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IN THE DOCK: Feroz Khan and Andrea Johnson charged for allegedly trying to shield Khan from prosecution

In the latest criminal case stemming from the Madlanga Commission, the country’s former anti-corruption boss, Andrea Johnson, and the former deputy head of Crime Intelligence appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

30 October 2026

JUST ONE LAPTOP: Binance hack is history’s biggest crypto heist and another warning sign

The planet’s largest crypto exchange was hit for more than $6bn in a two-wave attack. Access to one laptop was all the attackers needed.

30 October 2026

Poor services and crime fuel voter frustration ahead of South Africa’s polls

South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.

30 October 2026

Standard Bank faces greenwashing complaint over EACOP financing

Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP Coalition have filed a greenwashing complaint against Standard Bank with the Advertising Regulatory Board, challenging its sustainability claims amid funding for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

30 October 2026

Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike

Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.

30 October 2026

Climate change puts SA’s young and old at greater risk from extreme heat

The 2026 Lancet Countdown report warns that escalating climate change poses an immediate threat to human survival, with extreme heat and drought hitting vulnerable populations in South Africa particularly hard.

30 October 2026

Stand a chance to WIN! Motherkind PowerHER Fit Fest Johannesburg

Three readers stand a chance to win double PowerUP tickets to the Motherkind PowerHER Fit Fest in Johannesburg, valued at R3 000 per ticket.

30 October 2026

Bitcoin drops below $77 000 as Binance hack shakes crypto

Declined as much as 3.1% on Friday to fall as low as $76 300.

30 October 2026

Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security

A general strike called by Italy's USB trade union attracted thousands of workers, including truck drivers, taxi drivers and farmers.

30 October 2026

The ANC is looking depressed

In today's livestream, John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the local government elections and illegal mining. The post The ANC is looking depressed appeared first on Daily Friend.

30 October 2026

France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties

The French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".

30 October 2026

Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners’ deaths

Families of 37 artisinal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice and the return of property seized during their arrest, saying no financial compensation will make up for their loss.

30 October 2026

Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers

While African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023. In Tunisia, concern is growing as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work o

30 October 2026

At least 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia amid rising religious violence

At least 60 Christians have been killed in Ethiopia in what the Orthodox Church has declared as religious violence. It is still unclear who was behind the attack, with rebels and local government blaming each other. Around 20 houses have been burned down, as FRANCE 24's correspondent Tom Canetti reports.

30 October 2026

Senegal gears up for historic 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

The International Olympic Committee is upbeat just 24 hours before competition gets under way at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Venues are ready to host the first-ever Olympic event on the African continent. FRANCE 24's correspondent Aminatou Diallo reports from the ground.

30 October 2026

Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on

Tanzania is marking the first anniversary of a bloody election that left many traumatised. The October 29, 2025 election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after most of the opposition was excluded, triggered days of protests that security forces brutally suppressed. Many government critics say they still fear abduction, arbitrary arrest and politically motivat

30 October 2026

Government's New Anti-Misinformation Chatbot Generates Misinformation

[GroundUp] RSA Facts falsely claimed the SRD grant would increase. But it did say the ANC government is corrupt.

30 October 2026

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: MK support down as Zuma disappears from stump — new big poll

A new Ipsos poll, released on Friday, 30 October, points to the three major stories of the election campaign surveys: the continued decline of the ANC, the growth of the DA (but not as high as it wants) and the growth of MK (but stunted by Jacob Zuma’s illness and shenanigans in the party).

30 October 2026

Ramaphosa receives Exercise Will for Peace investigation report but findings still under wraps

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received the panel report on the apparent failure to heed his instruction not to allow [...]

30 October 2026

UN delays Bangladesh, Nepal exit from least developed status

Allowing them to retain trade and financing benefits as both economies face pressures from global and domestic challenges.

30 October 2026

Government’s new anti-misinformation chatbot generates misinformation

RSA Facts falsely claimed the SRD grant would increase. But it did say the ANC government is corrupt.

30 October 2026

Tshikota Residents Call for Public Clinic As Transport Costs Add to Healthcare Burden

[Health-e] Residents of Tshikota, Limpopo must travel to Louis Trichardt to access public clinic services. A private clinic's R350 consultation fee remains unaffordable for most. Residents are calling for a local public or mobile clinic within walking distance.

30 October 2026

Dirty water, raw sewage and bad audits: see how your town is doing

Use our interactive map to see how your municipality scores on drinking water, sewage and its audit before you vote on 4 November

30 October 2026

Post election ANC-DA coalition likely

As the ANC and DA prepare to battle for Johannesburg and Cape Town in the local government elections, analysts suggest a post-election coalition between the two major parties could emerge as a governing solution.

