June 07
South Africa: 'It's Hollywood' - MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved
Daily Maverick
As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: How to Use the Anti-HIV Jab and Where To Find It
Bhekisisa
The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa's provinces. So how does the jab work, how do… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 5, 2026
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Africa: South Africa Unrest Grows As Migrants Become 'Scapegoats'
RFI
South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Nation On Migration Strategy
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on government's comprehensive strategy to manage migration, as concerns over illegal immigration continue to dominate… Read more »
Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic… Read more »
South Africa: The Cop Who Ran Organised Crime Has Been Fired for Running With Criminals
Scrolla
Major General Richard Shibiri, former head of SAPS organised crime, was fired after being found guilty of misconduct and associating with criminal Vusimuzi Matlala. Shibiri… Read more »
South Africa: FlySafair Cuts Fuel Surcharge by 40% - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2026
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South Africa: Cabinet Outlines Action On Drugs, Ebola Preparedness
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has reaffirmed government's commitment to intensifying the fight against organised crime and strengthening South Africa's contribution to the continental response to Ebola… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes. Read more »
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
Vanguard
Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Suspends Nine Police Officers
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the… Read more »
South Africa: Together We Can Make Our Nation Safer for All
SAnews.gov.za
The regular quarterly release of crime statistics gives the South African Police Service (SAPS) and society a clearer picture of how crime impacts individuals and communities. It… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Confirms Dismissal of Richard Shibiri
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Call for SA to Be Part of Climate Change Response
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response. Read more »
South Africa: Three Days in - Sizekhaya Celebrates Strong Response, First Powerball Millionaire and Wider Access
Daily Maverick
Three days after assuming responsibility for operating the National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings says it is encouraged by strong player participation, a positive public response to… Read more »
South Africa: Man in Court Today Over Teen's Mossel Bay Stabbing As Family Demands Answers
Scrolla
Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death in KwaNonqaba at the weekend. Police say he was killed during an attempted theft from a shack. His mother Patricia says her son was targeted… Read more »
South Africa: Launch of Lenacapavir a Game-Changer
SAnews.gov.za
It is often said that health is wealth and South Africa's launch of the game changing Lenacapavir injectable today, Friday, 5 June 2026, provides a shot in the arm that will boost… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
Capital FM
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Belhar Residents Demand Halt to Housing Project
GroundUp
The community of Pentech say they instead want a school built on the land Read more »
South Africa: Government Spending Has Stagnated Since Covid
GroundUp
Budgets are not keeping up with the growth in the population Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Mourns Passing of Mr Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila, MP [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Hails SA Rollout of HIV Prevention Injection As Major Milestone
SAnews.gov.za
With government officially rolling out the injection for both HIV treatment and prevention on Friday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says this milestone represents one of the most… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Telkom's Financial and Operational Performance
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has congratulated Telkom on its strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. Read more »
