November 04
South Africa: Residents Help Free State Municipality Restore Electricity
GroundUp
Dozens of people from affected villages helped officials for several days to erect fallen electricity pylons Read more »
South Africa: Patients Cross River and Bush to Get to Nearest Clinic
GroundUp
Eastern Cape Department of Health says there's no budget to build a clinic for residents of Sicweza village just outside Flagstaff Read more »
South Africa: Mamelodi Residents Struggle to Claim UIF As Labour Office Closed
GroundUp
The department says it shut the offices out of safety concerns in August after sporadic service delivery protests Read more »
South Africa: Gugulethu Protesters Demand Update On New Hospital
GroundUp
While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don't want to lose a popular sports field Read more »
South Africa: Women in SA Could Have Access to a Three-Monthly HIV Prevention Ring By 2026
spotlight
A flexible silicone ring that slowly releases antiretrovirals is one of just two long-acting HIV prevention products registered for use in South Africa. Results from a new study… Read more »
South Africa: Coastal Communities and Eco-Justice Groups' Offshore Drilling Appeal Highlights Threats to Livelihoods, Marine Ecosystems, and Climate Goals
The Green Connection
With COP29 just a few weeks away, The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise Development Trust are drawing attention to the widespread opposition of the… Read more »
Botswana: Congratulations on Historic Botswana Elections [press release]
State Department
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateNovember 1, 2024 Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Is Next - Says South African Opposition Leader Maimane Following Dethronement of Botswana's Ruling Party After Six-Decades Reign
New Zimbabwe
South African opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane has warned Zanu PF that it will be the next to fall, following last week's dethronement of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) party,… Read more »
Mozambique: Council Willing to Mediate in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Islamic Council of Mozambique (Cislamo) on Saturday expressed its willingness to mediate between the Mozambican government and the jihadist terrorists who have been active in… Read more »
South Africa: How the Legal Resources Centre Has Fought for Human Rights [document]
GroundUp
Speech by Geoff Budlender on accepting the fourth George Bizos Human Rights Award Read more »
South Africa: KZN Launches Provincial Integrated Youth Development Strategy
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has unveiled the Provincial Integrated Youth Development Strategy, marking a transformative step towards empowering the province's youth. Read more »
South Africa: Mother and Son Hospitalised After Consuming Food From Spaza Shop
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that a 38-year-old mother and her four-year-old son from Alexandra in Johannesburg, are currently receiving treatment at Edenvale… Read more »
Namibia: Nudo-Swanu-Ledgovt to Professionalise Football
New Era
Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipezeze's Heroics Propel Magesi Into the Carling Cup Semi Finals
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE international goalkeeper, Elvis Chipezeze was the hero for Magesi FC on Sunday afternoon as he helped the side beat TS Galaxy 1-0 in the Carling Cup quarter finals match… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highlanders FC's Chikuhwa in Historic Hattrick - Striker Set for Golden Boot Award
New Zimbabwe
HIGHLANDERS forward, Lynoth Chikuhwa scored a hattrick Sunday afternoon at Barbourfields Stadium to help his side beat Green Fuel 4-0. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Strongly Condemns the Spike in Police Killings [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified that police killings have spiked to the highest level in five years according to the latest South African Police… Read more »
South Africa: Let's Ensure a Safer Festive Season
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on communities to assist in ensuring a safer festive season for all through Operation Shanela. Read more »
South Africa: Sport Committee Congratulates Ringo for Being Bestowed Legendary Status in Music [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted the honour bestowed on Mr Ringo Madlingozi at the SA Music Awards last night. Read more »
November 03
Mozambique: Police Have Killed 13 Demonstrators - Doctors Say Police Shoot to Kill
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police killings rise to 13, with dozens injured by police bullets Read more »
Zimbabwe: Emotional Abstracts Recount Zimbabwe's Struggles and Strength
RFI
Zimbabwe's dramatic landscapes and enduring struggles resonate in Gillian Rosselli's abstract paintings, which reveal her homeland's resilience amid drought, poverty and… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Needs to Move With Speed On the New 'Green Gold', Hydrogen [opinion]
Daily Maverick
We are an attractive energy partner for any nation. Developed economies in particular have been burned by volatility in their energy supplies, be they Russia invading Ukraine or… Read more »
South Africa: Four People Killed in Devastating Limpopo Hailstorm
Daily Maverick
Two children who drowned in an open pit toilet and two elderly residents killed by falling debris were buried at the weekend after a heavy storm in Limpopo. Read more »
Southern Africa: Masisi's Shock Defeat in Botswana Heralds Big Changes, Difficult Turnaround [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Botswana has a new boss in President Duma Boko after an election victory over a party that has been in power since independence 58 years ago. A lot is set to change, including the… Read more »
South Africa: Only 3% of South Africans Can Name All Five National Animals and Plants. Why These Symbols Matter [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China,… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Coalition Government On Shaky Ground As MK Looks to Muscle in
Daily Maverick
The MK party has reportedly started coalition negotiations in KwaZulu-Natal and is making a bid to take the province from the Government of Provincial Unity. Read more »
