[The Conversation Africa] From time to time, South Africa is rudely reminded that its past continues to make its present and future difficult. It does not always recognise this reality when it sees it.

[New Frame] Economists and business leaders in Zimbabwe believe it would be foolish for the country to waste a good crisis and now is the time to reduce its reliance on South African imports and infrastructure.

[Daily Maverick] Former president Jacob Zuma's stint outside prison to attend the funeral of his brother was without incident, authorities confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The situation in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng now remains stable - while the deat...

[AI London] Authorities failed to deal with lethal unrest triggered by former president Jacob Zuma's imprisonment Communities forced to protect themselves, with residents putting up barricades and patrolling their own neighbourhoods 'Contradictions ...

[Daily Maverick] This week the Climate Justice Charter Movement hosted its second assembly to give an update on the activities and progress in the movement. Its call for greater South Africa to contribute to this initiative by signing or endorsing th...

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's over-reliance on coal-fired power plants places the country among the world's top carbon emitters and does huge damage to the health of its citizens. The country has also struggled to maintain a stable energy ...

[The Conversation Africa] The world's bees face a major threat from deformed wing virus, a pathogen transmitted by the parasitic varroa mite. It is responsible for causing the death of millions of colonies in the US, Europe and Asia. The major losses...

[Daily Maverick] The bank has now kept the repo rate at a record low 3.5% for the last five meetings in a row, resisting pressure to match lending rate increases by other emerging market central banks.

[SAnews.gov.za] In a continued effort to enhance the delivery of water, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reinforced its commitment to monitor work being carried out by its entities in communities affected by water shortages.

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has recorded 14 858 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 342 330.

[SAnews.gov.za] National Assembly (NA) Speaker Thandi Modise has proposed an extraordinary extended debate on the recent civil unrest, looting and destruction of property.

[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has congratulated Biovac for being appointed as manufacturer of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for distribution within the African Union.

[Daily Maverick] Monday 19 July, when Cape Town's society in motion ground to a halt, was our public transport day zero -- a painfully obvious and inevitable outcome of a poorly considered transport system.

[Daily Maverick] 'Lifting the ban will be widely welcomed across the country as a positive and responsible step forward in our recovery from the events of last week.'

[Daily Maverick] The ANC's sub-Soviet political model has passed political authority exclusively to ANC party headquarters as the real government, unaccountable to voters. Not surprisingly, in the post-Soviet era, this passed licence to the ANC polit...

[Daily Maverick] Dam levels in the Amathole district in the Eastern Cape have reached their lowest levels.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Johannesbug -- Coronavirus has decimated the economy, with the first hard lockdown in 2020 causing 3 million job losses within months

[SAnews.gov.za] Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the death toll related to the recent unrest has risen to 337 in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

[Daily Maverick] Jacob Zuma, who is serving a 15-month sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre, travelled home to Nkandla after being granted compassionate leave to attend his younger brother's funeral.

[SAnews.gov.za] Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has appointed a panel to assist government to address the challenge of unity and leadership in the taxi industry.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Portfolio Committee on Police says it is steadfast that the executive will be held accountable for security lapses during the looting, violence and destruction of property that affected KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, has refuted widespread reports concerning the number of bodies that are being kept at the Phoenix Medico-Legal Mortuary (MLM).

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Police is steadfast that the executive will be held accountable for security lapses during the looting, violence and destruction of property that affected KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.

[SAnews.gov.za] Due to the severely cold weather in parts of the country, coupled with the loss of some generation capacity, Eskom has warned that it may be forced to implement load shedding at short notice.

[Daily Maverick] 'Walking in the veld, you just have to brush against a fynbos plant and you're assailed by the incredible aromatic smells,' reflects indigenous food activist Loubie Rusch.

[GroundUp] The High Court has ruled that the Stellenbosch University Law Clinic can lead a class action against Lifestyle Direct Group International.

[GroundUp] Lubeko Mgandela pleaded guilty to a charge of child abuse in the Tsolo Magistrates Court on Wednesday

[SAnews.gov.za] The Social Development sector has increased its vaccination rollout plan across the country with the Northern and Western Cape provinces joining other provinces in starting their vaccination rollout on Wednesday.

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE international midfielder Talent Chawapiwa has joined newly promoted South African Premiership side Sekhukhune United after parting ways with AmaZulu.

[SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Municipality and Toyota South Africa have committed to safeguard the motor company's investment and other businesses in Durban and to continue to create a conducive environment for the car manufacturer and other investor...