Consulting Engineer Who Signed Off Plans for Collapsed George Building Reported Missing - - Later Found
Daily Maverick
Athol Mitchell, who signed the plans for the 75 Victoria building disaster project, was found after an alert had been sent out on the Pink Ladies Facebook page. Read more »
Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
allAfrica
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
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 »
How Nigerians and Ghanaians Showed Up At Bridgerton Launch in South Africa
Vanguard
The launch of Netflix's "Bridgerton" in South Africa was a dazzling affair, marked by the vibrant presence of Nigerians and Ghanaians who brought their unique cultural flair to the… Read more »
Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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Tyla Ties with Beyonce with Four BET Award Nominations
Fame Frenzy
Our girl is on a roll. Shortly after winning her first Grammy for Best African Performance, Water star Tyla has been nominated for not one, but four, BET Awards. Read more »
Court Denies Bail for 5 Accused in AKA Murder Case
allAfrica
The Durban Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside a Durban restaurant… Read more »
Escaping to the Karoo for Remarkable Back Road Adventures in a Trusty Double-Cab [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It's not the years you clocked, it's the road you took to get here. And maybe the books you wrote along the way, writes 'Karoo Space's Chris Marais. Read more »
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 and Nigeria At 30 - Fostering a Spirit of Friendship and Collaboration
This Day
The year 2024 marks exactly 30 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria in February 1994. These relations that span three… Read more »
Celebrating the Women Who Create Wealth [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
On May 7th the Regenesys Business School campus in Sandton was abuzz with activity as over a hundred South African women entrepreneurs walked around in graduation gowns taking… Read more »
Israel to Respond to Rafah Genocide Charges At International Court of Justice
DW
South Africa has filed an urgent request to the UN's top court for provisional measures, including ordering a cease-fire in Gaza. This is the third hearing on the war between… Read more »
Election Day Reverberations Will Be Felt in Days and Weeks to Follow [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There is little to suggest that the election will be a stable affair with blue-blazer middle-class behaviour, and that the days after the poll will return South Africa to its… Read more »
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 »
New Police Station Finally Opens in Khayelitsha, Ending a Nearly 20-Year Wait
GroundUp
Construction of a permanent station in Makhaza will start next year, says Bheki Cele Read more »