With a new album on the horizon and sold-out shows across the globe, Bongeziwe Mabandla is stepping into the artist he was always becoming
The three Sahelian countries — Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger — which have experienced military coups, have not been able to contain the growing episodes of terrorism they have experienced for many year
It is also true that undocumented migration can create space for criminal activity. But we have to be honest: immigrants are not the main drivers of crime in this country. Data from the department of Correctional Services shows that foreign nationals make up around 11% to 14% of inmates, while South Africans make up the majority. So the idea that crime is mainly caused by immigrants is simply not true
Recently, a proposed amendment announced by the Tshiamiso Trust — set up to disburse compensation — now threatens to shut out even more former mine-workers with the disease from compensation they were promised after a successful class action
South Africa’s experience is not unique. Across Africa and beyond, progressive forces have historically united, often overcoming ideological and organisational differences to achieve common national objectives
If we are to honour our freedom, we must also stand in sympathy with our neighbours, whose struggles remind us that democracy is never guaranteed. Their pain must be felt as our own and their hopes embraced as part of our shared destiny
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
As Western donors pull back and food insecurity deepens in the landlocked south-eastern African nation, the rise of a UK-registered Islamic charity is exposing both the necessity and the governance risks of a changing humanitarian order
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
Within the SACU region, there is supposed to be free movement of agricultural goods, with a few exceptions, including national security and when there are crop and animal diseases
At a time when rampant unemployment — one of the country’s biggest crises and a national emergency — takes root, the looming jobs bloodbath will decimate not only the sugar industry but also blight efforts to reduce jobless numbers and wreak havoc on the region’s food security
The implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent
His body was recovered in southern Mozambique days after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters
Crisis in Caracas should provide impetus for Africa to lead the renewables revolution and shield itself from the chaos of fossil fuel geopolitics
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
Emre Çınar has lived in Maputo since 2017 after fleeing Türkiye following the government’s crackdown on alleged critics
Rebirth finds Kelly Khumalo singing not for applause, but for the ancestors who guide her sound
There is no evidence that the Mozambican state committed abuses in Afungi
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
Ruth First’s ‘activist research’ approach, combining rigorous inquiry with political purpose, offers a guide for the fight against graft
Kigali’s bilateral agreements with Maputo and Bangui are underpinned by mining ventures
The least the Trump administration could have done was provide ample warning that it was going to cut aid
Gas imported from Mozambique is scheduled to end by mid-2027
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
A trip packed with gourmet dining, beachside adventures and spa moments on the MSC Musica
International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?
The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across generations
Diseases don’t respect national borders … governments all over the world need to work together to rein them in
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Opera is coming to South Africa for the 2025/2026 local cruise season
The unrest in Mozambique plus restrictions on trade need to be resolved for South Africa and other countries in the region to boost agricultural production
Coming on the heels of seven coups since 2020, 19 countries held elections but with mixed outcomes