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Digital technology must speak African languages
Opinion
/ 6 July 2025

Digital technology must speak African languages

Governments use digital platforms to communicate with society but, on a continent with more than 2  000 languages, it remains stubbornly monolinguistic

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike
A new chapter in the life of the glitzy Ritz hotel
Columns
/ 6 July 2025

A new chapter in the life of the glitzy Ritz hotel

After seven years of standing empty, the slender building with its glamorous past has finally been sold

By Ash Müller
Struggle for the Freedom Charter goes on
Opinion
/ 5 July 2025

Struggle for the Freedom Charter goes on

Signed 70 years ago, today’s Constitution was built on it, but not everything has been realised

By Ronnie Kasrils
The Durban July: The good, the bad and the ugly of Africa’s grandest gallop
Opinion
/ 5 July 2025

The Durban July: The good, the bad and the ugly of Africa’s grandest gallop

Socialites are juxtaposed with the working class at the Durban July, writes Marlan Padayachee

By Marlan Padayachee
Sparrow-weaver nests help shape bird biodiversity in the southern Kalahari
The Green Guardian
/ 5 July 2025

Sparrow-weaver nests help shape bird biodiversity in the southern Kalahari

As conditions become hotter and drier, they offer critical shelter to other species

By Sheree Bega
Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims
National
/ 4 July 2025

Judge president’s emoji expert disputes accuser’s claims

The defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenenge’s interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Joblessness drives blesser relationships
National
/ 4 July 2025

Joblessness drives blesser relationships

Transactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm

By Aarti Bhana
South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties
Business
/ 4 July 2025

South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties

There is not enough transparency and the funds would be better spent on health and education

By Lyse Comins
Former deputy president David “The Cat” Mabuza has died
Politics
/ 3 July 2025

Former deputy president David “The Cat” Mabuza has died

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula announced Mabuza’s death in a post on social media platform X

By Lunga Mzangwe
Shivambu’s predatory politics
Opinion
/ 3 July 2025

Shivambu’s predatory politics

Floyd Shivambu’s new political project masks its predatory character in the language of liberation

By Richard Pithouse
MK party officials to discuss errant behaviour of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela
Politics
/ 3 July 2025

MK party officials to discuss errant behaviour of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The party leader’s daughter and its spokesperson have been accused of ignoring party structures and resisting being told what to do

By Lunga Mzangwe
Consulting companies are profiting off the climate crisis — report
The Green Guardian
/ 3 July 2025

Consulting companies are profiting off the climate crisis — report

Companies including the Boston Consulting Group and big accounting firms have been named in the damning report

By Aarti Bhana
Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incident
National
/ 2 July 2025

Judge Selby Mbenenge’s former secretary says he was at the bank during alleged flashing incident

Zintle Nkqayi worked as Mbenenge’s secretary from 2020 until she resigned in April 2025, citing bad treatment by colleagues who supported his sexual harassment accuser, Andiswa Mengo

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Our rivers are dying — and so are the fish we’ve never heard of
The Green Guardian
/ 2 July 2025

Our rivers are dying — and so are the fish we’ve never heard of

Many of the country’s native fish species are threatened by habitat loss and pollution while the spread of invasive aliens is putting huge pressure on indigenous populations

By Sheree Bega
Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey shows
National
/ 2 July 2025

Few South Africans are planning to retire, survey shows

The high cost of living is making it difficult for people to save with many resigned to working into old age or relying on government grants

By Lyse Comins
Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacity
National
/ 1 July 2025

Correctional services cuts consultant costs, pushes to build internal capacity

The department is implementing a formal strategy to curb irregular expenditure and align procurement with the treasury

By Des Erasmus
Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer  says
National
/ 1 July 2025

Gender expert biased towards judge president Mbenenge, lawyer  says

Mbenenge’s counsel Muzi Sikhakhane said his sexual harassment accuser Andiswa Mengo did not fit gender expert Lisa Vetten’s description of a woman who could not stand up for herself

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they tell us
Health
/ 1 July 2025

‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they tell us

With fewer people smoking cigarettes globally, the tobacco industry is using its well-honed tactics to increase sales of electronic devices like vapes and heated tobacco products

By Zano Kunene
National bird in peril: Blue crane numbers plummet in Overberg
The Green Guardian
/ 1 July 2025

National bird in peril: Blue crane numbers plummet in Overberg

Blue cranes are uplisted to vulnerable due to threats such as habitat loss, powerlines, fences and poisoning

By Sheree Bega
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge
National
/ 30 June 2025

Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge

Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Hindu nationalist Ram Madhav urges Indian South Africans to deepen ties with world’s largest emerging economy
National
/ 30 June 2025

Hindu nationalist Ram Madhav urges Indian South Africans to deepen ties with world’s largest emerging economy

The India politician is on a Global South tour to spread a message of diasporans blending loyalty to their birthplace with pride in their ancestral homeland

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SA poultry industry slams US bird flu import concessions as risk to food security
Article
/ 30 June 2025

SA poultry industry slams US bird flu import concessions as risk to food security

The decision allowing America to lift or impose export bans during outbreaks ‘will be devastating’

By Lyse Comins
From groceries to bonds: How a 3% inflation target will affect you
Columns
/ 29 June 2025

From groceries to bonds: How a 3% inflation target will affect you

The Reserve Bank’s plan to narrow the inflation target to 3% for stability, lower costs and growth should be positive for households and businesses

By Nkosinathi Mtshali
To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave
Columns
/ 29 June 2025

To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave

High court case explores whether a court can order adults to take DNA tests for paternity — or get a body exhumed for this purpose

By Anelisa Zungu and Kaamilah Paulse
Moravian Church legal battle at heart of indigenous land rights
Feature
/ 29 June 2025

Moravian Church legal battle at heart of indigenous land rights

Descendants of the indigenous people who lived on the land, predominantly Khoi and slaves, want to be able to control and govern the land their forefathers worked

By Ilham Rawoot
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing
Politics
/ 28 June 2025

DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing

Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from the failures of the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ireland to make education a focal point at G20 meet in SA
National
/ 28 June 2025

Ireland to make education a focal point at G20 meet in SA

The country is officially the most educated in the world, and its economy has benefited greatly from this

By Eyaaz Matwadia
From code to cooperation: How the G20 and Unesco can shape ethical AI
Thought Leader
/ 28 June 2025

From code to cooperation: How the G20 and Unesco can shape ethical AI

Open-source models and falling costs have democratised access, with actors such as DeepSeek proving foundational AI is no longer exclusive to Big Tech

By Gabriela Ramos
Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future
Sci-tech
/ 28 June 2025

Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future

The smart technology builds personal memory models, learning about users’ habits and preferences over time to continuously improve service

By Aarti Bhana
The privatisation agenda will not save South Africa
Columns
/ 27 June 2025

The privatisation agenda will not save South Africa

The state has tried the neoliberalism model in various forms for 31 years, and it has not worked

By Andile Zulu
Abandoned coal mines could power South Africa’s solar future
The Green Guardian
/ 27 June 2025

Abandoned coal mines could power South Africa’s solar future

Researchers argue that 300GW of solar energy could be produced at Mpumalanga’s old mines and those closing in the next decade

By Sheree Bega
Morero may be safe, but battle over Jozi council continues
Politics
/ 27 June 2025

Morero may be safe, but battle over Jozi council continues

Some ANC members want former speaker Margaret Arnolds to return after the incumbent was ousted

By Lunga Mzangwe
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