News as at
August 24, 2026, 5:00 am
28 Years Later, Thousands of Land Claims Are Still Outstanding
- [GroundUp] It could take another 15 years to settle outstanding claims lodged by 1998
Churches Urged to Help Fight GBV, Injustice
- [SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on churches to take a firm stand against gender-based violence (GBV), child abuse, discrimination and other forms of injustice.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Is Looking for You
- [UCT] Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
Caring for a Child With Cerebral Palsy - the Support That Helped a Gauteng Mother Cope
- [Health-e] If there is a statement that still haunts Llona Makhubedu, it is: "Switch off the machine."
State to Drop Charges Against Crime Intelligence Officials After Madlanga Revelations Tear Case Apart
- [Scrolla] Prosecutors are set to withdraw charges against Brigadier Dineo Mokwele, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and their co-accused on Friday. The commission heard Mokwele was not only qualified for her post but overqualified, undercutting the case that her appointment was unlawful.
Home or Hospice - the Debate Over the Closure of St Luke's Inpatient Unit
- [GroundUp] While most people prefer to die at home, a minority desperately need specialist care that can only be provided in an institution
Eskom Paid Hundreds of Millions for Diesel That 'Didn't Exist'
- [Daily Maverick] Eskom paid for diesel and recorded it as 'received' in its books - in some instances that process was at best a sleight of hand; at worst, a fraud. Even now, R1-billion worth of diesel has still not been delivered, though Eskom insists it is 'available'.
SAA Acting CEO Matshela Seshibe Responds - Daybreak Not Linked to Suspension
- [Daily Maverick] SAA acting CEO Matshela Seshibe - currently on special leave - reached out to Daily Maverick to correct the public record of his tenure as CEO of Daybreak Foods. As it turns out, the recent revelations were just coincidentally released on the same day as his suspension.
President Ramaphosa 'Deeply Concerned' About Ongoing NSFAS Crisis
- [Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern about the crisis at NSFAS, but says he is awaiting a full briefing from Minister Buti Manamela after the Gauteng High Court ruling ordered the suspension of administrator Hlengani Mathebula.
All of Africa Today - August 20, 2026
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'A Heavy Burden Has Been Lifted' Dineo Mokwele Speaks Out After Charges Dropped
- [Scrolla] Brigadier Dineo Mokwele says a "heavy burden" has been lifted after all charges against her were permanently dropped. She and six other senior Crime Intelligence officials, including divisional head Dumisani Khumalo, were freed after Madlanga Commission evidence undercut the state's case.
MKP Bets On Chiefs and Healers to Win Over Rural KZN Voters
- [Scrolla] MKP's uMkhanyakude district has nominated traditional leaders, izinduna and a traditional healer as candidates for the 4 November elections. The party, contesting its first local government election since forming, faces infighting in other KZN regions over its candidate selection process.
Agency Rewarded As Rahul Rama-Panchia Wins Abe Bailey Travel Bursary
- [UCT] Rahul Rama-Panchia - a fourth-year University of Cape Town (UCT) student - is the latest from the institution to receive the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary. This is a prestigious leadership award offered to full-time students at South African universities, as well as academic staff members who hold junior lecture status.
The Importance of African Agricultural IP Systems
- [UCT] Do systems of geographical indications and plant variety protection preserve valuable products and create economic value? Dr Charlene Musiza's research as an intellectual property (IP) lawyer, researcher and consultant interrogates such a proposition.
Barristers, Where the Gavel Comes Down On a Good Night Out
- [Daily Maverick] The faux-Tudor eatery and pub still flies the flag for reliable food and good times. It's a place of cheer with no pretensions, just like restaurants of old used to be.
The Great Restructure - Which Agency Model Actually Works?
- [Daily Maverick] A marketing panel explores whether in-house teams, specialist ecosystems or embedded agencies truly cut costs, protect first-party data and unlock integration and AI for better campaign performance.
The Invite - Olivia Wilde Invites You to a Sharp, Awkward Dinner-Party Satire
- [Daily Maverick] Proving this time of year at the movies isn't just about superheroes, sequels, explosive action and live-action Disney princesses, Olivia Wilde's The Invite is a sharply insightful and entertaining, comedy drama for adults.
Welcome to the Batshit Republic Where Things Smell Rather Foul
- [Daily Maverick] We need industrial-strength air freshener to cover the strong whiff coming from our politicians and officials.
DA Completes Candidate Selection for All 257 Municipalities, Ahead of Election 2026
- [DA] The Democratic Alliance federal executive last night signed off on the completion of the rigorous, seven-stage candidate selection process undertaken by the party ahead of the local government elections, in which the DA will contest all 257 municipalities and 4 484 wards across South Africa.
Gang Summit Must Deliver Action, Not Another Report
- [DA] The Democratic Alliance calls on the Acting Minister of Police, Feroz Cachalia, to turn the Gang Summit into a concrete plan of action for communities living under the daily threat of gangs and organised crime.
Concern Over Number of Building Collapses
- [SAnews.gov.za] Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says investigations into four building collapses, when considered together, point to recurring weaknesses across parts of the built-environment system.
Ethekwini Accelerates Sewer Rehabilitation to Strengthen Sanitation Services
- [SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Municipality has reported steady progress in restoring and strengthening the city's sanitation infrastructure through extensive repair, rehabilitation and preventative maintenance programmes underway across Durban.
Lamola Calls for South Africa-Zimbabwe Ties to Deliver Jobs, Investment and Infrastructure
- [SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Zimbabwe must move beyond their strong historical and political ties and translate their bilateral relationship into tangible economic opportunities, including investment, trade, jobs, infrastructure and improved livelihoods.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Mull Efforts to Grow Trade
- [SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge and the operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as important projects in translating bilateral partnership into tangible economic outcomes.
Economic Growth Must Translate Into Better Lives for South Africans
- [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says the success of the Government-Business Partnership will ultimately be measured by whether economic growth translates into jobs, rising incomes and improved living conditions for South African households.
Brown Mogotsi Tries for Bail a Fourth Time After Three Rejections
- [Scrolla] Brown Mogotsi will make a fourth bail application on 25 August, after three earlier attempts were rejected. He is accused of firing 11 shots at his own car and falsely reporting an assassination attempt in Vosloorus last November.
Families Living in Joburg Stadium Trapped Among Rubbish and Rats
- [Daily Maverick] Years after being promised temporary shelter, hundreds of Johannesburg residents remain trapped in squalid conditions at Wembley Stadium with no clear path to permanent housing.
