April 25
South Africa: South Africa's Young Education Researchers Need Networks to Share Experience More Than Pressure to Produce Outputs [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country's researchers have made major contributions in areas like the… Read more »
South Africa: It Took a Year but Tafelsig's Streetlights Are Back On
GroundUp
1,000 residents needing help with service inquiries also went to a pop-up service hub hosted by the City Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About the Post Office
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
South Africa: Persisting Inequality Has Made Many Young South Africans Question the Choices Made By Nelson Mandela - Podcast [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Some young South Africans have begun to question Nelson Mandela's legacy, and the choices made in the transition to democracy after the end of apartheid in 1994. Some have even… Read more »
South Africa: Global - Loss and Damage Fund for Climate Change Must Not Restrict the Role of Civil Society [press release]
AI London
Speaking ahead of the inaugural board meeting of the new international Loss and Damage Fund for climate change next week, Amnesty International's Climate Advisor Ann Harrison said: Read more »
South Africa: Natural-Born Class Acts - Why Small-Town Schools Punch Above Their Weight [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Here is why some of the country's best education can be found in the rural areas. Read more »
South Africa: Oudtshoorn Ward 9 Residents Vote in ANC-Pa By-Election Contest With Top Priority Being Jobs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Residents of Dysselsdorp in Oudtshoorn came out in their numbers on Wednesday during a by-election for the municipality's Ward 9. They were clear about their number one need: jobs. Read more »
South Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Vs Competition Commission Proved Problems in Judiciary Persist [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There has been much debate concerning both the efficiency of the Constitutional Court and its present ability to produce judgments of the highest quality. As an example, Tim Cohen… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves $95m Military Extension in Mozambique, DR Congo
New Times
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, April 25 approved the extension of the military deployment in DR Congo and Mozambique, according to his office. Earlier, on… Read more »
South Africa: Amajimbos Fall Short of Colombia in Second International Friendly
SAFA
Amajimbos dominated the match but failed to find the win in an entertaining game of football at Estadio Francisco Rivera Escobar. Read more »
April 24
South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africans Can't Afford Basics - Survey - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Department of Health Fails to Buy Life-Saving Device for Diabetes Patients
GroundUp
Using vials and syringes instead of pens can lead to insulin dosing errors which can be fatal Read more »
South Africa: Widow's Shack Demolished Six Times Since September
GroundUp
100 shacks demolished by JMPD in Rabie Ridge on Saturday Read more »
South Africa: Immigration Officer Slammed By Judges After Ethiopian Asylum Seeker Attempts Suicide
GroundUp
Tsegaye Esyas says he was duped into confessing that he was in South Africa illegally Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - South Africa Is One of the Few African Countries Where Prisoners Can Vote
GroundUp
But the right of prisoners to vote has at times been resisted by the government and the Independent Electoral Commission Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds the Progressive Agreement to Halt Retrenchments of 6 000 Workers At the Post Office [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds the progressive agreement to halt the retrenchments of 6 000 workers at the South African Post Office (SAPO). This… Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Hubs Create Work and Hope for Hundreds
GroundUp
But Industrial Development Corporation funding for the project in KwaZulu-Natal is coming to an end Read more »
Africa: Time Is Right for a South Atlantic Climate Alliance [analysis]
ISS
With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Most Dedicated Courier Braves Mdumbi River to Deliver Parcel
Daily Maverick
South Africa needs everyday champions. We have seen the impact they have on hope and positivity, on businesses, demonstrating that the current doesn't always move in one direction. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Celebrates the Life of the Late President of the African National Congress, Oliver Tambo [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) celebrates the life of the late President of the African National Congress (ANC), Isithwalandwe/ Seaparankoe Oliver Reginald… Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Johannesburg Power Outage Threatens Critical Healthcare - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Johannesburg in a Time of Darkness - Ivan Vladislavić's New Memoir Reminds Us of the City's Fragility [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburg's literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later… Read more »
South Africa: History for Sale - What Does South Africa's Struggle Heritage Mean After 30 Years of Democracy? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening… Read more »
South Africa: We Want Reparations Before the Elections, Demand Victims of Apartheid Crime
GroundUp
About 100 pensioners, supported by the Khulumani Support Group, picketed outside Parliament on Tuesday Read more »
South Africa: No Joy for Springboks and Kolisi At Laureus World Sports Awards As SA's Four Nominees Lose Out [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away empty-handed on a good night for Spain. Read more »