Here are some recent news updates from South Africa:
Former Minister Pravin Gordhan dies. Gordhan, a former finance minister and anti-apartheid activist, died on September 13, 2024. He was 71 years old.
Education Minister boycotts BELA Bill signing ceremony. Education Minister Angie Motshekga boycotted the signing ceremony for the Basic Education Amendment Bill (BELA), which would have allowed teachers to retire at the age of 65 instead of 60.
Comoros president wounded in knife attack. Comoros President Azali Assoumani was wounded in a knife attack on September 13, 2024. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
Ghana opposition alleges electoral tampering before December poll. The main opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that the government is tampering with the electoral process ahead of the December 7, 2024 general election.
Raided West Bank city holds funerals after Israeli army withdraws. Palestinian mourners held funerals on September 13, 2024, for 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the West Bank city of Jenin the day before.
Ohio town’s schools evacuated amid Trump anti-immigrant drive. Schools in the Ohio town of Loveland were evacuated on September 13, 2024, after a man threatened to shoot up the place if the town did not stop allowing immigrants to settle there. The man was arrested without incident.
Malaysia widens probe into ‘horror’ care home child abuse. Malaysian police have widened their investigation into the abuse of children at a care home in Selangor state. The abuse was exposed by a whistleblower who filmed footage of children being beaten and mistreated.
In addition to these news items, there are also a number of other stories that have been making headlines in South Africa recently. These include:
The ongoing drought in the Western Cape. The drought has been affecting the region for several years now, and is causing widespread hardship for farmers and residents.
The ongoing protests against gender-based violence. Women’s rights activists have been protesting against the high levels of gender-based violence in South Africa.
The upcoming general election, which is scheduled to take place on October 1, 2024. The election is expected to be a close contest between the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLM13r
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: [Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLLcMV
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLL6xd
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmw
[Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLKXcy
ICYMI: ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLJSRD
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLHLRj
[Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make much… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
[The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLGFpy
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLFn18
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLDy1X
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPS
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLCvSN
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLCvNy
ICYMI: ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TLBsK9
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLBsG7
ICYMI: ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL9l5K
[Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TL9l1J
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher.… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those historical… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
[allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL8ZMP
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known as… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
[COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled overtime… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL4hTH
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee has,… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL3hgK
[SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL3hZq
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL2glF
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL2gh6
ICYMI: ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
[New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL1cXs
ICYMI: ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL18f0
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TL0YHH
ICYMI: The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZGhttp://dlvr.it/TL07yX
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL07jl
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPr
Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
[SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TKzZvM
ICYMI: ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
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The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZG
ICYMI: Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyvld
ICYMI: ICYMI: The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa refused to take the bait when Donald Trump falsely accused his nation of committing white genocide, in what his spokesperson dismissed as “an orchestrated… Read more: Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims of… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] – The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has expressed concern over the continued failure of municipal interventions to deliver lasting improvements and called for the strengthening of early warning systems.http://dlvr.it/TKyChq
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyCcF
Yes, South Africa holidays are a wonderful experience to obtain away from home. South Africa has something to offer everyone, from stunning natural beauty to rich culture and history.
Here are just a few of the things that make South Africa holidays so special:
Stunning natural beauty:South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, from the dramatic peaks of Table Mountain to the lush green forests of the Garden Route. Visitors can also enjoy stunning beaches, crystal-clear lakes, and dramatic coastlines.
Rich culture and history: South Africa has a rich and complex culture that dates back centuries. Visitors can learn about the country’s history at museums, historical sites, and cultural villages. They can also experience South Africa’s unique cuisine, music, and art.
Friendly people: South Africans are known for being friendly and welcoming. Visitors will feel at home in South Africa, and they will be sure to make new friends.
Here are some specific activities that visitors can enjoy on a South Africa holiday:
Go on a safari: South Africa is one of the best places in the world to go on a safari. Visitors can see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo) and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Visit Table Mountain: Table Mountain is one of the most iconic landmarks in South Africa. Visitors can take a cable car to the top of the mountain for stunning views of Cape Town and the surrounding area.
Explore the Garden Route: The Garden Route is a scenic coastal road that runs from Mossel Bay to Storms River. Visitors can enjoy stunning beaches, lush forests, and dramatic viewpoints along the way.
