The church's role in addressing poverty and injustice
Reflecting on the church's current state, this article questions its silence amid systemic poverty and unemployment in South Africa. What happened to its once radical ...
Slavery, the Great Trek and the making of South Africa’s labour economy
Explore the intricate relationship between the abolition of slavery and the Great Trek, revealing how economic necessity and political manoeuvring shaped South Africa's ...
UKZN awards scholarships to outstanding students
The University of KwaZulu-Natal recently celebrated the achievements of 86 outstanding students by awarding them prestigious scholarships, recognising their academic ...
Nation in Crisis: 8 in 10 South Africans say country on the wrong path as fragile GNU fights for legitimacy
New Ipsos data reveals persistent pessimism about South Africa's trajectory, despite initial post-election optimism following GNU formation
UCT graduate traces and rewrites her Indian indenture ancestry in SA through art
Singh’s work focuses on the “complex history of the sugar economy in South Africa and its entanglement with migration, colonialism, labour exploitation, and the ...
Durban commuters stranded as Mayor Xaba's talks with Santaco collapse
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba's emergency talks with taxi operators collapsed late Thursday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded during a two-day industry shutdown. ...
Taxi shutdown escalates: All Durban regions suspend operations
Transport across Durban grinds to a halt as taxi associations suspend their entire fleets following weeks of unresolved disputes with municipal authorities. The ...
How Xi Jinping's leadership is redefining international relations
At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Xi Jinping orchestrated a powerful display of unity among Global South leaders, including Vladimir ...
How local dialogue can overcome political polarisation in South Africa
How national dialogues can serve as powerful tools for resolving political conflicts and fostering unity in South Africa, as we explore the need for civic engagement ...
The unseen crisis in our taps that demands urgent, scalable action
Is South Africa's water crisis already upon us? With only 14% of water supply systems meeting quality standards, urgent action is needed to safeguard public health ...
National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa excluded from Tobacco Bill hearings
NITASA calls on the Portfolio Committee on Health to urgently correct this, reopen the hearings to excluded stakeholders, and recommit to a transparent and inclusive ...
Clermont commuters stranded as taxi strike drags into second day
Many workers, fearing dismissal or disciplinary action, braved the long walk from Clermont to the industrial hubs of New Germany and Pinetown.
Go for Gold - literally
Get involved in Olympic history by submitting your design for the medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Discover how past designers have transformed their ...
Powering Change: Women Leading South Africa's Renewable Energy Revolution
South Africa's transition from coal to clean energy is creating unprecedented opportunities for women in the renewable sector. Forbes Padayachee explores how women ...
ANC Limpopo chairperson Mathabatha steps aside over integrity concerns
The ANC in Limpopo has been rocked with a leadership crisis following the provincial chairperson Stanley Mathabatha's request to step aside from his role, with immediate ...
Grieving grandmother seeks justice for son-in-law killed in front of daughter
A KwaZulu-Natal grandmother is calling for justice after her son-in-law, Doctor Ngaka Mphuthi, was brutally stabbed in front of his young daughter. The incident, ...