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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Ghanaians Ask ICC to Investigate Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
[RFI] Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the violence could amount to crimes against humanity, as Ghana's president re...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:56:38 GMT
Calls for Idac Boss' Suspension Mount After a Week of Admissions
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:28:42 GMT
Dodgy Foundation Must Repay R4-Million Lottery Grant Meant for School Boreholes
[GroundUp] The boreholes had existed for three years before the NLC grant was awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:34:19 GMT
Masondo's Resignation Will Not Fix the Pic. Parliament Must Now Reform Its Governance.
[DA] The resignation of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Board Chairperson David Masondo is a significant development, but it is not enough to restore confidence in the institution entrusted with managing over R3 trillion of government employee pe...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:32 GMT
Court Halts Impeachment Hearing Against South Africa President Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal
[Vanguard] A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:09:35 GMT
Sanction South Africa Over Xenophobia - AU Urged
[Ghanaian Times] A travel advisor and network engineer, Nana Kofi Baffour, has called on the African Union (AU) to impose sanctions on South Africa over what he described as persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:57:11 GMT
Good News for Bank Loans, Bad News for Everyone Else
[Scrolla] Prices rose 5% in the year to June, the fastest pace in two years, mostly because of higher fuel and transport costs. The Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged this week, which helps people paying off a home loan or car, but does lit...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:14:05 GMT
ANC and the Failure of the Black Renaissance
[Premium Times] The ANC, having miserably, disgracefully and, disastrously failed to deliver the fruits of independence and improve the conditions of Black South Africans, regularly points to African immigrants as the cause of its all-round failures.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:50:56 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 24, 2026
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:30:38 GMT
Gauteng Taxi Strike Averted After Talks - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2026
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:15:49 GMT
South Africa Dismisses Ghanaian Petition to ICC Over Migrant Violence
[allAfrica] South Africa has dismissed as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian nationals seeking an investigation into attacks on foreign migrants, arguing the country's legal system is capable of addre...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:11:37 GMT
Trump's Refugee Policy - Only White South Africans Welcome?
[DW] Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Experts say the credibility of US refugee aid has been damaged.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:20:27 GMT
Reserve Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank voted to keep the interest rate unchanged, despite experts and the markets expecting a hike.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:13:57 GMT
Power Utility Eskom Says Koeberg Remains Safe - South African News Briefs - July 22, 2026
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:35:00 GMT
DA Calls for Manamela to Begin Nsfas Act Review
[DA] The DA calls on the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, to initiate a departmental review of the NSFAS Act to address the structural problems that continue to undermine the scheme.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:51:28 GMT
Ghana President Pushes for AU Debate On South Africa Anti-Migrant Unrest
[Vanguard] Ghana's President John Mahama Thursday doubled down on his call for the African Union to address recent waves of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which he said was "escalating".

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:34:35 GMT
Positive Interim Findings On New Once-Weekly HIV Treatment Pill
[spotlight] A new antiretroviral combination pill that is taken only once a week appears to work as well as daily pills at treating HIV. This is according to interim study findings to be presented next week at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janei...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:18:56 GMT
IFP Notes Decision to Maintain Repo Rate, Calls for Accelerated Economic Reforms
[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) notes the South African Reserve Bank's decision to once again keep the repo rate unchanged at 7%. The decision provides continuity in monetary policy as the Bank continues to assess domestic and global economic c...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:15 GMT
Government Calls for Action to Reduce Air Pollution
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on all sectors of society to help reduce air pollution, emphasising that cleaner air requires collective action by government, industry, communities ...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:15 GMT
President Ramaphosa Clears Adv Andrew Chauke to Continue As DPP After Inquiry
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke to continue in office after an independent panel of inquiry found no basis to conclude that he was unfit to hold the position.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:14 GMT
South Africa, Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressing pressing globa...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:10 GMT
Free State Judge Concedes Eight-Year Sick Leave 'Borders On Incapacity'
[GroundUp] Judge Lepona Lekale has told a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that he remains convinced traditional healers will restore his sight

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:31:17 GMT
How Can Rural Communities Benefit From South Africa's Green Energy Transition? a Solar Farm in Limpopo Offers Clues
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa's carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar and wind.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:31:14 GMT
Do Tourists Stress Out Safari Animals? We Tested Their Dung to Find Out
[The Conversation Africa] Every year, thousands of tourists pile into game drive vehicles or don their hiking gear and cross South Africa's nature reserves. Binoculars and cameras at the ready, each hopes for a special encounter with Africa's wildlif...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:32:04 GMT
How to Apply for Spaza Shop Funding - a Step-By-Step Guide
[SAnews.gov.za] Spaza shop owners looking to grow their businesses can apply for support through the Spaza Shop Support Fund.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:24 GMT
No Room Left to Dig - Inside Stinkwater's Pit Toilet Crisis
[Health-e] One year after Health-e News reported on Stinkwater's sanitation crisis, residents say conditions have worsened.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:23 GMT
South Africa's Anti-Immigration Movement Raises the Stakes On Social Media
[ISS] Vigilante videos, AI-generated content and Mandela-linked framing are fuelling millions of mentions and xenophobic sentiment.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:34:09 GMT
Public Protector Finding Ignores Supply Chain Sources Behind 23 Suspected Child Food Poisoning Deaths
[Daily Maverick] The Public Protector has released her preliminary findings into the food safety failures that left at least 23 children dead from suspected food poisoning in 2024. But the report doesn't go far enough in examining the full supply cha...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:39:29 GMT
Famous Joburg Shopping Hub Closed After Demolitions
[GroundUp] Hundreds of immigrant traders lose their livelihoods after City moves against Marble Towers

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:39:28 GMT
Elections 2026 - Dawid Kruiper Municipality Battling Water Leaks and Sewage Spills
[GroundUp] The Special Investigating Unit is looking into "allegations of serious maladministration" involving 24 contracts at the municipality

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