As Jacob Zuma’s new party gains momentum, it could damage the ANC’s results in the elections and even destroy Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency
Artists’ alignment has evolved since 1994, reflecting changing dynamics in politics
The American campaign season is in full swing, with plenty of cringe-worthy music to go with it
We can’t tell you who to vote for — or even any party to vote against. Arriving at a considered decision is your democratic duty
Sparse, powerfully acted play brings the lives of anti-apartheid activist couple to the stage
Young artist’s work explores African spirituality as a means to recover from colonialism
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
The king’s relatives want all assets to be retained until the court cases against him end
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
This is an edited extract from The Child, the new novel by South African writer Alistair Mackay
Explore the state of South African democracy 30 years post-apartheid. Discover the alarming rise in political assassinations and voter apathy leading up to the 2024 elections.
Despite all the shiny new legislation, don’t think that party funding issues have disappeared
The Franschhoek Literary Festival and Kingsmead Book Fair are good indications that South Africans love reading
Proactively intercepting violent criminals prevents the killing of the innocent
The graduation season is set against the backdrop of an unemployment rate of 32.9% for the first quarter of 2024
Addressing harmful cooking fuels is urgent. Despite global attention, solutions must prioritise African women and sustainable, long-term renewable energy alternatives
The minister confronted the future deputy president of the SCA on the electoral court’s overturned judgment on Jacob Zuma’s eligibility for parliament
Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa
The central bank has maintained the key repo rate at 8.25% since hiking it by 50 basis points in May 2023
The secretaries of the three provinces have cited weakness and nonexistence of opposition parties as reasons they can deliver more than 70% of votes in each province
The bill’s fundamental presumptions violate the spirit and letter of the 2018 constitutional court judgment
The Democratic Alliance’s federal chairperson said she was only telling the truth
The deputy chief justice also called for the court to be allowed to sit in panels and for full administrative and financial independence for the judiciary
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen called Selfe an unsung hero who dedicated his life to liberating South Africans
There are early signs that fewer lesser kestrels and Amur falcons are visiting South Africa this year
Cancer accounted for about 32.3% of all insurer Liberty’s claims for 2023
Residents of the six rural towns will vote again on 19 June
There are only about 340 individual Botha’s Larks left in the wild
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy
In its apparent nothingness, Zadie Smith’s essay on student activism tells us about how genocide can be rationalised, writes Steve Salaita
A total of 131 assassinations in 2023 were related to organised crime, the minibus taxi industry, political assassinations and personal killings
The waste management company’s services are not operational in 10 of the 12 depots around Johannesburg because of protest action