All of Africa Today - April 17, 2026
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Mugabe Attempted Murder Case Resumes - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2026
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Cape Town Health Workers Protest, Demand Permanent Jobs
[GroundUp] Community health workers marched through the streets to the provincial legislature in Cape Town on Thursday to demand that the provincial health department employ them permanently.
Police Hunt for Third Suspect in Philippi Extortion Murder Case
[GroundUp] Marikana residents says crime remains high despite army deployment
JSC Overturns Tribunal Decision, Finds Judge Mbenenge Guilty of Gross Misconduct
[GroundUp] "The testimony of Mbenenge ... revealed that he does not appreciate the responsibility associated with his position ... He showed no remorse for his conduct."
Tongaat Hulett Liquidation Avoided After Government Provides R200-Million Lifeline
[GroundUp] Last-minute funding deal allows the struggling sugar giant's mills to open for the season, buying time for more than 18,000 KZN canegrowers
Durban Rape Cover-Up Trial - Survivor Testifies Police Pressured Her to Withdraw Charges
[GroundUp] Rape complainant says she was taken from her home and driven around by police with her rapist before being detained
Malema Walks Free to Fight Prison Sentence
[Scrolla] Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for shooting a rifle during a rally. The court allowed Julius Malema to go home on Thursday while the EFF leader appeals his five years in jail.
Security Situation Stable Following Malema's Court Proceedings, Say Police
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the nation that the security situation remains stable following court proceedings involving Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Government Publishes Revised Plan for Rhino Conservation
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the Government Gazette -- marking an important step forward for rhino conservation in South Africa.
New Eviction Bill Aims to Protect Small Landlords, Empower Municipalities
[SAnews.gov.za] The proposed amendments to South Africa's eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations.
South Africa's EFF Leader Julius Malema Jailed for Five Years On Gun Charges
[RFI] A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago.
The Cape Water Performance-Based Bond - a New Alliance for Cape Town's Water Future
[IPS] Cape Town, South Africa -- In 2018, Cape Town came perilously close to becoming the first major city in the world to run out of water. Known as "Day Zero", it was more than just a crisis, it marked a pivotal moment. It made clear that water insecurity is not a distant threat, but an immediate
Withdrawing From Democracy? South Africans Increasingly Trust Army, Support Military Rule
[Afrobarometer] A majority of citizens see it as legitimate for the armed forces to take control of government if elected leaders abuse their power.
Bird and Tortoise Fossil Tracks On South Africa's Coast - Latest Findings Are World Firsts
[The Conversation Africa] The south coast of South Africa's Western Cape province is a rich source of fossil tracks and traces - clues suggesting what this environment may have been like many thousands of years ago.
South Africans Want Solar Power but They Worry Panels Will Be Stolen - Study
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy.
Cops Lock Down Court for Malema Sentence
[Scrolla] Julius Malema will hear his punishment in court on Thursday after a judge found him guilty of breaking gun laws. Heavy police teams are closely watching court buildings in East London and Polokwane to make sure supporters stay peaceful today.
Julius Malema Denies Lebo Keswa Ghostwriter Claims
[Scrolla] Lebo Keswa told people online about writing for Julius Malema in the African National Congress before Julius Malema denied everything. Julius Malema warned Lebo Keswa to stop saying Julius Malema's name on the internet and called the whole situation rubbish.
Court Hands Julius Malema Five Years in Prison
[Scrolla] The East London Regional Court sent Julius Malema to prison for unlawfully handling and firing a rifle at an event. The legal defence team for Julius Malema will appeal the prison sentence at the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda.
Updated - South Africa's Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
[Premium Times] Reading out his sentence, the Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, said the court considered several factors in its decision, taking into account the evidence presented by the defence.
EFF Leader Julius Malema Sentenced To Five Years In Prison
[allAfrica] Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public.
Table Mountain Eyes Sixth Title at World Travel Awards - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2026
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Roelf Meyer Appointed South Africa's New Ambassador to the U.S.
[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country's next ambassador to the United States.
South Africa's Malema Sentenced to Jail on Gun Charges
[DW] He was convicted of firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago.