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‘Travel has been my classroom’
Friday
/ 2 August 2025

‘Travel has been my classroom’

From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days
Business
/ 1 August 2025

Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days

The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Cryptic Crossword JDE 491
Crossword
/ 31 July 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 491

13 Floral arrangements from the wars (7)

By George Euvrard
AI didn’t kill writing — we did
Friday
/ 30 July 2025

AI didn’t kill writing — we did

How AI writing tools, especially ChatGPT, are changing the rhythm, tone and even punctuation of our prose, one em dash at a time

By Sabelo Mkhabela
ICJ: Every country obligated by climate and other international laws to stop global warming
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

ICJ: Every country obligated by climate and other international laws to stop global warming

This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and other climate change treaties and laws

By Oliver C Ruppel
Chagos Archipelago residents deserve reparations, not regrets
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

Chagos Archipelago residents deserve reparations, not regrets

The deal between the UK and Mauritius does not do right by the Chagossian people or compensate them for the damage of colonialism

By Clive Baldwin & Allan Ngari
SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook

Concerns over poultry and red meat supplies should not have a bearing in the long term

By Wandile Sihlobo
SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department
Business
/ 30 July 2025

SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department

The department of trade, industry and competition says it has no intention of decoupling from the US on trade relations

By Aarti Bhana
Africa, the US and the East: In search of balance in a changing world
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Africa, the US and the East: In search of balance in a changing world

South Africa and the continent need to quietly assert control over their future through investment, innovation and intellectual engagement

By Daryl Swanepoel
US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal

Did US ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, US Africa bureau official Troy Fitrell, Africa adviser to the US president Massad Boulos and former US special envoy J Peter Pham have any conflict of interests in influencing the deal?

By Michael Walsh
If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect
Friday
/ 29 July 2025

If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect

Colonial architecture might not be your thing — but Sir Herbert Baker’s globe-trotting, empire-defining life just might surprise you

By Rodney Ghobril
Reciprocity or retaliation? The semantics of US trade power
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Reciprocity or retaliation? The semantics of US trade power

The world is no longer panicking over US trade threats but laying the foundation for an environment where Washington can no longer hold it over a barrel

By Imran Khalid
Born Free: Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Born Free: Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Countries are legally liable for climate inaction, International Court of Justice rules
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2025

Countries are legally liable for climate inaction, International Court of Justice rules

Climate change is an existential problem of “planetary proportions” that affects all forms of life and the very health of the planet, according to a recent landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states. In its unanimous advisory opinion the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, […]

By Sheree Bega
Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches
Motoring
/ 28 July 2025

Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches

From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed

By Eyaaz Matwadia
How plantations work towards ecological balance
Thought Leader
/ 28 July 2025

How plantations work towards ecological balance

Timber production is important for South Africa but it covers huge swaths of land. The movement of species is assisted through the creation of corridors between the plantations

By Michael J Samways
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
Africa
/ 28 July 2025

Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs

African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend
Opinion
/ 26 July 2025

Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend

Kigali’s bilateral agreements with Maputo and Bangui are underpinned by mining ventures

By Erika van der Merwe
Cryptic Crossword JDE 490
Crossword
/ 24 July 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 490

28 Strip into topless summer gear (7)

By George Euvrard
The arts of Senzeni Marasela and life of Theodorah
Friday
/ 24 July 2025

The arts of Senzeni Marasela and life of Theodorah

Why Theodorah remains an evolving figure in artist Senzeni Marasela’s practice

By Lesego Chepape
Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed
Thought Leader
/ 24 July 2025

Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed

The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa

By Wandile Zondo
Aid cuts, including by UK, undermine progress on fight against superbugs
Thought Leader
/ 24 July 2025

Aid cuts, including by UK, undermine progress on fight against superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance threatens global health and economic stability. Urgent investment in surveillance, innovation and stewardship is critical to containment

By Jose L Balcazar
Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale
National
/ 24 July 2025

Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale

The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Tribute to Sir Ketumile Quett Joni Masire, a founder of Botswana, on his centennial birthday
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2025

Tribute to Sir Ketumile Quett Joni Masire, a founder of Botswana, on his centennial birthday

Masire is an unassuming leader who deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest African pioneers of post-colonial history

By Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
National
/ 23 July 2025

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

By Raymond Joseph
Small win for activists, but SA’s HIV projects won’t reopen
Health
/ 23 July 2025

Small win for activists, but SA’s HIV projects won’t reopen

The $400 million the United States congress removed from a list of funding programmes the Trump administration wants to cut doesn’t cancel the cuts to HIV and TB programmes made in February

By Mia Malan
The spiritual hustle of Young Stunna
Friday
/ 23 July 2025

The spiritual hustle of Young Stunna

For the singer, making music is about finding the rhythm in chaos, love, respect and home

By Lesego Chepape
FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks
National
/ 22 July 2025

FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks

The parties are meeting on Wednesday for mediation before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

By Aarti Bhana
Clay Formes and the resurgence of African sculptural traditions
Friday
/ 22 July 2025

Clay Formes and the resurgence of African sculptural traditions

Olivia Barrell’s gallery and book reclaim clay’s place in art history, grounded in care and curation

By Thembeka Heidi Sincuba
Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions
Motoring
/ 22 July 2025

Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions

This bakkie performs well both on and off-road and has an extra touch of style to help it

By Eyaaz Matwadia
New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students
Education
/ 22 July 2025

New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students

The facility aims to equip future scientists with skills to lead research and healthcare advancements in the country

By Aarti Bhana
We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says
Politics
/ 22 July 2025

We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says

With its leader under fire after a visit to Morocco and flying the South African flag, the MK party argues that Western Sahara should be a province and not an independent country

By Lunga Mzangwe
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