May 16
South Africa: With Election Day a Fortnight Away, the ANC May Be Reclaiming Its Place in Voters' Hearts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
With less than two weeks until the 29 May polls, there is more evidence that the electoral fortunes of the ANC will be under far less severe stress than was initially thought. New… Read more »
South Africa: A Strong DA Can Rescue Riverlea From Violent Crime [document]
DA
Democrats and residents of Riverlea, Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Electoral Commission Details Transparent Vote Counting for May 29 - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: New Documentary to Tell Nelson Mandela's Life Story in His Own Voice and Words
allAfrica
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has authorized an unprecedented documentary series that will bring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life story to screens through his voice and… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobic Narratives Surge Ahead of South Africa's Elections
allAfrica
As South Africa's general elections on May 29th draw near, anti-immigrant rhetoric is intensifying across social media platforms, according to a new report from the Centre for… Read more »
Malawi: New Study Exposes Gender Bias in African Family Laws
VOA
A new report finds that gaps in family laws in most African countries are fueling discrimination of women and girls. The report from the international NGO Equality Now says laws… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
South Africa: Engineer Overseeing Collapsed George Building Faced Disciplinary Probe
allAfrica
Atholl Mitchell, the consulting engineer responsible for overseeing the construction of the apartment block in George that collapsed last week, was under investigation by the… Read more »
Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town
HRW
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »
South Africa: Leopard DNA Study in South Africa Traces Ancestry to Ice Age - and Will Guide Conservation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards'… Read more »
South Africa: The Traffic Department That Hasn't Issued a Ticket for Years
GroundUp
"We used to have ticket books, but they were stolen" says a traffic officer in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape Read more »
South Africa: Blow for Woodstock Social Housing Plans
GroundUp
Tribunal overturns Heritage Western Cape's decision to allow development at the Earl Street site Read more »
South Africa: Shell Case in Supreme Court of Appeal
Natural Justice
On 17 May 2024, Wild Coast communities and supporting organisations will be in the Supreme Court of Appeal to defend the groundbreaking High Court judgment which set… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Clears 90pc of Payment Arrears to Wheat Farmers
The Herald
The Government has almost cleared its entire debt to wheat farmers for last year's deliveries of the crop, as it steps up provision of input and other support to growers for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Enough Water for 120 000 Hectares of Wheat'
The Herald
With wheat planting for the 2024 winter season in full-swing, Government has assured farmers that the country's dams have enough water to irrigate 141 000 hectares of the cereal. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Ready for Voting Outside the Country
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Hellbent On Forcing Bela Bill Through Committee [press release]
DA
The parliamentary committee for Basic Education was today meant to engage on amendments made by the NCOP on the BELA bill. Instead, the ANC Chairperson displayed behaviour akin to… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System [press release]
DA
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »
Kenya: Harare Hails Kenya's Move to Exempt Zimbabweans From eTA Fee
Capital FM
Kenya has exempted Zimbabweans from the USD30 fee paid by foreigners seeking Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter the country. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Supports Caster Semenya in Legal Battle
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity, with unwavering commitment, to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back… Read more »
South Africa: 400 Junior Border Guards to Be Deployed to Country's Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Thursday host a pass out parade for 400 new recruits who have completed their training at the South African Police Training College in… Read more »
South Africa: Denosa Welcomes the Signing of NHI Bill By President [press release]
COSATU
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) warmly welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa today,… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's Popularity Dwindles, Potential Defeat Looms in 2025 Elections [opinion]
Nyasa Times
As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Strategize On How to Avert Voter Apathy, Violence in 2025 Elections
Nyasa Times
Leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) advancing electoral justice and good governance on Monday converged in Lilongwe to reflect on potential factors that would cause voter… Read more »