Makashule Gana – the Man With President Ramaphosa’s Head in His Hands
[Daily Maverick] Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana will chair the impeachment committee that will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa's future.
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Ramaphosa Faces Parliament As Phala Phala Heat Rises
[Scrolla] Ramaphosa will deliver the Presidency budget vote while MPs prepare to grill his administration over Phala Phala and his leadership. Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana has been elected to…
Budget Law Signed, IPC Demands Delivery
[Namibian] The 2026/27 national budget has officially become law, paving the way for government spending to begin and shifting attention from parliamentary approval to implementation, accountability and service delivery.
Taxpayers to Pay Fired NHE Employee
[Namibian] The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has been ordered to reinstate former executive Willem Titus within 30 days after the Labour Court found that his dismissal in 2021 was unfair.
Namibia: Visas for International Athletes ‘Huge Headache’
[Namibian] Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias says visa requirements, travel costs, medical compliance and currency fluctuations remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s Sugar Tax Funds U.S.$27 Million Radiotherapy Machines, to Slash Cancer Treatment Backlog
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's controversial sugar tax is beginning to deliver tangible results, with new radiotherapy machines worth US$27 million being installed at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as government moves to…
Brickstone Directors Acquitted in U.S.$1.5 Million Harare Land Scandal Case
[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has acquitted Brickstone Builders and Contractors directors Lilian Chitanga and Spencer Mabeka of fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of residential stands on City…
Zimbabwe: Ex-Employee Keeps Inheritance After Court Upholds Late Businessman’s Multi-Million-Dollar Contested Will
[New Zimbabwe] A former employee who was left a vehicle and other assets by his late boss has emerged as one of the beneficiaries of a disputed estate after the…
NewZimbabwe.Com Reporter Seeks Open-Door Media Access for Dynamos, Hardrock Violence Hearing
[New Zimbabwe] NEWZIMBABWE.COM reporter, Darlington Gatsi has written a letter to the Premier Soccer League seeking permission for to allow journalists to cover the upcoming disciplinary hearing of Hardrock FC…
Kenya, South Africa Set to Deepen Ties As Ruto Embarks On State Visit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- William Ruto is set to undertake a State Visit to South Africa from June 3 to 5, 2026, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has announced.
SA’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive Is On an Unprecedented Scale, Counters Minister Steenhuisen
[Daily Maverick] The goal is to vaccinate 80% of South Africa's national cattle herd, which is estimated at 14 million, to create a version of 'herd immunity'.
More Petrol Pain At the Pump While Diesel Users Get Welcome Relief
[Daily Maverick] The move underlines the relative stability that has returned to global oil markets as they navigate the fallout over the Iran conflict, while the rand's surprising resilience has…
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Face Uphill Battle in Tough Group At 2026 FIFA World Cup
[Daily Maverick] Group A of the 2026 Fifa World Cup contains co-hosts Mexico, Asian high-rollers South Korea, European dark horses Czechia and a rejuvenated South Africa.
Has SA Found the Sweet Spot in Dealing With Traditional Leadership Under the Constitution?
[Daily Maverick] Property rights and the powers and functions of traditional leaders are two areas within the Constitution of South Africa that have yet to be tested through judicial interpretation.
ANC Ices Sisisi Tolashe – – but Remains Silent On Second Minister in Suv Scandal
[Daily Maverick] The ANC Women's League has placed its president, Sisisi Tolashe, on a leave of absence while disciplinary proceedings against her proceed, but there's been no word about the…
South Africa: Franschhoek’s Floods Are Not Only About an Abnormal Rainfall Event, They Are Compound Disasters
[Daily Maverick] Flood disasters in South Africa are not only natural events. Pollution and poor river management are causing far worse damage, as was shown during the recent extreme weather…
Authorities Arrest 36 People in Illegal Mining Crackdown
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have arrested 36 people, including illegal immigrants, and confiscated more than 800 rounds of live…
Government Ramps Up FMD Response While Safeguarding Export Markets
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa is successfully maintaining key livestock export markets despite the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
KZN Workers’ Parliament Charts Path to Job Creation, Economic Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has tabled a series of resolutions adopted during the provincial Workers' Parliament, aimed at addressing unemployment, promoting decent work and strengthening economic participation across the…
Government Advises Ghanaians Against Non-Essential Travel to South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it described as increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans in the country.
Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth
[Nyasa Times] Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage,…
Suicides Recorded At Otjiwarongo, Otavi Military Bases
[Namibian] Two members of the Namibian Defence Force were found dead in suspected suicides on Thursday and Friday night at military bases at Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region.
Small-Scale Fishers in Court to Stop West Coast Seismic Surveys
[GroundUp] Environmental impacts of offshore seismic surveying debated in court
Namibia Reviews Three Decade Old Immigration Law
[Namibian] The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is reviewing Namibia's three-decade-old immigration legislation as the government seeks to modernise migration management, strengthen border control and security, and…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Shindume As Her Economic Advisor
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Shali Shindume as her economic advisor, effective 1 June.
Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by rumours, misinformation,…
DA Lodges Formal Complaint Over Rape Kit Crisis and Convicted Cops Scandal
[DA] The DA has lodged a formal Standing Order 101 complaint against Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt. Genl. Thembisile Patekile and Provincial Supply Chain Head Maj. Genl. Preston Voskuil, following…
Liam Jacobs Rejoins the DA After Rejecting the Patriotic Alliance’s Politics of Chaos and Criminality
[DA] Today we welcome Liam Jacobs back to the Democratic Alliance.
DA Tackles Illegal Number Plates, Calling for Creecy, Tau and Cachalia to Act
[DA] The DA has written to Ministers Tau, Creecy and Acting Minister Cachalia to urgently establish an inter-ministerial task team to deal with a national safety and crime crisis: fake…
Getting Through School in South Africa – How Learners Make It to the End After a Poor Start
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's schooling system presents a striking paradox. Fewer than one in five grade 4 learners can read for meaning, yet more than 60% of young people…
780 Arrested, Deadly Road Accident in Riotous PSG Victory Celebrations Across France
[Namibian] French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and…
South Africa Delay World Cup Trip On Visa Snarl
[Namibian] World Cup-bound South Africa delayed their departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team's travel plans, the national football association said on Sunday.
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Angola: Saxophonist Nanutu Honored in Lisbon
[ANGOP] Lisbon -- Saxophonist António Manuel Fernandes "Nanutu" was honored on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, at an event featuring tributes from Angolan and international musicians.
Environment
Gugulethu Residents Clean Up Illegal Dump Sites
[GroundUp] The community project was started to combat poor waste management in the area
Food and Agriculture
Housing Project for KZN Flood Victims Creeps Forward
[GroundUp] Hundreds more families are in rented emergency accommodation
Festus Mogae – This Diamond Is Forever
[Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years.