May 31
South Africa: Nine Thousand Social Workers Are Unemployed, and a Million Learners Are in Crisis
Daily Maverick
A recent parliamentary reply from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals a stark reality: just 761 social services professionals are left to cover South Africa's entire… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Forensic Analyst's Bail Bid Looms Amid Serious Evidence Tampering Accusations
Daily Maverick
Captain Laurance Makgotloe, a forensic analyst attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, is set to apply for bail in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 2 June,… Read more »
South Africa: Why SA's 'Historic R1bn Mandrax' Bust May Just Be a Whole Lot of Hype
Daily Maverick
Border authorities recently intercepted chemicals used for making Mandrax. They say the consignment is worth R1bn, but some believe this figure is inflated. The interception, while… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Second Madlanga Commission Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Finalises China Zero-Tariff Scheme Framework
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been… Read more »
South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »
Africa: HIV in South Africa - Why Rolling Out a Groundbreaking New Shot Will Miss a Critical Group of Men [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical… Read more »
South Africa: The Tjommie Smart Geyser System - - Your Questions Answered
Daily Maverick
As Nelson Mandela Bay rolls out smart geyser technology, readers raised questions about what it means for households, particularly those with solar power or alternative heating… Read more »
South Africa: Missed Opportunity - - Run-Down Greenville Primary's Bid to Upgrade School Ignored Yet Again
Daily Maverick
After officials prepared for a ministerial visit to address dire issues at Greenville Primary School, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube was a no-show, deepening concerns… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Annual Cannabis Expo Reflects a Budding Industry in a Somewhat Muddled Landscape
Daily Maverick
You would have to be completely stoned if you have not noticed the proliferation of retail cannabis outlets -- usually in the guise of 'clubs' in the face of legal uncertainty --… Read more »
South Africa: I Told Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor I Have No Confidence in Her - - Khusta Jack
Daily Maverick
In an interview on the eve of his 68th birthday, veteran activist and politician Khusta Jack explained why he left the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral committee. Read more »
South Africa: DA's Funding Surge Outpaces Rivals Ahead of Local Government Elections
Daily Maverick
Political party donor declarations to the IEC show the deep pockets behind sudden funding surges, with the DA the clear leader. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana's World Cup Trip Delayed By US Visa Hold-Up
Scrolla
South Africa's Fifa World Cup departure has been pushed back a day after visa issues disrupted travel plans for the squad and staff, sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed on… Read more »
South Africa: Kohli Stars As RCB Go Back-to-Back
Scrolla
Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning masterclass as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second straight Indian Premier League title. Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa Delay World Cup Trip On Visa Snarl
Namibian
World Cup-bound South Africa delayed their departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team's travel plans, the national football association said on… Read more »
South Africa: Police Seize 16 Guns and Arrest 36 Suspects
Scrolla
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May 29
South Africa: SA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked [opinion]
spotlight
If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the… Read more »
South Africa: NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
Daily Maverick
Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo… Read more »
South Africa: Gun Violence Sparks Fear in Khayelitsha - South African News Briefs - May 29, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: PCOS Vs PMOS - What's in a Name?
Health-e
Did you know that the name of an illness influences the medical treatment you get? This is precisely why the Global Name Change Consortium recently changed the name of polycystic… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing… Read more »
Africa: African Champions Parade TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy to Thousands of Fans in Pretoria
CAF
Freshly crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns showed off their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy to thousands of adoring fans in a day-long trophy parade in the… Read more »
South Africa: Army Denies Plan to Set Soldiers Against Marchers On June 30
Scrolla
Soldiers will be deployed on 30 June to stop citizens from demanding IDs from foreigners during planned anti-immigration marches across South Africa. Three days after the defence… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President On Working Visit to India to Drive Investment
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of India to engage with business leaders and investors and attract more investment for both… Read more »
South Africa: Government Publishes Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has announced the publication of its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework, together with the accompanying Second Party Opinion. Read more »
