South Africans staked R1.5-trillion on gambling in 2024/25, with gross revenue hitting R75-billion. Much of this growth is in online gambling, a market operating in a legal grey zone. Learn about the current laws, the proposed Remote Gambling Bill, a...

A whistleblower has escalated the governance crisis at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to Parliament, alleging that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attempted to interfere in the board's handling of suspended chief executive Patrick Dlamini ...

Research by Metropolitan reveals that 11.9 million South Africans in the 'foundation market' are deeply committed to family protection but face significant challenges like irregular income and rising household pressure. This underserved market requir...

Prejudice in sport is society in miniature, and racism at the World Cup is a recurring indictment. This article explores how football authorities often treat racism as a PR inconvenience rather than a punishable offense, leading to weak sanctions and...

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department inspector Witness K have been granted R5,000 bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. They face charges related to an...

At 35, Gerald Mariemuthoo serves as a currency integrity investigator at the South African Reserve Bank, where he leads complex investigations into financial crime, illicit cash-related offences and threats to the integrity of South Africa's currency...

Former British prime minister Keir Starmer resigned less than two years into his term after failing to deliver on key promises. This article argues his departure sets an example for African leaders who often cling to power despite similar failures, d...

When the final whistle blew at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, relief came before celebration. The best team had won the 2026 Fifa World Cup. That mattered because this was no ordinary tournament. It was the first men'...

Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Jack Bloom states that community clean-up campaigns only address the symptoms of South Africa's river pollution. He emphasizes that lasting change requires the government to repair failing sewage works and crack d...

The Netflix drama "The Polygamist" depicts Jonasi Gomora's death from an AIDS-related illness, but the article argues that HIV isn't the real villain. Instead, it's the denial, shame, and silence surrounding the diagnosis that prove deadly, especiall...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was touted as a landmark expansion. However, it's now seen as a stark warning, with FIFA, under President Gianni Infantino, prioritising commercial interests and political favouritism ...

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo was not arrested because of his role in the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), Andrea Johnson, has told the Madlanga Commission. Khumalo w...

South Africa's Presidency has welcomed Ghana and Nigeria's proposal for an African Union debate on migration, but firmly states that attempts to use the issue to diplomatically isolate South Africa will not succeed. Presidential spokesperson Vincent ...

Conservationists are calling on South Africans to become citizen scientists this weekend for the country's first national crane census in two decades. The four-day count aims to assess the true state of iconic crane populations, including the vulnera...

The high-profile attempted murder trial of businessman and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused, including his wife, is scheduled for 30 court days. The case, which includes charges of attempted murder, conspir...

Fairtree's Kamini Naidoo and Amplify Investment Partners' Wade Witbooi discuss how hedge funds, particularly multi-strategy approaches, have evolved beyond their complex reputation to become crucial tools for investors seeking diversified returns, vo...

The ANC in Johannesburg attributes its 2016 local government election loss to Jacob Zuma's Nkandla scandal. However, the party believes President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala controversy will not hinder its ambitions for the 2026 municipal polls, ci...

ANC regional secretary Sasabona Manganye asserts that the ANC is the sole political party capable of rescuing Johannesburg, urging voters to grant them an overwhelming majority in the November local government elections to ensure sole governance and ...

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department inspector, known as Witness K, are due to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for a bail hearing on...

In Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben, residents face a grim reality: homes repeatedly flooded by sewage due to dysfunctional drainage. This article explores the profound psychological impact of living with such conditions, revealing high rates of PTSD and ...

Former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago's court appearance has gone viral, showing him pleading for bail to seek urgent medical attention as his health declines. Despite his desperate plea, the judge denied him bail, remanding him to prison, raising conce...

Explore the hidden psychological battles in elite football, where players test nerves, referees set limits, and technology interrupts the game's rhythm. Discover how mind games unfold beneath the surface of the beautiful game.

For much of the past decade, governments across the globe have found themselves locked in a familiar cycle. Economic growth lags behind population expansion. Youth unemployment climbs. Public services buckle under rising demand. Migration intensifies...

Thousands of runners, walkers and families turned Johannesburg's streets into a celebration of Nelson Mandela's legacy on Sunday as the sold-out Mandela Day Walk and Run drew more than 10,000 participants to the city's largest annual tribute to the f...

Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in South Africa, as it is globally. It is too often a killer – but the earlier it is detected, the more accurately it can be assessed and the more precise the treatment, the exponentially better the patie...

South Africa's freedom was never a purely South African achievement. The country liberated by African solidarity should not allow anger over migration to become an alibi for vigilantism. That is the uncomfortable truth that Nelson Mandela Internation...