30 October 2026

President Ramaphosa Calls for Housing Closer to Jobs and Services

[SAnews.gov.za] Government is working to transform the country's housing model by developing integrated human settlements that bring people closer to employment, public services and economic opportunities.

30 October 2026

Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg

There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, in 1991. But as the price of gold has soared, so too has activity in the abandoned mine shafts that mark the area. In late September, dozen

30 October 2026

Beyond the ballot: SA’s local elections are a test of governing competence

Beyond election promises to fix broken services, the real challenge for South Africa's incoming municipal councils lies in administrative competence, infrastructure maintenance, and surviving volatile coalitions.

30 October 2026

Corruption in South Africa's Police Force Is Rife - Why Protecting Whistleblowers Is Vital

[The Conversation Africa] South African Police Service members who act with integrity sometimes suffer for it. If they witness corruption, refuse to participate in misconduct, or raise a grievance, they may be labelled disloyal, excluded from professional networks, denied promotion, transferred to undesirable posts, or pressured to leave the service.

30 October 2026

The Documentary Podcast

The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army

30 October 2026

Across Africa: Real estate scams growing in Ivory Coast

This week in Across Africa: In Ivory Coast, a severe housing shortage has fueleld demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters selling fake properties and non-existent plots. Also, Kenya’s women are changing the game. From the track to the boxing ring, female athletes are delivering some of the country’s biggest sporting successes. Plus Addis Ababa pushes ahead with ambitious plans to be

29 October 2026

DR Congo: A centre celebrates the discharge of last Ebola patients

Medical staff and residents at a treatment centre in Ituri danced and sang to celebrate a first since May: the centre is no longer treating any confirmed Ebola cases.

29 October 2026

DRC: C64 opposition coalition meets in Rome, calls for inclusive dialogue

Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo's main ​opposition coalition, C64, met in Rome on Tuesday. Under pressure to respond to Joseph Kabila’s rebellion, its five leaders addressed the situation in the country from the Italian capital. They condemned any seizure of power by force and called for inclusive dialogue. FRANCE 24’s Emmet Livingston reports.

29 October 2026

Niger: Guards accused of 'cruel, inhuman' treatment after 33 die in detention

In Niger, guards ignored the panicked cries for help from 33 detainees who died in a detention cell last month. Reports indicate that 72 people were crowded into a poorly ventilated, 20-square-metre space, where dozens slowly suffocated over 11 hours. The cell may have been cleaned and disinfected before it could be investigated. FRANCE 24's correspondent Sam Olukoya has more.

29 October 2026

Kenya's female athletes make their mark as Youth Olympic Games approach

Senegal is preparing to host the Youth Olympic Games, which begin this weekend. The young athletes who hope to showcase their talents on the international stage have their sights set on the Games, and Kenya has made sure that its young boxers remain on their toes and are ready to take on opponents of a higher calibre. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil reports from the ground.

29 October 2026

Somalia: Lower house of parliament passes bill on sexual violence

The Somali Parliament has passed a new law against sexual violence. The country’s criminal code dated back to 1962 and had not been updated since. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil met with Sofia Rajab in Nairobi. She is the program manager at the NGO Legal Action Worldwide, an organisation that lobbied Somali authorities in support of this new law.

29 October 2026

Treasury tells the SANDF to make do

On 16 October, Parliament’s defence committee asked for an urgent meeting between South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, and defence [...]

29 October 2026

Why school vouchers are part of the EED alternative to BEE

With growth in South Africa at around 1% of GDP (compared to 4.5% elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa) and the unemployment rate at close on 34% (against a global average of 5%), the need to remove the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) barrier to growth is becoming ever more urgent. What then should replace it? The post Why school vouchers are part of the EED alternative to BEE appeared first on Daily

29 October 2026

Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

29 October 2026

Cleaners for luxury property rentals go on strike in Camps Bay

Company says: no work, no pay

28 October 2026

The Bronkhorstspruit water crisis: Reform and actual caring needed

The crisis over contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit is ultimately due to sheer dereliction of duty by the Mayor of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, and senior officials. By Monday, the number of gastrointestinal cases had risen to 833, many of them children and infants living around Bronkhorstspruit, an area to the east of Tshwane. The post The Bronkhorstspruit water crisis: Reform and actual caring need

28 October 2026

‘We built this land’: descendants of enslaved people are reclaiming their history across South Africa’s vineyards

Slavery was integral to the country’s wine industry. Now a handful of wineries are addressing its legacy and righting the wrongs of the past At Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farm in South Africa, the 450,000 visitors who pass through its gates annually can admire the picturesque vineyards sloping towards a bay ringed by mountains or enjoy a glass of sweet Grand Constance, reputed to have been

26 October 2026

Neville Fay obituary

My friend Neville Fay, who has died aged 78, set up the reforestation charity Tree Aid in 1987 and then went on to reshape understanding of ancient trees and the soil. During the Dutch elm disease epidemic in the 1970s, Neville bought an old Transit van and chainsaw, felled dead trees and sold firewood door to door. This eventually evolved into Treework Services, expanding into milling timber, tre

25 October 2026

Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists

Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?

