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...

Thirty years after democracy, this article asks if South Africa has built the country Nelson Mandela envisioned. It delves into the unfulfilled promise of a democratic and free society with equal opportunities, focusing on the critical link between e...

As South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, the article reflects on the state of democracy in the region and SADC's challenges in upholding its commitments. It proposes that South Africa, as chair, can drive reforms to enable ear...

Mpho.Wav is set to release his Afro House remix of Bongi Dube’s classic “Go Around” on July 24. Jazz saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane will perform at Jozi Gold Brewing Company on July 18, and the Gospel Music Spotlight concert returns to Carnival C...

Bronwyn Katz, the 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Arts, creates sculptures and installations that delve into ancestral memory, the history of Kimberley, and the quiet language of materials, inviting audiences to reflect rather than seek in...

World-renowned visual activist Zanele Muholi's latest solo exhibition, 'Kanye Nawe', opens at Southern Guild Cape Town. The show spans two decades of their practice, including the seminal 'Faces and Phases' project, and explores themes of remembrance...

Artist Muofhe Manavhela is spearheading a movement to reverse the traditional flow of South African art, inviting artists, curators, and cultural enthusiasts to Venda. Her project, Towards the Art: Venda 2026, encourages a deeper engagement with the ...

Francois van Coke, frontman of Fokofpolisiekar and a successful solo artist, reflects on how fatherhood has reshaped his songwriting, his Sama-nominated album 'Die Ruimte', and the journey of his 20-year music career, including his upcoming 'Francois...

More than a decade after his passing, a new documentary, 'Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes', offers a fresh perspective on Nelson Mandela. Built around over 70 hours of his private audio recordings, it aims to challenge prevailing myt...

The South African entertainment industry is in mourning over the loss of one of its most enduring and versatile talents. Seputla “Steez” Sebogodi, the acclaimed actor and musician born on 31 October 1962 in Lady Selborne, Pretoria. His death was ...

On 25 March 2026 the UN General Assembly did something rare: it put a long-denied moral truth into the language of international diplomacy. In adopting Resolution A/RES/80/250 (https://docs.un.org/A/RES/80/250), the Assembly declared the traffickin...

When Phasiwe Ngwenya bought her first home in Wilfordon Extension 11, west of Johannesburg, she believed that she was investing in her children’s future. Like many first-time homeowners, she imagined a place where her children could grow up and on...

ANC national chairperson and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called for deeper cooperation between Rwanda and South Africa, saying stronger bilateral relations were critical to regional peace, development and African integr...

Veteran South African actor, director and theatre-maker Seputla Sebogodi has died following complications related to diabetes. His family confirmed that he passed away on the evening of 15 July 2026. In a statement, the family described Sebogodi who...

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in the City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa opened a new chapter in its national conversation on science, technology and innovation. The Inaugural ST&I Public Lecture convened under the ...

In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, after having the world beg it not to, a wave of outrage went through mankind. People asked me: “How did Ukraine manage to generate so much compassion?” My answer was: “It wasn’t our doing. I was sure a wa...

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has labelled Parliament's ad hoc committee, which investigated claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as "useless" compared with the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating...

Billionaire Chuck Feeney is lauded for his ‘giving while living’ philanthropic philosophy and lifelong frugality. Less than three years after his death, is his ambition for a lasting, equitable legacy being tainted by a duplicitous association wi...

The narrative about Gauteng for too long has been one of unrealised potential and of a strong economy weighed down by unemployment and inequality. That narrative is now shifting, with the provincial government taking decisive action to break the cycl...

Two Public Investment Corporation (PIC) directors have resigned less than 48 hours after the board voted by an overwhelming majority to place chief executive Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension. PIC chairperson David Masondo confirmed to the...

The Boks have firmly cemented their status as a dominant force in world rugby following their historic 2026 campaign. They have ultimately dominated world rugby since their last loss away to New Zealand’s All Blacks in early September last year. Ho...

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has appointed chief financial officer Batandwa Damoyi as acting chief executive with immediate effect following the precautionary suspension of CEO Patrick Dlamini. (https://mg.co.za/business/2026-07-13-breakin...

Epson is redefining success in the digital economy by creating seamless technology ecosystems that integrate printers, projectors, and digital platforms, all while prioritizing sustainability, affordability, and regional growth across Africa.

Beyond guide dogs, another group of highly trained canines is making a profound impact in South Africa's healthcare and legal systems. Learn how therapy dogs are supporting trauma recovery and why their role in public policy and everyday conversation...

President Cyril Ramaphosa's application to halt Parliament's Section 89 impeachment process over the Phala Phala farm scandal is facing opposition from the MK Party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) (https://mg.co.za/politics/2026-05-08-eff-demand...

The Presidency has accused Ghana of leading what it describes as a campaign to falsely portray South Africa as increasingly isolated on the continent, saying the issue has already been raised directly with Ghana's High Commissioner. The latest remar...

Businessman and alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala briefly appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, seeking a postponement of his testimony until the conclusion of his criminal trial. Matlala’s lawyer, Annelene van de...

Advocate Elaine Harrison, the KwaZulu-Natal director of Public Prosecutions is in the firing line. Harrison is accused by one Visham Panday, a Durban businessman, of using prosecution to settle old scores specifically targeting him and those she perc...

Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner and Official Coffee Provider. The exact numbe...

On World Youth Skills Day, South African social enterprise MiDesk Global highlights a critical, often overlooked barrier to skills development: millions of children lack access to a school desk, impacting literacy and future employability.

If there is one thing this month's line-up of South African films proves, it's that local cinema has stopped trying to be one thing. For years, South African films were often expected to carry the weight of history or social commentary. While the st...

Former police minister Bheki Cele told the Khampempe Commission that the state should not have paid the legal fees of former apartheid-era Security Branch officers facing prosecution for crimes committed under apartheid. “My position then continue...