South Africa: Lekker Brekker Monday - Olive Oil-Poached Eggs With Lavender and Garlic

A bounty of high-quality extra virgin olive oil has come my way, thanks to a round-figure birthday and the generosity of friends. It has me seeking to use it in ways that honour… Read more »

South Africa: Trio Convicted in Joshlin Smith Trial to Know Their Sentences On 29 May

The sentencing proceedings for Racquel Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping Joshlin Smith, will be held from 27 to 29 May… Read more »

South Africa: Understanding South African Inequality As a Precondition for Transformation

There's no shortage of opinions, both new and old, as to the meaning of authentic transformation and how to get there. Navigating through this minefield is determined by the… Read more »

South Africa: Last Call for Reduced Tariff Trade - South African Wine Races Against Us Deadline

As the cork tightens on South Africa's wine exports to the United States, the industry now has clearer, if sobering, guidance on how looming tariffs will take effect once Trump's… Read more »

South Africa: Education Department Needs R46bn for New Classrooms and Toilets At Public Schools

The Department of Basic Education says it needs R32bn to build new classrooms in 8,222 schools and an additional R14bn to construct toilets at 13,385 schools. Read more »

South Africa: Mthatha High Court Officials Solicit Bribes to Do Their Jobs, Investigation Reveals

An investigation by the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project has corroborated allegations of systemic corruption at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in… Read more »

South Africa: Legal Battle Ahead - JP Smith Accuses SAPS of Malicious Intent in Office Raid

Months after a raid at his City of Cape Town office, JP Smith claims the South African Police Service's 'actions have damaged my reputation and constrained my ability to work… Read more »

South Africa: Why Aren't South Africans Growing More Indigenous Crops?

Western diets make up most of South Africa's food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants. Here's how farmers can be nudged to change their ways, writes… Read more »

South Africa: A Tale of Two Dams - - Grasslands Restoration Is As Important As Engineering Solutions to Ensure SA's Future Water Security

In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa boasted of the preparations to build the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. However, this R10-billion construction will… Read more »

South Africa: Budget 3.0 and the Looming Battle Between Politicians and Technocrats in Treasury

We are in a situation where politicians from different parties are negotiating over how the government will spend money. For now, it is relatively simple, it is between just two… Read more »

South Africa: Horror of 1966 Free State Murders Rendered in Remarkable Forensic Detail

True-crime series Niggies tells the story of the rape and murder of two 12-year-olds in 1966 Free State. It's excellent, if harrowing, viewing. Read more »

South Africa: Joshlin Smith Case - Why the Court Found the Accused Guilty

The evidence of an evangelist, as well as the decision by Racquel Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn not to testify, were key elements that led to their conviction in the… Read more »

South Africa: Guilty - Smith, Appollis and Van Rhyn Convicted in Joshlin Smith Case

Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been found guilty on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking regarding the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. Read more »

Morocco: Rulani Mokwena Must Pick Up the Pieces After His Disappointing Stint At Wydad Casablanca

South African coach Rulani Mokwena is back on the market after his departure from Wydad Casablanca. The coach and Moroccan giants went their separate ways despite the former… Read more »

South Africa: Has the South African Reserve Bank Gone Rogue?

A form of 'Trump derangement' seems to have infected the South African Reserve Bank - at least when it comes to dealing with Steinhoff. Read more »

South Africa: Joshlin Smith Judgment Due Friday After Defence Says State Failed to Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt

The accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial will learn their fate on Friday. If found guilty they face life sentences. Read more »

South Africa: Police Recover Car of Three Dead SAPS Officers From Hennops River As Investigation Continues

The police retrieved the VW Polo on 1 May, following the recovery of five bodies, including those of three constables, in Centurion's Hennops River this week. The investigation is… Read more »

South Africa: How to Remedy the Fundamental Design Flaws in PPE for Women

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is supposed to be the first line of defence in the workplace. Instead, for too many women it's the first sign that they were never meant to be… Read more »

South Africa: Budget 3.0 - Godongwana Sets New Date Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Uncertainty

At a hastily convened media briefing, Godongwana confirmed that the National Budget would now be tabled for a third time on 21 May 2025. The announcement follows two failed… Read more »

South Africa: Power Outage and Changes to Charge Sheet Lead to Delay in Mpofu Disciplinary Hearing

Dali Mpofu was supported by former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane at his Legal Practice Council disciplinary hearing on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Several of the charges relate… Read more »

South Africa: Klein Karoo Olive Estate Wins Big Globally - Again

The modest ambitions of De Rustica Olive Estate in the Klein Karoo have been massively outweighed by the success of their ultra premium quality olive oil. And it's a big deal for… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Emergency Guidelines for Schools Aim to Safeguard Students Against Climate Threats

With severe flooding and tornadoes hitting KwaZulu-Natal, the provincial education department has introduced new disaster management protocols. Read more »

South Africa: How Hlokomela Clinic Adapted to Funding Challenges in HIV Care

Trump's slash and burn to foreign aid has hit HIV programmes hard. Here's what Hlokomela Clinic has been doing to prepare for such cuts -- and what it has learned about surviving… Read more »

South Africa: More Than a Dozen Killed in Sectarian Clashes Near Syrian Capital

More than a dozen people were killed in a predominantly Druze town near the Syrian capital on Tuesday in clashes sparked by a purported recording of a Druze man cursing the Prophet… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's HIV Programme Is Collapsing - and Our Government Is Absent

We're watching the largest HIV treatment programme in the world unravelling in real time. We don't need perfection, but we do need a combination of urgency, action and strategy to… Read more »