19 October 2026

What is state capture and why does it matter?

Different forms are distinguished by who exercises control and which institutions they target Read more: How Europe’s most wanted cocaine trafficker turned Sierra Leone into the world’s first true narco state Two crypto-billionaires pour millions into a political party and its wannabe prime minister in return for legislation that favours their businesses. A drug trafficker’s bribe to a senior offi

14 October 2026

Ian Berry obituary

Photojournalist whose arresting images captured human disaster from Vietnam to Aberfan, and most notably in apartheid South Africa On 21 March 1960, a crowd gathered outside a police station in a Transvaal township, part of a nationwide protest against apartheid pass laws used to control where black South Africans could live, work and travel. A young British photojournalist pushed his way to the f

11 October 2026

George Galloway contests London byelection without setting foot in UK

Veteran leftwinger has been ‘in exile in the east’ in Russia and not been to Holborn and St Pancras constituency since campaign began George Galloway has been elected seven times to parliament, but his attempt to succeed for an eighth this week, in the London seat formerly held by Keir Starmer, is undoubtedly his most curious effort yet. Since the byelection campaign began, the leader of the Worke

7 October 2026

UPDATE: Eskom admits to R3-billion in payments “outside of contractual terms”

In a seven-page press release on Thursday night, Eskom conceded it had made R3-billion in irregular payments to its diesel suppliers. It stopped short of calling these prepayments – as amaBhungane’s investigation has alleged – instead referring to “advanced payments”... The post UPDATE: Eskom admits to R3-billion in payments “outside of contractual terms” appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for I

28 August 2026

Eskom paid hundreds of millions for diesel that ‘didn’t exist’

Last month, a group of investigators turned up at the gates of Burgan Terminal, a massive fuel import and storage depot in Cape Town harbour. They were looking for diesel: not to buy it, but to locate 39 million litres... The post Eskom paid hundreds of millions for diesel that ‘didn’t exist’ appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

21 August 2026

Zimbabwe readies new policy that will entrench property rights

The policy, which is expected to be approved by the cabinet by year-end, 'guarantees that the land reform is irreversible and moves us safely into a transformative rural economy,' Vangelis Haritatos said.

30 October 2026

US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead

Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.

30 October 2026

Trump cancels rallies, switches to remote midterm campaigning

The RNC said in a press release that Trump would hold 'a large number of tele-rallies, which can reach more voters in the limited time left before polls close' instead of appearing in person.

30 October 2026

Will Trump’s legacy endure? | Daily Friend | CRA Special

Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the upcoming US midterm elections, the possible outcomes, and what they could mean for the United States and South Africa. https://youtu.be/oRVsm0h7ZvQ The post Will Trump’s legacy endure? | Daily Friend | CRA Special appeared first on Daily Friend.

28 October 2026

Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies

Thousands of vetted and approved refugees are suffering as Trump restricts quotas and prioritizes white South Africans Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms Donald Trump plans to once more severely restrict the number of refugees admitted to the US, announcing a limit of just 17,500 people in fiscal year 2027 – and that, again, those let in will be “primarily” white South Afric

16 October 2026

US officials considering ad campaign to urge South African Afrikaners to emigrate

Exclusive: Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing ‘white genocide’, but very few have applied to live in US Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms The US government could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a media campaign in South Africa to figure out why more white Afrikaners are not applying to become refugees to the US, as Donald Trump had hoped. State depart

15 October 2026

Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay jokes about sharing award with Donald Trump – video

The South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has won a Nobel her efforts to promote peace and international law. The 85-year-old, who is an ad hoc judge at the international court of justice, received the news while attending the Nuremberg Forum. The forum is an annual gathering of legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers and civil society in Nuremberg, Germany, th

9 October 2026

Trump administration diverts human rights funds to push far-right agenda abroad

Support such as for white Afrikaners and anti-communism reveals how US is redefining what qualifies as human rights With hours left before the funding expires, the Trump administration is pushing to direct more than $175m of the state department’s flagship human rights fund to a slate of awards that includes a huge $40m grant for an anti-communism fund, support for a group advancing white Afrikane

30 September 2026

I have a picture for you! 24 October-30 October

The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.

30 October 2026

CRÉATION AFRICA: Developing creator-led micro-dramas for African audiences

Johannesburg filmmaker and cultural producer Hallie Haller’s company Better Yet is transforming existing African cultural assets like books, films and artworks into new revenue-generating formats.

