Despite midterm election losses weakening Donald Trump politically, the threat of an escalated US-Iran war looms large. As regional mediation efforts struggle to bridge deep divides, Gulf nations are accelerating collective defence plans and infrastr...

Despite remaining South Africa's largest party, voting-station data reveals the ANC lost nearly 700,000 votes while voter turnout rose, pointing to a shrinking mandate ahead of 2029.

The Gauteng Department of e-Government faces fresh legal scrutiny after partially awarding an R80 million tender against internal audit advice, raising allegations of PFMA breaches.

Africa's automotive sector holds vast growth potential, but unlocking it requires turning AfCFTA trade frameworks into integrated regional value chains, local manufacturing hubs, and skilled jobs.

The debate over slavery reparations highlights the enduring structural inequalities built by European empires, challenging political narratives that attempt to dismiss colonial accountability.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has ordered recounts in five wards across Tshwane and Mangaung as it handles nearly 200 objections ahead of Sunday's final results declaration.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has admitted that voter frustration over poor service delivery, power cuts, water shortages, and internal divisions drove massive election losses for the governing party.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has established a national negotiating team to guide post-election coalition talks, maintaining that it will not compromise its principles to enter government.

EFF leader Julius Malema has addressed the party's declining electoral support, urging progressive parties to unite while pledging to direct party resources towards delivering basic services in wards won by the EFF.

The DA and ActionSA face high-stakes coalition talks as hung councils in major Gauteng metros leave the future of municipal governance hanging in the balance.

Delivering the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Cape Town, Nobel laureate Juan Manuel Santos warned that government silence in the face of injustice erodes international law and fuels a world ruled by force.

A Thai national caught smuggling protected parrot eggs out of South Africa has been convicted and ordered to pay R300,000 towards the care of confiscated wildlife.

UN member states have approved negotiations on a new global protocol under UNTOC to target organized environmental crimes, including wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and waste dumping, despite pushback from the United States.

An HSRC survey reveals South African voters experienced shorter queues and were satisfied with the 2026 municipal elections, even as trust in the IEC continues to slip.

Following pivotal elections in both Israel and the United States, diverging political imperatives for Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump could either reignite war with Iran or open a narrow window for diplomacy.

South Africa's democracy can only deliver prosperity and better services when citizens move beyond racial and ethnic voting lines to demand accountability and competence.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food has backed calls by African faith leaders for the Gates Foundation to pay reparations after its agricultural initiative failed to curb hunger.

The Democratic Alliance is keeping its options open regarding mayoral chains in key metros like Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni as political parties prepare for critical coalition talks.

Legendary arranger H.B. Barnum and The Savoy Ellingtons reflect on their debut South African performance at the Cradle of Humankind, Duke Ellington's legacy, and the unifying power of jazz.

Fibre-ready housing developments are bridging South Africa's digital divide by integrating high-speed internet infrastructure directly into national housing initiatives.

BlackDoor Experience returns to Bloemfontein for its fourth edition this festive season, presenting the Charity Golf Day and flagship music festival at the Rose Garden.

The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Pretoria celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, spotlighting growing diplomatic and economic ties with South Africa.

The Brother Moves On frontman Siyabonga Mthembu discusses why all music is political, the complexities of South African democracy, and why citizens must define the country's future.

As election results point to a tight race in Johannesburg, the ANC may be pushed toward an uneasy coalition with the DA despite fierce resistance from local party leaders.

Fed up with widespread service delivery failures and unstable municipal coalitions, millions of South Africans took to the polls in a pivotal local government election defined by demands for accountability and basic public services.

Voter turnout rebounded to 15.9 million in the 2026 local government elections, driven by middle-class frustration over service delivery failures as preliminary results point to several hung councils.

Ten years after starting in her parents' garage, designer Bonolo Mashilo of B Mashilo Designs is transforming the South African fashion scene with garments crafted to fit and celebrate real women's bodies.

As power and water outages struck Gauteng on election day, widespread voter apathy served only to protect the failing politicians responsible for crumbling municipal services.

In Tembisa, community members grapple with voter fatigue, persistent service delivery failures, and shifting political loyalties as traditional parties lose ground.

Frustrated by mounting crime, dry taps, and uncollected rubbish, Sophiatown residents headed to the polls demanding urgent solutions and accountable leadership.

Mahershala Ali delivers a captivating performance in Bassam Tariq's slow-burn thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, balancing hired violence with the domestic demands of single fatherhood.

Producer Mono T reflects on the lasting legacy of his 2010 dance anthem 'Bashanyana' with DJ Maphorisa, as he reinterprets the Afro Tech classic alongside a new generation of South African producers.

Acclaimed choreographer Vincent Mantsoe blends 30 years of spiritual heritage and movement in his surrealist dance piece, Mpheyane’s Dream/Ipupo, created during his residency at the University of Johannesburg.

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka examines the constitutional mandate of local government, calling on coalition leaders and municipal officials to move past factional politics and deliver real service to communities.

This November marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement, which our government reached with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the most powerful guerrilla in the Western Hemisphere. It was a defining moment for o...

As South African municipalities grapple with water crises and unstable leadership, coalition governance faces a crucial test: moving beyond survival politics toward transparent, capable administration.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos brings vital lessons from Colombia’s peace process to Cape Town as he delivers the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

The 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was commemorated in Pretoria, highlighting the historical ties, democratic transitions, and expanding trade and educational partnerships between Hungary and South Africa.

Following local government elections, South Africa faces the critical task of translating the vote into municipal accountability, ethical governance, and sustained civic engagement.

Reflecting on her granddaughter’s mock school election, Professor Thuli Madonsela examines why local government is the vital frontline of democracy, social justice, and ethical community leadership.

An analysis of widespread municipal underperformance in South Africa reveals deep systemic failures in capital budget spending, infrastructure maintenance, and governance, calling on voters to demand higher standards and qualified leadership.

South Africa’s local elections present a crucial test of electoral integrity and democratic resilience, demonstrating whether declining support for ruling parties can coexist with public faith in democracy.

Reflecting on frontline food relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sello Hatang outlines crucial lessons on compassion, dignity, and anti-corruption for South Africa's incoming municipal leaders.

First-time voter Timarie Grobler cast her ballot in Kempton Park hoping for jobs, unity, and better infrastructure, as analysts urge parties to take South Africa's crucial youth vote seriously.

The Helen Suzman Foundation's legal bid to remove EFF leader Julius Malema from the Judicial Service Commission is set to be heard in the Western Cape High Court next week.

South African defence firm Milkor has positioned its locally developed Milkor 380 drone as a high-tech solution to monitor porous borders and tackle illegal immigration.

The University of Cape Town is considering disciplinary action against council members Mark Oppenheimer and David Ansara after an inquiry by retired judge Mahomed Navsa rejected unsubstantiated claims of Islamist control.

Once considered a quiet coastal escape, KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is seeing billions in property investments. Luxury estates, branded residences, and major resort developments are attracting semigrants and international buyers alike.

Discover this week's arts and culture highlights, featuring Nhoza's new single 'Umthandazo', the Hluma Film Festival in Pietermaritzburg, and the Tiriparwendo exhibition in Cape Town.

The Economic Freedom Fighters have once again secured a single vote in the conservative Afrikaner town of Orania during the 2026 local government elections, reviving curiosity about the mystery voter.