A humanitarian crisis is escalating in Durban's Sherwood Hall transit camp, where thousands of undocumented Malawian nationals, including families like Mussa Peters', face dire conditions, food scarcity, and a logistical gridlock amid South Africa's ...

Planning for the future is often framed around growth, building wealth, expanding businesses, and securing financial independence. Far less attention is given to what happens next: how that wealth is preserved, structured and ultimately transferred. ...

When the University of South Africa, popularly known as the University of the Land, entered the second phase of its 2015-2030 strategy, it was motivated by the adage “Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look ...

Fifty years after schoolchildren took to the streets of Soweto in 1976 demanding dignity, equality and a voice in their future, young environmental lawyers say the promises of that struggle continue to be tested — not in classrooms but in courtroom...

Fifty years after the 1976 uprising, South Africa faces a critical question: What is the state of its youth? Beyond visible issues like unemployment and poverty, a quieter crisis of fragmented family structures and community support systems impacts y...

Youth Day honours the young people who rose up in Soweto in 1976 — students who paid with their lives to resist an education system deliberately engineered to diminish them. While that generation marched for equal education against the barrel of a ...

Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking re-election among 14 contenders. Analysts and ordinary Zambians are weighing whether his administration has met expectations to warrant another term, making the ou...

On June 16 1976, South Africa witnessed the explosive beginning of the Soweto Uprising, a student-led revolt that would shake the foundations of apartheid and echo across the world. What began as a well-documented peaceful march by thousands of black...

Over 8000 Malawian nationals have gathered at Durban's Sherwood Community Hall, seeking repatriation after a wave of xenophobia and violence in South Africa. The situation is tense, with residents expressing frustration over the humanitarian crisis a...

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976, a Pan-African intellectual's thoughts are mixed, vexed with ongoing conflicts, governance challenges and cultural relations amongst the youth and students of the African ...

South Africa commemorates 32 years of democracy, 50 years since the Soweto uprising, and 30 years since its progressive Constitution. Yet, despite political freedom, the nation's youth face a new adversary: economic exclusion, marked by high unemploy...

South Africa has lost a musical giant. Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, the towering figure of Cape Jazz and one of the most influential voices in international jazz, has died peacefully in Germany at 91, bringing to a close a career spanning m...

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) is challenging international statements on the recent wave of violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri announced the department would eng...

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This article reflects on the unfulfilled promises of democracy for young people, fifty years after the Soweto Uprising. It highlights how youth globally bear the brunt of political failures, economic instability, and climate change, demanding a prese...

South Africa's modern history, framed by "V" metaphors from victim to vanguard, now faces a critical juncture. Recent xenophobic attacks against African migrants raise uncomfortable questions about the nation's trajectory and its commitment to the id...

Television host and musician Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of kidnapping, illegally discharging a firearm in public and defeating the ends of justice. This follows his ar...

The DEVAC Infrastructure Summit highlighted the urgent need to move infrastructure projects from planning to implementation, with speakers emphasising financing, execution capacity and public-private collaboration

More than 1,200 learners gathered at the Soshanguve Engineering School of Specialisation on Youth Day as BMW Group South Africa, together with UNICEF South Africa and a network of education and development partners, hosted its fifth annual Youth Day ...

The 2026 Fifa World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is already facing significant challenges. Incidents like the robbery of the England national team and the spying on South Africa's Bafana Bafana training sessions are raising s...

New evidence from the Madlanga Commission places EFF leader Julius Malema at the centre of allegations involving suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan and businessman Mohammadh Sayed, raising serious questions about the in...

The new Netflix series, The Polygamist, based on Sue Nyathi's novel, has become a major talking point. This 22-episode drama features a strong cast led by Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora and Sdumo Mtshali as the compelling construction tycoon Jonasi, who...

Elon Musk's recent achievement of crossing the $1 trillion mark after SpaceX's stock market debut has not only rewritten financial history but also starkly highlighted the scale of global wealth inequality, a topic particularly resonant in South Afri...

Businessman and alleged Big Five cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's attempted murder case faces further delays as the defence requests multiple postponements. Matlala and his four co-accused face 25 charges, including 11 of attempted murder, stem...

As South Africa prepares to mark 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Page 82 Media's CSI arm, Ibala, donated 100 schoolbags made from recycled PVC advertising banners to learners from KwaNtsikana Junior Secondary School. The initiative, held at ...

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," released in May 2025, is sparking global debate. This theological document, a new social doctrine of the Catholic Church, addresses critical global issues, particularly the profound impact of ar...