Visit the Winelands: South Africa is home to some of the best wines in the world. Visitors can visit the Winelands region to sample local wines and learn about the winemaking process.
Experience South African culture: Visitors can experience South Africa’s unique culture by visiting museums, historical sites, and cultural villages. They can also enjoy South Africa’s unique cuisine, music, and art.
Overall, South Africa holidays are a wonderful experience for people of all ages and interests. Visitors can experience stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and friendly people. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU SEARCH SOUTH AFRICA HOLIDAYS.
Sure, here are some of the top things to do in South Africa, according to recent news:
Visit the Addo Elephant National Park: This park is home to over 600 elephants, making it one of the best places in the world to see these majestic creatures. You can go on game drives, bush walks, or even go elephant back safaris.
Go whale watching in Hermanus: Hermanus is known as the “whale watching capital of South Africa” and is a great place to see these amazing creatures from June to December. You can go on a boat trip or simply watch them from the shore.
Visit Robben Island: Robben Island is a former prison that was used to incarcerate Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners during apartheid. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. You can take a ferry to the island and tour the prison.
Go on a wine tour in Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch is a wine region in South Africa known for its beautiful scenery and delicious wines. There are many wineries to visit in Stellenbosch, and you can even go on a wine tour.
Visit the Cradle of Humankind: The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in the world. You can visit Sterkfontein Cave, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” were found, or visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre to learn more about the history of human evolution.
In addition to these popular activities, there are also a number of new and exciting things to do in South Africa. For example, you can now go on a skydive over Cape Town, explore the abandoned diamond mines of Kimberley, or go on a hot air balloon safari over the Kruger National Park.
No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something to do in South Africa. So start planning your trip today!
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLM13r
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: [Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLLcMV
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLL6xd
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmw
[Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLKXcy
ICYMI: ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLJSRD
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLHLRj
[Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make much… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
[The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLGFpy
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLFn18
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLDy1X
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPS
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLCvSN
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLCvNy
ICYMI: ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TLBsK9
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLBsG7
ICYMI: ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL9l5K
[Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TL9l1J
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher.… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those historical… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
[allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL8ZMP
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known as… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
[COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled overtime… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL4hTH
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee has,… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL3hgK
[SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL3hZq
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL2glF
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL2gh6
ICYMI: ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
[New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL1cXs
ICYMI: ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL18f0
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TL0YHH
ICYMI: The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZGhttp://dlvr.it/TL07yX
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL07jl
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPr
Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
[SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TKzZvM
ICYMI: ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZGhttp://dlvr.it/TKzGPs
The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZG
ICYMI: Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyvld
ICYMI: ICYMI: The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa refused to take the bait when Donald Trump falsely accused his nation of committing white genocide, in what his spokesperson dismissed as “an orchestrated… Read more: Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims of… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] – The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has expressed concern over the continued failure of municipal interventions to deliver lasting improvements and called for the strengthening of early warning systems.http://dlvr.it/TKyChq
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyCcF
Sure, here are some food ideas in South Africa news:
New restaurant opens in Cape Town: A new restaurant called Nobu Cape Town has opened in the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant serves Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. Opens in a new window TripAdvisorNobu Cape Town restaurant in South Africa
Popular Joburg wine bar expands to Cape Town: A popular Joburg wine bar called The Test Kitchen has expanded to Cape Town. The bar offers a wide selection of South African wines. Opens in a new window TripAdvisorTest Kitchen wine bar in South Africa
SA chef awarded Michelin Green Star: South African chef Hylton Espey has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for his restaurant Culture in Falmouth. The star is awarded to restaurants that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices. Opens in a new window Porthleven Food FestivalHylton Espey South African chef
Food price hikes expected:Food prices in South Africa are expected to rise in the coming months due to rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. This could put a strain on household budgets.
Recipe for drunken chicken:This recipe for drunken chicken is a popular South African dish. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of wine, soy sauce, and spices, and then cooked slowly. Opens in a new window With A BlastDrunken chicken recipe in South Africa
I hope this gives you some ideas for your next meal in South Africa! Search South Africa News Ideas on your table.
