October 17
South Africa: Johannesburg Community Plays Cat-and-Mouse With City Power
GroundUp
City Power removed and confiscated 60,000 kilograms of aluminium cables valued at R6-million Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Spent Over R1-Million On Lawyers to Stop Groundup Exposing Corruption
GroundUp
Attacks were also launched on the integrity of our reporter Read more »
South Africa: KZN Villagers Use Social Grants to Fix Broken Taps, Pipes and Pumps
GroundUp
Ndatshana residents say they were without running water for seven years Read more »
South Africa: Ombud Lambasts Legal Practice Council
GroundUp
The council and its disciplinary committee not only failed to act in the public interest but also contributed to injustice, says Judge Siraj Desai Read more »
South Africa: Six-Year-Old Rescued From Pit Toilet in Eastern Cape School
GroundUp
At Mampondo Primary School, 135 learners and eight staff members share two pit toilets Read more »
South Africa: Diplomatic Row Looms After SA Government Demands That Taiwan Move Its Office Out of Pretoria
Daily Maverick
Taiwan is threatening retaliation if it's forced to move its office from Pretoria, say Taiwanese media outlets, as sources claim the SA government is acting under pressure from… Read more »
South Africa: Mphela for 2024 Castle Lager Braai Festival
The Herald
South African dancing sensation, Kamo Mphela, will perform at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival scheduled for Old Hararians Sports Club on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Inaugural Meeting of the GNU Clearing House Gets Off to a Good Start
SAnews.gov.za
The inaugural meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism, which was established to resolve policy disagreements within the 10-member parties, got… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Leads Charge for Ethical Leadership in Local Government
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged municipal councils to adopt the new Code for Ethical Leadership in Local… Read more »
South Africa: North West Government to Take Service Delivery Programmes to Communities
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Provincial Government will provide services to residents of several municipalities on Friday, 18 October 2024, as part of its Accelerated Service Delivery Programme… Read more »
South Africa: Shelter Indaba Addresses Needs of Trafficking Survivors
SAnews.gov.za
Participants at the 4th National Shelter Indaba have stressed the urgent need for enhanced training for non-profit organisations (NPOs) working with victims of trafficking. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Proactive Regulations in the Media Sector
SAnews.gov.za
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has called for proactive regulations to deal with matters of platform accountability, competition and cases of acquisitions in the… Read more »
South Africa: Public Warned Against Swimming in Water Canals
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation and the Vaalharts Water User Association (WUA) have warned communities living near water canals against swimming or conducting any… Read more »
South Africa: Dedicated Team Dispatched to Mandeni After Another N2 Highway Crash
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has dispatched a highly dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate to Mandeni, following another horrific… Read more »
South Africa: 4th National Shelter Indaba Pioneers Solutions for GBV Survivors
SAnews.gov.za
The 4th National Shelter Indaba has highlighted the urgent need for effective shelter solutions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »
South Africa: MEC Chiloane Concerned As 25 Learners in Bronkhorstspruit Fall Ill After Consuming Snacks
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed serious concern over a foodborne illness that broke out this morning at Mshuluzane… Read more »
South Africa: Move Towards Electronic Vehicles a 'Major Industrialisation Opportunity'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the global move from Internal Combustion Engines towards Electronic Vehicles (EVs) presents a major opportunity for South African industrialisation. Read more »
October 16
South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024
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South Africa: How Government Abandoned a Multi-Million-Rand Community Dairy Farm
GroundUp
After catastrophic floods, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth introduced a mysterious investor to the farm without any due diligence Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Dealt With the Foreshore Evictees in Bad Faith, Says Ndifuna Ukwazi Attorney
GroundUp
The rail agency has finally returned the group's belongings, but in poor condition, say the evictees Read more »
South Africa: Warning Against Government Subsidised Housing Scam
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public to be vigilant of a housing scam on social media platforms. Read more »
South Africa: Former Minister Mboweni Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that former Minister of Finance and prominent figure in South Africa's democratic transition, Dr Tito Mboweni, will be honoured with a… Read more »
South Africa: Lusikisiki Mass Murder Suspect Abandons Bail
SAnews.gov.za
A 45-year-old man suspected of the murder of 18 people in the Eastern Cape has abandoned his bail application in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement for World Food Day Picket 16 Oct 1100hrs - RSA National Parliament. - The Right to Healthy and Affordable Food for All [press release]
People's Health Movement South Africa
As we mark World Food Day today, we will be picketing from 1100hrs at the National Parliament of South Africa to express our deep dissatisfaction with the rising cost of healthy… Read more »
South Africa: Community Blocks R3-Million Park Project, Demands Public Participation
GroundUp
Tsomo residents and businesses say they were never consulted about the site Read more »
