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South Africans, stop complaining in whispers and unite to fight corruption
Thought Leader
/ 4 September 2025

South Africans, stop complaining in whispers and unite to fight corruption

We can’t let a few rob us of what Mandela and others fought for. Our future depends on taking action together

By Hlogiey Manasoe
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Africa
/ 3 September 2025

M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting

Opposition officials in the DRC have accused the government of blocking their attempts to travel to the forum hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

By Lenin Ndebele and Intore Nelson
Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls
The Green Guardian
/ 2 September 2025

Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls

Polluted water is flowing into the Blood and Sand rivers

By Judas Sekwela
There’s something in the water. Khayelitsha’s kids want you to see it
Health
/ 1 September 2025

There’s something in the water. Khayelitsha’s kids want you to see it

When a group of learners headed out with their cameras to document infectious disease in the time of climate change, many came back with what they see every day — dangerous, dirty, stagnant pools of water

By Tanya Pampalone
Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring
Motoring
/ 29 August 2025

Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring

While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Why Trump is more dangerous than just being a tyrant
Opinion
/ 27 August 2025

Why Trump is more dangerous than just being a tyrant

Donald Trump’s actions and those of his acolytes are remarkably similar to those employed by Hitler

By Jeff Rudin
Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be
Motoring
/ 26 August 2025

Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be

We had the chance to test the Volvo XC60 PHEV before the brand introduces the refreshed mode

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Renault Duster Zen 4WD: Mildly in a league of its own
Motoring
/ 25 August 2025

Renault Duster Zen 4WD: Mildly in a league of its own

The new Duster line-up doesn’t have the diesel derivative but it remains a compact adventure vehicle that does well both on and off the road

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding
National
/ 21 August 2025

Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding

The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders

By Sandile Motha
Bold and brilliant: The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Motoring
/ 21 August 2025

Bold and brilliant: The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

At over R1m, the Santa Fe Hybrid Elite AWD isn’t playing in the budget segment, but it’s also not pretending to be

By Imraan Buccus
Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment
Motoring
/ 20 August 2025

Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment

Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Unsafe and substandard. Is that what public healthcare in SA looks like?
Health
/ 18 August 2025

Unsafe and substandard. Is that what public healthcare in SA looks like?

Claims of poor standards at South Africa’s government health facilities are often bandied about — and get hackles raised when the National Health Insurance is mentioned, to boot

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn
Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire
Motoring
/ 14 August 2025

Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire

Volvo has emphasised that this is an extension of the EX30 range but it might just bring you a different experience

By Eyaaz Matwadia
South Africa proposes ban on polluting plastic microbeads
The Green Guardian
/ 8 August 2025

South Africa proposes ban on polluting plastic microbeads

The ‘invisible ocean killers’ accumulate in food chains and threaten public health, says the environment department

By Sheree Bega
Trump’s tariffs are illegal under international trade law
Opinion
/ 6 August 2025

Trump’s tariffs are illegal under international trade law

Other countries have taken the US to the World Trade Organisation, but South Africa has chosen to try to negotiate a better deal with America

By Mmiselo Qumba
Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about
Friday
/ 5 August 2025

Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about

With razor-sharp timing, gymnastic vocals and uproarious performances, this production of The Barber of Seville is a riot of theatrical delight

By Keith Bain
AI must serve labour, not subjugate it, G20 labour group says
Business
/ 3 August 2025

AI must serve labour, not subjugate it, G20 labour group says

Labour federations said the digital economy could lead to further marginalisation of workers and called for platform accountability and job protection

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Flysafair reaches wage deal with pilots, ending strike
Business
/ 1 August 2025

Flysafair reaches wage deal with pilots, ending strike

According to union Solidarity, pilots will receive salary increases of between 6% and 6.9% over the next four years

By MG Reporter
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
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
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
Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features
Motoring
/ 21 July 2025

Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features

The outgoing Audi Q3 could use some internal adjustments and Audi has promised it in the next generation version

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Court orders former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo to be barred from Facebook
Politics
/ 15 July 2025

Court orders former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo to be barred from Facebook

He was also ordered to stop publishing defamatory statements against Polokwane mayor John Mpe and his family on all social media platforms

By Lunga Mzangwe
US making diphtheria great again? Why SA’s public health experts are worried about America’s RFK Jr
Health
/ 14 July 2025

US making diphtheria great again? Why SA’s public health experts are worried about America’s RFK Jr

Misinformation fuelled by the US health secretary is creating a dangerous – and growing – lack of trust in vaccines

By Ida Jooste and Tanya Pampalone
Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach
Politics
/ 11 July 2025

Kenny Kunene: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach

The matter is set to be heard at the Johannesburg high court on 23 July

By Lunga Mzangwe
US import tariffs could cut growth
Business
/ 9 July 2025

US import tariffs could cut growth

The levies could wipe out the modest gains expected this year, hitting key sectors such as vehicles, wine and citrus the hardest

By Aarti Bhana
Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza
National
/ 8 July 2025

Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza

The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian

By Melody Emmett
Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition
Motoring
/ 4 July 2025

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

The Territory has many features that are uncharacteristic of a Ford but a few tweaks keep the same sense of style while embracing the badge

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The Suzuki Fronx has everything you need — but choose the manual transmission
Motoring
/ 1 July 2025

The Suzuki Fronx has everything you need — but choose the manual transmission

The 1.5 litre engine feels slightly sluggish in both manual and automatic but at least you can control gear shifts with the former

By Eyaaz Matwadia
HIV research: Professor screw it, let’s do it
Health
/ 30 June 2025

HIV research: Professor screw it, let’s do it

Francois Venter talks about his unorthodox inaugural lecture, his work during the Aids crisis and his shoot-from-the-hip fix of our healthcare system

By Sean Christie
Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future
Sci-tech
/ 28 June 2025

Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future

The smart technology builds personal memory models, learning about users’ habits and preferences over time to continuously improve service

By Aarti Bhana
Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary
National
/ 26 June 2025

Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary

Neale Richmond said the Irish government was aware of the effect this has had businesses and people, but the move was constantly under review

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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