uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party president Jacob Zuma has taken charge of the party's finances, revoking all signing authority from officials, including the treasurer-general and secretary-general. This decision, communicated in a letter dated 23 July, fo...

In a media landscape often criticised for its misrepresentation of Black women and girls, Sandulela Asanda's debut feature, 'Black Burns Fast', emerges as a refreshing coming-of-age romance. Set in a prestigious boarding school, the film follows 17-y...

South Africans watched as corporate captures and systemic greed were exposed by commissions like Zondo and Madlanga. Years later, the question remains: what did we truly gain from these multi-billion-rand inquiries, and has it led to justice?

Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chairperson David Masondo has resigned as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares a sweeping overhaul of the board of Africa's largest asset manager. Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Zuko Godlimpi...

After more than a decade as a pioneering content creator in fashion, Sarah Langa is now making waves in interior design. She's drawing on local materials, traditional craftsmanship, and cherished memories to forge an authentically African design phil...

Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke's family-owned property company, Encha Properties, faces a potential R50 million payout to Firstmile Properties to buy out a minority equity stake. This follows a nearly two-decade-long shareholding dispu...

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', transforms an ancient myth into a timely exploration of war, xenophobia, and the internal struggles of its protagonists. Discover how Nolan uses this epic to deliver a powerful message about the consequ...

A deepening rift within the Black Management Forum (BMF) sees its board, led by president Mpho Motsei, heading to the Gauteng High Court. The BMF accuses a faction aligned with Mzwanele Manyi of operating an "unlawful parallel BMF board" and disrupti...

Explore 'Izithukuthuku: The Tattered Soul of the Worker', a powerful dance theatre production that uses isiPantsula to critique the violence of capitalism and the emotional toll of labour, drawing inspiration from events like the Marikana massacre an...

The Department of Social Development (DSD) is under scrutiny for spending over R670 000 on hotel accommodation for its chief director of communications, Sandy Godlwana, during her acting tenure. This expenditure, linked to her transfer from KwaZulu-N...

Following the global success of Sue Nyathi's 'The Polygamist' on Netflix, Zimbabweans are calling for more local novels to be adapted for screen. However, industry players caution that turning literary works into film or television hits involves sign...

Head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Andrea Johnson has conceded that her office received a complaint from National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams, contradicting evidence she previously gave to Parliament's ad hoc committe...

Former senior executives from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and former Ministers of Justice and Constitutional Development appeared before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg, facing interrogation ov...

While fewer children attending low-income schools in Gauteng are suffering from the long-term effects of chronic malnutrition, many more are going hungry in the short term as rising food prices and economic hardship squeeze already struggling househo...

Scientists are warning South Africa to prepare for an unusually early and strengthening El Niño that is likely to bring hotter-than-normal conditions and raise the risk of a drier summer, with climate models indicating it could become one of the str...

Jaecoo's new J5 BEV is poised to disrupt the South African electric vehicle market, offering a compelling middle ground between basic city hatchbacks and expensive mid-size crossovers. Priced at R549,900, this family-friendly SUV boasts practical fea...

Budget-friendly automatic cars in South Africa often mean sluggish acceleration and frustrating drives. But the new Changan Alsvin 1.5 CE Auto defies expectations, delivering a surprisingly sprightly and responsive experience that punches well above ...

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is facing its most serious governance crisis, with the suspension of its chief executive, board resignations, and allegations of political interference. This crisis threatens the R3 trillion in retirement savin...

The debate around land reform in South Africa often focuses on statistics, but the true measure of success lies in whether land is restored with dignity, activated productively, and used to unlock meaningful social and economic transformation.

The contentious debate around semaglutide in South African healthcare extends beyond its use for obesity and type 2 diabetes, exposing deep-seated issues of access, affordability, regulation, and the pharmaceutical industry's role. At its core, the d...

The BBC's coverage of the Women's Tennis Association's new genetic sex testing policy, using visuals of a black woman's hand, highlights a pattern where stories about fairness in women's categories often visually centre athletes of African descent. T...

Every election, South Africans are promised better healthcare. Yet by the time many patients reach a public hospital, the system has often already begun to fail them—not only inside overcrowded wards but long before they arrive. The recent findings...

