South African News
ANC calls for mobilisation, unity following landmark ConCourt ruling in IEC candidate nominations case 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th October 2026 The ANC has launched a powerful call to action, urging all party structures, leagues, and alliance partners to close ranks for a “decisive victory”... →
ANC demands stronger IEC intervention as political killings surge ahead of elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th October 2026 The ANC on Friday called on the Independent Electoral Commission to urgently strengthen and proactively activate its conflict-resolution mechanisms... →
South Africa dismisses appeals against exploration in TotalEnergies Block 3B/4B
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 South Africa's environment minister has dismissed a challenge lodged by conservationists against an environmental authorisation to allow... →
Ramaphosa reinstates suspended police chief
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he was reinstating the country's police chief, six months after he was suspended over... →
Kganyago says rand resilience cushioning South Africa from shock
By: Bloomberg 16th October 2026 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the rand has held up well despite the shock caused by the Iran war, reflecting more... →
South Africa court rulings may lift confidence, PSG chief says
By: Bloomberg 16th October 2026 Court rulings on some of South Africa’s most contested laws could improve business sentiment after years of policy uncertainty, according to the... →
NPA denies issuing arrest warrants for March and March leaders
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th October 2026 The National Prosecuting Authority has categorically denied issuing warrants of arrest against advocacy group March and March Movement leader... →
Experts call for institutional accountability, whole-of-society interventions to tackle GBVF
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th October 2026 Framing gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa strictly as a "crisis" traps society in recursive cycles of protest rather than... →
