June 20
Zimbabwe: Stage Set for Beitbridge Mayor's Marathon
The Herald
It's all systems go for the 9th edition of the Beitbridge Mayor's anti-litter half marathon set for Saturday morning along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo highway. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Attends Ramaphosa Swearing-in Event in Pretoria
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was among dignitaries present at Wednesday's swearing-in event for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, which was a noteworthy… Read more »
South Africa: 'Thermal Inequalities' - Cape Town Heat Mapping Reveals Huge Temperature Differences Between Districts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A study has found that Cape Town neighbourhoods with densely packed buildings and no trees face temperatures up to 15°C higher than some other areas in the city. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Confident Next SA Admin Will Succeed
The Herald
The new South African Government that will be constituted following President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration yesterday will take the neighbouring country forward, Zimbabwean… Read more »
South Africa: Mama Joy Says She's Going to the Olympics: 'Not Even Renaldo Gouws Will Stop Me'
Fame Frenzy
South Africa's biggest sports fan Mama Joy Chauke will be cheering on the South African team at this year's Olympics in true Mzansi style. Read more »
June 19
Zimbabwe: Serial Rapist Chauke Sentenced to 133 Years in Jail
The Herald
A 62-year-old serial rapist, Daniel Chauke has been sentenced to an effective 133 years in prison after being convicted of seven counts of rape. Read more »
South Africa: Court Grants Order to Evict Hundreds of People Living On Streets of Cape Town
GroundUp
But judge puts strict conditions on the way the eviction must be carried out and emphasises that the city also belongs to the evictees, as it does to those who live in mansions Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Refuses Home Affairs Leave to Appeal Zimbabwe Permit Decision
GroundUp
In June 2023 the Pretoria High Court ruled that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit was unlawfully terminated Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa's Full Inauguration Speech
South Africa
Your Majesties, Kings and Queens, Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Issues Warning On Unsafe Shampoo in Dark and Lovely
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its members states against the sale and use of unsafe shampoo reported to have penetrated the South Africa market. Read more »
Angola: Police Must Respect Protest Rights During Planned 22 June Demonstrations [press release]
AI London
Police must respect the rights of protesters in Luanda during the planned 22 June demonstrations against economic decline and political repression, said Amnesty International. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Loses Between U.S.$60 and 70 Million Due to Illegal Fishing
AIM
Mozambique loses between 60 and 70 million dollars a year as a result of illegal fishing and tax evasion by vessels not licensed to carry out maritime operations. Read more »
South Africa: Sassa's New ID Verification Process Sparks Alarm
GroundUp
Biometric identification has been introduced to fight fraud, says agency Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Undertakes Infrastructure Maintenance
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water is expected to embark on extensive infrastructure maintenance from this Saturday, lasting until the end of July. Read more »
South Africa: New GNU Won't Be Easy - Trust, Leadership and Maturity Needed, Say Trevor Manuel and Roelf Meyer [analysis]
Daily Maverick
What does this old yet renewed form of government mean for citizens, and how will it reshape the political landscape? To explore these questions, the Daily Maverick hosted a… Read more »
South Africa: HPV Vaccination Switching to Single-Dose and Private Schools to Get Government Supply
spotlight
A decade into South Africa's HPV vaccination programme, the health department is switching from a two-dose to a single dose vaccine regimen and girls in private schools are set to… Read more »
South Africa: The Oath Has Been Taken, President Ramaphosa Is Inaugurated
SAnews.gov.za
"In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear… Read more »
South Africa: Media24 To Cut 5 Newspapers, 400 Jobs at Risk - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2024
allAfrica
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Malawi: Passport Crisis - 16 Malawians Denied Norway Visa Because New Passport Chips Failing to Read
Nyasa Times
In a shocking and depressing news that deepens the country's passport crisis, Norway has refused to grant visas to about 16 Malawians who were set to travel to the European country… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bus Fire Wake Up Call for Continual Public Transport Inspections [editorial]
The Herald
The fire that gutted a Pashon Link Coaches bus on Sunday night, killing eight Anglican pilgrims, seemed from initial reports to have originated from the engine compartment and was… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Maid Jailed Seven Years for Stealing U.S.$107 000
The Herald
A maid from Nyatsime, Chitungwiza, who stole US$107 000 from her Chinese employer and shared it with two police officers, has been sentenced to seven years in jail. Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt to Strengthen Public Procurement Procedures
ANGOP
The strengthening of public procurement procedures is an 'unavoidable' commitment of the Angolan government, with a view to making the public procurement process more transparent,… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Warns GNU Detractors They 'Will Not Succeed', Vows to Protect Constitution, Rule of Law
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a stern message to detractors of the newly formed government of national unity, as he prepares to appoint a Cabinet. Read more »
South Africa: The Triple Burden of Malnutrition That Haunts South Africa and Stunts Development [analysis]
Daily Maverick
How can we move towards less poverty and a more equitable food landscape as a step towards increased human health, economic development and a more realistic notion of freedom of… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Youth Losing Hope in State's Ability to Help Them Achieve Their Dreams [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Kuzoshuba (the situation will worsen) if the new Government of National Unity does not have the aspirations and interests of young people at heart and at the centre of their… Read more »