Rich South Africans are moving into enclaves with their own electricity, water, security, healthcare, and education
Renowned political economist Frans Cronje said that South Africa is balkanising into elite, middle-class enclaves with their own power, water, and security. Cronje shared his views about South Africa’s economic and political situation during a Biznews Podcast with Alec Hogg. Sam BusaURL
EThekwini mayor demands urgent relocation of foreigners camped outside Durban Home Affairs
The mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cyril Xaba, has made an urgent appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs to intervene and relocate a group of foreign nationals currently camping outside the department’s Durban offices. The group has been sleeping on the streets after they were moved from the Diakonia Centre in the Durban CBD last […]
The government wanted to reduce unemployment from 24% to 6%. Instead, it rose to 33%.
South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030 promised to increase economic growth and significantly reduce unemployment. The inverse happened. The South African government published its National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, which provided a roadmap for the country over the next 18 years. Sam BusaURL
South Africa wants to create a ‘Ministry of Truth’
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced interventions to address misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation in South Africa. She wants the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to fact-check content and proactively debunk deepfakes and tactical misinformation. Sam BusaURL
58 people murdered every day in South Africa – these are the deadliest areas
The latest crime statistics report reveals that there were 5,181 murders in South Africa from January to March 2026, averaging nearly 60 murders per day. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has released its official crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, covering the period from January to March 2026. Sam […]
Tensions explode in Durban CBD as foreign nationals clash with police outside SAPS station
Durban’s central business district has once again become a flashpoint of unrest, as foreign nationals camped outside the Durban Central Police Station demanding protection amid fears for their safety. Hundreds of foreign nationals sought refuge from what they described as persistent threats and intimidation tactics from local groups, turning the pavements around the police station […]
Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
The Trump administration is proposing increasing the refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 to 17,500 for White South Africans, according to an emergency determination sent to Congress and obtained by CNN. Sam BusaURL
Helen Suzman Foundation heads to court over Malema’s participation on the JSC
A new court application by the Helen Suzman Foundation argues that Parliament has a constitutional obligation to assess whether Julius Malema remains fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission, given his recent conviction, conduct and repeated public attacks on members of the judiciary. Sam BusaURL
Interest rate pain expected for South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will face a difficult decision when it meets at the end of May, as the country’s inflation trajectory looks increasingly dicey. The MPC’s next interest rate move will be announced on Thursday, 28 May, following a critical CPI release coming just a week before. Sam […]
Public Protector warns insults could lead to jail time or R40k fine
JOHANNESBURG – The office of the Public Protector (PP) has warned against “insults” directed at the institution, saying individuals who do so could be fined up to R40,000 or face imprisonment for up to 12 months. In a strongly worded statement, the PP’s office warned that insulting the Chapter 9 institution constitutes a criminal offence. […]