The Weekend View

Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Belem in Brazil to demand stronger action on tackling global warming as the United Nations' COP 30 climate summit continues in the  city. The rally to mark the summit's halfway point has been billed as the Great People's March by organisers. It comes as the host Brazil's proposal for an accelerated roadmap away from fossil fuels appears...

South African consumers have been urged to shop responsibly as retailers begin to advertise Black Friday deals, just weeks before the annual Christmas shopping rush. The warning comes as millions of consumers buckle under the pressure of a rising cost of living and high unemployment rates, which have left some shoppers unable to access much credit. Instead of impulsive buying, shoppers have been a...

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has urged motorists and residents of the city to prepare for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions, as multiple law enforcement agencies conduct joint traffic operations ahead of next week's G20 Leaders' Summit. The coordinated exercise will take place tomorrow from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon. Major...

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has reiterated that his side will be up against very capable breakdown specialists, when South Africa takes on Italy in Turin on the third stop of the end-of-year tour THIS AFTERNOON. Kolisi also laid out that it was important for players to pitch up for Italy, if they want to be considered for the following week's crunch fixture against Ireland in Dublin. For more...

The South African Medical Technology Industry Association - SAMED - has raised alarm over the Gauteng Department of Health's failure to pay medical technology suppliers, a crisis it says now threatens business survival, jobs, and the stability of healthcare delivery across the province. SAMED says several companies that supply essential medical products and services are on the brink of closure, wi...

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, excessive lightning, damaging winds and hail resulting in injuries and danger to life due flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas in some parts of the country. To explain the severity of this weekend's weather Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela, forecaster at the South African Wea...

The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 29 May 2025, to investigate the political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of TRC cases, will commence its public hearings in Johannesburg on Monday, 10th November. The first two days of the commision have been set aside for opening statements by various parties. In January 2025, 25 families and survivors...

Analysts are divided over DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen's request for President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Dion George. Some have called it a routine coalition negotiation, while others warned that it blurs the lines of the president's constitutional powers. This comes after Steenhuisen requested President Ramaphosa to repla...

The Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, w...

South Africa has assumed the interim leadership of the Southern African Development Community -  SADC. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected interim chairperson at the regional bloc's virtual extraordinary summit on Friday night. South Africa takes over the reigns as calls intensify for the regional body to do more in order to silence the guns on the continent and to clamp down on...

Former public enterprises minister, Dr Malusi Gigaba briefly handed himself over to the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption - IDAC - in Pretoria on Friday to discuss the potential of fraud and corruption charges being filed against him. He was not arrested as earlier speculated and the possible charges were not related to the irregular procurement of locom...

Siya Kolisi, the greatest Springbok captain of all time, will run out for his 100th test cap when he leads South Africa against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night. Kolisi becomes the ninth Bok test centurion. The Boks will take on a French side, still stewing from their World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa two years ago. And revenge has been all the talk in the French...

As November marks Responsible Gambling Month, concerns have been raised about how some South Africans are using gambling as a means to supplement their income. With unemployment at record highs and an ever-escalating cost of living, financial services provider, JustMoney is taking the opportunity to shine a light on the risks of gambling as a means for cash-strapped South Africans to make extra mo...

In the build-up to this month's G20 Summit in Johannesburg, The Weekend View brings you a series of interviews on some of South Africa's key priorities as it prepares to host the global conference. Today, we zoom in on the just-concluded G20 health ministers meeting which was held in Polokwane, Limpopo. The meeting ended with no signed declaration as the United States disagreed with the majority o...

The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) has expressed concern at recent research revealing that South Africa is giving Russia a run for its money as the world's fastest-growing alcohol market. The country is out-performing a number of emerging markets including India and Brazil, with a reported 80% of our adult populations consuming alcohol.  SANCA says th...

Parliament's ad hoc committee will engage with the relevant authorities on the process to get the remanded detainee, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to appear before it, in person. The committee was established by a motion of the National Assembly, following allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interefence in the justice system. These alllegations were made by KZN Police Commissio...

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Kurt-Lee Arendse were the shining stars as the Springboks thrashed Japan 61-7 in their clash at Wembley Stadium in London, on Saturday. The Boks now move on to to Paris for a showdown with France next week at the Stade de France. Meanwhile in cricket, after a month of action and 30 fierce contests, it all boils down to the biggest one of all: Sunday's Women's World Cu...

The Justice and Constitutional Development Department is studying Friday's ruling by the High Court of Malawi which overturned an order directing that Shepherd and Mary Bushiri be extradited to South Africa to face trial. he Bushiris, who face multiple criminal charges including fraud and money laundering in South Africa, fled the country in 2020 while out on bail. The ruling sets aside the decisi...

The United Nations has called on Tanzanian security forces to refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force against those protesting the country's disputed election result. The UN says every effort must be taken to de-escalate tensions and has appealed to protesters to demonstrate peacefully as the main opposition party, CHADEMA continues to call for protesters to take to the streets of...

As debate rages on over the Democratic Alliance's proposal to amend South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, some telecoms industry players are warning that the move will undo decades of progress and push black entrepreneurs out of critical industries. Moropa Site Solutions, one of the few black-owned companies in South Africa's tower and network infrastructure spa...

In the build-up to this month's G20 Summit in Johannesburg, The Weekend View, brings you a series of interviews on some of South Africa's key priorities as it prepares to host the global conference. Today, we zoom in on the recently-concluded G20 Women Empowerment Working Group Ministerial Meeting, which saw member countries re-affirming their strong commitments to advancing women's health, equal...

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title win, the Springboks will TODAY face Japan at Wembley Stadium in London. Captain Siya Kolisi will play his 99th Test match, leaving him only one game short of becoming the ninth Springbok centurion in the history of the game. South Africa and Japan have only faced each other three times, with Japan winning the first encounter in 2015 and the...

Motorists have raised concerns after Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan joined the long list of major companies to recall some of their vehicle models due to defects. This comes after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) recalled over 1,600 Nissan Qashqai SUVs for fear that they may be affected by a fuel leak risk. Earlier this month, BMW South Africa recalled over 12,000 of its vehicles, citing...

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, has apologised after an unauthorised letter issued by an official in her department led to a Sherriff approaching the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, to serve her with court papers yesterday. The Italian human rights lawyer and author delivered the 23rd Nelson...

Two witnesses testified THIS WEEK at parliament's ad-hoc committee probing political interference and alleged criminal infiltration of the SAPS – on leave police minister Senzo Mchunu, and his predecessor Bheki Cele. To discuss the week's evidence from both parliament's ad hoc committee and the Madlanga Commission, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Retired Interpol Ambassador and Security Strategist, A...