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Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25
National
/ 11 June 2025

Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25

These included 9 859 cases relating to sexual abuse reported in all nine provinces

By Umamah Bakharia
Moeletsi Mbeki criticises ‘ruling political elites’ for ‘milking’ South Africa’s economy
Business
/ 10 June 2025

Moeletsi Mbeki criticises ‘ruling political elites’ for ‘milking’ South Africa’s economy

The brother of former president Thabo Mbeki said the power of the ruling middle class must be diluted by the poor, the working class and property owners

By Lyse Comins
National Register for Sex Offenders still in legislative process, justice department says
National
/ 10 June 2025

National Register for Sex Offenders still in legislative process, justice department says

The register is inaccessible to the public because of legal issues such as defamation, vigilantism and wrongful listings, despite pressure for transparency

By Umamah Bakharia
African Transformation Movement replaces president in bid to grow party
Politics
/ 10 June 2025

African Transformation Movement replaces president in bid to grow party

Caesar Nongqunga is the ATM’s new president, while Vuyolwethu Zungula remains the parliamentary leader

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mayors Morero and Nasiphi laugh off possibility of Zille becoming Joburg mayor
Politics
/ 9 June 2025

Mayors Morero and Nasiphi laugh off possibility of Zille becoming Joburg mayor

Tshwane’s deputy mayor said the Democratic Alliance’s consideration of its federal chairperson as Johannesburg’s mayor suggested the DA’s lack of confidence in its leadership in the city

By Lunga Mzangwe
At least three officials must collude to create one ghost worker, says public service chairperson
National
/ 9 June 2025

At least three officials must collude to create one ghost worker, says public service chairperson

To expose the criminal syndicates, in-person verification would be required, said Jan de Villiers

By Des Erasmus
New water crisis threatens as invasive plants overrun North West’s Vaalkop Dam
National
/ 9 June 2025

New water crisis threatens as invasive plants overrun North West’s Vaalkop Dam

The dam is the main source of water for drinking, agriculture and industry, but officials have been ‘ignoring’ the problem since 2017

By Sheree Bega
MK party’s power problem: The fragility of proximity politics
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

MK party’s power problem: The fragility of proximity politics

Floyd Shivambu’s removal as secretary general points to the real issue – proximity to power

By Thando Mzimela-Ntuli
Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle

South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes

By Letitia Jentel
Ask Ash | Johannesburg’s housing crisis is like a movie on loop
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

Ask Ash | Johannesburg’s housing crisis is like a movie on loop

The hijacking of buildings is a symptom of seriously deep-seated social problems in our society

By Ash Müller
It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans
Columns
/ 7 June 2025

It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans

Most rejections by European countries and the US are based on ‘reasonable doubts about the visa applicants’ intention to return home’. Many Africans believe otherwise

By Thembisa Fakude
Draft oil and gas regulations spark climate justice concerns
The Green Guardian
/ 7 June 2025

Draft oil and gas regulations spark climate justice concerns

Civil society organisations say the regulations on South Africa’s petroleum sector are failing ‘the environmental test’

By Sheree Bega
Dehorning rhinos cuts poaching by 78%, landmark study finds
The Green Guardian
/ 7 June 2025

Dehorning rhinos cuts poaching by 78%, landmark study finds

Research shows it costs less and works better than other interventions

By Sheree Bega
Snowfall and bitter cold to hit all provinces except Limpopo
National
/ 6 June 2025

Snowfall and bitter cold to hit all provinces except Limpopo

The thousands of Comrades runners can expect mild to warm and windy conditions, but this will change later in the day

By Sheree Bega
‘Msholozi finally heard us’: MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general
Politics
/ 6 June 2025

‘Msholozi finally heard us’: MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general

But there are fears that his tense relationship with senior party figures may limit his effectiveness in parliament

By Mandisa Nyathi
NGOs count the cost of lost United States funding
National
/ 6 June 2025

NGOs count the cost of lost United States funding

Jobs have been lost and organisations across South Africa and the continent are closing while others are barely surviving the financial crisis

By Lyse Comins
Ekurhuleni city manager placed on special leave until retirement
Politics
/ 5 June 2025

Ekurhuleni city manager placed on special leave until retirement

The city council said it could not extend the contract of Imogen Mashazi, who is reaching retirement age, by two years

By Lunga Mzangwe
Government’s gender-based violence plan lacks funds
National
/ 5 June 2025

Government’s gender-based violence plan lacks funds

Developed in 2020 by government and civil society organisations, the plan sets out a strategic framework to guide the national response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)

By Aarti Bhana
It’s the ‘Donald disease’ that’s making us sick
Health
/ 5 June 2025

It’s the ‘Donald disease’ that’s making us sick

With the 12 specialised key population clinics in South Africa funded by the US government, and now shuttered, getting treatment at government clinics has been difficult, if not impossible

By Tanya Pampalone and Mia Malan
Malema: Zuma’s MK party wants to undermine EFF under the guise of ‘black unity’
Politics
/ 4 June 2025

Malema: Zuma’s MK party wants to undermine EFF under the guise of ‘black unity’

Parties such as Xiluva, and the South African Rainbow Alliance have recently been absorbed by uMkhonto weSizwe party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Judge slams home affairs department for ‘unintelligible, illogical babble’ in gay case
National
/ 4 June 2025

Judge slams home affairs department for ‘unintelligible, illogical babble’ in gay case

An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country

By Tania Broughton
New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF
Politics
/ 4 June 2025

New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF

Colleen Makhubele said fixing the relationship was important for the wellbeing of the progressive caucus in parliament

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zuma sacks Shivambu as MK secretary-general
Politics
/ 3 June 2025

Zuma sacks Shivambu as MK secretary-general

The decision follows Shivambu’s unsanctioned trip to Malawi

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA economy grows marginally by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
Business
/ 3 June 2025

SA economy grows marginally by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025

The GDP expansion was largely driven by increased activity in the agriculture sector

By Aarti Bhana
Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences
National
/ 3 June 2025

Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences

The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes

By Umamah Bakharia
Government withdraws ‘flawed’ waste-tyre management plan for full review
The Green Guardian
/ 2 June 2025

Government withdraws ‘flawed’ waste-tyre management plan for full review

Recycling initiative says the move is good news for the environment and job creation

By Sheree Bega
‘Trump was misled on white genocide claims,’ says his adviser, Mark Burns
Politics
/ 2 June 2025

‘Trump was misled on white genocide claims,’ says his adviser, Mark Burns

After talking to white South African farmers, and former apartheid leaders, Burns said the claims are exaggerated and probably spread through social media

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system
Education
/ 2 June 2025

Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system

In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls

By Umamah Bakharia
Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws
Business
/ 1 June 2025

Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Unpacking South Africans’ response to ‘the 59ers’
Opinion
/ 1 June 2025

Unpacking South Africans’ response to ‘the 59ers’

We joke about the Afrikaners who went to the US, but our shared South African identity evokes our compassion and hope they haven’t made a mistake

By Joy Owen
SA politicians also weaponise migration
Opinion
/ 31 May 2025

SA politicians also weaponise migration

South Africa must rid itself of issues that prevent a fair, rights-based approach to people’s mobility

By Leleti Maluleke
The GAC GS3 Emzoom is a refreshing and a different offering in a flooded SUV market
Motoring
/ 31 May 2025

The GAC GS3 Emzoom is a refreshing and a different offering in a flooded SUV market

The Chinese manufacturer has produced a fun-to-drive, sporty car, but with so many competitors, it’s difficult to see the vehicle making a splash

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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