# AfriForum has accused the ANC-led government of failing to uphold human rights. CEO Kallie Kriel highlights the country’s high murder rate, rising poverty, and high unemployment rate as evidence of state failure. He criticises the government for creating an unstable investment climate. Kriel also warns that dysfunctional schools and attacks on mother-language education threaten […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema insists on expropriating fertile land without compensation for landless black South Africans. Speaking to supporters gathered at the Dlomo Dam in Sharpeville, Gauteng, on Human Rights Day, Malema reaffirmed his party’s stance against the Land Expropriation Act in its current form. He says it is a cosmetic measure that fails […]
# Former International Relations and Cooperation minister, Naledi Pandor, has raised concerns over South Africa’s position amid global power shifts. Speaking at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, she warned that the country is caught in the US’s struggle for global dominance. Pandor also stressed the need for a more inclusive and […]
# The US has delayed a 47-billion-rand climate finance package for South Africa, raising concerns it may be blocked entirely. At a recent meeting, US officials prevented the approval of a nine-billion-rand disbursement, which would have unlocked further funding. The move adds to tensions between the nations, as past US actions include halting funding for […]
# The Awakening South Africa, National Day of Prayer and Repentance, is set to take place at the FNB Stadium Auditorium in Johannesburg today. The founder of African Enterprise, Michael Cassidy, will be the keynote speaker. With over six decades of promoting reconciliation, Cassidy played a key role in South Africa’s peaceful 1994 transition. His […]
# The Western Cape government has urged the public to stay vigilant as scorpion venom supplies are running low. The provincial government specifically highlighted the thick-tail scorpion, the most venomous species found in the area. Residents are advised to take precautions such as shaking off shoes before wearing them, especially after sunset, clearing yard clutter, […]
# AfriForum has welcomed the withdrawal of a Northern Cape police directive mandating English-only official documents. The instruction, issued by deputy provincial commissioner Luntu Ngubelanga, faced backlash from AfriForum, Solidarity, and Cape Forum. Complaints to the Pan-South African Language Board, and legal action were considered. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey calls it a victory for language rights:
# Eskom has welcomed National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s approval of a Distribution Agency Agreement, enabling the transfer of electricity services from Phumelela Local Municipality to Eskom in Warden and Ezenzeleni, Free State. This follows Phumelela’s 2022 resolution after Eskom’s Active Partnering solution improved revenue collection and service quality. Eskom aims to complete the […]
# AfriForum has raised concerns over Tenbosch Mining’s environmental impact assessment for a proposed project near Kruger National Park, calling it flawed and irregular. The group claims the application process excluded some interested and affected parties, violating transparency laws. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk warns that approving this project could set a precedent for more dubious […]