Julius Mkhwanazi, the deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD (https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/departments/2-2/empd/)), has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones valued at about R14.9 million....

After 10 years and four court battles, the Constitutional Court has finally ruled the 2015 sale of the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point illegal. This landmark decision has significant implications for affordable housing and the use of public la...

Dearest Madiba I write this article to mark Mandela Day (18 July) and hope my words reach you wherever you are in the heavens. In this month 16 years ago (on 11 July 2010) you and Mam Graca floated across the field in a golf cart at Soccer City in J...

Buying a home before getting married. Choosing a reliable second-hand car instead of a luxury vehicle. Using credit to build a financial record instead of funding an expensive lifestyle. These are some of the ways young South Africans are changing ho...

Every year on Nelson Mandela Day, South Africans are encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes to acts of service in honour of Nelson Mandela's lifelong commitment to humanity. Across the country, blankets are donated, soup kitchens are established and schoo...

BMW Montana expresses its gratitude to Ambassador Andreas Peschke for his exceptional contributions to fostering stronger ties between Germany and South Africa, highlighting his legacy of partnership and mutual respect.

Germany's ambassador reflects on five impactful years in South Africa, highlighting the deep and wide-ranging relationship between the two countries, from economic partnerships and job creation to cultural exchange and shared diplomatic efforts.

Notorious apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock is forcing his victims and their families to relive the torture and extrajudicial killings of anti-apartheid activists as he recounts, defends, and appears to boast about his role in the apartheid regime’...

The diplomatic fallout from South Africa’s migration tensions escalated this week after The Presidency accused Ghana of helping to drive a campaign portraying Pretoria as isolated on the continent. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said th...

It was about two years ago that I discovered the name of one Gibson Makanda, apparently a historical figure of profound consequence the majority of South Africans do not know about. He is, the stories go, the lookalike of Nelson Mandela who walked o...

The Western Cape High Court heard intense arguments on the second day regarding the legal threshold for impeaching President Cyril Ramaphosa, with his legal team contending that Parliament's Section 89 inquiry should be halted until the courts rule o...

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo was arrested and charged with fraud and corruption in June 2024, despite complaints containing limited factual detail. The charges stem from the disput...

Mogale City faces a severe water crisis due to persistent leaks, wasting millions of litres and taxpayer money. Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Jack Bloom has intervened, instructing Mayor Lucky Sele to fix a critical broken pipe by July 2026...

Zambia's general election on 13 August is set to be a two-horse race between incumbent Hakainde Hichilema and challenger Brian Mundubile. Voter frustration over the high cost of living and the contentious burial of former president Edgar Lungu are ke...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup culminates in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, as defending champions Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, take on European champions Spain. This highly anticipated match promises a clash of experience versus yo...

Step into the Apartheid Museum and discover the powerful story of Nelson Mandela's Signal Red Mercedes-Benz 500SE, a car hand-built by workers as a monument to gratitude and a symbol of collective pride and defiance.

Nearly 13 years after his death, Nelson Mandela remains the benchmark for servant leadership. This article explores the challenges faced by subsequent South African leaders in living up to Madiba's ideals of selflessness and putting people first.

South Africa grapples with economic hardship and failing infrastructure, leading some to question Nelson Mandela's legacy. This article delves into the complexities of his post-apartheid decisions and the enduring economic inequality, urging a nuance...

This article reflects on Nelson Mandela's profound legacy, not just as a global icon, but as the quintessential public servant. It explores his understanding of leadership as service, the protection of dignity, and the critical importance of strong i...

Nelson Mandela's vision for South Africa is questioned as the article critiques his successors' actions since 1999. From Thabo Mbeki's arms deal and HIV/AIDS stance to Jacob Zuma's Nkandla and State Capture, and Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala, the pie...

On Mandela Day, the debate over Nelson Mandela's legacy as a saint or a sellout continues. This article, based on Madiba's own admissions and personal interactions, argues he was neither, but rather a 'sinner who kept trying' and a leader dedicated t...

In an era of disillusionment with post-apartheid governance, some voices question whether the father of our democracy compromised too much. Did he sell out the promise of radical justice? Critics argue that the reconciliation came at the cost of mean...

Witnessing a football match in Mexico, the author is overcome with emotion, recalling the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the profound sense of unity it fostered. This personal reflection delves into the complex legacy of Nelson Mandela and the en...

As the world awaited South Africa's new constitution, a last-minute scramble unfolded behind closed doors. With red carpets laid and choirs ready, the nation held its breath as negotiators, including Cyril Ramaphosa and Nelson Mandela, worked tireles...