The KwaZulu-Natal government has launched a R148 million project to build the Ilembe district's first dedicated public psychiatric hospital, ending years of patient transfers.

Singer-songwriter Manana reflects on growth, emotional honesty, and the vibrant space for alternative sounds in South Africa during his Mending Broken Hearts Tour stop in Pretoria.

After facing early rejection at age 13, South African filmmaker Ma-Afrika Setona moved to Los Angeles, earned a BAFTA-nominated thesis film, and is now developing her debut feature, Mandla Man.

Organised crime expert Mark Shaw has urged the Madlanga commission to recommend an urgent integrity reassessment and vetting process for senior police and justice officials.

South Africa ranks among the world's most spam-targeted markets, with 17.47 billion spam calls recorded in early 2026. Industry leaders and regulators discuss how technology, regulation, and cross-sector cooperation can curb scams and rebuild consume...

The WMO and SAWS warn that El Niño is intensifying into a potentially record-breaking event, bringing severe heatwaves, low rainfall, and elevated drought risks to South Africa this summer.

Despite recent global criticism over low-altitude stadium passes, South Africa's proud tradition of precision flyovers reflects decades of rigorous planning, airmanship, and an exemplary safety record.

As digital connectivity and fintech evolve, South Africa's online casino landscape is being reshaped by mobile-first design, enhanced security, and tighter regulatory frameworks.

Sworn affidavits submitted to the Hawks by whistleblowers allege that senior Transnet executives ignored procurement irregularities and collusion in contracts worth over R900 million, leading to massive financial losses.

From Soweto roots to international acclaim with Urban Village and collaborations with Msaki, multi-instrumentalist Tubatsi Mpho Moloi discusses his genre-defying music journey and upcoming solo show.

Johannesburg's mayoral race is heating up as political veterans and rising contenders clash over solutions for failing infrastructure, service delivery, and coalition control ahead of the municipal elections.

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he had no knowledge of the 'Big Five' cartel or its leaders, denying allegations of improper interference in a high-profile police raid.

Despite progressive laws and decades of research, intimate-partner femicide is rising again in South Africa. Research presented in Cape Town reveals that saving women requires shifting from empty policies to decisive state action and enforcement.

There is no curriculum or rubric for belonging, yet fostering connection and individuality is the most vital lesson an educator can deliver in the classroom.

Despite extensive research and progressive policies, intimate-partner femicide is rising in South Africa. At the Safety 2026 conference in Cape Town, public health experts warned that institutional decay and poor implementation continue to cost women...

A spreading sardine mortality event linked to pilchard herpesvirus has hit South Africa and Namibia, raising alarms over total biomass loss, fishery limits, and the survival of endangered African penguins.

Pioneering South African equestrian Enos Mafokate, known as "Kgosi ya Dipere", has died. The trailblazer broke racial barriers during apartheid and dedicated his life to empowering youth through horse riding.

An impromptu 1,200km weekend dash from Johannesburg to Durban puts the new Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV to the test, proving that electric refinement and spontaneous road trips can finally coexist.

Hakainde Hichilema has taken the oath of office for his second term as Zambia's president following a decisive victory. However, high economic expectations and treason charges against opposition leaders present serious challenges ahead.

Steven Bartlett's decision to list his Bishopscourt mansion for R189m—nearly double what he paid two years ago—sparks vital questions about foreign capital and property pricing in Cape Town.

During Heritage Month, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation reflects on how Pan-African collaboration, shared identity, and ethical leadership can overcome division and build a unified future across the continent.

Discover this week's cultural highlights, including the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg in Sandton, Cape Town's vibrant Open Book Festival, and a showcase of emerging jazz talent from UKZN.

Ndebele artist Gogo Esther Mnguni has transformed historic World Cup rugby and netball match balls into cultural masterpieces, showcasing a rare chicken-feather brush technique practised by fewer than 10 people.

After being named Outstanding Art Gallery at the National Arts Council Awards, Gallery MOMO director Odysseus Shirindza discusses more than two decades of championing contemporary African art, the challenges of sustaining an independent gallery, and ...

