Pitso Mosimane marked his return to the Bafana Bafana dugout with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Soweto's Orlando Amstel Arena.

Spring Fiesta returns with an explosive multi-genre lineup across five stages, bringing together South Africa's dance music legends and rising stars in Amapiano, Deep House, Afro Tech, and Hip Hop.

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has warned that abandoning efforts to dismantle the economic legacy of apartheid while Afrikaner organisations pursue greater cultural autonomy could deepen South Africa’s racial divisions and ultimately provoke serious s...

Specialised police teams are investigating a wave of deadly mass shootings across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape that have claimed at least 45 lives within a week.

British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr has announced two South African dates in March 2027 for his global 'Laughs Funny' tour, visiting Pretoria and Cape Town.

Several City of Johannesburg councillors excluded from candidate lists ahead of the local government elections are planning to boycott the final council sitting.

The Council of Education Ministers has endorsed the new R1.6 billion Foundation Phase catalogue, yet lingering publisher deficiencies and legal compliance questions continue to cause procurement uncertainty across provinces.

Breastfeeding is far more than just a nutrition practice; it serves as one of a baby's earliest developmental building blocks, laying vital foundations for learning, trust, and emotional growth.

A 23-year-old woman was shot dead during an alleged robbery on her way to work in Temong Section, Tembisa, amid heightened community concerns over women's safety in Ekurhuleni.

Reflections from the WTO Public Forum in Geneva highlight the immense potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the critical need for Africa to modernise, integrate, and balance global trade dynamics.

Over 220 learners from across the Cape Winelands and Overberg regions showcased vibrant experiments and innovation at the 2026 Advancing Knowledge NPC Science Club Competition.

As African Bank shifts into a phase of strategic consolidation and sustainable growth, five key female executives are driving the governance, transformation, and people-first strategy behind its evolution.

As global conflicts surge to historic highs, UN peacekeeping operations face severe strain from unprecedented financial cuts, US arrears, and geopolitical gridlock in the Security Council.

A report from the Climate Impact Lab warns that an intensifying El Niño could cause tens of thousands of additional heat-related deaths across Africa's Sahel, with Nigeria and the Global South bearing the brunt.

GIZ, under the EU and BMZ-funded Good Financial Governance programme, invites bids to develop an electronic AML/CTPF statistics management system for Zambia's Financial Intelligence Centre.

The University of Eswatini invites applications for the role of Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) to lead academic transformation, research, and curriculum renewal during a pivotal period of institutional reform.

The Government of Lesotho, funded by IFAD under the ROLL project, is seeking an individual consultant to develop a National Carbon Markets Legal Framework aligned with Article 6 and Voluntary Carbon Markets.

The arrest of suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and explosive testimonies at the Madlanga Commission have exposed the deep-seated corruption and criminal syndicate infiltration plaguing the South African Police Service.

Following a shocking incident where a wealthy man threatened women at a Sandton restaurant after being rejected, Sandile Memela examines the toxic intersection of instant wealth, fragile masculinity, and deep-seated insecurity in modern South Africa.

At the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, vocalists Zawadi Yamungu, Xolisa Dlamini, and Buhlebendalo join forces to celebrate the enduring legacy and fearless spirit of music icon Busi Mhlongo.

After 20 years in the industry, South African voiceover artist Kuhle Nkosi has won the Best Narrator award at the Finisterra Brazil Film Art & Tourism Festival for his narration of the shark documentary Apex Alley.

South Africa's food inflation ticked up modestly in August after months of decline, but intensifying fuel price pressures and potential El Niño drought risks threaten to squeeze household budgets further.

An examination of how African governments, liberation movements and civil society have responded to the Palestinian struggle, tracing solidarity from the 1940s to Israel's war on Gaza.

As Johannesburg grapples with decline and fear, Leah Houston and Nali Shayi are using rooftop dining, creativity, and the power of connection through Salt X Ceremony to help locals reclaim the inner city.

Founded by presenter and actor Thapelo 'Tabz' Motloung, the Soweto Film Market returns for its second edition, connecting emerging filmmakers with distributors, broadcasters, and practical industry skills.

