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Nomzamo Mbatha and a dress worthy of a gallery
Friday
/ 19 June 2025

Nomzamo Mbatha and a dress worthy of a gallery

Fusing tradition and couture, Gert-Johan Coetzee’s dress for Nomzamo Mbatha redefines African royalty

By Lesego Chepape
Stories that shift us: Mandisa Zitha on what makes a great documentary
Friday
/ 19 June 2025

Stories that shift us: Mandisa Zitha on what makes a great documentary

As Encounters celebrates its 27th year, director Mandisa Zitha spotlights must-see films and the magic of documentary cinema

By Kibo Ngowi
Born Free: Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading?  – Podcast episode ten
Thought Leader
/ 19 June 2025

Born Free: Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading?  – Podcast episode ten

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

By Misunderstood
G20 must act to stop greenwashing by fossil fuel companies
Thought Leader
/ 19 June 2025

G20 must act to stop greenwashing by fossil fuel companies

Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis

By Lazola Kati
Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture
National
/ 18 June 2025

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
In a world of injustices, be Greta Thunberg
Thought Leader
/ 18 June 2025

In a world of injustices, be Greta Thunberg

The climate activist also advocates for human rights, such as those of Palestinians being killed by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza

By Robert Kigongo
Malatji: Nkabane ‘cowardly’ for withdrawing ANC linked appointments as Seta board chairs
Politics
/ 18 June 2025

Malatji: Nkabane ‘cowardly’ for withdrawing ANC linked appointments as Seta board chairs

The ANC Youth League president said those who serve in government and are considered to be youth of the party should only fear him, not opposition parties

By Lunga Mzangwe
Documenting sacred ecology: Mamelodi to Rustenburg Kloof conservation walk begins
The Green Guardian
/ 18 June 2025

Documenting sacred ecology: Mamelodi to Rustenburg Kloof conservation walk begins

Ecological threats in the Magaliesberg have spurred the community-led conservation effort

By Sheree Bega
Skills gap devours young people’s dreams
Thought Leader
/ 18 June 2025

Skills gap devours young people’s dreams

Youth unemployment is a crisis but educational reforms have the potential to turn the rising tide

By Mankodi Moitse
Public higher education institutions must shape up to serve national interests
Thought Leader
/ 17 June 2025

Public higher education institutions must shape up to serve national interests

A transformative approach is needed to improve management processes and teaching outcomes, making institutions more efficient and graduates more employable

By Riedwaan Kimmie
Transformation Fund draft document lacks clear, outcome-driven goals, BLSA says
Business
/ 17 June 2025

Transformation Fund draft document lacks clear, outcome-driven goals, BLSA says

The association representing big businesses said it had concerns around the feasibility, governance and financial sustainability of the proposed fund

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
From tariffs to talks: Can Washington and Beijing sustain this fragile truce?
Article
/ 17 June 2025

From tariffs to talks: Can Washington and Beijing sustain this fragile truce?

The trade truce between the US and China might be fragile and conditional but it’s a step towards dialogue and stability amid ongoing rivalry

By Imran Khalid
Financial sector watchdog sounds alarm on deep-fake scams
Business
/ 17 June 2025

Financial sector watchdog sounds alarm on deep-fake scams

Investors urged to be wary of online investment platforms and to verify registration of financial service providers

By Lyse Comins
Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions
Thought Leader
/ 16 June 2025

Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions

The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of supporters of Palestinians’ right to exist

By Sõzarn Barday
Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age
Opinion
/ 12 June 2025

Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age

Digital ‘slavery’ such as that of content moderators, trainers and data labellers, is insidious, hidden and underpaid

By Letlhokwa Mpedi and Tshilidzi Marwala
Gavin Evans on fathers, faith and fearless reporting in South Africa
Friday
/ 12 June 2025

Gavin Evans on fathers, faith and fearless reporting in South Africa

Memoir is a gripping account of journalistic bravery, father-son reckonings and resilience

By Kibo Ngowi
Thulani Khumalo is alive, despite claims a Somali syndicate killed him
National
/ 12 June 2025

Thulani Khumalo is alive, despite claims a Somali syndicate killed him

A year ago, the spaza shop owner took to social and news media to share that his life was in danger, accusing foreign business rivals of trying to kill him

By Tabelo Timse & and Yossabel Chetty
Workplaces must wake up to the harmful invisibility of endometriosis
Thought Leader
/ 12 June 2025

Workplaces must wake up to the harmful invisibility of endometriosis

Employers, work policies and labour law do not accommodate this health issue, which results in women missing promotions, getting unfair performance reviews or losing their jobs

By Zimkhitha Juqu
Africa isn’t ready for electric vehicles – and that’s okay
Thought Leader
/ 12 June 2025

Africa isn’t ready for electric vehicles – and that’s okay

Africa will adopt EVs when it has a reliable electricity supply, as well as charging stations, good roads and a reliable electricity supply

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Motsoaledi’s big HIV treatment jump: Is it true?
Health
/ 11 June 2025

Motsoaledi’s big HIV treatment jump: Is it true?

Last month, the health minister said more than half a million previously diagnosed people with HIV have been started on treatment since the end of February

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn
Tender times: Navigating the public procurement landscape
Thought Leader
/ 11 June 2025

Tender times: Navigating the public procurement landscape

The Aventino case shows when it comes to public procurement, compliance is important but a bidder’s credibility and integrity also have a significant bearing

By Roberto Oktober & Jaime-Lee Jacobs
Held hostage by grief: What Straw gets right (and wrong)
Friday
/ 11 June 2025

Held hostage by grief: What Straw gets right (and wrong)

Tyler Perry’s latest drama is both moving and maddening, shedding light on bereavement, motherhood and marginalisation

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
The non-negotiables of South Africa’s promised infrastructure surge
Thought Leader
/ 11 June 2025

The non-negotiables of South Africa’s promised infrastructure surge

This ‘boom’ depends on resilient infrastructure, equitable development and inclusive empowerment

By Siseko Maposa
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
The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism
Thought Leader
/ 10 June 2025

The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism

Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
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
Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis
National
/ 10 June 2025

Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis

Of South Africa’s 144 water service authorities, 105 are performing ‘dismally’, according to Minister Pemmy Majodina

By Des Erasmus
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
Standard Bank’s Art Lab turns Sandton Mall into cultural playground
Friday
/ 10 June 2025

Standard Bank’s Art Lab turns Sandton Mall into cultural playground

An experimental creative space in the heart of Sandton, Standard Bank’s new Art Lab redefines how everyday audiences experience and engage with art

By Lesego Chepape
Climate crisis drives SADC food insecurity
Opinion
/ 9 June 2025

Climate crisis drives SADC food insecurity

There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective

By Mischka Moosa
New enclaves recall medieval feudal states
Opinion
/ 9 June 2025

New enclaves recall medieval feudal states

We object to the Afrikaner homelands of Orania and Kleinfontein, but in reality ‘private’ cities and towns are being established all over South Africa – and in other parts of the world such as Honduras

By Donovan E Williams
Monthly prescription rule blocks ADHD treatment for South African children
Health
/ 9 June 2025

Monthly prescription rule blocks ADHD treatment for South African children

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder affects 5% to 7% of schoolgoing children, but doctors can only prescribe treatment for a month at a time, so don’t get too much medication regularly

By Renata Schoeman
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