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLM13r
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases… Read more: South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
ICYMI: [Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLLcMV
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmwhttp://dlvr.it/TLL6xd
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLKXmw
[Lesotho Times] A 38-year-old South African man, Thabo Mlangene, appeared before Magistrate Mats’oloane Qhomane on Monday, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Ha-Abia, Maseru.http://dlvr.it/TLKXcy
ICYMI: ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: [Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died as a result of severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape.http://dlvr.it/TLJSRD
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLHLRj
[Namibian] While the creation of our first national coalition government was supposed to be a major change in government, it has also led to major changes in the opposition benches. Despite the fact that the coalition has failed to improve the lives of most South Africans, parties that oppose it have failed to make much… Read more: The Fatal Failure of South Africa’s Political Opposition
ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs Cooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the… Read more: ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition
[The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.http://dlvr.it/TLGFpy
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLFn18
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPShttp://dlvr.it/TLDy1X
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPS
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLCvSN
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.http://dlvr.it/TLCvNy
ICYMI: ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is… Read more: Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
ICYMI: [Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TLBsK9
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.http://dlvr.it/TLBsG7
ICYMI: ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL9l5K
[Scrolla] Winter officially started on 1 June, and a strong cold front is expected to hit this weekend. Some places will be warmer during the day, but frost and very cold nights are likely.http://dlvr.it/TL9l1J
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher.… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
ICYMI: ‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality For centuries, Casablanca was a significant trading hub for merchants from across the breadth of the Atlantic coast, given its geographical position between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. These days, Morocco’s economic capital is merging those historical… Read more: High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?
ICYMI: [COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
[allAfrica] Cape Town — A high court inquest into the murders of four prominent anti-apartheid activists has been reopened in South Africa, marking a significant development in one of the most notorious crimes of the apartheid era.http://dlvr.it/TL8ZMP
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known as… Read more: Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
[COSATU] The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region expresses its profound dismay and unequivocally condemns the uMhlathuze Municipality for its persistent and deliberate failure to meet its most basic legal obligation: paying workers for overtime.Once again, the Municipality has defaulted on this duty. Employees did not receive their legally entitled overtime… Read more: Samwu Condemns Non-Payment of Overtime At Umhlathuze
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
My friend the Rev Zolile Mbali, who has died aged 84, was an Anglican priest in the UK and in his native South Africa, from which he was forced to move in the early 1970s. Zoli was born in Johannesburg to a Xhosa father and a Sotho mother, Elizabeth (nee Makhoatle), a teacher. After his… Read more: The Rev Zolile Mbali obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL4hTH
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) is of the view that invoking Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act in various municipalities can and must get answers for the benefit of quality service delivery for the people. The committee has,… Read more: Section 106 Investigations in Line With President’s SONA Speech to Ensure Functioning Municipalities
ICYMI: ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the girl went missing last… Read more: South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL3hgK
[SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).http://dlvr.it/TL3hZq
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL2glF
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.http://dlvr.it/TL2gh6
ICYMI: ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
South African actor gained international recognition for his role in the drama which won best foreign language film Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi, which won South Africa’s first ever Oscar for best foreign language film, has died. He was 40 years… Read more: Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40
[New Zimbabwe] The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.http://dlvr.it/TL1cXs
ICYMI: ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL18f0
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TL0YHH
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ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPrhttp://dlvr.it/TL07jl
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPr
Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by… Read more: How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds
[SAnews.gov.za] Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as ”robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment.http://dlvr.it/TKzZvM
ICYMI: ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
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ICYMI: Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyvld
ICYMI: ICYMI: The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa refused to take the bait when Donald Trump falsely accused his nation of committing white genocide, in what his spokesperson dismissed as “an orchestrated… Read more: Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
ICYMI: In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool * Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa Many South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the… Read more: South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting
Instead of embarrassing Cyril Ramaphosa, the US president’s ‘gotcha’ moment illuminates the fact-free reality show that is Trump’s America Donald Trump should really try harder. When the US president unexpectedly and dramatically dimmed the lights inside the Oval Office on Wednesday and played a video clip of the alleged burial site of white victims of… Read more: Trump’s ambush of South Africa’s president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] – The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has expressed concern over the continued failure of municipal interventions to deliver lasting improvements and called for the strengthening of early warning systems.http://dlvr.it/TKyChq
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final first leg, and midfielder Themba Zwane has emphasised the significance of the occasion for the team and its supporters.http://dlvr.it/TKyCcF
