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Freed SA activists call on governments to take more action against Israel
National
/ 8 October 2025

Freed SA activists call on governments to take more action against Israel

The group returned to South Africa on Wednesday after being detained in an Israeli prison for six days

By Aarti Bhana
ANC MPs steer clear of Mchunu link during grilling of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Politics
/ 8 October 2025

ANC MPs steer clear of Mchunu link during grilling of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

During the hearing by parliament’s ad hoc on police corruption, MPs sidestepped the suspended minister’s role in the infiltration of the criminal justice system by cartels

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
New study exposes massive undercount of methane leaks from South Africa’s coal mines
The Green Guardian
/ 8 October 2025

New study exposes massive undercount of methane leaks from South Africa’s coal mines

A new University of Cape Town study reveals that methane emissions from coal mines may be seven to 14 times higher than official estimates. Experts say capturing this potent greenhouse gas could cut climate pollution, improve mine safety and create jobs in coal regions like Mpumalanga

By Sheree Bega
Some arrested police officers are feeding information to MPs, Mkhwanazi tells ad hoc committee
Politics
/ 7 October 2025

Some arrested police officers are feeding information to MPs, Mkhwanazi tells ad hoc committee

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said Mkhwanazi told the parliament committee that several officers who served in the task team on political killings had since been arrested for corruption and other crimes

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Brown Mogotsi considers renewing ANC membership but party resolute on not keeping him
Politics
/ 7 October 2025

Brown Mogotsi considers renewing ANC membership but party resolute on not keeping him

The North West businessman said he would tell his side of the story at the Madlanga commission investigating corruption

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption
Politics
/ 7 October 2025

Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption

The committee was forced to adjourn after the EFF leader objected to the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner submitting the same statement given to the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ramaphosa: Government will act on Special Investigating Unit reports
Politics
/ 6 October 2025

Ramaphosa: Government will act on Special Investigating Unit reports

The SIU has named Ramaphosa’s nephew Hangwani Morgan Maumela as head of one of the syndicates which looted Tembisa Hospital

By Lunga Mzangwe
Israel to release South African activists, Dirco says
National
/ 6 October 2025

Israel to release South African activists, Dirco says

The six will be freed from detention and repatriated, via Jordan on Tuesday morning, the international relations and cooperation department said

By Aarti Bhana
Rising temperatures and extreme weather endanger wildlife migration
The Green Guardian
/ 6 October 2025

Rising temperatures and extreme weather endanger wildlife migration

From Arctic shorebirds to Amazon river dolphins, migratory species are facing unprecedented risks from climate change, habitat fragmentation and environmental shifts

By Sheree Bega
SA municipalities get high-resolution data to tackle climate hazards
The Green Guardian
/ 6 October 2025

SA municipalities get high-resolution data to tackle climate hazards

Wits and Sanbi have launched fact sheets, helping local governments plan for a climate-stressed SA

By Sheree Bega
Meet the AI chatbot that’s talking to young South Africans about sex, HIV and self-harm
Health
/ 5 October 2025

Meet the AI chatbot that’s talking to young South Africans about sex, HIV and self-harm

An AI pal could help young people learn about medication to stop them from getting infected

By Zano Kunene
Vital to empower the girl child
Opinion
/ 5 October 2025

Vital to empower the girl child

Africa’s G20 plan to become a global player hangs on making sure that girls get what they need

By Helen Grange
How could an angel break our hearts?
Opinion
/ 5 October 2025

How could an angel break our hearts?

The ANC and other political parties put their needs before the needs of the people

By Donovan E Williams
One year since inception, R57 billion has been withdrawn from two-pot retirements
Business
/ 5 October 2025

One year since inception, R57 billion has been withdrawn from two-pot retirements

A Liberty report shows that most claims are going towards debt and education, while preservation of savings has also risen

By Aarti Bhana
Malawi’s Mutharika sworn in after rare comeback, vows to end ‘honeymoon of looting’
Africa
/ 5 October 2025

Malawi’s Mutharika sworn in after rare comeback, vows to end ‘honeymoon of looting’

The ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre drew thousands of supporters and was cast by officials as a stress test for Malawi’s fragile democracy

By Collins Mtika
The heavy price of silence
Opinion
/ 4 October 2025

The heavy price of silence

Keeping quiet, denial and lack of courage in leaders enable genocide and corruption

By Armand Bam
Uganda’s Museveni: seven times a president, still wants another term
Opinion
/ 4 October 2025

Uganda’s Museveni: seven times a president, still wants another term

As he runs for president yet again, his NRM party aims to boost the economy and uplift citizens but critics say that the people have
lost faith in him

By Halima Athumani
Siphokazi Jonas on storytelling, survival and the future of African literature
Friday
/ 4 October 2025

Siphokazi Jonas on storytelling, survival and the future of African literature

Poet and storyteller Siphokazi Jonas explores identity, lineage and resilience in her debut collection, blending folklore and feminism for a new generation

By Zingisa Mase
‘Tembisa Hospital killed my son’
Health
/ 3 October 2025

‘Tembisa Hospital killed my son’

The SIU’s revelations this week of sprawling corruption at the hospital bring cold comfort to one grieving mother

By Sheree Bega and Aarti Bhana
Mashaba could face off against Zille for Joburg mayor
Politics
/ 3 October 2025

Mashaba could face off against Zille for Joburg mayor

ActionSA leader ready for race if party can’t find better mayoral candidate

By Lunga Mzangwe
Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict
Politics
/ 2 October 2025

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
political future

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mystery still surrounds Mthethwa’s death
Politics
/ 2 October 2025

Mystery still surrounds Mthethwa’s death

Neither the presidency nor the department of international relations has given much detail after the ambassador’s body was found at a hotel in Paris

By Lunga Mzangwe
Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill
National
/ 1 October 2025

Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said Khumalo was ‘in good spirits and taking health advice from his physician’

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career
Politics
/ 1 October 2025

Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mthethwa dies before answering for his role in police capture
Politics
/ 30 September 2025

Mthethwa dies before answering for his role in police capture

Mthethwa died before he could clear his name after Mkhwanazi’s allegations

By Lunga Mzangwe
Khumalo says Mchunu associate Mokgotsi acted as middleman for dodgy payments
Politics
/ 30 September 2025

Khumalo says Mchunu associate Mokgotsi acted as middleman for dodgy payments

The Madlanga commission heard testimony about text messages between Mokgotsi and Matlala that detailed payments to the suspended police minister, manipulation of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate and the sharing of classified information

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UPDATED: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris
National
/ 30 September 2025

UPDATED: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris

The department of international relations and cooperation confirmed the death but gave little further detail

By MG Reporter
Green groups slam ultra-deep oil, gas drilling off South African coast
The Green Guardian
/ 30 September 2025

Green groups slam ultra-deep oil, gas drilling off South African coast

TotalEnergies SA’s proposed project ‘may drill the deepest offshore well in the world’

By Sheree Bega
Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities
Politics
/ 30 September 2025

Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities

The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said

By Sandile Motha
SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital
National
/ 29 September 2025

SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital

Three syndicates were identified for siphoning funds from the hospital, and several junior officials were found to be involved

By Aarti Bhana
Malema to wait another day to know his fate in firearm case
Politics
/ 29 September 2025

Malema to wait another day to know his fate in firearm case

Delivery of the ruling by magistrate Twanet Olivier will continue on Tuesday

By Lunga Mzangwe
Khumalo: ‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment
National
/ 29 September 2025

Khumalo: ‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment

Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo told the Madlanga commission that text messages from cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala exposed links to ANC politics and police interference.

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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