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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
South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property
National
/ 31 May 2025

South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property

A Special Investigating Unit investigation is focused on employees of defence firms suspected of passing on military intellectual property

By Khadija Sharife
Universities, revive Joburg’s hippest ’hood – Melville
Opinion
/ 31 May 2025

Universities, revive Joburg’s hippest ’hood – Melville

Melville was an asset undervalued by the city and universities. It is in decay but it could be restored

By Imraan Buccus
There are new killers on the loose
Columns
/ 30 May 2025

There are new killers on the loose

They come in the form of the shot borer beetle and people who don’t appreciate the shade, leaves and flowers of trees in urban areas

By Christian Stephen
City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project
National
/ 30 May 2025

City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project

The Islamic institution allegedly redeveloped its premises without approved building plans, raising concerns about safety

By Lyse Comins
DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape
Politics
/ 30 May 2025

DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape

The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem

By Mandisa Nyathi
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown
National
/ 30 May 2025

Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown

The judge has handed down sentences — but a little girl is still missing and a community’s anguish remains raw

By Des Erasmus
Transformation Fund a ‘looting scheme’, says DA
Politics
/ 29 May 2025

Transformation Fund a ‘looting scheme’, says DA

The party says it will not rubber stamp ANC policies but will use the courts if necessary

By Lyse Comins
ANC cries sabotage as 99 voters deregister from IEC’s Free State roll amid R7000 bribery allegations
Politics
/ 29 May 2025

ANC cries sabotage as 99 voters deregister from IEC’s Free State roll amid R7000 bribery allegations

Most people usually simply stay away on voting day

By Lunga Mzangwe
Breakthrough research finds two new breast cancer genes in black women in South Africa
Health
/ 29 May 2025

Breakthrough research finds two new breast cancer genes in black women in South Africa

The study highlights the need for more research to focus on African demographics on the continent to personalise treatments

By Aarti Bhana
Joslin Smith: Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith
National
/ 29 May 2025

Joslin Smith: Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith

Judge Nathan Erasmus said he had not seen any remorse from the trio, who were convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking earlier this month

By Des Erasmus
Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters
Politics
/ 29 May 2025

Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters

A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu

By Mandisa Nyathi
Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown
National
/ 28 May 2025

Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown

Taxpayers are paying for ill-disciplined, unaccountable and debt ridden local governments

By Lyse Comins
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference
National
/ 28 May 2025

Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference

Amanda Daniels said that Smith, who was convicted earlier this month, had ripped the family apart and still refused to take responsibility for her actions

By Des Erasmus
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