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Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants
Health
/ 24 March 2025

Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants

Cancellation letters, which end millions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend

By Mia Malan
Joslin Smith: Could the state’s ‘unsophisticated’ witness sink its case?
National
/ 21 March 2025

Joslin Smith: Could the state’s ‘unsophisticated’ witness sink its case?

Lourentia Lombaard, the accused-turned-state-witness in the kidnapping and trafficking trial, has repeatedly lied to police

By Des Erasmus
Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies
National
/ 19 March 2025

Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies

Judge Nathan Erasmus had earlier cautioned Lourentia Lombaard that her testimony would determine her credibility

By Des Erasmus
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC
Politics
/ 18 March 2025

SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to register with the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
BHI Trust Ponzi fraud accused walk free — for now
Business
/ 17 March 2025

BHI Trust Ponzi fraud accused walk free — for now

The state has provisionally dropped charges against Michael Haldane and Sona Pillay but investors could seek private prosecution

By Lyse Comins
Wattled crane downlisting to endangered ‘a conservation triumph’
The Green Guardian
/ 15 March 2025

Wattled crane downlisting to endangered ‘a conservation triumph’

This means the population of wattled cranes in South Africa is no longer declining

By Sheree Bega
Kelly Smith’s shifting stories fuel speculation in child trafficking case
National
/ 13 March 2025

Kelly Smith’s shifting stories fuel speculation in child trafficking case

The Joslin Smith trial reveals a tangled narrative of addiction, abuse and contradictions, as questions arise about her role in the child’s disappearance

By Des Erasmus
Steenhuisen reiterates DA opposition to tax hikes
Politics
/ 12 March 2025

Steenhuisen reiterates DA opposition to tax hikes

His party would have yielded if any increases were guaranteed to be temporary and tied to an overhaul of state spending patterns

By Emsie Ferreira
Kelly Smith threatened to stab her son in 2016, social worker tells court
National
/ 11 March 2025

Kelly Smith threatened to stab her son in 2016, social worker tells court

Siliziwe Mbambo also said that according to the case file, the mother of Joshlin Smith threatened to assault her own grandmother

By Des Erasmus
Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president
Politics
/ 10 March 2025

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection
National
/ 6 March 2025

‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection

Angry residents of Middelpos informal settlement heckled and swore at the mother of missing child Joslin Smith

By Des Erasmus
SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi

Discussions about financial incentives for crucial information are ongoing but protections for whistleblowers must also be strengthened

By Des Erasmus
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial
National
/ 4 March 2025

Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial

A second police witness on Tuesday told the court that Kelly Smith’s partner was uncooperative when questioned

By Des Erasmus
Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group

An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

By Des Erasmus
BlackBrick’s aparthotels embrace key nodes in South Africa
Opinion
/ 2 March 2025

BlackBrick’s aparthotels embrace key nodes in South Africa

The target market is people who live and work in different cities and digital nomads who want comfort

By Ash Müller
‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

By Emsie Ferreira
SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv

By Emsie Ferreira
Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him
National
/ 24 February 2025

Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him

The Western Cape high court judge faces two complaints of impeachable misconduct

By Emsie Ferreira
Sudan: A poisoned palace in a violent stalemate
Africa
/ 24 February 2025

Sudan: A poisoned palace in a violent stalemate

Despite dramatic shifts in the frontlines, neither side is anywhere near the ‘total military victory’ wanted by Sudan’s warring generals.

By Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up
Politics
/ 19 February 2025

Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up

Six names have been touted for the position of deputy chair, and three for the position of regional secretary

By Lunga Mzangwe
Correctional services grilled over contraband crisis
Crime
/ 18 February 2025

Correctional services grilled over contraband crisis

The portfolio committee has demanded tougher action as thousands of illicit items flood prisons

By Des Erasmus
ActionSA warns rejigged Gauteng ANC not to include ‘racist’ DA in the coalition
National
/ 17 February 2025

ActionSA warns rejigged Gauteng ANC not to include ‘racist’ DA in the coalition

Party leader Herman Mashaba has played down his ambitions of being ActionSA president

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington
Politics
/ 14 February 2025

SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington

The government is trying instead to build alliances within the G20 as President Trump continues to malign South Africa

By Emsie Ferreira
Cape Town Art Fair returns with new galleries, global talent and playful theme
Friday
/ 13 February 2025

Cape Town Art Fair returns with new galleries, global talent and playful theme

The theme for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, which is taking place from 21 to 23 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is ‘play’

By Kibo Ngowi
Tshwane will be run by politicians, not administrators, says EFF
Politics
/ 12 February 2025

Tshwane will be run by politicians, not administrators, says EFF

Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has said the current government is under no illusions about the challenges that lie ahead

By Lunga Mzangwe
Behind the scenes of snare removal in the Kruger National Park
The Green Guardian
/ 11 February 2025

Behind the scenes of snare removal in the Kruger National Park

The use of tracking collars that send alerts when animals enter snaring hotspots or have been stationary for a certain period has become a key tool

By Sheree Bega
South African consumers are getting poorer
Business
/ 4 February 2025

South African consumers are getting poorer

Salary increases are simply not keeping up with inflation, a new report shows

By Lyse Comins
UPDATED: Ramaphosa hopes to talk to Trump about aid freeze
Politics
/ 3 February 2025

UPDATED: Ramaphosa hopes to talk to Trump about aid freeze

The presidency downplayed the effect of Trump’s freeze on all donor funding to South Africa

By Emsie Ferreira
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she is being prosecuted to settle political scores
National
/ 30 January 2025

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she is being prosecuted to settle political scores

There was no link between her social media posts and the looting and destruction that took place in July 2021, she told the court

By Des Erasmus
Tiny bugs winning the fight against invasive water hyacinth in Hartbeespoort Dam
The Green Guardian
/ 29 January 2025

Tiny bugs winning the fight against invasive water hyacinth in Hartbeespoort Dam

Without biocontrol, Hartbeespoort Dam could be 70% covered in superweed

By Sheree Bega
Mbalula: Expropriation is about transformation, not ‘swart gevaar’
Politics
/ 28 January 2025

Mbalula: Expropriation is about transformation, not ‘swart gevaar’

The ANC continues to defend the Expropriation Act as vital for transformation, despite backlash and legal threats from GNU partners

By Des Erasmus
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