30 October 2026

Freedom at what cost? — a reply to Adam Cruise on Cape Peninsula baboons

In arguing that Cape Town’s baboons deserve freedom rather than captivity, Adam Cruise raises important ethical questions. But his argument overlooks an equally important consideration: What happens when the freedom he defends in baboons is inseparable from chronic suffering, injury, poor health and premature death?

30 October 2026

COSMETIC RECOVERY: Fresh-faced appetite for alternatives — upscale beauty shakes up SA’s retail landscape

Social media has created a market for a new entrant to brick-and-mortar beauty retail – specifically, ‘premium’ goods specialists that attract a cult online following.

30 October 2026

BOOK EXCERPT: The Seeker Effect imagines an African dystopia shaped by climate chaos and control

In the dystopian future of The Seeker Effect, the orbit of a drowning Earth has shifted and times are out of joint. Five citizens, who have been let out of their isolation pods, must do anything to avoid returning to the pointlessness of incarceration.

30 October 2026

Saturday’s weather: severe thunderstorms and heatwave in Eastern Cape

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 31 October 2026.

30 October 2026

Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction

Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.

30 October 2026

First body recovered from Nairobi building collapse as 16 remain missing

A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.

30 October 2026

Ex-Idac head Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence official Khan granted R10 000 bail each

Pretoria Magistrate's Court has granted Advocate Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan bail for defeating the ends of justice.

30 October 2026

Sibisi backs Orlando Pirates youngsters to shine in Soweto derby

"I think these boys have showcased glimpses of what they are capable of," said Sibisi.

30 October 2026

Ghanaian teenager, 15, shot dead near New York school

A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.

30 October 2026

Turbo arrives as Tata prices facelift Punch range below R300 000

Updated Punch arrives in South Africa just over a year after going on sale

30 October 2026

Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins

Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.

30 October 2026

‘I’ve been shocked three times’: Joburg residents zapped while showering, washing dishes

City Power said the issue could be fixed in about a week, but it could take longer.

30 October 2026

Activists picket outside Cape Town Civic Centre

13 organisations raised numerous concerns, including housing and safety and the planned construction of data centres and the N2 wall

30 October 2026

What to do this weekend: Get your green fingers going at Houghton Bonsai, Succulent & Plant Show

Rare bonsai, succulents and orchids, a free Bonsai Hospital and a free Kids' Zone: the Houghton Bonsai, Succulent & Plant Show is at Killarney Mall this weekend.

30 October 2026

Fuel shortages push Malawians into endless queues and rising costs

Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.

30 October 2026

Malcolm Marx confirms return to SA rugby scene

The Springbok hooker is reportedly going to team up with the Bulls.

30 October 2026

Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote – but well short of majority

Arab parties Raam and the Joint List are potential kingmakers in the Israeli election

30 October 2026

Three key players for Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby

Phakaaathi looks at three players who could make the difference for Pirates at Soccer City.

30 October 2026

UNDOCUMENTED LEARNERS: Running the Gauntlet — The matrics caught between xenophobia, paperwork and the classroom door

As close to a million learners sit for this year’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, people of all ages will be vividly recalling the rooms where they sat for their ‘matric finals’, and the nauseating excitement that pervaded those spaces, not to mention the apprehension that came before, or the mixed emotions that followed the ‘pen’s down’ call. It was, is, and will always be a stressful e

30 October 2026

Refugee athlete to make history for second time at Youth Olympics

Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

30 October 2026

Three Kaizer Chiefs players to watch in the derby

hakaaathi takes a look at three players who could help Amakhosi spring a Betway Premiership surprise on the Buccaneers.

30 October 2026

Updated Huawei Service Day programme goes beyond smartphone repairs

Expanded monthly service benefits give South African customers more ways to care for their devices, from smartphones and wearables to tablets, audio products and PCs

30 October 2026

Malawi’s fuel shortages, record prices deepen economic crisis

After years of chronic fuel shortages, Malawi has the highest petrol prices on the continent, disrupting livelihoods and straining the economy.

30 October 2026

Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors

Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to mislead Jacob Zuma and engineer his removal.

30 October 2026

Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

30 October 2026

PODCAST: DA banking on voter turnout to secure stronger position in local elections

The DA aims to strengthen its local elections position by mobilising supporters and convincing undecided voters to participate.

30 October 2026

SASSA’s Umlazi office declared unsafe, shuts down

Hundreds of beneficiaries now forced to find their way to alternative offices

30 October 2026

Leading through complexity: Strategic challenges and leadership in a changing world

How can executives navigate geopolitical uncertainty, evolving technologies and transformational change? Join this free webinar to explore how GIBS’s four Master of Philosophy programmes can help leaders tackle complex business challenges.

30 October 2026

TROLL TRAUMA: SA Olympic triathlete Henri Schoeman opens up on cyberbullying dimming his light

After a decade of being abused online after a race in Mexico involving the Brownlee brothers of Britain, South African triathlete and Olympic medallist Henri Schoeman opens up about how it has affected him and his family.

