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A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning

For many people in South Africa, getting to work on time is a daily struggle which costs them a chunk of their earnings.

By Phano Liphoto
Dancing with the machine: autoplay and the future of AI-driven art
Friday
/ 27 March 2025

Dancing with the machine: autoplay and the future of AI-driven art

Louise Coetzer flirted with the enemy to create experimental dance-opera autoplay. But her message is one of resistance

By Keith Bain
Mandatory mediation raises concerns about the rule of law
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

Mandatory mediation raises concerns about the rule of law

It has been introduced to deal with the huge backlog of civil trials, but could mean thousands of litigants are denied the right to be heard by a court in a fair public hearing.

By Dan Mafora
VAT hike: A tough choice or a risk to economic recovery?
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

VAT hike: A tough choice or a risk to economic recovery?

There are alternatives which don’t add to the financial burden of citizens and which are better for fiscal sustainability

By Noluthando Qwelani
No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader
Politics
/ 27 March 2025

No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader

Vuyo Zungula insists the party will remain independent, despite its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Latest bid to shift criminal cases from Skukuza court in Kruger Park attracts renewed criticism
The Green Guardian
/ 26 March 2025

Latest bid to shift criminal cases from Skukuza court in Kruger Park attracts renewed criticism

Mpumalanga regional court president Naomi Engelbrecht faces mounting backlash after trying to transfer cases from the flagship court for rhino cases to Hazyview regional court

By Sheree Bega
Sydney Mavundla: When every day is Sunday
Friday
/ 26 March 2025

Sydney Mavundla: When every day is Sunday

Jazz musician Sydney Mavundla reflects on the legacy and evolution of the genre and respecting tradition while embracing the future

By Lesego Chepape
In South Sudan, the same two old men beat the same old war drums
Africa
/ 26 March 2025

In South Sudan, the same two old men beat the same old war drums

Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hold the nation’s fate in their hands. Again

By Garang Abraham Malak
NHI: Innovations could help universal healthcare become a reality
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

NHI: Innovations could help universal healthcare become a reality

Investment in African-led, context-specific technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence is vital

By Cherise Dunn
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA

Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter

By Emsie Ferreira
Wildfires ravage 32 000 hectares of Western Cape land this fire season
The Green Guardian
/ 25 March 2025

Wildfires ravage 32 000 hectares of Western Cape land this fire season

The Swartberg Protected Area sees largest damage with more than 15 500 hectares burned

By Sheree Bega
Toxic storm brewing in Soweto’s Snake Park neighbourhood
Health
/ 25 March 2025

Toxic storm brewing in Soweto’s Snake Park neighbourhood

Residents living beside an old mine dump face health problems as floods and heatwaves worsen the dangers of mining pollution

By Bhekisisa Team
Gyakie: When the music chooses the artist
Friday
/ 25 March 2025

Gyakie: When the music chooses the artist

Gyakie blends Afrobeats, R&B and soul to create a sound that’s all her own

By Busi Lethole
We need to talk about RW Johnson and BizNews
Thought Leader
/ 25 March 2025

We need to talk about RW Johnson and BizNews

Johnson routinely makes statements that he cannot substantiate and are best described as either false, gossip or conspiracy theories

By Imraan Buccus
There’s a crisis of accountability in local government
Thought Leader
/ 25 March 2025

There’s a crisis of accountability in local government

Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations

By Lesedi Senamele Matlala
Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year
Education
/ 25 March 2025

Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year

The department says the reduction in teaching posts has increased the projected average teacher-to-learner ratio from 1:34.2 in 2024 to 1:36.7 this year

By Umamah Bakharia
Tests confirm presence of high pathogenicity avian flu on South Africa’s Marion Island
The Green Guardian
/ 24 March 2025

Tests confirm presence of high pathogenicity avian flu on South Africa’s Marion Island

Six bird species have been infected on the remote sub-Antarctic island

By Sheree Bega
Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme applications close 30 March
Friday
/ 24 March 2025

Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme applications close 30 March

Press release: The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship offers up to R300 000 for young South African artists

By Arts & Culture Trust
Is China stepping into transatlantic relations?
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

Is China stepping into transatlantic relations?

Europe faces a choice: continue with a transatlantic alliance with the Trump administration that is conditional, or explore a new balance with China

By Imran Khalid
Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils

Industrial policy must be boldly reimagined if the erosion of the productive base is to be reversed

By Mbuso Ngubane
How the Expropriation Act can revitalise South Africa’s economy
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

How the Expropriation Act can revitalise South Africa’s economy

This legislation could help unlock the potential of underused assets and abandoned properties, including mines, inner-city buildings and land

By Yonela Faba
How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?
Motoring
/ 23 March 2025

How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?

It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property
Opinion
/ 23 March 2025

Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property

In South Africa, your music is your property, and the law supports you

By Nicholas Maweni
EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase
Politics
/ 21 March 2025

EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

By Mandisa Makgakga and Emsie Ferreira
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA

The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa and China set new quantum communication world record
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa and China set new quantum communication world record

Fast and extremely secure satellite link paves the way for next-generation quantum internet

By Heather Dugmore
Joburg library’s doors open after five years
National
/ 20 March 2025

Joburg library’s doors open after five years

The library was closed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and remained closed for critical repairs

By Aarti Bhana
Editorial: Nuance is absent from cannabis conversation
Editorial
/ 20 March 2025

Editorial: Nuance is absent from cannabis conversation

The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ban on edible cannabis products

By Editorial
The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa
Friday
/ 19 March 2025

The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa

The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across generations

By Lesego Chepape
Consumer inflation unchanged at 3.2% in February
Business
/ 19 March 2025

Consumer inflation unchanged at 3.2% in February

With inflationary pressures heightened, the Reserve Bank might take a cautionary approach regarding its interest rate decision on Thursday

By Aarti Bhana
Netanyahu’s bloodbath in Gaza greenlighted by Trump a continuation of ethnic cleansing
Opinion
/ 19 March 2025

Netanyahu’s bloodbath in Gaza greenlighted by Trump a continuation of ethnic cleansing

Hundreds of civilians in Gaza, including women and children, have been killed in Israel’s latest airstrikes, in violation of the ceasefire

By Iqbal Jassat
SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza

The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said

By Emsie Ferreira
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