June 09
South Africa: Cameras in School - Teachers Who Walked Out Are Back
GroundUp
Parents of learners at Umkhumbane Secondary School block the school, called for the teachers to be fired Read more »
South Africa: Bid to Prevent Anti-Immigrant March in Cape Town
GroundUp
Community leaders don't want demonstration planned for Saturday in Dunoon Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Bids for Anti-Money Laundering Academy
Botswana Daily News
Botswana is positioning itself as a regional leader in the fight against financial crime with a bid to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)… Read more »
South Africa: Mangaung Residents Demand Action Over Sewer Spills
Health-e
Communities in Mangaung are at their wits' end with the persistent sewer spillage on their streets. Read more »
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - Activists Call for Greater Access to Newly-Launched HIV Prevention Drug
IPS
As South Africa officially launches the rollout of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, civic groups in the country have slammed the plan, saying it will not reach anywhere near… Read more »
South Africa: Let the NPA Pack Its Own Lunch - Minister Kubayi Must Step Up Reforms [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) conducted oversight at Alexandra Magistrates Court today, to see whether the situation has improved since our last oversight in March. We found more of… Read more »
Namibia: Thieves Break Into Transnamib
New Era
The TransNamib office in the capital was broken into over the weekend, with thieves stealing, among others, laptops containing sensitive information before vanishing into thin air… Read more »
Namibia: Flood-Hit Zambezi Schools Reopen ...Parents Resist Sending Learners
New Era
Zambezi schools affected by recent flooding have reopened at relocation centres, although learner attendance remains low as some parents are reluctant to send their children back… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement… Read more »
South Africa: Creating Pathways for Youth Development and Economic Inclusion
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, we are reminded that the future of the country depends on how effectively the nation supports, empower and invest in young people today. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build… Read more »
Namibia: 'Kiki Ball' Kicks of LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Namibian
In Drag Night Namibia's (DNN) ball culture, there are three ratings to seal your fate. A bright red 'X' means you're chopped and your head is on the block. '10' is a slay and… Read more »
Namibia: Outjo Councillor Resigns From NFA
Namibian
Outjo councillor Laurence Kandundu has resigned from the Namibia Football Association executive committee following a Namibia Sports Commission directive about Sport Act… Read more »
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
Namibian
Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Study Groups - PSC Advisory Note Vindicates DA Stance [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) received a letter from the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, with advisory notes on the issue of ANC study… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies
Daily Maverick
Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office… Read more »
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
Africa Check
FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police Read more »
South Africa: Khan Hid His Phone for a Reason and Now South Africa Knows Why
Scrolla
Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, dropped his court bid on Monday to stop the Madlanga Commission accessing his seized devices. Commission… Read more »
South Africa: Five More Senior Cops Suspended in R360-Million Tender Scandal
Scrolla
Five more senior police officers have been suspended, bringing the total number linked to the Medicare24 tender scandal to 14. Investigators claim the R228-million contract was… Read more »
South Africa: Malema Wants Ngizwe Mchunu Locked Up for Six Months
Scrolla
Julius Malema filed an urgent Gauteng High Court application on 8 June 2026 seeking to have podcaster Ngizwe Mchunu imprisoned for six months without the option of a fine. Mchunu… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civic Society Organisations Insist On Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 Referendum
New Zimbabwe
A COALITION of civil society organisations has rejected the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), insisting that the proposed changes be put to a national… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Make Sure Your Papers Are in Order' - Says Mafume Warning Harare Homeowners, Disputes Council Hand in Ongoing Demolitions
New Zimbabwe
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has warned residents of the capital against purchasing land within the capital and proceeding to build without verifying with council. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tinaye's Explosive 'Nothing to Hide' Show Leaves Trail of Blood - Mnangagwa Comically Survives but Chamisa, Chivayo, Jah Prayzah Don't
New Zimbabwe
VERY few of his colleagues in the Stand Up comedy business thought he would fill up Reps Theatre, of which they can be forgiven as Tinaye Wayne had last been on set over a year ago… Read more »
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa's Soft Stance and Failure to Call Out Mnangagwa Fuelling South Africa's Immigration Crisis - Coltart
New Zimbabwe
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been told to hold the Zimbabwean government to account over the immigration crisis unfolding in his country. Read more »