30 October 2026

Watch — Voting 101 with Rebecca Davis

30 October 2026

King Charles’ visit to Guyana reignites calls for a British apology and reparations for slavery

King Charles the Third’s visit to Guyana is bringing renewed attention to Britain’s colonial past and growing calls for an apology over slavery.

30 October 2026

Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest

Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.

30 October 2026

A tourist attraction in ruins: How Gqeberha is squandering its heritage

SA's anti-migrant violence: Pityana condemns a nation looking away. Could the local government elections change where South Africans choose to buy homes? And SA’s construction sector faces a costly digital wake-up call.

30 October 2026

Yemen’s Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region

Yemen's Houthis denied launching any attack towards Saudi Arabia on Friday, after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the group over the Mecca region.

30 October 2026

Greece arrests three over explosion that killed six people in Athens

Greece has arrested two Greek men and an Albanian national suspected of stealing copper gas pipes from a building, causing a leak that led to a deadly explosion in central Athens last month, authorities said.

30 October 2026

Senegal calls for action-oriented African defence partnerships at Afridex

Senegal’s top military officer told delegates at the inaugural African International Defence Exhibition (Afridex) in Lagos that defence partnerships on [...]

30 October 2026

Opinion: Military history cannot be suspended because its interpretation is disputed

The second South African Military Heritage Symposium, held at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town on 27 and [...]

30 October 2026

EYE ON THE PRIZE: Visual artist and activist Zanele Muholi wins top international award

Their recognition as the 2026 Hasselblad Award laureate honours decades of work documenting black queer lives.

30 October 2026

Preventing Gender-Based Violence Means Protecting Those Most At Risk

[ISS] In South Africa, women with disabilities face heightened dangers, while children exposed to abuse need support to prevent intergenerational cycles of violence.

30 October 2026

UCT Food Bank Offers Science Students Peace of Mind

[GroundUp] Funded by donations, Student Outreach and Support has helped more than 70 students in two years

30 October 2026

Ethiopia receives first Su-35s

Ethiopia’s Air Force has taken delivery of the first of a dozen Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia as it [...]

30 October 2026

Who gets to shape Africa’s AI future?

As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies, experts at the Singularity Summit South Africa urge the nation to build local research and IP rather than just adopting foreign tech, addressing unique local challenges and the future of work.

30 October 2026

EFF demands law-enforcement agencies probe R12-m State Security Agency slush fund

The Economic Freedom Fighters have called on multiple law-enforcement bodies to investigate claims that the State Security Agency spent R12 million on covert operations to destabilise the party.

30 October 2026

Police and soldiers target cross-border crime in Limpopo

The ongoing South African border safeguarding operation is not confined to the immediate surrounds of the country’s four thousand eight [...]

30 October 2026

US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death

Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.

30 October 2026

French publisher returns to Algiers book fair after two-year ban

Gallimard has been caught in legal battles over accusations that French-Algerian writer, Kamel Daoud, plagiarised a women's life in his novel 'Houris'.

30 October 2026

Africa Cup of Nations to maintain 2-year cycle after CAF U-turn

The Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football. Earlier this month, CAF announced the Africa Nations League as a new biennial competition. It said AFCON would move to a four-year cycle.

30 October 2026

Sars can collect even more if mining gets support, cash businesses are brought into tax net

Former SARS tax chief Jonas Makwakwa outlines how South Africa can significantly boost revenue by revitalising the gold mining sector and bringing the vast cash economy into the tax net.

30 October 2026

Participants welcome strong debut for Afridex in Lagos

The inaugural African Defence Exhibition (Afridex) held in Lagos, Nigeria, from 26 -29 October was regarded as a success by [...]

30 October 2026

Taiwan stocks heads for correction

As global AI selloff deepens.

30 October 2026

Better Rewards lifts Dis-Chem sales, but earnings slip

Declares dividend of 25.6 cents per share, a decrease of nearly 13% from the prior comparable period.

30 October 2026

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

30 October 2026

How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

30 October 2026

African export-import bank mulls first offshore yuan loan

In what would be its first foray into the offshore renminbi market amid growing China-Africa trade ties.

30 October 2026

Bond market jitters, global yields, and political risk

‘With US Treasury yields spiking to multi-decade highs, you can imagine market participants are getting nervous, so … we took a look at whether that nervousness is warranted or not’ – Anthea Gardner, Cartesian Capital.

30 October 2026

Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged defeating ends of justice

Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan have been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice following allegations of a confidential docket leak.

30 October 2026

Moving People, Caring for People: The Journey to an Inclusive South Africa

ACSA Chairman Irvin Phenyana explores how connecting Transport Month and Mental Health Awareness Month reveals the need for dignity, compassion, and accessibility for neurodivergent travellers.

