As frontier AI systems advance rapidly, voluntary guardrails are failing to keep pace. The United Nations must step in with global governance to protect the Global South and establish credible international safety standards.

Joburg Theatre will celebrate the timeless legacy of musical icon Caiphus Semenya with a special three-day production featuring top contemporary South African artists.

South Africa is racing toward electric cars and smarter vehicles, but for millions of consumers the bigger automotive challenge is simply gaining access to a reliable car.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile have both stepped back from official duties temporarily due to medical reasons, the Presidency announced.

South Africa mourns the tragic loss of former SABC Sports presenter and music rights activist Owen Ndlovu, who was found dead in Thokoza after being hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong.

As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term economic growth and job creation.

The process to remove KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga is underway following a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling upholding her expulsion from the National Freedom Party.

The Johannesburg High Court is set to rule on whether the State may use medical records during cross-examination to challenge Musa Kekana's credibility in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala case.

A step-by-step guide to what really happens at the clinic when you go for lenacapavir, the new six-monthly HIV prevention jab, from initial testing to injection day.

The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's challenge regarding the submission of councillor candidate lists to the IEC, leaving the party unable to field 181 councillors unless appealed.

As South Africa approaches local government elections, electoral modernisation and digital tools must prioritise democratic access, institutional integrity, and the constitutional sovereignty of the voter.

As artificial intelligence reshapes South African society, the ethical philosophy of Ubuntu must serve as the moral compass to ensure technology advances human dignity rather than entrenching historical inequalities.

Telling women where they cannot run, walk, or exist is not safety—it is containment. In the wake of recent murders in South Africa, we must confront the perpetrators and broken systems instead of shrinking women's freedoms.

Tensions between the ANC and the SACP have spilled into the Cosatu congress, resulting in heated disputes, leadership stalemates, and the eventual postponement of the conference.

Police have confirmed the discovery of an eighth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, prompting an intensified multi-case investigation and a R400,000 reward for critical information.

Runners across Gauteng and beyond are taking to the streets dressed in black to honour Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo and demand safety as police investigate the discovery of seven women's bodies in Ekurhuleni.

South African police have expanded their investigation in Ekurhuleni to seven murders following the discovery and linkage of another woman's body found in Clayville.

The discovery of runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo and several other women murdered across Ekurhuleni has left the running community reeling and reignited nationwide fears over women's safety.

As the European Union reconsiders pesticide safeguards, South Africa has a crucial window to reform its nearly 80-year-old regulatory framework and protect public health and children's development.

With a woman murdered every three hours in South Africa, the tragic discoveries in Ekurhuleni highlight the urgent need to dismantle systemic failures and confront the deep-rooted crisis of gender-based violence.

Living in constant anticipation of violence has become an exhausting norm for South African women. Addressing the femicide crisis requires structural accountability and institutional reform, not just safety tips.

Julius Mkhwanazi and five co-accused will remain in custody after the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court denied their bail applications in connection with the murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued an apology after a video of her swearing at a resident during a community engagement in the Eastern Cape went viral.

The WTO's future hinges on adapting its rules to a multipolar global economy, says chief economist Robert Staiger, warning that systemic fragmentation could drastically cut global GDP.

A sixth woman's body has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, intensifying fears among residents and prompting widespread calls for increased police presence and visible community safety interventions.

Talent alone does not guarantee sporting success. North-West University's Centre for Health and Human Performance explains how evidence-based sport science shapes sustainable athletic development.

The Digital News Transformation Fund's half-year report reveals how R10.5 million in funding has enabled 21 independent South African newsrooms to launch digital platforms, grow massive audiences, and drive real community change.

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 has announced its full speaker line-up and programme, bringing over 40 global innovators to Johannesburg to tackle AI, exponential technologies, and the future of business.

When catastrophic floods hit Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, hospital services manager Mpho Mudau bravely led life-saving evacuations. Here is how disaster preparedness and infrastructure restoration are helping the park bounce back.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has secured R10,000 bail in a blue-lights corruption case, but will stay behind bars pending a bail ruling in the Emmanuel Mbense murder trial.

Despite a decline in South Africa's overall murder statistics, hundreds of women are still being killed every quarter. Recent tragedies in Kempton Park highlight persistent gaps between government promises and the real-world safety of women.

At the 2026 Public Forum, the World Trade Organisation confronts key challenges, including a stalled dispute-settlement system, the lapse of the digital trade tariff moratorium, and greater inclusion for small businesses.

From glacial floods in Nepal to rising oceans in Tuvalu, vulnerable nations are paying the price for a crisis they did not create. Discover why this devastating human toll represents a profound failure of global and corporate governance.

Understand the key components of US Dollar Index trading costs, from spreads and commissions to overnight swaps and market execution dynamics.

South Africa's fragmented gambling oversight has struggled to keep pace with rapid digital growth. Policymakers are turning to the UK's centralised, enforcement-heavy model as a potential blueprint for reform.

The family of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo has positively identified her body following her tragic disappearance in Kempton Park, remembering her as a devoted mother, runner, and the pillar of their family.

South Africa’s sardine fishery may face precautionary catch limits as the government investigates widespread sardine deaths linked to pilchard herpesvirus across 2,600km of coastline.

A rapidly intensifying El Niño has arrived and could become one of the strongest on record, bringing extreme heat and dry conditions across South Africa this summer despite existing water and food buffers.

Beyond diplomatic optics, BRICS is rapidly transforming into a solution-driven economic platform. Here is how India and South Africa are turning shared multilateral ambitions into real industrial, trade, and financial power.

A landmark survey reveals that nearly 1.8 million women in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal experienced obstetric violence over the past decade. In response, South Africa's health department is launching a new respectful maternity care training course.

Beyond the headlines focused on the ANC, the ongoing candidate registration dispute affects 45 political parties and raises critical democratic questions for the Electoral Court to decide.

As the United States scales back the G20 agenda, BRICS has quietly stepped into the role of caretaker, advancing critical work on climate adaptation, early warning systems, and asset recovery left behind by Western forums.

AmaZulu FC boss Sandile Zungu has broken his silence after losing the SAFA presidential election to Danny Jordaan, claiming the electoral processes were unsatisfactory and that he felt misled.

Recent crime statistics highlight the differing nature of violent crime across South Africa, with Gauteng recording the highest number of murders and KwaZulu-Natal leading in reported rape cases.

Across four African countries, the Wema project uses digital storytelling to empower flood and cyclone survivors to turn their traumatic experiences into vital evidence, bridging the gap between climate science and mental health.

With university spaces capped and NSFAS shortfalls mounting, artisan careers like toolmaking offer matriculants a paid, viable path into a crucial and high-demand industry.

Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating challenger Sandile Zungu by 157 votes to 82 in a tense elective congress in Midrand.

At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the equal application of international law, demanding accountability for atrocities in Palestine, Sudan, and Iran, while pressing for urgent UN Security Council reform.

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The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen Rees. This accolade is awarded to individuals considered to have made ...