ANC Treasurer-General Gwen Ramokgopa explains how donor disclosure stigma and past financial mismanagement have hampered the party's fundraising, as the ANC implements cost-saving measures ahead of elections.

Ermelo is bracing for an acute drinking water shortage within months as severe mining and sewage pollution, aging infrastructure, and looming El Niño conditions push the Mpumalanga town toward Day Zero.

US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has denied suggesting that former president Thabo Mbeki should intervene in South Africa's dispute with Washington, insisting he never called for Mbeki to mediate the strained relationship. Bozell's clarification c...

On the border of Hwange National Park, local communities are using mobile technology and community ranger networks to prevent deadly human-wildlife conflicts, while awaiting vital compensation and funding.

Tackling the treacherous terrain of Sani Pass, the award-winning Jetour T2 defies expectations and proves its capability as it prepares for local production in South Africa.

While schools like Hilton College charge the country's highest fees, an analysis of campus land value shows that urban schools like Bishops and St Stithians hold fortunes worth billions in prime real estate.

An urgent call for comprehensive reform and decisive action to purge corrupt and rogue elements within the South African Police Service.

While social grants provide an essential survival safety net for millions, relying on welfare consumption rather than capital infrastructure spending stifles South Africa's long-term economic growth.

The viral confrontation in a Sandton restaurant powder room is not an isolated incident. Research reveals how deep-seated entitlement, misogyny, and systemic impunity underpin South Africa's ongoing femicide and gender-based violence crisis.

Heritage Day is more than a celebration of the past; it is a critical, ongoing process of deciding which values, memories, and traditions we choose to carry into South Africa's future.

Thirty years into South Africa's land reform, millions of hectares remain underused due to governance failures in Communal Property Associations. Reforming these structures is key to unlocking inclusive economic growth and rural prosperity.

Elections and constitutional structures can remain intact even as organised crime quietly infiltrates institutions. Insights from Colombia and South Africa reveal the growing threat of criminal governance to modern democracies.

Despite ambitious industrialisation goals set at recent summits, SADC's vision is threatened by delayed protocol ratifications and a critical financing shortfall in its Regional Development Fund.

Despite operating separate power systems, Zambia and Zimbabwe share the Zambezi River. With expanding mining and industrial sectors, both nations urgently need a joint investment and grid strategy to secure reliable, climate-resilient energy.

With South Africa facing soaring femicide rates, the ongoing UN General Assembly in New York highlights the urgent need to address the global crisis and backlash against women's rights.

An analysis of the viral Norwood confrontation, unpacking how anti-Muslim rhetoric and global impunity intersect to fuel uninhibited racism and ethno-supremacist bigotry in South Africa.

Formula One has evolved from racing on notoriously perilous tracks like the Nürburgring and Spa to managing modern design critiques, yet the continued absence of South Africa's Kyalami raises vital questions about the sport's true priorities.

Discover what is happening in entertainment: Comic Con Africa heads to Joburg, Trevor Noah leads Bafunny Bafunny, Gert-Johan Coetzee opens his first retail boutique, plus fresh music from Nádine, Bo, and Ndu Shezi.

Senior ANC members have rallied to defend secretary-general Fikile Mbalula after the NPA decided to prosecute him for crimen injuria, calling the AfriForum-driven case politically motivated and arguing against the step-aside rule.

UN High Commissioner Volker Türk highlights the Global Alliance for Human Rights, a united global movement connecting cities, youth, and civil society to champion dignity, justice, and lasting change.

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned South Africans to prepare for the worst as diplomatic tensions with the US deepen, asserting that Pretoria will not compromise on domestic policies or its international stances despite escalat...

A landmark baseline study has discovered microplastic contamination across several sacred freshwater systems in South Africa, including the revered Isinuka Springs near Port St Johns.

Heritage Month should go beyond cultural celebration to address institutional language barriers that prevent citizens from fully understanding and accessing their constitutional rights.

South Africa’s creative economy generates significant GDP and employment, yet financial fragility persists. Exploring innovative financing models like blended challenge funds can build resilient, sustainable livelihoods in the arts.

UN reform is often framed around efficiency and cost-cutting, but it conceals a deeper geopolitical shift. As China and the Global South gain leverage, the struggle to govern a multipolar world tests the foundation of multilateralism.