From colonial refreshment station to modern value chains, South Africa faces a vital test: ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems foster true ownership, enterprise, and manufacturing rather than remaining mere suppliers for global accumulation.

Contra.Joburg transformed inner-city Johannesburg into an open-access cultural hub, connecting over 170 artists across 16 creative spaces with new audiences, collectors, and collaborators.

Marking 70 years since the 1956 Women's March, an exhibition of Alf Kumalo's photography explores the depth, joy, and defiance of the women who fought against apartheid pass laws.

At its manifesto launch, the ANC took an unusual gamble by publicly acknowledging where it has failed. Will this calculated admission rebuild voter trust, or simply arm the opposition?

Despite landmark legal rulings and protections, the indigenous Batwa of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo remain besieged by rebel violence, militia exploitation, and displacement from protected parklands.

As the United Nations edges closer to electing its first female Secretary-General, Africa's failure to nominate qualified women from its own ranks highlights a missed opportunity in continental diplomacy.

Growing up as a Zimbabwean migrant in South Africa, Kimberly Mabaso reflects on how invisible borders and xenophobia challenge the true meaning of belonging, far beyond what legal documents can ever prove.

Three decades into democracy, South Africans still retreat into separate racial silences and stereotypes. Matuba Mahlatjie explores what we say when no one is listening.

A bitter war of words has ignited between the Springboks and All Blacks after Dave Rennie questioned South Africa's scrum legality, triggering a fiery response from Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Johannesburg Test.

The inaugural Diplomatic Women's Forum in Pretoria brought together female ambassadors, business leaders, and policymakers to celebrate leadership, explore conservation partnerships, and open doors for future generations.

Assistive technology is essential for education, employment, and independence, yet millions across South Africa and the continent face severe access and affordability barriers.

Westonaria-based non-profit ADOPT A SON is redefining masculinity and supporting vulnerable boys through early mentorship, emotional guidance, and family empowerment.

Pioneering South African show jumper and founder of the Soweto Equestrian Centre, Enos Mafokate, has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a profound legacy of breaking barriers.

Scientists investigating Nepal’s deadly Rasuwa district floods have found that a sudden, undetected ice-rock avalanche high in the Himalayas triggered the disaster, exposing the limits of conventional early-warning systems.

MK Party President Jacob Zuma and treasurer general Brian Molefe have issued a seven-day ultimatum to KwaZulu-Natal MPLs to settle unpaid party levies or face automatic dismissal from the party.

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has backed businessperson Sandile Zungu's bid for the Safa presidency, urging all 11 football regions in KwaZulu-Natal to unite behind him ahead of the elective congress.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that 546 political parties and over 142,000 nominated candidates will contest the upcoming local government elections across the country.

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces legal action after struggle veteran and councillor Mkhuseli 'Khusta' Jack filed a defamation lawsuit over comments questioning his integrity during apartheid.

Veteran South African sports journalist Sy Lerman, whose distinguished career spanned over six decades, has passed away at 88, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in sports writing.

Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi's fourth bail bid has been postponed to 11 September following his testimony denying state claims that he planned to escape from holding cells.

Criminal charges against Alpha Founder Antonio Iozzo, CFO Werner Roets, and Abraham Johannes van Rensburg have been formally withdrawn after a DPP review confirmed the allegations were entirely baseless.

The Madlanga commission has postponed deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s testimony to 28 September, ordering an independent medical assessment amid scrutiny over altered and backdated sick notes.

The South African Weather Service warns that an exceptionally strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean could trigger severe heatwaves, water scarcity, and hotter, drier conditions across South Africa.

A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its productivity, income, and hunger-reduction goals.

The South African Football Association has officially reappointed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing back one of the continent's most decorated tacticians to lead the national team.

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya testified before the Madlanga commission, stating he cannot recall being told where a 541kg seized cocaine consignment was stored before it was stolen from a Port Shepstone facility in 2021.