Just four years after COVID-19, the US is demanding an Ebola quarantine camp in Kenya, while Western countries impose travel bans on African nations. This article explores the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, the low risk to South Afr...

Residents near the abandoned Imbabala coal mine in Ermelo are suffering the deadly consequences of an unrehabilitated site, with drownings, injuries, and widespread contamination. Community groups are now suing the government, demanding accountabilit...

South Africa's youth face immense psychosocial and economic insecurities, stemming from intergenerational trauma, historical injustices, and modern challenges like poverty and unemployment. The article highlights the compounded impact of the pandemic...

A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrati...

Rising fuel prices have put growing pressure on household budgets, and as a result many South Africans are changing the way they buy vehicles. Despite this, buyers still want cars that can handle everything from urban traffic to rough rural roads, an...

While South Africa commemorates the youth of 1976 every June, millions of young people today face a stark reality of unemployment and economic exclusion. This article explores the persistent challenges, leadership failures, and the growing gap betwee...

The first 1140 Malawian nationals processed at a repatriation site in Durban were found to be in the country illegally, Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza said on Sunday, as authorities stepped up efforts to return thousands of foreign nation...

The United Nations urges calm and respect for the rule of law in South Africa amidst escalating migration-related tensions, condemning violence, vigilantism, and hate speech. The UN expresses support for government efforts to address migration challe...

There was a time when a night out was not planned in a WhatsApp group. It just happened. You heard about a place from a friend of a friend. You arrived late and you left later. Somewhere between the sticky floor, the flashing lights and that one so...

Fifty years after the 1976 Soweto Uprising, South Africa's "born-free" generation faces high unemployment and limited access to opportunities. This Youth Month, the call for a "RESET@50" highlights the urgent need for structural change, genuine youth...

This article reflects on three significant anniversaries: 70 years since the women's march against pass laws, 50 years since the 1976 Soweto uprising, and 30 years of South Africa's rights-based Constitution. It explores the enduring legacy of Bantu ...

Conceding that Cape Town was “by no means perfect”, DA leader and mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched the strongest campaign yet seen in the run-up to the country’s November local government polls, saying Cape Town has become a to...

A whistleblower complaint before the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board highlights governance issues, alleged conflicts of interest, and the authority behind a forensic investigation into the Lanseria Airport dispute. The controversy revives q...

A city that works is a city you can rely on. When roads are maintained, electricity is steady, water systems hold up, and the administration runs without endless delays, everything else starts to lift. Certainty attracts investment. Investment brings...

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly seen as a cheaper alternative to professional services, but when it comes to legal advice, the risks of relying on AI are significant. Learn about the dangers of 'hallucinated judgments' and the lack of account...

Conservationists and law enforcement agencies in South Africa are launching a new Gillnet Reporting App to combat the rising problem of illegal gillnetting in rivers and estuaries, driven by the availability of cheap nets. The app aims to identify ho...

Across South Africa, audiences are changing where they get their news and whom they trust. A new class of independent, or “indie”, information providers is exerting significant influence over the public conversation, leveraging blogs, social medi...

As South Africa transitions into an era of coalition governance, moving away from one-party domination, the Dutch model of consensus-based coalition government, with its emphasis on consultation and a neutral public service, offers crucial insights a...

As Men's Health Month (https://www.gov.za/news/events/health-awareness-events/mens-health-month) draws attention to men's wellbeing, an uncomfortable question remains: why do so many men wait until something is wrong before taking their health seriou...

Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat against co-hosts Mexico in their Fifa World Cup 2026 opener at Estadio Azteca. The match, played on June 11, 2026, was controversial, featuring three red cards and leaving South African fans frustrated.

Something has changed in how South Africans spend money online. Whether they are signing up to a streaming service, choosing a bank app, or picking an online casino to play at, the question is no longer just whether a platform works. The question is ...

Three days after the historic Soweto Uprising in 1976, the Market Theatre opened its doors in Johannesburg, becoming a vital space for artistic expression and resistance against apartheid. Nearly 50 years on, it continues to reflect and shape South A...

Running at the Market Theatre, 'Rise '76: The Story of June 16th' explores the profound impact of the Soweto Uprising through the lens of playwright Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni. The production challenges conventional narratives, focusing on individual...

Every June 16th, South Africa celebrates Youth Day with music and speeches, often reposting the iconic image of Hector Pieterson. But historian Noor Nieftagodien argues these celebrations obscure the true causes and character of the 1976 Soweto Upris...