The claim by the Trump administration that they are refugees is an abuse of the word
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The US has opened its controversial programme to include racial minorities who believe they are facing persecution
A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report
Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households
The director of facilities and security management at the office of the chief justice said he could not explain why the footage was not preserved
Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city
Chantelle de Bruyn is stirring up the local market with her blend of sustainability and taste
This week’s testimony explored whether Mengo’s WhatsApp replies reflected the careful diplomacy women use to reject senior officials without risking their careers
Now a wellness coach and author, Tendani Mulaudzi helps others heal from addiction and trauma using storytelling and personal support
UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future
The president and the national treasury launched phase two of Operation Vulindlela on Wednesday, expanding its focus areas
The court found that there was no reason why those who acquire citizenship of another country should lose their South African citizenship
Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition
The judicial conduct tribunal’s outcome could reshape women’s rights, workplace safety and equality in South Africa’s male-dominated judiciary
The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court, saying it violates constitutional protections against unfair racial quotas
Labour relations reached a crossroads with the Marikana Massacre, raising questions about the relevance and power of unions post-apartheid
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Civilians on foot caught up in road accidents present a new challenge for the department of transport
The Democratic Alliance launched the application against the finance minister, the South African Revenue Service, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.
The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce
The future of the ‘Oscars of sport’ remains unclear as the South African billionaire seemingly loses interest in the Laureus project
The media freedom group said a provisional report by the Competition Commission in February ‘clearly recognises journalism’s value in the content circulating on online platforms’
The international landmark closed in 2023 after heavy rainfall caused soil movement that threatened safety
Amending his proposal at this stage would force more borrowing, the minister warned in papers filed in response to the DA
Steveno van Rhyn detailed alleged police torture as the trial-within-a-trial continued in the Western Cape high court
A raft of financial reports are available for public inspection to serve as early warning systems of trouble
As well as the indirect effects of the onslaught against its biggest trading partner, the overall slowdown in the global economy will also be felt locally
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About 850 000 people are employed as domestic workers in South Africa, contributing to 5.2% of the country’s total employment
A draft bill that seeks to restrict the use of firearms has raised industry concern that it could cause violent crime to rise and lead to job losses
South Africa’s gun-free lobby has welcomed draft regulations that seek to disarm the private security industry, saying it is a massive sector — four times larger than the police service — which is operating “largely without oversight or control”. But security businesses and legal experts warned this week the “over- the-top” move would lead to […]
Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis told the Western Cape high court which parts of his allegedly coerced confession were true and which were false
Sergeant Dawid Fortuin took advantage of Steveno van Rhyn’s ‘youth and vulnerability’, according to attorney Nobahle Mkabayi