November 01
South Africa: President Finally Appoints Judges to 'Collapsed' Special Tribunal
GroundUp
Retired Judge Margaret Victor has been appointed president of the Tribunal Read more »
South Africa: How Tissue Donations in KZN Are Helping to Boost Our Understanding of TB
spotlight
Some patients at KwaZulu-Natal hospitals are donating lung tissue for use in TB research. Sue Segar tracks what happens to these tissue samples and explores why these samples are… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Commends Credible Elections and Smooth Democratic Transition in Botswana
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, commends the Government and People of Botswana for the conduct of peaceful, transparent and credible general… Read more »
South Africa: Three Suspects Nabbed for Stock Theft in Mahwelereng Policing Precinct [press release]
SAPS
Police nabbed three male suspects aged between 27 and 34 for stealing goats, sheep, and chickens at Mapela, Ga-Chaba village and in Mahwelereng Zone 2, under policing area of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Vows Action After Deadly Kuwadzana Road Accident
263Chat
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, has vowed to enforce stricter road safety measures to protect the nation's commuters following a tragic accident… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Mayor Wadyajena's Unbreakable Resurgence
263Chat
JUST a few months ago, it looked almost certain that factional wars in Zanu PF had buried Justice Mayor Wadyajena. Read more »
South Africa: Castle Occupiers Removed
GroundUp
The group had been living on the grounds since 2020 but the high court recently granted an order to evict them Read more »
Botswana: Masisi Concedes Defeat in Botswana's Presidential Election
RFI
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Friday conceded defeat after preliminary results showed his ruling Botswana Democratic party lost its parliamentary majority in this… Read more »
South Africa: Magistrate Becomes Witness in His Own Matter
GroundUp
Interpol insisting on an interview forces magistrate to recuse himself from an extradition case Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Cameroonians to Further Languish in Jail After Freedom Bid Flops
New Zimbabwe
Four Cameroonians arrested on charges of bribery and contravening the Birth and Death Registration Act will further languish in jail after their application challenging placement… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kuwadzana Accident - 'Reckless' Commuter Omnibus Driver Charged With Culpable Homicide As Death Toll Rises
New Zimbabwe
A commuter omnibus driver has been charged with culpable homicide following a fatal road accident along Harare-Bulawayo road, at the intersection of First Street and Bulawayo Road… Read more »
South Africa: 'Construction Mafia' Accused of Delaying Building of Joburg School
GroundUp
Parents want the reconstruction of Nancefield Primary School investigated Read more »
South Africa: Broken Promises and Neglect - the Struggle for Clean Tap Water in Rural KZN
GroundUp
"Sometimes we fight over water" Read more »
South Africa: COP16 - Will Humanity Live in Harmony With Nature? the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
GroundUp
The 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in South America this past fortnight Read more »
Southern Africa: Mozambique Blocks Access to Social Media As More Protests Loom [press release]
MISA
By blocking access to the internet, the Mozambican government is violating the fundamental human rights of all citizens, including the right to free speech and opinion, access to… Read more »
South Africa: Batohi to Review Chauke's Decision to Drop Corruption Charges Against Kodwa
Daily Maverick
The withdrawal of corruption charges against former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa does not mean the automatic resumption of his duties as a member of the ANC's… Read more »
Southern Africa: Preliminary Statement for the SADC Electoral Observation Mission to the General Elections in the Republic of Botswana [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to Botswana's General Elections has released its preliminary statement on the conduct of the… Read more »
South Africa: Help Police to Reunite Ernest Rachmann (74) With His Family [press release]
SAPS
Police in Leslie are requesting members of the public to assist in reuniting Mr Ernest Rachmann aged (74) from Leslie with his family. Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Appear in Bela-Bela Court On Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering Cases [press release]
SAPS
Luhan Holtzhausen (26), Director of Agri IP Pty Ltd, along with accomplices Kristi Holtzhausen (29), Henry Hugo Holtzhausen (55), and Janene Holtzhausen (59), appeared in the… Read more »
Africa: SA Department of Communications and Digital Technologies partners with Africa Tech Festival 2024, Hosts Exclusive Ministerial Summit [press release]
Africa Tech Festival
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South Africa: Quo Vadis, EFF? Finding a New Leadership Style and Niche in a Crowded and Lethal Playing Field
Daily Maverick
The EFF is at a crossroads. Following a bruising election and high-profile defections, the path it chooses at its December elective conference will determine whether it makes… Read more »
South Africa: The Proteas Test Team Is Maturing Into a Formidable Outfit With Bat and Ball
Daily Maverick
South Africa's 2-0 series win over Bangladesh has shown the growth the Proteas side has made in the Test arena. Read more »
Namibia: Drag Night Brings Halloween Alive
New Era
The riveting Drag Night Namibia is back with a Halloween extravaganza feel to it at the Village Garden in Windhoek tonight. Read more »
October 31
Lesotho: Health Officials Allegedly Fuel Backstreet Abortion Crisis
Lesotho Times
THE Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC) has raised alarm over a concerning rise in illegal abortions, some of which have resulted in deaths. Read more »
Mozambique: Authorities Must End Post-Election 'Assault' On Protests Now
AI London
Police have cracked down on opposition protests with live bullets, tear gas and arbitrary arrests Read more »
