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Khan’s sick-note saga delays his testimony at Madlanga commission
The Madlanga commission has postponed deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s testimony to 28 September, o…
The SAWS warns exceptionally strong 2026/2027 El Niño could bring severe heatwaves to SA
The South African Weather Service warns that an exceptionally strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean c…
Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds
A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the …
SARB launches new R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 Women’s March
The South African Reserve Bank has launched two new commemorative R2 circulation coins celebrating struggle ic…
The landlord has arrived’: MK’s Baloyi vows to shake up Joburg election
MK Party Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi promises municipal stability and aims to disrupt the up…
KZN Hawks boss says Mchunu put pressure on him to implicate Mkhwanazi in police shootings
KZN Hawks head Deenadayalan Govender testified before the Madlanga commission that suspended police minister S…
Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, u…
How a school handles AI tells you how well it is run
A school's approach to Artificial Intelligence is a management test, not a technology one. Discover the five c…
Queen Hoho: An inspirational woman warrior and leader of peace
Exploring the historical legacy of Queen Hoho, the courageous Khoi monarch whose strategic diplomacy with Chie…
If we want to end gender-based violence, we have to uproot gender inequality
South Africa continues to react to gender-based violence downstream, but ending femicide requires confronting …
Very strong El Niño forecast for southern Africa this summer
Southern Africa is bracing for a very strong El Niño this summer, developing earlier than usual and set to pea…
“I remembered…” A Tribute to Sol “Solrah” Rachilo
Sello Hatang reflects on the life and legacy of veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, sharing personal memories …
SAFA Ablution Facilities Tender
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance. Tenderers must ensure compliance with: SANS 10400 (National Building Regu…
UN committee urges South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on South Africa to dismantle racist vi…
TEEKS on modern masculinity, Māori heritage and his first South African Tour
Acclaimed Māori soul singer TEEKS opens up ahead of his debut South African tour, discussing ancestral roots, …
South Africa’s creator economy looks beyond brand deals for growth
South Africa’s creator economy is rapidly expanding into a viable commercial industry, offering new entreprene…
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80
Country music icon and global philanthropist Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at the age of 80 following a b…
Salif Keita cancels SA performance in response to xenophobic violence
Acclaimed Malian musician Salif Keita has announced the cancellation of all future South African performances …
A tribute to Dolly Parton: The voice that bridged worlds and touched hearts forever
Country music icon, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behi…
ANC Eastern Cape crisis deepens: Members demand NEC halt councillor list as IEC deadlines looms
Disgruntled ANC members in the Eastern Cape have threatened legal action against the party's NEC, demanding a …
Brown Mogotsi allegedly planned to disguise himself as a correctional officer and escape
The state has alleged that self-described political fixer Brown Mogotsi planned to disguise himself as a corre…
The first generic weight loss drug hit SA in August — with many expected to follow. Will it be enough to kill the black market?
As patents expire, generic versions of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic arrive in South…
Cat Matlala admits connection to Hangwani Maumela
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to the Madlanga Commission that he partnered with Hangwani Morgan Maumela,…
Judge the election, not the winner
Treating incumbent victories with automatic suspicion and opposition wins as proof of fairness is flawed. Afri…
South Africans fight back as spam calls surge past 17bn
Despite a massive surge in AI-driven scam calls exceeding 17 billion in South Africa, citizens are fighting ba…
Levelling the STEM Playing Field: Two New Science Teaching and Learning Centres Open in Cape Town
Two new Science Teaching and Learning Centres have opened at John Pama Primary in Nyanga and Heinz Park Primar…
Crowned in greatness: A night of South African sporting glory at the 19th SA Sport Awards
The 19th South African Sport Awards celebrated the nation's finest athletes, coaches, and administrators at Su…
Unemployment is no reason for the youth to abandon mother body, says ANCYL
ANC Youth League secretary general Tsakani Shiviti urges young South Africans not to turn away from the party …