The South African Constitution champions a government based on the will of the people, expressed through citizen participation in elections. However, recent protests against illegal immigration and the government's response reveal a dysfunctional dem...

The global artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from restrictive, exclusionary models towards a collaborative, inclusive architecture designed to empower the Global South. The establishment of the Wor...

Our US correspondent recounts a chaotic 250th birthday celebration in Washington D.C., where a quest to see the Declaration of Independence and attend the national parade turned into a series of frustrating queues, cancelled events, and a reflection ...

South Africa's debate on undocumented migration often focuses on border control and job competition. This article argues that migration is a symptom of deeper issues, highlighting how poor governance prevents resource-rich African nations from achiev...

Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chairperson David Masondo has resigned, becoming the latest senior casualty of the governance crisis engulfing South Africa's largest asset manager, while warning that key investigations into the corporation must n...

With the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidential elections a month away, campaigners for businessman and football boss Sandile Zungu assert his leadership will transform the country's football economy and revitalise neglected lower-tie...

While lions, elephants and rhinos dominate conservation headlines, cheetahs have been quietly disappearing from Africa’s landscapes. Now, six South African cheetahs have been moved to Zambia in an ambitious bid to restore the species to Zambia’s ...

For decades, Black South Africans and African foreign nationals have built communities together, a historical reality that challenges narratives of inherent xenophobia. However, a widening gap between public experience and discourse, coupled with dec...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 centenary tournament, a move that has sparked significant debate among continental confederations regarding inclusivity, quality, and player welfare....

The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been welcomed by the property sector, providing relief for homeowners and prospective buyers and sustaining confidence in the housing market.

The Botmaskop dispute in Stellenbosch reveals a significant gap between what authorities intend, what they write, and what the public can reasonably understand. This article explores how linguistic complexities in land-use governance hinder meaningfu...

Pioneering singer-songwriter Zoë Modiga stunned Cape Town audiences with the launch of her self-produced fourth studio album, 'The Vault'. The experimental masterpiece, part of her 'Did I Do My Thing?' tour, blends jazz, acoustic soul, and African c...

Filming Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in Western Sahara, a disputed territory, raises ethical questions about cultural representation and the visibility of the Sahrawi people, whose right to self-determination remains unresolved.

While the Commonwealth Games capture global attention, the true long-term prize for its 56 nations lies in harnessing its economic network to boost trade, investment, and enterprise. Learn how the upcoming CHOGM aims to unlock this potential.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke, clearing him to return to office after a year-long suspension. An independent inquiry found no credible evidence that Chauke acted unlawfully in the...

Advocate Trish Matzke, testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg, reiterated her 2018 assertion that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has 'dismally failed' to investigate and prosecute cases related to the Truth and Reconciliati...

Former eMadlangeni local municipality mayor, Lindile Mhlungu, and former municipal manager, Musawenkosi Thwala, appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court for allegedly siphoning over R2 million in municipal funds under the guise of a shopping mall ...

Samsung Electronics has launched its most comprehensive foldable lineup yet, featuring the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. These devices integrate advanced Galaxy AI, offering distinct experiences for productivity, immersive content, and ...

Helen Zille, the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, has launched an unconventional campaign exposing the ANC-led metro's failure to provide basic services. She has lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector on behalf of residents in ar...

Thirty-two years into democracy, South Africans grapple with unfulfilled promises. Poverty persists, and social issues manifest in movements and looting, highlighting deep-seated economic exclusion.

Botswana recently became the sixth African nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative for peaceful space exploration. However, South Africa, despite its advanced space sector and historical ties to NASA, has notably not joined, raising q...

Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, International President of Doctors Without Borders (MSF), highlights how Israel's actions since October 2023 have systematically eroded Palestinians' ability to live a dignified, healthy life across Gaza and the West Bank, calli...

As South Africans invest billions in rooftop solar and batteries, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) offer a way to connect these distributed energy resources into a single, flexible power network. This innovation could transform the country's grid, but reg...

Formula 1 is increasingly selling luxury, a shift prominently displayed at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Moët & Chandon, in its second year as title sponsor under LVMH's decade-long partnership, expanded its presence beyond podium celebrations, posit...

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...