May 27
South Africa: Media Statement - Employment and Labour Committee Welcomes Progress On Uif Payments to Qwaqwa Factory Ex-Employees - Supports Repositioning of Uif and Cf [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed progress made in resolving delayed UIF payments to former workers of the South African Clothing Factory in Qwaqwa,… Read more »
South Africa: Is Cape Town's N2 Wall Just a R114m Cover-Up?
Daily Maverick
Genuine public safety intervention or political theatre to manage the City's image during an election year? Politically Aweh digs into the facts, the politics, and the spin behind… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have 'The Nation Behind Them'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United… Read more »
South Africa: Here They Are - the 26 Players Representing South Africa At the World Cup
Daily Maverick
Coach Hugo Broos selects 26 diverse players to represent Bafana Bafana at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a compelling mix of experience and youthful promise. Read more »
May 26
South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Phala Phala Report to Court, Threatens to Interdict Impeachment Process
Daily Maverick
The President has filed an application to the Western Cape high court urging that it review and set aside the Section 89 panel report and invalidate any actions taken by the… Read more »
South Africa: How Will Teachers Handle Bullying? South African Study Finds They're Ill-Prepared [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with… Read more »
South Africa: June 30 Deadline for Immigrants Stands After Govt Meeting With Protesters
GroundUp
Ministers convened a "high-level" meeting at the Union Buildings on Monday Read more »
South Africa: SARS Refutes Hacking Claim
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has refuted claims that it suffered a breach of its systems. Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - King Steps in After Royal Convoy Kills Woman
Scrolla
Mpukunyoni:King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will help pay for the funeral of a woman killed by his official convoy. Read more »
South Africa: Condemned - Xenophobia, Mob Rule and SA Political Leaders Fuelling Anti-Migrant Hostility [document]
Daily Maverick
A statement of outrage against the weaponisation of xenophobia and the brutal and unlawful treatment of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers. Read more »
South Africa: Living With the Spectre of Hunger - - Voices of Malnutrition From SA's Impoverished Households
Daily Maverick
In March, the South African Human Rights Commission held an inquiry into South Africa's food systems. It heard from submissions that South Africa produces enough food to feed the… Read more »
South Africa: Ministers Rush to Crisis Hit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Scrolla
The Public Protector found that only half of the R666-million meant for urgent hospital repairs after the 2021 fire was spent. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital still faces a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: South African Opposition Leader Maimane Takes Aim At Zanu-PF Over Immigration Crisis
New Zimbabwe
South African opposition leader Musi Maimane has taken a swipe at liberation movements across the continent, singling out ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for contributing… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg and Eskom Broker Agreement to Keep the Lights On
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg's executive mayor, Dada Morero, and the minister of electricity and energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced a partnership between City Power and Eskom that will… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Axes National Arts Council Board With Immediate Effect
Daily Maverick
Minister Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the council of the National Arts Council, citing financial incompetence and governance failures, amid ongoing labour disputes affecting South… Read more »
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela's R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
Daily Maverick
The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Expresses Concern About Transportation of Undocumented Foreign Nationals
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the interception of minibus taxis and buses transporting undocumented foreign nationals has become a major concern within inland… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Reduce Dependence On External Markets - Lamola
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa must urgently accelerate regional integration and intra-African trade to shield the continent from… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Defends Multilateralism, Says Foreign Policy Must Improve Lives At Home
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa will continue pushing for reforms to global governance institutions while using foreign policy to… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Judge to Face Tribunal
GroundUp
Gauteng Judge Lettie Molopa-Sethosa left unlawful arrest litigants unable to pursue their case for damages for years Read more »
South Africa: Cameras in School - MEC Promises to Abide By Court Ruling
GroundUp
Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action Read more »
South Africa: Last-Minute Attorney Withdrawal Threatens to Derail Prasa Theft Case
GroundUp
Accused's lawyer says they have not been paid Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Action As Parliament Continues to Bury Secretary to Parliament Allegations [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has followed up with the Public Protector, requesting a progress report on the investigation into Secretary to Parliament (STP) Xolile George, and will… Read more »
South Africa: DA Minister Champions Cutting Edge Reform to Eliminate Ghost Workers [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the launch of the Department of Home Affairs' new real-time employee verification platform for National Treasury to help eliminate ghost… Read more »
South Africa: Modack Associate Grilled in Court Over Bank Deposits of R213,000
Daily Maverick
Ziyaad Poole, an associate of alleged crime boss Nafiz Modack, testifies in court on R213,000 payments linked to an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to a criminal syndicate. Read more »
