As severe acute malnutrition affects hundreds of thousands of children in northern Nigeria, Doctors Without Borders is addressing an overlooked crisis: the severe emotional and mental toll borne by the mothers and caregivers at their bedsides.

Former president Jacob Zuma has been admitted to hospital following a campaign trail appearance in Umsinga, according to an MK Party insider.

The Durban High Court has amended its media restrictions, permitting journalists to report and broadcast witness testimony in the murder trial of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane while protecting witness identities.

Rwanda is closing in on a deal to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2030, raising questions about whether South Africa should push harder to bring F1 back to Kyalami.

After charges were dropped against 13 Rhodes University students arrested during protests over fee protocols, civil society group Not In My Name is demanding the police cover their R90,000 legal bill.

Decades after the closure of the Broken Hill Mine, the people of Kabwe, Zambia, are still seeking justice and remediation from Anglo American as toxic lead contamination continues to impact thousands of children.

Marking 1 100 days of the devastating war on Gaza, activist Sunny Morgan reflects on 78 years of Palestinian dispossession, the failure of international law, and the global imperative for meaningful solidarity.

Palestinian Minister Sami Hajjawi has briefed the Arab Ambassadors’ Council in Pretoria on forced displacement, starvation, and conditions under Israeli occupation.

Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, outlines how Russia's war of choice threatens global food supplies, risking severe hunger and rising prices across Africa.

Fears of renewed political violence have flared in KwaZulu-Natal after senior ANC leader and former Richmond mayor Samora Ndlovu survived an ambush shooting along the R56.

The criminal case against Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to 23 October, allowing his defence team to bring an application compelling the state to furnish further particulars and witness details.

The arrest of top detective Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on serious sexual offence charges highlights a deepening crisis of trust and leadership in the fight against GBVF in South Africa.

EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe maintains party leader Julius Malema remains innocent and will not face prison time after being granted leave to appeal his firearms conviction.

The Randburg Magistrate's Court heard that the father of a teenage girl whom suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya allegedly groomed holds nearly 300 recordings and extensive records detailing alleged criminal conduct.

Self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi returns to the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court as his defence team demands crucial witness records and evidence before trial.

Acclaimed American R&B and soul singer Freddie Jackson, best known for timeless hits including 'Rock Me Tonight' and 'You Are My Lady', has died at the age of 70.

The Durban High Court has ordered that Siyanda Eddie Myeza’s 2022 Mayville murder charges be separated from the trial concerning the killings of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.

The in-camera testimony of former deputy crime intelligence head Feroz Khan before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed following the fatal shooting of his associate on the R21 in Gauteng.

Former Eskom spokesperson and veteran communications specialist Khulu Phasiwe, who served as the public face of the power utility during critical load-shedding years, has died at the age of 52.

Six of the seven men accused of killing rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane have asked the Durban High Court to separate their trial from co-accused Siyanda Eddie Myeza to avoid lengthy delays.

The tragic killing of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Bohlale Makena in Mamelodi West raises urgent questions about child safety, community responsibility, and investing in our youth.

In a right of reply, the Matsamo Communal Property Association refutes claims made by Phahlane Group CEO Mbuso Thumbathi, highlighting its proven track record in agricultural production, compliance, and community development.

Long before the ANC took power in South Africa, activist-poet and lawyer Munzhedzi 'Zorro' Ramovha foresaw the dangers of liberation leaders succumbing to corruption, arrogance, and unchecked authority. William Gumede reflects on his life, his poetry...

Tabisa Mrwebi, a personal development and leadership coach, speaker and founder of This Girl Wins, grew up in Zwelitsha in the Eastern Cape with a dream of becoming a doctor. Drawn to the way doctors help people, she imagined herself bringing hope an...

The Independent Directorate Against Corruption has provisionally withdrawn the R191 million blue-lights corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane pending a case review.

Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces parallel legal battles: a SAPS disciplinary process over alleged links to criminal networks and a criminal case involving serious sexual offences.

The University of Cape Town invites applications for the senior executive post of Registrar, taking responsibility for university governance, academic administration, legal services, and regulatory compliance.

Following reports of Wicknell Chivayo's death, an incisive analysis explores the political meaning of his conspicuous philanthropy and the complex web of patronage, public tenders, and influence in Zimbabwe.

South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.

Orlando Pirates has filed an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court to freeze R20.2 million across four bank accounts linked to its former finance manager, Darryl Joselowsky, following an internal forensic probe into unauthorised transacti...

The Johannesburg High Court has ordered that the defamation battle between Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula over vote-buying allegations be resolved through oral evidence.

Internal documents reveal Transnet procurement officials were alerted to idle equipment and contract irregularities at Richards Bay before the auditor-general flagged over R100m in wasteful expenditure.

As African governments accelerate the automation of public services, algorithmic errors and biases increasingly harm citizens. State accountability cannot be outsourced to private software vendors.

South Africa aims to manufacture the revolutionary six-monthly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir locally. Experts weigh the need for rapid, affordable access against building long-term regional production capacity.

Tributes are pouring in for legendary South African singer, guitarist, and songwriter Babsy Mlangeni, who has passed away at the age of 83 following a short illness.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ delivers rugged retro styling and genuine off-road capability under R800,000, but its underpowered petrol engine and payload limits raise questions.

ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane has invoked the party's founders and ancestors, asking for forgiveness and guidance as members prepare for upcoming elections.

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) was established in 2013 and commenced its academic programmes in 2014 and plays an important role, both locally, in the Northern Cape, and nationally. The University Council governs the University in terms of the Higher ...

South Africans with travel plans or family in New Zealand can make the most of Black Friday by targeting key deals across flights, data, money transfers, streaming, and entertainment.

At GovTech 2026, Huawei outlined its vision for South Africa's public sector, demonstrating how cloud, unified platforms, and AI infrastructure can drive the evolution toward intelligent government.

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain behind bars over the weekend after the Randburg Magistrate’s Court postponed his bail application to secure audio translations.

Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri has made history as Morocco's first female Head of Government, joining a growing wave of women taking executive leadership across Africa.

The Robben Island Museum's Wall of Remembrance is restoring the names and legacies of unsung apartheid-era political prisoners, including Black Consciousness activist Lusiba Esdras Ntloko.

The Department of Home Affairs has unveiled South Africa's first working Digital ID prototype as part of a sweeping modernization initiative. Minister Leon Schreiber also announced the complete phase-out of the green ID book by March 2028.

Despite shrinking disposable income and real wages down year-on-year, South Africans are actively protecting their December travel plans by adapting budgets rather than cancelling holidays.

The Special Tribunal has dismissed former ANC NEC member Pule Mabe's bid to halt the SIU's recovery proceedings regarding irregular multimillion-rand vehicle procurement tenders.

While qualifications are essential, true state capability relies on institutional systems, leadership stability, and effective coordination to turn policy ambitions into real delivery.

Former Freshlyground lead singer Zolani Mahola opens up about her joyful upcoming album 'People Power', healing after divorce, reconnecting with her ancestors, and reclaiming her artistic identity.

A deeply personal reflection on how an older generation's unwavering loyalty to the ANC, rooted in the struggle against apartheid, clashes with the governing party's contemporary decline and dysfunction.

WhatsApp messages exposed at the Madlanga Commission reveal how Mpumalanga taxi bosses Joe Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane allegedly ran an extortion racket targeting contractors along Moloto Road.