insert_link South Africa Climate change intensified deadly 2022 Durban floods, Wits study finds Reservoir Hills Photo by Delwyn Verasamy Daily Maverick A new scientific study led by the University of the Witwatersrand confirms that climate change significantly worsened the April 2022 Durban floods, which claimed 544 lives and displaced tens of thousands. The research, published in Communications Earth & Environment, models rainfall between 11–12 April as being 40% to 107% heavier than it would have been in a cooler, pre-industrial climate. Using kilometer-scale […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa condemns genocide, war crimes at Hague group emergency conference South Africa’s Director-General for International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor, addressed The Hague Group’s emergency ministerial conference in Bogotá, where he delivered an uncompromising message: crimes including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and apartheid "are not complex—they are unlawful", News24 reports. According to Reuters, Dangor spoke as part of a ministerial assembly organized by Colombia and South Africa to “halt the genocide in Gaza”, urging global action to […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa ANC postpones national executive committee meeting to address GNU fallout Addressing a media briefing at Luthuli House on Wednesday, 16 July, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula confirmed that the party has postponed its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The delay is intended to allow broader political preparations on issues such as the Government of National Unity (GNU) and deteriorating alliance relations, notably with the South African Communist Party (SACP). Mbalula reaffirmed the ANC’s strong support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA blasts Ramaphosa’s acting police minister appointment South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu South Africa’s ActionSA party has sharply criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing Gwede Mantashe—currently Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources—as acting Minister of Police, raising concerns about the role of deputy ministers and constitutional propriety. The appointment comes in the wake of accusations against former police minister Senzo Mchunu, prompting his suspension and a judicial inquiry into alleged corruption. ActionSA’s Dereleen James described the […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa Social media drives South Africa’s voter engagement South Africa, 15 July 2025 – Social media delivered unprecedented reach during the 2024 general elections, Electoral Commission of South Africa CEO Sy Mamabolo confirmed to Parliament's Home Affairs Committee. The IEC’s messaging campaign, which leveraged both organic and paid ads across platforms like Facebook, amassed over 203 million impressions and was further supported by SMS blasts, “Please Call Me” alerts, and live chat on the IEC website to assist voters […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA community demands justice as Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother faces murder charges Jayden‑Lee and Tiffany Meek Johannesburg, 15 July 2025 – The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has described as distressing the arrest of Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden‑Lee Meek, whose bruised body was discovered in May at the Fleurhof residential complex. Meek, aged 31, made her first court appearance yesterday at Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court, facing charges that include murder, crimen injuria, obstruction of justice, and attempting to defeat […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s beef industry under pressure due to FMD outbreak Photo: The Herald South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality, near Kroonstad in the Free State. The farm was placed under quarantine on 8 July after livestock exhibited clinical symptoms and positive test results were confirmed. As of July 2025, a staggering 270 outbreaks across five provinces have been recorded, with 249 still unresolved. KwaZulu-Natal […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Environment South Africa hosts G20 Environment & Climate meeting G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Skukuza, Mpumalanga — From 14 to 18 July 2025, South Africa is convening the 2nd technical meeting of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) at the iconic Kruger National Park, under the theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. The event forms the centerpiece of South Africa’s G20 environmental agenda. Over 250 delegates from G20 nations, invited countries, international organisations, and […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa Senzo Mchunu denies corruption allegations South Africa’s Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied corruption allegations made against him by the KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner, stating he accepts and supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place him on special leave. The minister said he stands ready to fully respond to charges and uphold his honour and integrity. The allegations, according to Times LIVE, stem from a public briefing by Lt‑Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed Mchunu colluded […] today14 July, 2025