30 October 2026

A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections

As millions of South Africans prepare to vote, here is your complete A–Z guide to navigating the local government elections, ballot allocations, and IEC voting logistics.

30 October 2026

UCT food bank offers science students peace of mind

Funded by donations, Student Outreach and Support has helped more than 70 students in two years

30 October 2026

Ghost of the past comes back to haunt Sassa KZN boss who is placed on precautionary suspension

Thamo Mzobe, the regional executive manager of SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal, has been placed on precautionary suspension following a request from her former employer, the National Development Agency.

30 October 2026

Here's How Many People Receive a Sassa Grant

[GroundUp] 25% of the population received a grant in 2006. Today, it is about 41%.

30 October 2026

NERSA Internship / Learnership Programme

Explore exciting career development opportunities with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) through its latest internship and learnership programme.

30 October 2026

Cape Town Tackles Escalating Taxi Violence - South African News Briefs - October 30, 2026

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30 October 2026

Anyaoku Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

[Vanguard] Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has condemned the reported xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa, describing them as distressing and regrettable.

30 October 2026

New Vehicles to Strengthen Policing

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola, has handed over 1 087 vehicles to the tune of R518 million to high crime stations in the country as part of efforts to strengthen frontline policing.

30 October 2026

Bad News for Mkhwanazi's Naysayers As Cachalia Backs Him to Head Hawks

[Daily Maverick] Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia wants KwaZulu-Natal cop boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to head the country's priority crimefighters, the Hawks. While some will welcome this, it will probably not go down well with Mkhwanazi's detractors, including former national deputy commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya, who is now in custody and criminally charged.

30 October 2026

When Sewage Runs Through the Streets, So Does Government's Credibility

[DA] By now, most voters have made up their minds about how to turn Johannesburg around, and who is most capable of doing so.

30 October 2026

Bad Audit Opinion for Gauteng Department of Social Development

[GroundUp] Irregular expenditure and insufficient controls are a persistent problem

30 October 2026

Seven Years and R44-Million Later - Nigel's Water Reservoir Remains Unfinished

[GroundUp] "They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water" says Alra Park resident

30 October 2026

Mozambican Jailed for 10 Years After Importing a Bomb Into South Africa

[AIM] Maputo -- The Boschfontein Regional Court, in the South African province of Mpumalanga, has handed a 10-year sentence to a Mozambican national convicted of importing a bomb into South Africa.

30 October 2026

Emulate OR Tambo’s values

Ahead of the municipal elections, South African voters are urged to overcome disillusionment and draw inspiration from OR Tambo's legacy of selfless leadership and active citizenship.

30 October 2026

Here’s how many people receive a SASSA grant

25% of the population received a grant in 2006. Today, it is about 41%.

30 October 2026

Thank Beijing for your cheap electric car

The EU's new ambassador wants South Africa to tax Chinese electric vehicles, to shield us from unfair competition. It isn't South Africans he wants to shield. The post Thank Beijing for your cheap electric car appeared first on Daily Friend.

30 October 2026

Confronting the limits of Israeli democracy

Consider the arithmetic of a hypothetical in which Israel, the West Bank and Gaza become a single democratic state, with universal adult suffrage and Israel's existing proportional electoral system. The political dilemma confronting the Israeli right is not difficult to understand. The post Confronting the limits of Israeli democracy appeared first on Daily Friend.

30 October 2026

The sheer confusion of the UK’s position on the Middle East

Not in your wildest dreams could you have imagined, three years ago, that one day the United Kingdom would occupy the bizarre position it currently does on the Palestine Israel situation. The narrative is incomparable, changing hourly from scolding to encouraging. The post The sheer confusion of the UK’s position on the Middle East appeared first on Daily Friend.

30 October 2026

Mlindo The Vocalist finds strength in faith

Mlindo The Vocalist reflects on his career struggles, spiritual growth, and his new gospel collaboration with Duduza Serenade ahead of his album Inhlawulo.

29 October 2026

Tunisians drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

In tonight's edition: Concern is growing in Tunisia as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for an answer about the fate of their loved ones forcibly conscripted to the war in Ukraine. Also, a year after Tanzania's controversial election, fear hasn't faded. And Dakar is ready to make history, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil

29 October 2026

US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades

Eric Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

29 October 2026

Seven years and R44-million later – Nigel’s water reservoir remains unfinished

“They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water” says Alra Park resident

29 October 2026

Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The Russia-Africa summit marks a renewed Kremlin effort to bolster ties with a continent of nearly 1.6 billion people that is increasingly assertive on the global stage.

