June 27
South Africa: Keyshia Cole To Tour South Africa This Summer
Tutone Communications
Seasoned concert organizers Glen21 Entertainment today confirmed that the iconic R&B songstress Keyshia Cole will be touring South Africa later this year. Read more »
South Africa: Last-Minute Lottery Funding for the National Arts Festival
GroundUp
Following a successful appeal, the festival has finally got R10-million Read more »
South Africa: Does it Include A Private Yet? Mzansi Shook at R8K DStv Delicious Festival VIP Tickets
Fame Frenzy
Shortly after DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival announced the headline acts, fans were excited. US artists Janet Jackson and Jill Scott are set to entertain… Read more »
South Africa: Joseph Sedibo on Working with the Late Mpho Sebeng [interview]
Fame Frenzy
From humble beginnings at the Market Theatre to appearing on Rhythm City, it's clear that Joseph Sedibo's star is on the rise. Read more »
South Africa: T20 World Cup - South Africa Reached Its First Final Ever - but Staying At the Top Will Take a Rethink of Junior Cricket [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the first time ever, South Africa reached the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. They lost to India in Barbados on 29 June. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Projects Bouy PPC's Performance
The Herald
South African cement producer, PPC Limited, recorded solid performance for the financial year 2024 (FY24) supported by strong performance by its Zimbabwean operations. Read more »
Africa: Rubavu - South Africa's TxC to Rock DJ Marnaud's 'Long Weekend' Party
New Times
All roads will Friday, June 28, lead to Rubavu District for the July opening 'Long Weekend' disc jockeying extravaganza as renowned Rwandan DJ Marnaud hosts South African… Read more »
South Africa: T20 World Cup - South Africa Celebrates Its First Final - but Staying At the Top Will Take a Rethink of Junior Cricket [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the first time ever, South Africa has reached the finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, to be played on Saturday in Barbados. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of… Read more »
South Africa/Mozambique: Bafana Share Spoils With Mozambique in First Cosafa Cup Outing
SAFA
The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: Why People With Green ID Books Are Struggling With New Grant Process
GroundUp
Many beneficiaries of the monthly R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant might not be paid Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: South African Soldiers Killed in DR Congo Attack, 20 Injured
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) announced on Wednesday that two soldiers were killed yesterday when M23 rebels attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
South Africa: Shell Didn't Consult Communities Properly About Mining the Wild Coast - but How Much Legal Protection Do South Africans Have? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by Shell, Impact Africa and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to overturn a High Court judgment… Read more »
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 16, Death Toll Increase to Three
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Two More SANDF Soldiers Killed in Eastern DRC, Death Toll Rises to Five
Daily Maverick
South Africa's death toll in the DRC mission has risen to five after a mortar attack on their base claimed two soldiers. Read more »
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Recommits to Rebuilding Areas Affected By Devastating Storm
SAnews.gov.za
Newly-inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to rebuilding the areas affected by the recent devastating storms… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Coalition Govt - Making the Case for Hope [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the aftermath of South Africa's recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much… Read more »
South Africa: Namaqualand Community Raises the Alarm Over Copper Mining in Their Small Town
GroundUp
The Department of Mineral Resources will visit Concordia in July to assess the mine's compliance with dust mitigation and other issues Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Stands in Solidarity With the Workers and People of Kenya [press release]
COSATU
COSATU joins the millions of working people all over the world, particularly on the African continent who stand in solidarity with the fighting masses of Kenya against the Finance… Read more »
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies [opinion]
SAnews.gov.za
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
South Africa: From Union Leader to MEC - Free State's New Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi Makes Big Promises
spotlight
A trade unionist who spent years fighting for the rights of workers, the Free State's new health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi now finds himself on the other side of the table where he… Read more »
South Africa: Netflix Could Soon Offer Free Streaming Service... But Not in Mzansi
Fame Frenzy
Global streaming giants are always on the hunt for new subscribers and ways of cutting down costs. So, it's refreshing to know that Netflix is considering rolling out a free model… Read more »
South Africa: Champagne Darling! Bonang Celebrates her 37th Birthday in True Bonang Style
Fame Frenzy
South Africa's media darling Bonang Matheba pulled out all the stops for her 37th birthday bash on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Reaches the Only Conclusion He Could By Confirming Siya Kolisi As Bok Captain
Daily Maverick
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Siya Kolisi will captain the team in 2024 after casting doubt on the situation a few months ago. Read more »
South Africa: A South Africa Party? Strange and Difficult to Comprehend While Not Impossible to Imagine [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While ever more political parties claim they are prepared to work with the ANC in some form in a national government, it is worth examining how close to one another these parties… Read more »