HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Tue 12 August 2025:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:

◼️ The price of racism: As South Africans demand the removal of Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie following his use of the K-word in a recent live video and previous social media posts, we delve into the legal implications surrounding this term. In 2025, the use of the ‘k-word’ in South Africa continues to be a deeply offensive and unlawful act (rightfully so), carrying severe legal repercussions.
https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2025-08-12-the-price-of-racism-what-are-the-legal-consequences-of-using-the-k-word-in-south-africa/

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◼️ SA a mafia state: Political analyst Professor Andre Duvenhage from North West University said that South Africa qualifies as a mafia state due to the country’s increasing issues with corruption, kidnappings, political killings, and extortion.
https://dailyinvestor.com/south-africa/97427/south-africa-now-categorised-as-a-mafia-state/

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◼️ E-hailing drivers plan national strike: “The commission at this current moment is up to 40% from Uber, and the biggest issue is that drivers can’t afford to make a living. There’s no profit in this business at all. That is why we feel it is high time we stop engaging and go straight to the streets to protest.”
https://independentpress.cc/e-hailing-drivers-plan-national-strike/2025/08/12/

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◼️ SA Indians warned about fraud: South African Indians and Muslims have been urged to be wary and take precautions against scammers purporting to be from the Indian Consulate in Pretoria who are using the recent war between India and Pakistan over Indian-administered Kashmir to extort money.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/sa-indians-muslims-warned-fraud-extortion-calls-fake-indian-consulate-employee/

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◼️ Schools under siege across: In the Western Cape, at Zane Mfundo Primary School in Philippi East, teachers were reportedly forced to pay 10% of their salaries to criminals in exchange for protection. Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier reported that 57 incidents of burglary and vandalism were recorded at 46 schools during the June/July 2025 holiday period.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/833949/schools-under-siege-across-south-africa/

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