AllAfrica News: South Africa

Home Affairs Reform Sees Recognition of Muslim Marriage Officers

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.

Progress At Last On Khayelitsha Sewer Line Repairs

[GroundUp] Dozens of households have had to be relocated

Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year

[Scrolla] The Chief Justice earns the most on the new list, taking home more than R3.3-million a year from April 2025. The Public Protector earns just over R2.7-million a year, matching what Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal judges earn.

South Africans Owe As Much As 28 Times Their Monthly Salary

[Scrolla] National Debt Advisors (NDA) studied more than 70,000 people under debt review and found average monthly income sits at just R9,536. NDA head Sebastien Alexanderson says debt is now a survival strategy for many households as incomes fail to keep up.

Treasury Dangles R54bn Carrot to Help Metros Become More 'Business-Like'

[Daily Maverick] The National Treasury wants metro municipalities, the engines of the economy and home to the majority of South Africans, to become more 'business-like' in raising revenue and improving service delivery. But there are questions over corruption and political will.

Joburg Metro Cops Destroy Shacks in Ennerdale

[GroundUp] Build us new homes, demand occupiers of land meant for housing that was never built

South Africa Seeks to Safeguard Global Reputation Through Science and Innovation Strategy

[Parliament of South Africa] South Africa's reputation globally is a key priority for the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. This will be maintained and safeguarded, the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology heard when it received a briefing from the department on the progress in implementing the 2022-2032 STI Decadal Plan and the outcomes of all the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) meetings on science, technology and innovation (STI) to date and the 2024 STI Presidential Plenary.

'Don't Just Tick a Box, Listen to Us,' Say Westville Residents At Appropriation Bills Public Hearings

[Parliament of South Africa] Participants participating in the Standing Committee on Appropriations' public hearings asserted that a national budget must work for ordinary people, not just look good on paper. This was the clear message from Durban residents who packed a public hearing in Westville, demanding that the national budget address their daily crises of housing, electricity, and scholar transport.

Emtee's Producer Says He Cannot Reach Rapper After Emotional Instagram Live

[Scrolla] Producer Black Tears posted a public message saying he is concerned after losing contact with Emtee following an emotional Instagram Live. Emtee used the Instagram Live to say he had not received royalties from his 2021 album Logan and spoke about losing access to his home and his children.

Cape Town Affordable Housing Projects Inch Forward

[GroundUp] Construction is yet to start on Western Cape government's inner-city projects

Mhlauli to Host Youth Services Expo in Kuruman

[SAnews.gov.za] Bringing essential government services and opportunities directly to young people will be at the core of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli's visit to Kuruman in Northern Cape.

Mahlobo Calls for Science-Driven Action to Tackle Water Crisis

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa's water challenges.

Fuel Supply Stable in the Immediate Term, Says DMPR

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term.

IFP Wins Key By-Elections, Reclaims Nongoma Majority in Blow to Nfp

[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has emerged victorious in three of the five wards contested in the by-elections held on 18 March 2026, delivering a strong showing that underscores the Party's growing electoral momentum and continued voter confidence.

Ugandan Diaspora Sacco to Be Launched At Museveni Victory Event in Cape Town

[Nile Post] Weeks after President Museveni was declared winner of the 2026 general elections with 71 percent of the vote, National Resistance Movement (NRM) members in the diaspora have organized a victory celebration alongside the launch of a Ugandan Diaspora SACCO.

KZN News Bites - Minister Dissolves Ingonyama Trust Board After King's Complaints

[Scrolla] Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

South Africa's Just Transition Must Also Be a Health Transition

[Daily Maverick] Cleaner air, healthier communities and new economic opportunities are not secondary benefits of climate policy. They are central outcomes of a transition designed to protect people and the economy.

Turning Food Waste Into Millions of Healthy Meals

[GroundUp] Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities

Media Statement - Committee On Trade Puts Focus On Eastern Cape's Special Economic Zones and Auto Sector

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has spent the past two days looking at whether the Eastern Cape province's industrial zones are contributing to industrial growth and job creation.

Furniture Design Capabilities to Come to the Fore

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's (dtic) Furniture Master Plan's objectives of strengthening local manufacturing capability and expanding opportunities for small enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs will come to the fore at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards.

Government Conveys Condolences Following the Passing of Two Journalists

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and the media fraternity on the passing of Nompumelelo Magagula and Jonisayi Maromo, two esteemed journalists who made remarkable contributions to the media landscape.

Three Suspects Killed in Shootout With Hawks

[SAnews.gov.za] Three suspects were fatally wounded in a high-speed chase and shootout out with the Hawks Tactical Operations Management Team in Crystal Park in Gauteng, said the Hawks.

Malema's EFF Condemns CAF Decision to Strip Senegal of Afcon Title

[Nile Post] South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title and awarding it to Morocco.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Five Provinces

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday.

SA Needs Stronger Partnerships, Not Promises, to Curb Gender-Based Violence

[ISS] President Cyril Ramaphosa recently declared gender-based violence a national disaster - but what does that mean in practice?

Lebo M Sues Comedian Learnmore Jonasi for U.S.$20 Million Over Viral 'Lion King' Joke

[New Zimbabwe] Grammy Award-winning South African composer Lebo "Lebo M" Morake has filed a $20 million lawsuit against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi.

We Have No Water and No Toilets, Families Tell Human Rights Commission

[GroundUp] Government offices are often closed due to lack of water in Centane

Simple Hearing Checks Help Prevent Learning Struggles in Vhembe Schools

[Health-e] Imagine sitting in a classroom every day, struggling to follow what the teacher is saying. Not because you are distracted or not trying hard enough, but because you cannot hear properly.

Constitutional Court Slams Government Over Treatment of Disaster Victims

[GroundUp] Judge says the authorities were "appallingly uncaring" towards Qumbu residents who lost their homes in a storm in 2022

Use the Field, Parents Tell Their Children - the Pit Toilets At This School Are Dangerous

[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms

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