PRETORIA Top Stories

Nasiphization Phenomenon: A new wave of performance-driven politics in South Africa?2026-11-11
Independent online (SA): THE emergence of what can be described as the Nasiphization phenomenon signals a potentially significant shift in South African politics, particularly in the sphere of local government. The phenomenon raises important questions about the relationship between...
South Africa : Pretoria turns to Beijing amid AGOA exclusion fears2026-11-11
Africa Intelligence: Whilst Donald Trump's US administration announced in early November that South Africa would be excluded from the AfricanGrowth and ......
Coalition negotiations must put the people at the centre2026-11-10
Independent online (SA): THE die is cast. South Africa’s 2026 local government elections are over. The votes have been counted, and the final results have been declared. What remains is the difficult task of translating the outcome into stable and effective government. The elections...
R1 trillion infrastructure drive faces a skills and maintenance test2026-11-10
Independent online (SA): SOUTH Africa is committing more than R1 trillion to public infrastructure over three years. Announced by PresidentCyril Ramaphosa in the 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), this investment represents a major national undertaking. But its success...
Malawi: Chimbanga Accused of Threatening Boss At Malawi's Pretoria Mission As Ministry Stays Silent2026-11-09
All Africa: A senior Malawian diplomat is facing claims of serious misconduct after he allegedly threatened to beat his own line manager during an official meeting at the High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. ......