May 11
South Africa: Attackers Burn Activist Ngizwe Mchunu's Home in Mbumbulu
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A massive fire completely destroyed the main house and traditional rondavels at Ngizwe Mchunu's home south of Durban on Sunday. Unknown people looking for Mchunu started the… Read more »
South Africa: All Western Cape Schools Shut as Storm Intensifies
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Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced on Monday afternoon that every school in the province would be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, as the severe weather battering the… Read more »
South Africa: Several Weather Warnings Issued for Northern, Western, Eastern Cape
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that very cold, wet, and windy conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the… Read more »
South Africa: Mogale City Pumping Raw Sewage Into Rivers in the Cradle of Humankind
GroundUp
All three of the municipality's wastewater treatment works have collapsed to critical levels Read more »
South Africa: Somebody Call Hasina
Bhekisisa
By all accounts, Hasina Subedar is who you call when you need to roll out, well, anything new in public health. Known for her grit, grace and humour, the non-conformist middle… Read more »
South Africa: Public Gets Three More Weeks to Comment On Eskom Nuclear Site - - but Critics Say It's Not Enough
GroundUp
The deadline for public comment on the 2,700-page draft environmental scoping report and appendices has been extended to 25 May Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa Condemns South African 'Opportunists', 'Criminals' Attacking Other Africans
Premium Times
In his statement, Mr Ramaphosa said his government would clamp down on the perpetrators. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Shuts Down Resignation Calls After Phala Phala Court Ruling
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The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that parliament broke the law when it dismissed the Phala Phala farm theft report. President Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africa on Monday… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Court Review Cannot Halt Parliament's Constitutional Obligations On Phala Phala [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to institute a court review of the report compiled by the Independent Panel on the Phala Phala matter,… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Review Must Not Delay Accountability [press release]
DA
President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to take the Section 89 Panel report on review must not be used to delay the work of Parliament. Read more »
South Africa: Gale Force Winds Smash the Cape Provinces
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Wild winds reaching 140 kilometres per hour and giant eight metre waves are crashing into the Southern Cape coast today. The government has declared a national disaster across… Read more »
South Africa: Arrested Hawks Head and Other Officials Must Remain Suspended During Criminal Matter [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the court appearance of the Gauteng Hawks Head, Ebrahim Kadwa, and Senior Crime Intelligence Officer, Feroz Khan, who have been granted bail… Read more »
South Africa: South African Study Reveals Most Dog Fights Happen At Home - and How Best to Prevent It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Dogs can be very aggressive towards one another, as many people will have witnessed in public places. But in South Africa aggression between dogs occurs more often in people's… Read more »
Botswana: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at… Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Reservist Takes Top DA Job in Kwazulu-Natal
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Sthembiso Ngema replaces Francois Rodgers after winning the leadership election at the party congress in Durban over the past weekend. The new leader plans to work closely with… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Bags Two FIFA World Cup Opening Shows
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The Grammy-winning singer will take the stage in Mexico on 11 June before South Africa plays the host country's team. Tyla will also sing in Los Angeles on 12 June alongside huge… Read more »
South Africa: Brutal Storms Trap Communities and Force National Disaster
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The government declared a national disaster across six provinces after brutal cold fronts brought freezing weather and gale force winds. Strong winds are grounding rescue… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Cemeteries Reopen Following Flood Disruptions
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions. Read more »
South Africa: Power System Stable As Winter Demand Increases
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels. Read more »
South Africa: 'Disability Is Just One Part of Our Life' - Meet the Dancer Breaking Barriers On Stage
GroundUp
Lethabo Shai lost her leg aged two. Now she's a professional dancer telling her story. Read more »
South Africa: Athletics South Africa Provides Little Clarity On Suspended President and Soweto Marathon Problems
Daily Maverick
Athletics South Africa provided a vague update on its president, James Moloi, who was suspended in 2025 for alleged financial misconduct. They also suggested a way forward in terms… Read more »
South Africa: American Missionary Speaks Out a Year After His Five-Day Kidnapping Ordeal
Daily Maverick
American missionary Josh Sullivan, a year after his harrowing kidnapping ordeal, shares his journey of faith and recovery, highlighting the harsh realities of crime in South… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobic Attacks: Ramaphosa, Urgently Show Leadership [editorial]
Premium Times
The unfortunate insularity being advocated by South Africans misses the essential point of a globalising world Read more »
South Africa: Govt Declares Severe Storms a National Disaster - South African News Briefs - May 11, 2026
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South Africa: Concern Raised On Challenges At Pretoria West Police Station
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges… Read more »
