South Africa Mail & Guardian
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:06:29 +0000Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar — our 6000km ride shows what’s possible
For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:06:15 +0000Huawei makes the case for AI-ready optical networks at OptiX Club 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026, hosted in Johannesburg focused on the role of optical networks in enab...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:49:50 +0000Black industrialisation needs a financing floor, not a ceiling
South Africa’s industrial policy debate often revolves around targets – ownership thresholds, localisation quotas, supplier development metrics and transformation scorecards. These are the ceilings of the system: visible, measurable and political...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:10:00 +0000Creating the future of medical technology in South Africa
21 April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day — a day recognised by the UN to celebrate creation. In light of this, Sara Grobbelaar highlights a recurring pattern in the healthcare system. South Africa spends billions on imported health techno...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000From commitment to coherence: Reflections on the Western Cape’s reading and literacy strategy
At the launch of the Reading and Literacy Strategy 2026–30, reading was framed as fundamental to the entire schooling experience. The notion that reading is the air that we breathe captures this succinctly.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:41:28 +0000ANC to headhunt capable mayoral candidates in push to regain metro majorities before local elections
The ANC also warns against the ‘parachuting’ of leaders into municipal positions without proper organisational processes
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:35:55 +0000EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi bail hearing set for Thursday
Mkhwanazi has been charged with fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:08:47 +0000JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing funding and expanding into new markets
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:55:37 +0000Outcry after names removed from petition in Abdul Aziz Panjwani killing case
A public petition demanding arrests in the killing of Abdul Aziz Panjwani has been altered to remove the names of alleged suspects, raising concerns about transparency as conflicting accounts of the incident emerge
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:20:58 +0000Tshwane CFO denies ‘tender-fixer’ role in R2.9bn security contract
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denied favouring certain security companies Madlanga witness Sergeant Fannie Nkosi sent to him