Murder, carjacking, and kidnapping: Is South Africa's safety slipping away?
Karen Singh|Published

Murder, carjacking, and kidnapping: Is South Africa's safety slipping away?

A crucial test for South Africa's fiscal future

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

pposition parties and civil society groups are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver a 2026 Budget that prioritises growth reforms, social grant increases, ...

VAT Hike: The easy target that hits the poor hardest

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

As South Africa approaches Budget 2026, the National Treasury faces pressure over a potential VAT hike, a move deemed politically toxic despite its revenue-generating ...

Budget 2026: Will Godongwana empower South Africa's youth?

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a daunting challenge in the 2026 Budget: funding a strained state while tackling a youth unemployment crisis that has become ...

Umbilo calls for urgent action on drug abuse and homelessness crisis

Zainul Dawood|Published

Durban Metro Police are intensifying efforts to combat drug dealing and homelessness under the M4 freeway, with recent operations leading to drug seizures

Youth entrepreneurship is the way to a bright future

Paul Phume|Published

Youth are not just the future; they are the present. This article explores the urgent need for youth empowerment through entrepreneurship in South Africa, addressing ...

‘We must propel the voices of women in science’ – Deputy Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at UP Women in Science ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina urges a national commitment to spotlight the achievements of women in STEM during her keynote at the Women in Science Symposium, ...

A Turning Point for Global South Innovation?

Phapano Phasha|Published

How the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 is redefining AI innovation in the Global South and what it means for the future of technology in developing nations.

Why youth should be the 7th Region of the African Union

Abdou Samb|Published

Reflecting on the 39th AU Summit, we must ask: What about Africa's youth? As Oliver Tambo said, a nation that neglects its young does not deserve its future. This ...

Clean Audits: The dangerous illusion behind South Africa's corporate collapses

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

In less than a decade, the collapses of Steinhoff International and Tongaat Hulett have wiped out over R300 billion in value, exposing a troubling truth: clean audit ...

Russian athletes return to IPC amid global controversy

Abbey Makoe|Published

After years of exclusion, Russian and Belarusian athletes are set to compete under their own flags at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, a pivotal decision by ...

How Sebaga Manyeula is reshaping Africa's crypto landscape

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

In a male-dominated world of finance, Sebaga Manyeula is not just navigating the crypto space in Africa; she is challenging the status quo and redefining what it ...

Sanitary Pads Shocker: The silent attack on women’s bodies

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

Recent findings from a UFS study reveal alarming levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa, raising urgent questions about ...

South Africa's Commissions of Inquiry: Expensive theatre or real justice?

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Since 2018, names like Zondo and Mpati have dominated South Africa's political discourse. But what tangible outcomes have these commissions of inquiry produced, ...

Constitutional crisis looms as FMF sounds alarm on gambling tax

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Amid a fierce backlash from free-market advocates, South Africa's National Treasury faces accusations of constitutional overreach with its proposed 20% tax on online ...

Will Cyril Ramaphosa's R54bn water plan sink or swim?

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Experts caution that without significant leadership changes and accountability, President Cyril Ramaphosa's ambitious R54 billion incentive to reform South Africa's ...

Catch Bucie and DJ Kent live as Johannesburg hosts a massive weekend of music and culture

Karishma Dipa|Published

Experience a weekend of music and connection at The Soirée Lover’s Edition 2026, alongside outdoor activities and performances by top local artists in Johannesburg. ...

NGB and NSFAS declare war on gambling crisis

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

In a groundbreaking move, the NGB and NSFAS have launched a strategic initiative to combat the alarming rise of gambling among students, aiming to protect public ...

Before the Budget Speech: 10 money watchpoints for South African households

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how the upcoming 2026 National Budget Speech will affect your household finances. With over 60% of income spent on essentials, learn the 10 crucial money ...

Watch VideoAmapiano takes over: Kammu Dee and Malemon set to perform at Pirates vs Sundowns showdown

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Join the excitement tonight as Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in a potential title decider, featuring live performances by amapiano stars Kammu Dee and Malemon ...