The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
The chairs of parliament’s finance committees say the country is on a fiscal cliff and the minister has to make difficult choices in his budget this week
South Africa has lost a moral giant as the playwright who challenged injustice through art dies at 92
Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance
The US cutting aid to South Africa has caused large job losses at a number of treatment centre
The journey of the cylindrical residential tower in Johannesburg swung from glamour to grit and back, and now it’s up for sale
The state has defended the donation to address the critical shortage of furniture at schools
As Trump cuts through cultural norms faster than through executive orders, there is still value in politeness
The US president learned from his first stint at leading America and all previous presidents
However, the department of water and sanitation says that there is no risk of imminent failure
The water crisis is driving a proliferation of boreholes and water tanks that can deplete the aquifer, cause contamination or acid mine drainage – or hit the Gautrain tunnel
ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng allege that the reconfiguration of the provincial structures and upcoming branch audits are part of his strategy to strengthen his position for the race
Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink
The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support
Angry residents of Middelpos informal settlement heckled and swore at the mother of missing child Joslin Smith
The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city
The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go
Two of the accused have alleged being assaulted and tortured and also detailed smoking tik on the day of Joslin’s disappearance
Discussions about financial incentives for crucial information are ongoing but protections for whistleblowers must also be strengthened
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
The finance minister now has to choose from several options presented by a task team to draw up a budget
The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget shortfall
The first witness said Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, did not seem ‘worried’ when she was reporting her missing child
An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi
The house and other properties of William Huma were paid for with lottery money
The target market is people who live and work in different cities and digital nomads who want comfort
The British Football Academy in Pinetown is paving the way for local players to be seen on the international stage as they may have a shot at playing for Queens Park Rangers
The real Slim Shady of the M&G newsroom is surprised to find even Trump is just imitating – or so his younger colleagues reckon
The inquiry’s findings on Google and other platforms is not only about unfair competition
Dana Brown is leaving not only the mission, but the foreign service, sources said
Blocked waterways, settlements in flood plains, alien vegetation and other factors exacerbate the issue
Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies