The sixth Limpopo Investment Conference surpassed its 2026 target by securing over R138 billion in pledges, as Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged leaders to ensure these investments create tangible, long-term community benefits.

South Africa will advocate for a binding benchmark to triple adaptation finance by 2035 at COP31 in Türkiye, addressing the critical funding shortfall facing climate-vulnerable developing nations.

Former ANC regional treasurer Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for evading a subpoena from the Madlanga Commission, just moments before boarding a flight to the UAE.

The IEC insists it does not fear the ANC following a Constitutional Court ruling reinstating 181 councillor candidates, extending the same reprieve to 32 other political parties.

General Fannie Masemola will resume his duties as national police commissioner after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of charges against him.

Learn the essential differences between mechanical breakdown and everyday wear and tear to ensure your vehicle warranty claims are approved without unexpected surprises.

The SACU Secretariat has issued a tender inviting qualified bidders to submit proposals for short-term consultancy services focused on streamlining trade barriers across member states.

Civil society organisations have raised concerns over the South African government's plan to procure 5 000MW of gas power under IRP 2025, warning that side-lining wind and solar will lead to high costs and climate risks.

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge has retained its prestigious two Michelin Keys, highlighting world-class hospitality driven by exceptional local talent in the heart of the Kruger.

GIZ, on behalf of BMZ and the EU, invites tenders from qualified consulting firms to support WHO Good Manufacturing Practice compliance and prequalification readiness for pharmaceutical manufacturers across the SADC region.

GIZ invites consulting bids to support Marine Spatial Planning and marine conservation in Angola under the EU- and BMZ-funded Blue Benguela Current Action.

Global thought leaders, tech specialists, and entrepreneurs are set to gather at the Sandton Convention Centre for Singularity Summit South Africa 2026, exploring AI, robotics, and the future of work.

An assessment of entries to the South African AI Awards highlights strong progress in African languages and SME enablement, alongside persistent gaps in governance, research, and enterprise integration.

Permanent private-sector jobs remain scarce, but public employment programmes are proving vital in bridging the gap for young South Africans seeking sustainable pathways to earning.

Setsoto Local Municipality invites bids for tender T05 (26/27), open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 7CE or higher. Review the critical compliance and submission criteria.

Across Africa, digital identity systems are championed as remedies for public sector inefficiency. However, outsourcing biometric enrolment to private players risks reinforcing social stratification and automating administrative dysfunction.

Hospitals in the Free State are on the verge of collapse as criminal syndicates strip plumbing bare for scrap copper, cutting off critical water supply and leaving vulnerable patients in dire jeopardy.

Free State healthcare facilities are under siege as criminal syndicates repeatedly strip hospitals of copper pipes, taps, and toilet flush mechanisms, costing millions of rands and threatening critical patient care.

Cosatu delegates have revealed that affiliates owe the federation more than R52 million in unpaid fees and levies, even as new leadership takes the helm at its delayed national congress.

Pharmaceutical industry leaders and South African regulators have demanded urgent crackdowns, seizures, and arrests to curb the dangerous open sale of unregistered weight loss drugs.

Despite regular municipal elections since 2000, South Africa's local government remains plagued by poor service delivery and financial paralysis, prompting questions about the role of the IEC and accountability.

As the US plans a livestreamed execution and calls resurface in South Africa to reinstate capital punishment, Narnia Bohler-Muller argues why turning killing into a spectacle will never solve crime.

As anti-immigration protests clash with Constitutional Court decisions on asylum seeker rights, South Africa faces a growing dilemma between majority public demand and the supremacy of the Constitution.

As taps repeatedly run dry in Komani, residents are asking uncomfortable questions about whether failing infrastructure is being sustained to enrich private water tanker contractors through emergency municipal tenders.

Following viral racist outbursts in Norwood over Palestinian flags, Ebrahim Fakir argues that treating these incidents as isolated anomalies conveniently protects the political ideologies and institutions that fuel anti-Palestinian dehumanisation.

Malawi's ambitious plan to curb gold smuggling through state-backed buying centres faces severe hurdles, including unverified loss estimates, overlapping institutional mandates, and pricing challenges for artisanal miners.

Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje was one of South Africa's most brilliant intellectual pioneers. Explore the lasting legacy of the legendary writer, translator, and founding leader of the ANC.

A potential drop in ANC support during the 2026 local government elections could fundamentally shift the balance of power within the Government of National Unity, elevating the DA and accelerating political realignments ahead of 2029.

Rwanda has secured a landmark 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. This historic achievement brings the sport back to the continent for the first time since 1993 and poses an ambitious challenge to South Africa.

The Constitutional Court has handed the ANC a crucial victory, ordering the Electoral Commission of SA to reinstate 181 excluded councillor candidates ahead of the upcoming elections.

The declaration of South Africa's new Grasslands National Park marks a milestone in conservation, using a pioneering biodiversity stewardship model that protects vital watersheds and rare species while keeping landowners on their farms.

Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a long-term economic catalyst.

Lengthy zoning battles in Sandton and Sea Point highlight systemic planning delays, disputed development conditions, and growing questions over municipal enforcement.

Discover South Africa's top cultural events, featuring the Our Origin Festival in the Cradle of Humankind, jazz by Mimi Mtshali, Zoë Modiga's latest music, the African Women Writers’ Symposium in Soweto, and Cape Town's ICA Live Art Festival.

Almost two decades since founding the Feather Awards, Thami Dish Willis reflects on the journey from knocking on doors for sponsorship to building an enduring institution celebrating South Africa's queer community.

Acclaimed saxophonist Sisonke Xonti reflects on fatherhood, family loss, and finding resilience as he returns with his third studio album, uKholo.

Returning for its sixth edition across Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Reel to Reality Film Festival explores 'An African City' with a bold lineup of screenings, retrospectives, and screenwriting labs.

Everlectric co-founder Ndia Magadagela shares key lessons on leaving a comfortable corporate career, taking calculated risks, and building an electric vehicle business in South Africa.

Marking a decade in music, award-winning singer Langa Mavuso releases ‘Therapy: The Other Side’, shifting from mourning and heartbreak to joy, abundance, and theatrical stagecraft.

Caprisa and its former communications head, Sinenhlanhla Jimoh, are embroiled in a Labour Court dispute over more than R73,000 in unpaid relocation expenses.

Despite strong El Niño forecasts, South African farmers enter the summer production season with fuller dams and improved soil moisture, though rain-fed crops and livestock face lingering risks.

PRASA has unveiled rail service improvements across Gauteng and introduced 17 new City to City buses, backed by R3-billion in network restoration investments to deliver affordable and reliable public transport.

Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrate's Court postponed its decision on his bail application.

A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from sanctioning human rights groups that provide evidence to the International Criminal Court regarding alleged war crimes in Gaza.

The University of Cape Town is inviting applications for the role of Executive Director: Properties & Services to lead the strategic management and development of its campus infrastructure.

The Constitutional Court has overturned an Electoral Court ruling, directing the IEC to reinstate 181 disqualified ANC candidates on the ballot for upcoming municipal elections across six municipalities.

The state has opposed former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s bail release over witness safety fears, as his defence argues detention impacts his finances and trial preparation.

Mike Madala Shingange has been elected as the new Cosatu president, defeating Mabutho Cele as the trade union federation announces its fresh national leadership lineup.

Kiernan “AKA” Forbes' road manager, Siyabonga Mdluli, has described the fatal Florida Road shooting in court, as conflicting witness accounts emerge regarding the rapper's bodyguard.

The University of Cape Town is seeking a strategic and values-driven leader for the position of Executive Director: Properties & Services to steer the development and management of its physical estate and infrastructure.