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April 11, 2026, 9:31 am
United States Welcomes Arrival of Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Medicine in South Africa
- [U.S. Embassy Pretoria] U.S. Embassy Pretoria Press Release
Ruto Bumps Ramaphosa From France's G7 - or Does He?
- [ISS] US President Donald Trump had threatened to boycott the G7 summit if South Africa's president attended.
Embryo Fossil Found in South Africa Is World's Oldest Proof That Mammal Ancestors Laid Eggs
- [The Conversation Africa] Between 280 and 200 million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually give rise to mammals, including humans: the therapsids. They were first described more than 150 years ago, based on fossils from South Africa. Since then, many more fossils have been discovered.
12,000 Jobs in Limbo As Ferroalloys-Eskom Standoff Saga Stretches to Another Day
- [Daily Maverick] The one thing we do know is that nobody will leave the negotiation table happy, and that's probably the best possible outcome.
Ramaphosa's Choice of Director-General for Health Will Test His Commitment to Building a Capable State
- [spotlight] When push comes to shove, President Cyril Ramaphosa's talk of building a more capable state hasn't always been backed up by the appointment of committed and capable people to key government positions. His decision regarding a new Director-General for health will say a lot about how serious he actually is about addressing the country's many health challenges, argues Spotlight editor Marcus Low.
A Billion Tiny Insects Are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth
- [GroundUp] 350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible
Queue Marshal Brings Cheer to Staff and Patients At Pholosong Hospital
- [Health-e] Pholosong Regional Hospital in Tsakane is often in the news for all the wrong reasons. Patients often complain about poor service delivery, long queues, and delays in receiving their files, among other things.
Bolobedu Solar Plant Fires Up South Africa's Energy Security
- [SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province.
Court Sets Aside R86-Million Border Wall Tender Over Fraud
- [GroundUp] A fake joint venture used a fake B-BBEE certificate and an expired compliance document to win a KwaZulu-Natal transport department contract
Two Insurance Giants Dominate Sassa Funeral Deductions
- [GroundUp] Clientèle Life, Sanlam and their subsidiaries collect R143-million every month for funeral policies directly from SASSA pension and disability grants
Mantashe Needs to Update Us On the Fuel Situation
- [DA] South Africans are owed an update on the country's fuel situation. It's been fifteen days since Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister last updated Parliament on our fuel position. He said supplies were assured until the end of April. The day before, he spoke to the Portfolio Committee where he agreed to provide regular updates to assist citizens and businesses with planning. We are now well into April and an update is overdue.
Government Moves to Strengthen Whistleblower Protection With New Bill
- [SAnews.gov.za] Government has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening protection for whistleblowers, acknowledging that fear of retaliation, financial ruin and even death has deterred many from exposing corruption.
Rape Cover-Up Trial - Defense Alleges Police Officers Are Being Maliciously Prosecuted
- [GroundUp] Cross-examination of witnesses resumed on Wednesday
How Joburg's Southern Suburbs Are Solving the Water Crisis Themselves
- [Our City News] Joburg's water outages have made headlines across the country as frustrated residents took to the streets in protest. However In the southern suburbs some communities responded not only with placards, but with pumps, pipes and volunteerism - tackling municipal shortfalls through the barrel of a hosepipe.
SIU Crackdown - Rubicon Communications Cc and Its CEO to Pay Back the Money
- [SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its Chief Executive Officer, Hangwani Mudangawe Nengovhela, after the company was awarded nearly R2.7 million for a youth leadership and skills development programme that never happened.
False Story - Controversial Awaiting-Trial Prisoner Nandipha Magudumana Was Not Released From South African Jail to Attend Her Mother's Funeral
- [Africa Check] False story: Controversial awaiting-trial prisoner Nandipha Magudumana was not released from South African jail to attend her mother's funeral
Sharp Sharp Returns With Trump, the GNU and R500 Billion On the Table
- [Scrolla] Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode two of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa.
100-Year-Old Resident Uses Grant Money for Water As Musina Crisis Deepens
- [Health-e] In parts of Musina in Limpopo, elderly and disabled residents say they are struggling to cope with an unreliable water supply. That makes basic hygiene difficult, increases the risk of disease and forces them to spend grant money on water.
High Costs and Cheap Imports Threaten Local Sugar Farmers
- [Scrolla] High fuel prices make fertiliser and diesel too expensive for thousands of small farmers in South Africa to grow crops. The South African sugar industry is losing money because heavily subsidised sugar from other countries is flooding the local market.
Eastern Cape Villagers Still Waiting for Water From Boreholes Installed in 2015
- [GroundUp] Joe Gqabi District Municipality says delays are partly the result of foreign funding processes
Call for Nominations of Candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council
- [SAnews.gov.za] Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC).
Partnerships Key in Driving Reindustrialisation - Deputy President
- [SAnews.gov.za] With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and business to drive economic growth, job creation, and increased manufacturing and industrial activity.
Nelson Mandela Bay Dam Levels Drop Below 30%
- [GroundUp] Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit
Joburg Households Set Up Their Own Network to Deal With the Water Crisis
- [GroundUp] Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs
Biosecurity, Responsible Farming Still Crucial As SA Expands Fmd Vaccination Programme
- [Daily Maverick] Millions of vaccines against foot-and-mouth disease are just one measure experts say is crucial in South Africa's ongoing fight to curb the epidemic among cloven-hooved animals
'Good Trouble' and Youth Empowerment - Naledi Pandor Takes the Reins As NMU Chancellor
- [Daily Maverick] Former education minister Naledi Pandor is Nelson Mandela University's new chancellor, pledging youth empowerment and the pursuit of 'good trouble' amid global challenges to higher education.
The Public Service Amendment Act - A Rare Moment to Celebrate
- [Daily Maverick] With the Public Service Amendment Act now law, South Africa faces a pivotal change in governance, reducing political control over public service appointments and focusing on merit.
South Africans Shift Into Survival Mode As Essential Costs Reshape Spending Habits
- [Daily Maverick] South Africans say they feel optimistic about their finances, but their behaviour tells a different story. As electricity, education and healthcare costs keep climbing, households are quietly restructuring how they spend, save and borrow just to stay afloat.
