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How Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global lithium market

Staff Reporter|Published

Explore how Africa's lithium industry is poised for growth as global supply deficits approach, with key insights from the upcoming African Mining Week 2026.

New lifestyle audit guidelines aim to enhance transparency in public service

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Public Service and Administration plans to amend lifestyle audit guidelines amidst challenges faced by provinces, including resistance from civil ...

Sergeant Nkosi's arrest sparks outcry over police secrecy

Bongani Hans|Published

Following the arrest of Sgt Fannie Hezekiel Nkosi, implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, concerns about police transparency and accountability have emerged. ...

Ramaphosa's leadership under fire as ministers' scandals ignite fury

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Amid mounting public frustration, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces urgent calls to investigate serious allegations of misconduct against two Cabinet ministers.

Ramaphosa under fire over alleged misconduct by ministers

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Amid mounting public frustration, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces urgent calls to investigate serious allegations of misconduct against two Cabinet ministers.

The urgent crisis of rising paraffin prices for South Africa's poorest households

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

While motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

Boesak prays for KZN police commissioner’s safety amid whistle-blower threats

Bongani Hans|Published

During a Good Friday service in Durban, Professor Allan Boesak prayed for the safety of KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, highlighting the dangers ...

How rising paraffin prices are pushing South Africa's poor households into energy poverty

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

While motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

Human Rights Commission warns of impending disaster in South Africa

Karen Singh|Published

The South African Human Rights Commission raises alarms over a looming national disaster as the country's water and sanitation infrastructure deteriorates, revealing ...

Gauteng's Easter exodus: How authorities are managing the traffic surge

Karen Singh|Published

As the Easter weekend unfolds, Gauteng faces a traffic surge, prompting authorities to implement crucial safety measures on major routes to protect holiday travellers. ...

Government's Podcast Regulation: A threat to free speech in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

Free SA warns that proposed government regulations on podcasting threaten the freedom of expression and the vibrant exchange of ideas among South Africans.

Rising Fuel Costs: Will employers choose flexibility and empathy over layoffs?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

With South Africa facing the steepest fuel price hikes in history, will employers rise to the challenge and show the flexibility and empathy their employees desperately ...

R42bn Misspent, Zero Consequences: AG exposes government’s culture of impunity

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

The Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke, has issued a stark warning about the government's slow response to critical governance failures, revealing ...

Corruption Uncovered: SIU Exposes NLC's Shocking Betrayal of Public Trust

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Unmasking a web of deceit, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) exposes a shocking corruption scandal within South Africa's National Lotteries Commission (NLC). ...

General Masemola summoned: 'They become co-responsible for corruption'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

General Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act, signalling a potential shift towards greater accountability in South Africa's public service. ...

Unregistered SIMs: The hidden threat fueling South Africa's crime wave

Karen Singh|Published

Industry experts cautiously welcome the South African government's renewed commitment to enforce SIM card registration laws, stressing that immediate action is crucial ...

The great debate: Private capital isn’t one asset class – or is it?

Staff Reporter|Published

As private markets evolve in South Africa, a heated debate emerges over whether consolidating private capital into a single allocation enhances or undermines investment ...

Urgent Action Required: AGSA's audit reveals SOEs' role in South Africa's governance crisis

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

One year into the 7th administration, the AGSA's report reveals alarming stagnation in governance and audit outcomes. What does this mean for South Africa's fiscal ...

Water insecurity tops public concerns across Africa as service gaps persist

Staff Reporter|Published

Why are Africans dissatisfied with their governments' water services? Discover the findings from Afrobarometer surveys revealing the urgent need for improved access ...

How digital access is transforming retirement withdrawals in South Africa's Two-Pot system

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how South Africa's Two-Pot retirement system is revolutionising access to savings, balancing long-term security with immediate financial relief, and the ...