Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
The IEC argues the ANC was fully aware of electronic candidate list submission rules but ran out of time to submit for six municipalities.
South Africa's Department of Human Settlements is investigating the sale of 72-hectare Annandale Farm land in Cape Town, bought with R162.6 million from the Urban Settlements Development ...
South Africa's DA party warns of "absolute chaos" if ANC is allowed to submit late candidate lists for local government polls
BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso calls for a firm implementation timetable for private electricity-grid projects to unlock investment and ease pressure on South Africa's electricity infrastructure.
A new report exposes the growing influence of corporate power in food systems, leading to concerns about the impact on farmers, consumers, and public health in South Africa and globally.
A police officer testified in the Durban High Court about finding an alleged murder weapon linked to the killing of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and chef Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.
Nearly 963,000 South African matriculants will start their final exams, the largest group ever, with contingency plans in place for potential disruptions.
Gentle parenting combines emotional warmth with clear boundaries, but some experts argue that it has been misinterpreted, leading to permissive parenting and increased parental burnout.
Tshwane coalition presents end-of-term report, blames infrastructure woes on DA's governance
Ipid searches Hawks officer's home amid allegations of extrajudicial killing, money laundering
PetroSA faces a multibillion-rand shortfall in its decommissioning liability, posing significant environmental and financial risks, with the public potentially footing the bill.
A study finds families relocated for the Tendele coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal received minimal compensation for their losses.
