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As police investigate the deaths of nine women across Ekurhuleni, grieving families and activists call for decisive state action and systemic changes to curb the ongoing femicide crisis.

The discovery of nine dead women in Ekurhuleni has exposed critical failures in South Africa's response to gender-based violence and femicide, with advocates warning that declaring a national disaster means little without systemic police reform and f...

A nostalgic look back at growing up between Tembisa and Kempton Park turns into a sobering reflection on urban decay, fear, and the heartbreaking murders of nine women in familiar streets.

Following the tragic murder of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo and the discovery of nine bodies across Ekurhuleni, a Kempton Park resident reflects on the terrifying reality of femicide in her hometown.

Political leaders point to corrupt policing, service delivery failures, and a breakdown in municipal leadership as key drivers behind the rising number of unsolved murders and femicides in Ekurhuleni.

Amapiano pioneers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa reflect on scaling their sound, cultural ownership, and their massive 70,000-capacity Scorpion Kings Live show at FNB Stadium.

An investigation into World Table Tennis exposes a complex network of offshore companies, questionable financial transactions, and mounting losses that leave the sport's global development in question.

A powerful reflection on the devastating surge of femicide and gender-based violence in South Africa, urging society to see victims as individuals rather than cold statistics.

Heritage Month should go beyond food and traditional attire to prompt deeper reflections on history, social cohesion, and the future South Africans want to build together.

As senior political leaders step into the ring for mayoral seats ahead of the 2026 local elections, questions arise over whether municipalities are being treated as serious governance priorities or strategic platforms for national ambitions.

As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month, AWSISA chairperson Rameteu Monyokolo explores how water and sanitation form the foundation of our living heritage, cultural identity, and social cohesion.

The ANC's failure to register local government election candidates exposes deep factional paralysis and administrative incompetence under Cyril Ramaphosa's waning authority.

Contractor Josephine Sindani explores why upgrading South Africa's informal settlements must be paired with skills training, maintenance literacy, and active leadership for women in construction.

In a digital culture driven by viral pranks and performative wealth, young South Africans face immense pressure to succeed by 30. We must redefine ambition, respect, and progress in an unequal economic reality.

The Constitutional Court's landmark ruling halting Shell’s exploration on the Wild Coast is more than a legal victory—it is a vital affirmation of living heritage, community dignity, and the constitutional right to be heard.

The DRC's Grand Inga hydropower project holds the potential to generate 43,200MW and transform energy access across Africa, but overcoming decades of bureaucratic hurdles and funding delays remains critical.

An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.

Business leaders at the India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi explored cross-border opportunities, highlighting how trade, manufacturing, and investment can drive new growth between India and South Africa.

The Embassy of Sweden and UKZN brought together youth, diplomats, and policymakers to address the critical intersection of climate change, gender equality, and reproductive healthcare rights.

With inland fuel prices hovering near R27 per litre, we spent a month living with the updated 195 kW Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI to see if South Africa's favourite hot hatch can be driven sensibly and economically as a daily commuter.

A week behind the wheel of the Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Legend reveals how Toyota addressed past cabin critiques and elevated vehicle security, transforming South Africa's favourite bakkie into a premium digital fortress.

Despite widespread factory closures and thousands of job cuts across South Africa's automotive industry, a new R1.1-billion parts facility at Dube TradePort offers a glimmer of hope for local manufacturing.

Explore the latest South African music releases, including an inspiring new anthem from Zakes Bantwini and Zolani Mahola, JayJayy and W4de's collaborative EP '2SPIN', and Sobzeni's cultural Amapiano project 'Nguni Tales'.

Musician and anthropologist Tribute Birdie Mboweni discusses her upcoming album Matimu, blending academic research on protected areas, history, and indigenous knowledge into song.

Marking its 10th anniversary, Actor Spaces has grown into a vital creative hub in South Africa, bridging the gap between training and industry reality while preserving the stories and legacies of African performers.

After years in corporate public relations, South African musician S'bo Gyre resigns from his job to pursue music full-time, releasing his electro pop-rap track 'I Quit (9.2.5)'.

As Netflix marks a decade in South Africa, Burnt Onion Productions has transformed local comedy into a global powerhouse by keeping storytelling authentic, culturally specific, and hilariously relatable.

At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed across the globe in 2025, bringing the total documented deaths and disappearances to 2,375 since 2012.

In the aftermath of Danny Jordaan’s re-election as president of the South African Football Association (Safa) for a fourth consecutive term, defeating businessman and AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu, a revealing statement from Tankiso Modipa has...

The State is challenging the credibility of Musa Kekana during cross-examination in the Johannesburg High Court as part of the trial-within-a-trial in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case.

AgriSETA CEO Fanny Phetla outlines how targeted agricultural education, digital farming skills and youth-focused business incubators can address South Africa's unemployment and food security challenges.

After going viral on TikTok with soulful covers, multidisciplinary artist Lusanda releases her debut EP 'By The Time I Wake Up' and steps into the spotlight as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador.

The discovery of a woman’s body in Dawn Park brings the total number of women found dead across Ekurhuleni to nine since July, intensifying community fear and police investigations.

As frontier AI systems advance rapidly, voluntary guardrails are failing to keep pace. The United Nations must step in with global governance to protect the Global South and establish credible international safety standards.

Joburg Theatre will celebrate the timeless legacy of musical icon Caiphus Semenya with a special three-day production featuring top contemporary South African artists.

South Africa is racing toward electric cars and smarter vehicles, but for millions of consumers the bigger automotive challenge is simply gaining access to a reliable car.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile have both stepped back from official duties temporarily due to medical reasons, the Presidency announced.

South Africa mourns the tragic loss of former SABC Sports presenter and music rights activist Owen Ndlovu, who was found dead in Thokoza after being hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong.

As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term economic growth and job creation.

The process to remove KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga is underway following a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling upholding her expulsion from the National Freedom Party.

The Johannesburg High Court is set to rule on whether the State may use medical records during cross-examination to challenge Musa Kekana's credibility in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case.

A step-by-step guide to what really happens at the clinic when you go for lenacapavir, the new six-monthly HIV prevention jab, from initial testing to injection day.

The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's challenge regarding the submission of councillor candidate lists to the IEC, leaving the party unable to field 181 councillors unless appealed.

As South Africa approaches local government elections, electoral modernisation and digital tools must prioritise democratic access, institutional integrity, and the constitutional sovereignty of the voter.

As artificial intelligence reshapes South African society, the ethical philosophy of Ubuntu must serve as the moral compass to ensure technology advances human dignity rather than entrenching historical inequalities.

Telling women where they cannot run, walk, or exist is not safety—it is containment. In the wake of recent murders in South Africa, we must confront the perpetrators and broken systems instead of shrinking women's freedoms.