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Migration tests SA's standing in Africa

The diplomatic fallout from South Africa’s migration tensions escalated this week after The Presidency accused Ghana of helping to drive a campaign portraying Pretoria as…

Seputla Sebogodi: A tribute to a giant of South African stages and screens

The South African entertainment industry is in mourning over the loss of one of its most enduring and versatile talents. Seputla “Steez” Sebogodi, the acclaimed actor and…

'We just want answers': Residents fear homes are sinking in Roodepoort development

When Phasiwe Ngwenya bought her first home in Wilfordon Extension 11, west of Johannesburg, she believed that she was investing in her children’s future. Like many first-time…

David Masondo, Deputy Finance Minister. (Photo by Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais)

Exclusive: Two PIC directors resign days after CEO’s suspension

Two Public Investment Corporation (PIC) directors have resigned less than 48 hours after the board voted by an overwhelming majority to place chief executive Patrick Dlamini on…

KZN Cogta MEC fired again as AmaZulu traditional prime minister

AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has for the second time terminated the appointment of Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the traditional prime minister of the Zulu Nation. The…

Epicentre of the crisis: About 10 000 Malawian nationals facing xenophobia elected to be repatriated and gathered at a migration transit camp in Sherwood, Durban since last Sunday. Photos: Lyse Comins

White foreigners arrive; Black Africans ‘flood’

Sandile Memela’s argument begins with a convenient sanitising move. The anti-migrant marches, he argues here (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-07-09-the-truth-the-missing-link-…

BREAKING: PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini placed on precautionary suspension

Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chief executive Patrick Dlamini has been placed on precautionary suspension by the corporation’s board. This decision follows weeks of…

Press Council rejects AfriForum’s bid to appeal ‘white genocide’ op-ed

AfriForum lost its bid to overturn a Press Council ruling, with retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe dismissing its application for leave to appeal. The dispute centred on an opinion…

The recall of iDexus has become the subject of legal proceedings, with
the pharmaceutical company denying it posed a health risk.

Regulators tighten noose on recalled GLP-1 medicines

South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals that they face disciplinary action for continuing to prescribe or dispense…

Editorial: Warnings won't stop illegal meds

South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors and pharmacists about prescribing recalled GLP-1 medicines, but this highlights a deeper issue: a booming market for illegal…

Malawi received millions for electricity but most live without

Malawi has become one of the biggest recipients of international renewable energy finance among the world's least-developed countries. But for most of its people, the lights have…

President Cyril Ramaphosa

The Ramaphosa ‘snub’ that never was

The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa requested a state visit to Ghana, saying no such visit had been planned. The claims, first published by…

Illegal weight loss drug floods SA

An investigation uncovers a rapidly growing, highly lucrative shadow market in South Africa for unapproved weight-loss drugs like Retatrutide, sold openly online and in gyms…

Outrage over Pule appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development has sparked widespread outrage, with critics questioning the ANC's commitment to…

Foul: For the US, the lesson is not so different to the lesson for South Africa after the opening World Cup game against Mexico: stay in the room. Photo: Screenshot/Fifa

Red cards and peace treaties

Drawing parallels between South Africa's World Cup red cards and US foreign policy, this article argues that America's approach to Iran has been self-defeating. It explores the…

Roadblock: Cheap sugar imports, mainly from India, Guatemala, Brazil and Thailand, are killing the struggling industry. Photo: Delwyn Versamy

Accelerate diversification in the sugar sector to cushion jobs, say key roleplayers in the industry

Following a landmark deal, key players in South Africa's sugar industry advocate for diversification into biofuels and other products to save jobs and drive growth. This…

Coatings and paints industry set for growth

The Coatings For Africa 2026 exhibition in Johannesburg concludes with local manufacturers expressing optimism about the projected $892 million growth in Southern Africa's paints…

From Kaya’s Founding Vision to a Fresh New Chapter

DJ Fresh's highly anticipated arrival at Kaya 959's breakfast show marks a significant moment for South African radio, reflecting the station's ambition to connect culture,…

Uncompromising: Herman Mashaba said he would collapse entities such as City Power and Johannesburg Water, arguing that they were unnecessary and costly. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mashaba plans special unit to arrest illegal immigrants

ActionSA president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has pledged to establish a dedicated police unit to arrest undocumented foreign nationals in the city if…

Pesticides found in our every day foods

Independent testing by the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) found pesticide residues in 86% of commonly consumed foods in South Africa, including those for infants. The…