UN war crimes judges ruled that ageing Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is unfit to stand trial but should still go through a stripped-down legal process, in a decision announced Wednesday. Kabuga, who is 88 according to officials but claims to be 90, is a former tycoon accused of setting up a hate broadcaster that fuelled the […]

South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added grew by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021 and modestly by 0.3% in 2022. This was primarily supported by favourable weather conditions. The current season is also likely to deliver solid growth for the sector, with variation across sub-sectors. We […]

The DA alleges that foreign mothers-to-be are being belittled and forced to pay bribes for access to birthing facilities and assistance. The DA says it will be requesting an investigation into the alleged abuse of pregnant migrants at a government hospital in Gauteng. DA TO APPROACH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HEALTH OMBUD In a statement, […]

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”. This after the news that the 59-year-old passed away on Monday. In a joint statement, National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo, said they were shocked and saddened by Joemat-Pettersson’s passing. “The untimely […]

One month into office, City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is set to delivery his first State of the City Address on Tuesday. However, the mayor will do so with a possible motion of no confidence being tabled against him by ActionSA. ActionSA threatens to table the motion if the mayor does not address allegations […]

Cash-strapped consumers will experience some relief at the pumps this week when the price of all grades of petrol and diesel decreases. The price of paraffin will also decrease, with an increase in the price of gas. Fuel price adjustments as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) are as follows: Both […]

The DA says it will continue to lobby for an increase in rural safety so that farmers and farm workers enjoy protection. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a prominent businesswoman and a family member at a hotel in Limpopo. MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER LIMPOPO BUSINESSOWAN MURDER The brutal attack occurred at a hotel […]

South African broadcaster, author and political analyst Eusebius McKaiser passed away suddenly on 30 May 2023 at the age of 45. News of his death reverberated through media channels. Tributes bore witness to the impact of his voice and the enduring significance of radio as the medium through which many first encountered his outspoken, insightful […]

We maintain that executive authorities within government departments should never be absolved of accountability-DA KZN. The Democratic Alliance in KZN, is calling for the courts to summon former KZN Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dlomo (now Deputy Health Minister), to account for the flouting of procurement procedure in the purchase of mobile clinics in 2013. ALSO READ: Corruption […]

Zimbabwe parliament has approved a law that promotes patriotism which has been opposed by the opposition side. Zimbabwe’s parliament approved a controversial law that ostensibly promotes patriotism but has been condemned by the opposition as a “draconian” attempt to stifle dissent ahead of national elections. The bill, passed by the lower house on Wednesday 31st […]

The US has announced sanctions on Sudan because it failed the ceasefire that was agreed upon to be exercised in the country. The United States announced sanctions Thursday 1st June, 2023 on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a […]

South Africa will host the BRICS summit in August 2023. The event could offer the country an opportunity to exercise leadership in the BRICS’ efforts to reform the arrangements for global economic governance and in supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa and the Global South. However, the opportunity has morphed into an international challenge […]

A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage, mostly to high-rise buildings. These drones were not intended to cause major destruction. Rather, they were meant to send […]

Rolling blackouts are costing South Africa dearly. The electricity crisis is a barrier to growth, destroys investor confidence and handicaps almost every economic activity. It has raised input costs for producers and retailers and has triggered a new round of inflation and interest rate increases. Any solution will obviously incur costs because it will require […]

AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism says it is under “legal assault” and has been “gagged” by a court order, granted in chambers and without prior notice. AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism has been effectively stopped from reporting on Johannesburg businessman Zunaid Moti by an interim interdict. The Moti Group claims the documents AmaBhungane is basing […]

Any which way you slice it, South Africa’s homicide statistics are extremely grim. Over 27,000 people were murdered from April 2022 to March 2023, probably the highest recorded number in a single year to date. Nearly the same number of people were murdered in 1994, at the height of the low-intensity civil war in Gauteng […]

Eskom says it expects to implement various stages of load shedding over the weekend with a chance of a power cut-free Sunday afternoon. This as the power utility said it expects to return several generating units to service over the coming days. The load-shedding schedule for this weekend is as follows: Friday: Stage 4 throughout […]

The DA says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year, disrupting surgery and increasing the risk of infection for […]

The DA Women’s Network says it has recorded a peak in complaints from SASSA beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. The Gauteng North DA Women’s Network (DAWN) says it continues to be inundated by calls from social grant beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. DAWN CHAIR SANDY MBUVHA CONCERNED […]

President of Uganda, Museveni signed an anti-gay bill in May 2023 and challenged by a prominent figure, including the US President Joe Biden. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni assented to the anti-homosexuality bill on 26 May 2023. The new law legislates, among other things, a ten-year jail term for “attempted homosexuality”, a 20-year jail term for […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will dispatch four cabinet members to the Group of Seven (G7) nations to address concerns over South Africa’s neutral stance on the conflict in Ukraine. READ: West Africa shows how unity can create peace in the continent SOUTH AFRICA’S NEUTRAL STANCE ON UKRAINE CONFLICT RAISES CONCERNS AMONG TRADING PARTNERS According to Bloomberg, South […]

ActionSA says it further welcomed this development as a victory after Ngiba has been receiving his remuneration to the value of R541 681. ActionSA welcomed the eThekwini Metro Municipality’s decision to approve the recommendation made by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) to remove Mzimuni Ngiba as ward councillor for Ward 101. READ MORE: Ace […]

Countries in West Africa have showed how working together in unity can create peace and harmony in the continent. Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by war, terrorism, poverty and political instability. But over the past five decades, few violent conflicts have occurred between states. In Europe, for comparison, there have been more […]

Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa’s 2024 general elections. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa signs new law for independent candidates for elections This was made possible after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), […]

Ace Magashule’s fate hangs in the balance as a disciplinary committee recommends his expulsion from the ANC. Former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magushule is staring expulsion from the political party in the face after a disciplinary committee recommended, he be kicked out for illegally suspending party president Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2021. READ: Hawks pounce on pangolin peddlers […]