The MKP’s two-faced foreign relations on Western Sahara

Siyabonga Hadebe|Published

The MK Party's contradictory stance on Western Sahara undermines the Sahrawi people's struggle for self-determination and exposes a hypocrisy that challenges the ...

Tokenisation and Real Estate: A regulated vision for the future

Sebaga Manyeula|Published

Can real estate tokenisation bridge the gap in South Africa's property market? Discover how this innovative approach could reshape ownership and investment

Money stress eases slightly in South Africa, but financial pressures remain

Staff Reporter|Published

These findings come from the 2025 DebtBusters Money-Stress Tracker, which surveyed over 27,000 people in May and June, making it one of the largest online surveys ...

South African Sign Language must be integral to national dialogue

Updated

The call to action by President Ramaphosa and key stakeholders invites all sectors of society to come together, and it is imperative that SASL and the Deaf community ...

Bangladesh mourns as toll from jet crash at school hits 27

AFP|Published

Most of the victims were pupils who had just been let out of class when the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College on Monday. ...

Idi Amin made himself out to be the ‘liberator’ of an oppressed majority – a demagogic trick that endures today

The Conversation|Published

In Derek R. Peterson’s new book, “A Popular History of Idi Amin’s Uganda,” he writes that Amin’s government made Uganda – a remote, landlocked nation – look like ...

Free screening of God's work, a film inspired by Durban's homeless

Staff Reporter|Published

Billed as “a portrait of resilience, a meditation on memory, and an unflinching gaze into the unseen lives of those discarded by the world, is a visually arresting ...

Black woman pilot docks colossus container ship

Published

A black woman harbour pilot showed resilience, skill and precision, docking one of the largest container ships.

Kudos to the Ballito Pro organisers for a 3-day fun extravaganza

Published

The appreciative public, a true rainbow nation throng on all three days, was blessed with great surfing, good food and drink, lovely live music, and much fun in ...

The dangers of careless whispers in a country like ours

Published

SOUTH Africa has heard of several several coup attempts since the dawn o democracy. Yet only one proved to be true and led to successful prosecution and convictions. ...

Trump has ruined Africa’s relationship with the US

Manuel Godsin|Published

Is the US truly committed to being Africa's friend? As Trump’s presidency unfolds, many Angolans are questioning the sincerity of American promises amidst rising ...

Nodada set for top-flight return with ambitious Durban City

Smiso Msomi|Published

Thabo Nodada is set to make his mark at Durban City FC after leaving Cape Town City FC, as he joins familiar faces under the guidance of coach Gavin Hunt in their ...

Kenyan youth send a clear message to embattled Ruto

Dr Sizo Nkala|Published

The last thing East Africa, and indeed the whole of Africa, needs is an unstable Kenya. It is important that the Kenyan leaders take the concerns and grievances ...

The Sociable App is making in-person connections cool again

Vernon Pillay|Published

Discover how the Sociable App is tackling digital fatigue and fostering genuine connections in a world where isolation is on the rise.

Lifetime Achiever Award

Staff Reporter|Published

KwaZulu-Natal-born filmmaker Angus Gibson, one of South Africa’s most influential and enduring cinematic voices, was honoured with the Simon “Mabunu” Sabela Lifetime ...

A day of colour and excitement at the 20th Dundee July event

Staff Reporter|Published

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the 20th Dundee July, a traditional horse racing event in KwaZulu-Natal, celebrating culture, community, and creativity.

All Eyes on SA Reserve Bank: What to expect from July’s MPC meeting

Ashley Lechman|Published

If the MPC bases its decision purely on data, the country could enjoy a rate cut, however, many other factors are at play which could see interest rates remaining ...

Madiba's legacy: Time to reclaim the soul of the struggle

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

Mandela Day must be a call to civic renewal, to ethical leadership, and deep, principled reconciliation. Not the reconciliation of forgetfulness, but the reconciliation ...

Trust in the judiciary: South Africa's crisis of confidence

Prof Sipho Seepe|Published

South Africans have expressed a sense of inquiry-fatigue. They have witnessed far too many commissions without any of them leading to discernible positive effects. ...