Words to Action: Urgent call for GBVF response after Sona 2026

Karen Singh|Published

Civil society groups are demanding President Ramaphosa's government move beyond symbolic recognition of Gender-Based Violence as a National Disaster to concrete ...

The US prices South African assets, and nobody’s talking about it

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Is South Africa's financial destiny being dictated by the US? This article uncovers the alarming reality that South Africa's stock markets operate as mere 'satellite ...

Watch VideoTutu Puoane set for grand homecoming performance at CTIJF 2026

Daniel Young|Published

Festival organisers, espAfrika, stated that Tutu Puoane's appearance at the CTIJF " marks a significant homecoming moment."

Independence without implementation detail remains policy aspiration

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to an independent transmission company raises questions about its bankability, as institutional investors seek more than just ...

Teachers union calls out Sona's empty promises

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

While President Ramaphosa touts ambitious economic plans in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, the Teachers Union warns of a ticking time bomb in education that ...

Is Sona 2026 South Africa's last chance for economic reform?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Will President Cyril Ramaphosa finally break free from empty promises and deliver a transformative agenda? As South Africa grapples with economic despair and soaring ...

Enough Talk: IFP demands delivery, not drama, or Sona is just theatre

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) challenges President Cyril Ramaphosa to transform the upcoming State of the Nation Address (Sona) into a platform for real change, ...

Watch VideoHow Jason Smith's World Cup selection made his father's 60th birthday even more special

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Jason Smith's father did not only celebrate his 60th birthday earlier this year, he also celebrated his son's maiden World Cup call-up.

John Steenhuisen's exit from DA race unmasks turmoil with Helen Zille

Bongani Hans|Published

John Steenhuisen's shocking withdrawal from the DA leadership race not only raises eyebrows but also unveils a brewing storm within the party. As tensions escalate ...

John Steenhuisen withdraws from DA leadership race 'amid tensions with Helen Zille'

Bongani Hans|Published

John Steenhuisen's withdrawal from the DA leadership race is linked to his strained relationship with Helen Zille, raising questions about the party's future direction ...

Judge Mbenenge cleared, but can he really return?

Chevon Booysen|Published

While Judge Mbenenge has been cleared of serious misconduct in a sexual harassment case, uncertainty looms over his return to duty, as the Office of the Chief Justice ...

Johannesburg's water crisis exposes infrastructure failures

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg is grappling with a severe water crisis that continues to disrupt daily life for residents, despite the municipality's hefty investments in infrastructure ...

Could Sona 2026 be South Africa's breaking point?

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

As South Africa braces for President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address, political parties and civil society are demanding urgent action on crime, ...

Love, Lies, and Corruption: Scandalous secrets revealed at Madlanga Commission

Bongani Hans|Published

Shocking testimonies at the Madlanga Commission unveil deep-rooted corruption within the SAPS, revealing the troubling connections between senior officers and a ...

Beyond Steenhuisen's exit: The deeper problems facing the DA

Mbali Ntuli|Updated

Former DA leader Mbali Ntuli offers a candid insider perspective on John Steenhuisen's departure from the Democratic Alliance leadership, exposing deeper systemic ...

UWC's Bold Move: Feeding students amid NSFAS funding delay

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

As 10,000 students risk hunger due to NSFAS delays, UWC initiates a crucial food support campaign to ensure no student suffers while waiting for financial aid.

Is early education the key to breaking the cycle of poverty?

Staff Reporter|Published

Can early intervention in education truly uplift entire communities? Discover how The Love Trust is transforming the lives of disadvantaged learners through quality ...

How nourishing our children can save South Africa's future

Staff Reporter|Published

Amid the alarming statistic that 23% of South African children face severe food poverty, discover how community food gardens are not just feeding hungry bellies ...

Rising Tensions: South Africa expels Israeli diplomat amid diplomatic fallout

Bongani Hans and Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Following the expulsion of an Israeli diplomat, South Africa faces escalating tensions with Israel, prompting experts to warn of potential diplomatic fallout.