designers from across the Cape Flats showed their creations at Artscape Read more »
South Africa: Wild Coast Communities, Environmental Justice Organisations Appeal Shell Judgment at the Constitutional Court
Natural Justice
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal… Read more »
Malawi/South Africa: Is Gaba Still Going to Be At Moroka Swallows?
Nyasa Times
South Africa-based Malawian striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has announced plans to meet his manager to determine his future following the acquisition of his DStv Premiership club… Read more »
Namibia: Young Cyclists Win Six Medals in SA
Namibian
Namibia's upcoming young mountain bike riders put in some fine performances, winning six medals at the second leg of the South Africa Cup MTB series in Pietermaritzburg over the… Read more »
South Africa: X Users Can't Help but Make Fun of John Steenhuisen's New Portfolio
Fame Frenzy
DA leader John Steenhuisen has found himself the target of unwanted attention lately. If it's not his education credentials that are called into question, it's whether he can help… Read more »
South Africa: The Discord Continues as Miss SA Announces the Top 16 Finalists
Fame Frenzy
As soon as the Miss SA Organisation announced its Top 16 finalists for the converted beauty pageant, online users had much to say. Read more »
Africa: Security Challenges - Cds Seeks Stronger Ties With South Africa Defence Forces
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force… Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects to Appear in Court for Possession of Unlicensed and Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition [press release]
SAPS
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South Africa: Suspects to Appear in Court After Bonisiwe Mabuza Was Murdered and Her Body Exhumed in Pienaar [press release]
SAPS
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape Read more »
South Africa: Liberalisation of the State-Owned Dinosaurs Will Be Ramaphosa's Central Challenge [analysis]
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa's toughest task: How he manages the nefarious political objectives within the ANC and the SOEs to create entities which are commercially viable within… Read more »
South Africa: What's Eating Us? Maverick Citizen Launches Second Season of Food Justice Podcast [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Maverick Citizen managing editor Zukiswa Pikoli spoke to researchers, food producers, health experts and food justice advocates to find out what creates hunger, malnutrition and… Read more »
South Africa: US FDA Approves Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave a green light to Eli Lilly's LLY.N donanemab for patients with early Alzheimer's, making it the second approved drug for… Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Plays Mind Games While Ireland Heap Praise On SA Addition to Northern Hemisphere Rugby [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus suggested possible late changes to the Bok side he named on Tuesday before Saturday's Test against Ireland. Read more »
South Africa: Community Policing Forums Plead for Minister Mchunu to Counter Rampant Crime [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Community policing forums, anti-crime activists and police unions want new Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to create an environment in which people can freely walk to church or the… Read more »
South Africa: Forging a Way Forward for South African Agriculture [analysis]
Daily Maverick
To successfully achieve transformative outcomes in agriculture, state capacity should be reinforced. The various directorates in the government that run the land reform programmes… Read more »
South Africa: 'Blue Light Bullies' Case Drags On While Members of Mashatile's Vip Protection Unit Are Back At Work [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A year ago, eight police officers attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protection unit allegedly assaulted military trainees on the N1 highway in Johannesburg. Justice is… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey
SAFA
The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout… Read more »
South Africa: Outcry Over Loss of Sports Field to Make Way for a Hospital in Gugulethu
GroundUp
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents Read more »
July 01
South Africa: Students Drown in Debt Despite Full Bursaries - South African News Briefs - July 01, 2024
allAfrica
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