29 October 2026

Armscor – Yamkela Gungqwa | AAD 2026

29 October 2026

Armscor – Gerotek upgrades | AAD 2026

29 October 2026

Armscor – Transforming the Dockyard | AAD 2026

29 October 2026

President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip

He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

29 October 2026

Bad audit opinion for Gauteng Department of Social Development

Irregular expenditure and insufficient controls are a persistent problem

29 October 2026

Durban selected as South Africa’s candidate for Olympic bids in 2036 and 2040

Games would be first held in Africa if bid successful East-coast city preferred to Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa on Thursday announced the east coast city of Durban as its preferred candidate to host the first Olympics in Africa. South Africa is bidding to host the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The International Olympic Committee will choose the host city for 2036 in mid-

29 October 2026

Lesotho dam authority must pay M90-million in long-overdue compensation

Massive win for Lesotho communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project

29 October 2026

Afridex 2026 and Project CLASSS: Building Africa’s defence future through collaboration

In an increasingly complex security environment, African defence industries face the common challenge of transforming individual capabilities into integrated solutions [...]

29 October 2026

ADX-Barra 200 autonomous vessel unveiled at Afridex 2026

Nigerian Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, acting on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, unveiled Arridex Group’s ADX-Barra 200 autonomous [...]

29 October 2026

New aircraft set to significantly bolster NAF combat capabilities

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to experience a significant capability boost over the next few years as it [...]

29 October 2026

Malawi returns refurbished AS550 to service

Airbus South Africa recently overhauled a Malawi Air Force AS550 Fennec helicopter, which was taken back into service earlier this [...]

29 October 2026

Preserving South Africa’s military heritage: Must cooperation begin with permission?

South Africa has no shortage of military history. What it lacks is the means to preserve much of it. Visit [...]

29 October 2026

Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

29 October 2026

Border? What border? This is what South Africa’s frontier with Zimbabwe looks like

Trucks, elephants, donkeys and humans cross the Limpopo River freely

29 October 2026

Activists concerned that Cape Town’s “affordable” housing will not be affordable

Applicants in the Tafelberg case say private-sector “affordable” housing is no substitute for social housing

29 October 2026

Federalism and devolution in the 2026 local government elections

South Africa has a formally federal Constitution and an increasingly robust and thriving community federalist scene at grassroots level. With the local government elections taking place next week on 4 November, it might be useful to survey some of the participating parties on how they approach the question of political decentralisation. The post Federalism and devolution in the 2026 local governme

29 October 2026

Helen Zille, a generational talent in South African politics

Politics is hard, it is a brutal business. A zero-sum game, win or lose; rise or fall. The post Helen Zille, a generational talent in South African politics appeared first on Daily Friend.

29 October 2026

The Tobacco Bill must catch up with SA’s reality

The South African government appears to be slowly recognising that its approach to tobacco regulation has failed to adequately account for the realities of the local market. Unfortunately, while some policymakers are beginning to acknowledge the extent of the problem, the country's proposed tobacco legislation remains rooted in assumptions that have long been challenged by researchers, industry st

29 October 2026

Takeover row: Butters vs the Takeover Regulation Panel – and Warren Chapman

Craig Butters is something of a legend in investment circles, given that he warned that Steinhoff emperor Markus Jooste had no clothes as far back as 2009. Now he has staked his reputation (and a lot of money) on trying... The post Takeover row: Butters vs the Takeover Regulation Panel – and Warren Chapman appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

29 October 2026

Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit

In tonight's edition: A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opens in Moscow, with the Kremlin describing their countries as natural allies against the West. Also, Nigerian investigators say that dozens of detained miners who died in a crowded jail cell screamed for help as jailors ignored their suffering. And ahead of the Youth Olympics in Senegal, Kenya is ramping up support for its fema

28 October 2026

Putin woos African leaders as Moscow seeks to expand footprint in Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to woo African leaders and government delegates on Wednesday as they gathered in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit to discuss trade, security, arms deals and grain supplies as part of the Kremlin's strategic efforts to expand its footprint in Africa.

28 October 2026

Ethiopia clashes push 50,000 to flee to Kenya

The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities.

28 October 2026

Health workers take insourcing demand to the CCMA

“We will picket until we all get employed permanently,” says NUPSAW organiser

28 October 2026

Fruit farmers take Premier to court

Five Western Cape fruit producers, the Competition Commission and union AFADWU are taking action over the planned closure of the Tulbagh cannery

28 October 2026

Rhodes University launches probe into water after gastro outbreak

Over 100 students and staff have been treated for diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting

28 October 2026

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.

27 October 2026

'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa

That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.

