May 08
South Africa: Zulu Royal Wives Face Diana and Camilla Style Social Media War
Scrolla
The bitter social media war against King Misuzulu's third wife mirrors the nasty public divide between fans of Princess Diana and Queen Camilla in Britain, writes Celani Sikhakhane… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Face Impeachment Committee Over Farm Theft
Scrolla
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has ordered Parliament to set up an impeachment committee to investigate the farm foreign money theft. EFF leader Julius Malema told party supporters… Read more »
South Africa: Court Sets Aside National Tender for Circumcision Device
GroundUp
With immediate effect the CircumQ device may not be used on boys aged ten to 14 Read more »
South Africa: Burials At Several Municipal Cemeteries Suspended Following Heavy Rainfall
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is… Read more »
South Africa: Mop-Up Operations Continue At Garden Route National Park Following Flooding
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused… Read more »
South Africa: SA Loses 6,000 Educators Annually, but a Targeted Mentorship Is Fighting the Mass Exodus
Daily Maverick
South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and… Read more »
South Africa: South African Xenophobic Violence - When the State Retreats, Something Else Governs [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has warned that violence against African migrants in South Africa reflects a 'longstanding pattern' of grave rights violations,… Read more »
South Africa: Why Rail Matters for Cape Town's Traffic Congestion
GroundUp
With the collapse of rail, roads become busier Read more »
South Africa: The Israel/US-Iran War Is Hitting South Africa Hard - Our Oil Dependency Is Why
GroundUp
While government is doubling down on oil and gas, renewable energy would free us from foreign price shocks Read more »
South Africa: Birds of Prey in South Africa Are in Trouble - a Study Analyses Data From 16 Years of Road Counts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Birds of prey and vultures (raptors) play a vital role in ecosystems, both as top predators and key scavengers. However, compared to many other bird species, raptor populations are… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Rejects Xenophobia Claims Over Anti-Migrant Protests
RFI
South Africa has pushed back against accusations of xenophobia, following a wave of anti-migrant protests that has unsettled communities across the country and drawn criticism from… Read more »
Africa: Botswana Has Not Cut Off Electricity Supply or Closed Borders Amid Anti-Migrant Action in South Africa
Africa Check
Botswana has not cut off electricity supply or closed borders amid anti-migrant action in South Africa Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Justice Committee Chairperson Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Adoption of Constitution [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, joins the nation in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the… Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Families Relocated At Last After Weather Delays and Protests
GroundUp
The City of Cape Town says it moved about 1,000 families from a flood-prone area for their safety Read more »
South Africa: Rtmc Warns of Road Closures Due to Adverse Weather
SAnews.gov.za
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned motorists that multiple roads in the Eastern Cape and North West provinces have been closed due to heavy rainfall. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Leads Relief Efforts
SAnews.gov.za
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has been conducting site visits across flood-affected communities to ensure the smooth progress of relief interventions as heavy… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails South32 Investment As Hillside Aluminium Marks 30 Years
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hillside Aluminium's contribution to South Africa's economy, skills development and job creation, while reaffirming government's commitment to… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Hears Testimony On Durban Harbour Drug Seizure
SAnews.gov.za
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will today hear testimony relating to the seizure of a… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Uncovers Alleged Prison-Linked Rdp Housing Syndicate
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has revealed the existence of an alleged sophisticated criminal syndicate operating from within a correctional… Read more »
South Africa: 'Non-Negotiables' Set As KZN Treasury Cracks Down On Municipal Failures
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of "non-negotiable" measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across… Read more »
South Africa: Madikwe Reserve and the Normalisation of Killing Elephants
Daily Maverick
A willingness to kill elephants as a management tool in North West's Madikwe Nature Reserve suggests a shift in South Africa's conservation approach. What was once a last resort… Read more »
South Africa: Peggy Nkonyeni Faces Old Corruption Charges Over Hospital Water Scam
Scrolla
Nkonyeni appeared in court on Thursday because the state says she took money to help a company win government work. The businessman who owned the company pleaded guilty in… Read more »
South Africa: Two Men Were Shot in Kraaifontein, Cape Town in April 2026, but Viral Footage of the Aftermath Was Ai-Generated
Africa Check
Two men were shot in Kraaifontein, Cape Town in April 2026, but viral footage of the aftermath was AI-generated Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Calls for Strong Healthcare System for Advancement of Universal Health Coverage [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Social Services has emphasised the urgent need for strengthened public healthcare systems, improved infrastructure, and equitable resource allocation as key… Read more »
South Africa: Tau Welcomes Progress Made At Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
SAnews.gov.za
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed confidence and satisfaction in progress being made at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) in… Read more »
