July 01
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
DW
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… Read more »
South Africa: How Democracy Can Work At Community Level - 3 Lessons From a South African Protest Movement [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a history of militant protests? Read more »
South Africa: Very Big, Very Bloated, but Will the Government of National Unity Cabinet Be Better? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
We look at the good, the bad and the perplexing in President Cyril Ramaphosa's new Cabinet. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Embraces Continuity in Economic Cluster of New Cabinet [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Enoch Godongwana and David Masondo return to the finance ministry. Financial markets and investors will probably sigh in relief as it means continuity in fiscal prudence and… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Wins Best New Artist at BET Awards
Fame Frenzy
Just when we thought South African superstar Tyla had shown us all her tricks, she brought the most energy to the BET Awards. Read more »
South Africa: Newtown Families Without Water for Two Months in Inanda
GroundUp
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed Read more »
South Africa: Premier Lesufi Halts Gauteng Cabinet Announcement After Negotiations With DA Stall
Daily Maverick
It's back to the negotiating table for the ANC and DA in Gauteng after efforts to form a provincial government of unity again failed on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Announces Cabinet That Includes Ex-Opposition Leader
RFI
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture on Sunday, bringing the Democratic Alliance and other parties… Read more »
South Africa: What South Africans Need From Political Leaders Is a Commitment to Peace [analysis]
ISS
Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. Read more »
South Africa: Two People Die As Fire Rips Through Crowded Backyard in Strand
GroundUp
Community leader says there were 13 shacks in one yard in Nomzamo township in Cape Town Read more »
South Africa: Government Departments Fail to Pay Suppliers Within 30 Days
SAnews.gov.za
A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to Be Sworn in
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. Read more »
South Africa: Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
South Africa: Arm-Wrestling Pulls Record Number of Contenders to National Champs
GroundUp
The tournament was held in Paarl at the weekend Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Names Bloated New South African Cabinet
VOA
After weeks of political deal-making, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the Cabinet of his new government of national unity. Ministers from different parties… Read more »
South Africa: Beware the Pitfalls of 'Opt In' and 'Opt Out' Provisions in SARS Tax Auto-Assessments [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Failure to 'opt out' and submit a return where the auto-assessment is incorrect can have severe consequences for the taxpayer if the auto-assessed amount is lower than the correct… Read more »
South Africa: The DA Enters National Cabinet
DA
Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during a live address to the Nation this morning. Read more »
South Africa: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Succeeds in Pivotal Trial, but Questions Loom Over Future Access
spotlight
An HIV prevention injection that provides six months of protection per shot has been shown to be highly effective in a pivotal trial largely conducted in South Africa. There are… Read more »
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Come Out for Durban Pride
GroundUp
But government partners stay under the radar Read more »
South Africa: Better to Be in Than Out - - Parties React to Gnu Cabinet
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa's new administration includes ministers and deputy ministers from nine parties. Member parties were hopeful while the opposition called the Cabinet a… Read more »
South Africa: SA Must Re-Engineer a Shared National Psyche of Common Purpose and Greater Good [opinion]
Daily Maverick
If South Africa is serious about attaining an equal, fair and just society, it must embark on a fundamental transformation to reverse the devastating and long-lasting consequences… Read more »
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
South Africa: Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 Reaches Commercial Operation
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. Read more »