May 26
South Africa: Morolong Successfully Concludes School Shoes Donation Drive in the North West
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has successfully concluded his philanthropic school shoe donation drive at four schools in the Greater Taung Local Municipality,… Read more »
South Africa: Police Arrest 142 Following Looting and Public Violence in Mangaung
SAnews.gov.za
Free State police have arrested 142 people following incidents of looting, public violence and damage to property in several areas of Mangaung. Read more »
South Africa: Authorities Crack Down On Pretoria Weight Loss Production Pharmacy
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have ramped up a nationwide crackdown on the illegal manufacturing and… Read more »
May 25
Africa: African Ambassadors Clarify Africa Day Plans Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions
Daily Maverick
In response to xenophobic tensions, African ambassadors clarify they are postponing their own Africa Day celebrations for security reasons, not boycotting the main event in South… Read more »
Africa: 'An African Cannot Be a Foreigner in Africa'
GroundUp
In St George's Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans Read more »
South Africa: Here's Who's Serving On the Phala Phala Impeachment Committee
Daily Maverick
The 31 MPs who will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa's fate were announced on Monday. The President could be in for a rocky ride. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Joins Efforts to Combat Ebola Outbreak
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million contribution to support a $319 million continental preparedness and response plan, as Africa mobilises to combat its second-largest… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Holds Public Consultations On Eviction Law Amendments
SAnews.gov.za
Communities in the Western Cape will have a chance to make their voices heard on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill. Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi Allegedly Tried to Bribe Cop After Staged Assassination Plot Unravelled
Daily Maverick
The State alleges that Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe the investigating officer shortly after his arrest, as ballistic evidence suggests the vehicle at the centre of his alleged… Read more »
Africa: IFP Calls for Balanced Approach to African Unity and Immigration On Africa Day [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) joins the continent in commemorating Africa Day, a significant occasion that celebrates African unity, honours the continent's rich cultural… Read more »
South Africa: Student Researchers Develop System to Help Parents Track Children's School Progress
Daily Maverick
The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children's academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom… Read more »
South Africa: TRC Prosecutions and Investigations Ground to a Halt After 'Moratorium' Declared, Inquiry Hears
Daily Maverick
A declared 'moratorium' on prosecutions under the TRC left justice stalled as critical investigations were derailed, highlighting contentious alleged political interference. Read more »
South Africa: DA Lays Complaint After 164 Criminal Convictions Linked to Wc SAPS Members [press release]
DA
- 164 criminal convictions linked to WC SAPS members, Read more »
South Africa: DA Launches 2026 Registration Campaign As the First Step to Get Municipalities Working [press release]
DA
Photos of the event here, here, here, here, here, here, here. Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls for Parliamentary Hearing On SAA Safety and Sacaa Oversight Failures [press release]
DA
DA demands answers from aviation authorities Read more »
South Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns Earn Second Star With TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Win
Cosafa
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title 2-1 on aggregate thanks to Teboho… Read more »
May 19
South Africa: Extortion Gangs Force Cape Town Pre-Schools to Shut
Scrolla
A Marikana pre-school owner closed her centre after three extortion groups demanded up to R4,000 a month. Parents now pay extra transport costs to send children elsewhere,… Read more »
May 18
Ghana: Ghana to Begin Repatriating Citizens From South Africa
Premium Times
He also noted that the "service is fully paid for by the Government of Ghana." Read more »