25 October 2026

Paddy Donnelly obituary

My husband, Paddy Donnelly, who has died aged 70, was a South African who moved in the early 1980s to London. There he worked for the International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa (IDAF), which funded the legal costs of people tried or imprisoned for anti-apartheid activity. In addition to its legal work, the IDAF had a large archive of photographs relating to apartheid, and Paddy ran tha

23 October 2026

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

23 October 2026

Analysis: Gloves come off between PetroSA and ex-partner

The state-owned petroleum company, PetroSA, is fighting for its survival in the Western Cape high court, after a former business partner tried to liquidate it. Nako Energy claims it is owed R606-million for unleaded petrol it delivered in Mossel Bay... The post Analysis: Gloves come off between PetroSA and ex-partner appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

22 October 2026

Openness or secrecy: media and evidence leaders square off at Madlanga

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has reserved judgment on whether NICOC Acting Coordinator Dr Ntandazo Sifolo may testify behind closed doors. NICOC (the National Intelligence Coordinating Committee) is a body that integrates all the country’s intelligence structures, comprising Crime Intelligence, the State... The post Openness or secrecy: media and evidence leaders square off at Madlanga appeared firs

21 October 2026

Analysis: Cape Town ‘gang boss’ Ralph Stanfield’s courtroom showdown looms

When Ralph Stanfield, the alleged leader of the feared 28s gang, and his wife Nicole Johnson, enter the dock of the Western Cape High Court this week it will kick off a mammoth, make-or-break organised crime trial for the National... The post Analysis: Cape Town ‘gang boss’ Ralph Stanfield’s courtroom showdown looms appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

19 October 2026

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

14 October 2026

Gabrielle Goliath: Elegy review – devastating lament is a furious, single-note call to action

Ibraaz, London Too controversial for the Venice Biennale, this haunting video and audio work commemorates murders and genocides with an angry act of mourning The sound of mourning spills out into the streets. A single, endless wailing note echoes out of the basement of Ibraaz, a relatively new cultural centre in London’s Fitzrovia. This is Gabrielle Goliath’s heart-wrenching Elegy, each of its thr

12 October 2026

Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

11 October 2026

Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

10 October 2026

ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law

Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza The Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza. The Norwegian Nobel committee said Pillay, who is serving as a judge at the international co

9 October 2026

‘It gave me a superpower – question everything’: ​as punk turns 50, bands from China to Greenland explain how it fires up their lives

Whether on the frontline in Ukraine or skate parks in Soweto, the genre is still a vital outlet for disaffected people everywhere. Here, musicians explain how they rage against the machine Andriy Zholob, vocalist/guitarist, Beton: When MTV arrived in Ukraine, I heard Nirvana, the Offspring, Bad Brains, Social Distortion and thrash metal, and realised that all this started from punk rock. Our drumm

9 October 2026

Cops traded with ‘gangster’ company

At the height of a high-stakes criminal investigation into alleged organised crime boss, Ralph Stanfield and his criminally co-accused wife, Nicole Johnson, police bought thousands of litres of diesel from one of their family businesses, with another also registered as... The post Cops traded with ‘gangster’ company appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

7 October 2026

ANALYSIS | Peresec: Trusted JSE captain or feared corporate pirate?

An alleged clique of “corporate raiders” led by the CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) foremost brokerage, Peresec, has been accused of orchestrating a series of corporate power grabs – low-cost takeovers of companies using questionable and “unlawful” tactics... The post ANALYSIS | Peresec: Trusted JSE captain or feared corporate pirate? appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investi

30 September 2026

FOUND: SA journalist Micah Reddy, ‘local fixer’ go missing in Djibouti

Update: Micah Reddy has been found. His family has issued a statement, which you can read here. South African journalist Roshan Micah Reddy, who is attached to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), went missing in Djibouti on Saturday,... The post FOUND: SA journalist Micah Reddy, ‘local fixer’ go missing in Djibouti appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigativ

20 September 2026

PetroSA was owed R227m. It may end up losing R1.4bn instead.

When state-owned fuel company, PetroSA, walked into the boardroom at its Parow head office, it was owed R227-million. By the time it walked out, it had agreed to a deal so toxic that it now faces the possibility of losing... The post PetroSA was owed R227m. It may end up losing R1.4bn instead. appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

17 September 2026

Investigation into IGI alleged misconduct stalled, as secret fund millions remain without scrutiny

More evidence has emerged of a seemingly chaotic scramble by South Africa’s intelligence apparatus to neutralise the now-suspended Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI), Imtiaz Fazel. A newly-emerged letter penned by Fazel, dated 9 June 2026 and directed at Parliament, contains... The post Investigation into IGI alleged misconduct stalled, as secret fund millions remain without scrutiny appeared

31 August 2026

Daniélle Schaafsma

Daniélle Schaafsma completed her BA Honours in Journalism at Stellenbosch University in 2025 before working as a Food Justice reporter for Daily Maverick. Now, as an editorial intern, she hopes to broaden her skills and cultivate strong journalistic instincts. The post Daniélle Schaafsma appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

18 August 2026