National

South African households under R2.5 trillion debt stress

By Lyse Comins

Consumers are spending more than 40% of their disposable income on repaying debt, survey shows

Politics

Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference

By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

ANC leaders accused of corruption and ‘capture’ of Joburg entities

By Khaya Koko

National

Ramaphosa names Maya as the next chief justice

By Emsie Ferreira

Samsung’s AI-powered Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 lead the foldable smartphone market

By Samsung

Thought Leader

Exorcising Mandela’s ghost

By Akanimo Andrew Akpan

We need to honour Madiba’s significance through more than just one day of charity and attend to deep structural change in our society

The world’s year of elections simmers

By Richard Calland

Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people

Put Africa’s natural resources in balance sheet

By Vincent Obisie-Orlu

Economic and social costs and values are still excluded from the system of national accounts

GNU: South Africa’s new social contract goes beyond political parties

By Thabo Motshweni

Citizens have a role in building the country based on shared values and aspirations, and must hold the unity government to account

People of Jagersfontein still waiting for justice, say civil society groups, trade unions

By Sheree Bega

Their call comes nearly two years after the disaster when the Free State tailings dam collapsed

People of Jagersfontein still waiting for justice, say civil society groups, trade unions

The Jagersfontein-Charlesville area in the Free State where a mudslide claimed life and destroyed homes nearly two years ago. Photo: Supplied

Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law

By Sheree Bega

The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response

Cobalt crush undermines future of DRC’s community forests

By Jonas Kiriko

A historic UN deal to restore degraded forest ecosystems in southeastern DRC is being torn apart by mining companies

Climate change drives marine species to new habitats despite emission reductions

By Sheree Bega

Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term

News

Politics

Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference

Politics

ANC leaders accused of corruption and ‘capture’ of Joburg entities

National

Ramaphosa names Maya as the next chief justice

Opinion

The world’s year of elections simmers

Politics

Ramaphosa’s counsel: DA’s challenge on pre-poll speech is ‘cynical’

Politics

Zizi Kodwa quits as an MP over R1.7m EOH bribery charges

National

Durban entrepreneur is a finalist for African award

Business

International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices

2023/2024 NSTF-SOUTH32 Awards

By Jamaine Krige

Welcome to the science Oscars

Celebrating a legacy of excellence in science, engineering and technology

By Jamaine Krige

Winners: NSTF Awards 2023/2024

List of this year’s scientific excellence award winners

By Jamaine Krige

The visionary leader

Prof Bernard Slippers cultivates scientific excellence through team building

By Jamaine Krige

Guardian of the green world

Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk bridges ancient wisdom and modern science

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Samsung’s AI-powered Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 lead the foldable smartphone market

The next-generation of foldables have the added advantage of the next chapter of Galaxy AI

Transformation themes explored at Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024

Business unity is key to address South Africa’s lack of economic growth and social development challenges “Development does not need to be competitive.” This was one mantra adopted by attendees at the 2024 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference (TopCo). The event was held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg on 17 and 18 July 2024. […]