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Heavy weather and the mind of the West African farmer
Health
/ 2 February 2026

Heavy weather and the mind of the West African farmer

A growing body of evidence suggests that unpredictable weather linked to climate change has the potential to injure people’s minds, leading to an increase in the development of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety

By Sean Christie
From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease
Motoring
/ 31 January 2026

From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease

After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections

The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tanzania’s media barred from covering post-election violence victims’ testimonies
Africa
/ 30 January 2026

Tanzania’s media barred from covering post-election violence victims’ testimonies

The Presidential Commission conducting the inquiry said this was intended to protect the privacy of those giving testimony

By Mnaku Mbani
Editorial: Morero a burden to Joburg
Editorial
/ 30 January 2026

Editorial: Morero a burden to Joburg

Morero should long have heeded the call to quit for the stability of the city, or face the humiliation of a motion of no confidence

By Eyaaz Matwadia
From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root
The Green Guardian
/ 28 January 2026

From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root

A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills

By Sheree Bega
Aardvarks, bats and mole-rats among mammal species sliding towards regional extinction
The Green Guardian
/ 26 January 2026

Aardvarks, bats and mole-rats among mammal species sliding towards regional extinction

New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk

By Sheree Bega
Tears for Vaal crash children
Editorial
/ 23 January 2026

Tears for Vaal crash children

We hope the families will find closure and justice will be done

By Editorial
UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash
National
/ 19 January 2026

UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash

Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Editorial: Time to solve the maths question
Editorial
/ 16 January 2026

Editorial: Time to solve the maths question

According to education experts, the number of learners taking pure math as a subject has been steadily declining

By Editorial
Can Hugo Broos fix Bafana Bafana’s broken compass before the World Cup?
Sport
/ 13 January 2026

Can Hugo Broos fix Bafana Bafana’s broken compass before the World Cup?

The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana

By Tokelo Mokhesi
Venezuela widens US-SA rift
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

Venezuela widens US-SA rift

Cooperation between the two countries however continues across several domains and both governments retain an interest in maintaining functional relations

By Hasina Kathrada
Heartbreak in Rabat as Indomitable Lions end Bafana’s Afcon dream
Sport
/ 5 January 2026

Heartbreak in Rabat as Indomitable Lions end Bafana’s Afcon dream

In football, if you do not punish Cameroon, they eventually punish you

By Tokelo Mokhesi
SA reaffirms its sovereignty as US again attacks Pretoria
Politics
/ 19 December 2025

SA reaffirms its sovereignty as US again attacks Pretoria

Dirco spokesperson spokesperson Chrispin Phiri, said South Africa reaffirmed sovereign immigration enforcement and that US data allegations would be addressed through diplomatic channels

By Brian Sokutu
After 53 years without sightings, elusive lizard found alive
The Green Guardian
/ 17 December 2025

After 53 years without sightings, elusive lizard found alive

From ‘lost’ to living: blue-tailed sandveld lizard rediscovered in Mozambique national park

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: ANC must renew or die
Editorial
/ 12 December 2025

Editorial: ANC must renew or die

The ANC knows what it needs to do: rid itself of factions, criminals, careerists and money-chasing cadres

By Editorial
Bontebok delisted at Cites: South Africa wins bid to lift international trade restrictions
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2025

Bontebok delisted at Cites: South Africa wins bid to lift international trade restrictions

But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: Western solutions for African problems
Editorial
/ 5 December 2025

Editorial: Western solutions for African problems

The African Union (AU), the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have all failed to end the standoff between the DRC and Rwanda; hence, Tshisekedi and Kagame went to the US

By Editorial
Financial controls improve at Services Sector Education and Training Authority
National
/ 1 December 2025

Financial controls improve at Services Sector Education and Training Authority

The country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities were at the centre of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s axing in July of former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane

By MG Reporter
Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January
National
/ 28 November 2025

Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January

Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Editorial: Let’s build on fruitful G20 summit
Editorial
/ 28 November 2025

Editorial: Let’s build on fruitful G20 summit

South Africa must look beyond the US’s antics and implement the resolutions of the Johannesburg summit and move ahead with African development priorities as set out in the global agenda

By Editorial
How Big Tobacco stalls SA’s smoking and vaping law
Health
/ 25 November 2025

How Big Tobacco stalls SA’s smoking and vaping law

When first introduced, strict rules on tobacco advertising in South Africa helped cut smoking from 32% to 24% over a decade. But 20 years later, adult smoking prevalence has stagnated at around 20%

By Adam Bertscher, Britta Matthes and Allen Gallagher
Erdoğan backs SA on Palestine, eyes bigger trade push after G20 summit
Politics
/ 23 November 2025

Erdoğan backs SA on Palestine, eyes bigger trade push after G20 summit

The Turkish president pledged deeper trade and strategic cooperation with South Africa while reaffirming his strong support for its stance on the Palestinian cause

By Aarti Bhana
Editorial | G20: A pivotal moment for SA to prove itself
Editorial
/ 21 November 2025

Editorial | G20: A pivotal moment for SA to prove itself

Just like we silenced critics by hosting one of the best Soccer World Cup tournaments in Fifa history in 2010 — again the first time in Africa — we have an opportunity this weekend to host the best G20 summit in history

By Editorial
Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30
The Green Guardian
/ 18 November 2025

Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30

The organisations argued that South Africa’s active participation at COP30 has always been crucial

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: Trump’s anti-SA crusade must be stopped
Editorial
/ 14 November 2025

Editorial: Trump’s anti-SA crusade must be stopped

The madman of the White House must be stopped in his tracks

By Editorial
Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa
Africa
/ 12 November 2025

Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa

The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost

By Lenin Ndebele
Ramaphosa links debt reform to global inequality fight
Politics
/ 10 November 2025

Ramaphosa links debt reform to global inequality fight

In his weekly newsletter, the president said the G20 must urgently address the fiscal conditions that have left low- and middle-income countries unable to build resilience or recover from shocks

By Hasina Kathrada
Editorial: G20 summit must tackle inequality
Editorial
/ 7 November 2025

Editorial: G20 summit must tackle inequality

SA must use its G20 presidency to show it is serious about ending inequality and narrowing the gap between the rich of Sandhurst and the poor of Alexandra

By Editorial
Fort Hare VC condemns law enforcement inaction
Education
/ 6 November 2025

Fort Hare VC condemns law enforcement inaction

Several key buildings, including the main administrative and student affairs offices on the Alice Campus, were petrol-bombed, leaving the institution reeling.

By Edwin Naidu
Botswana nominates its finest jurist as judge of International Court of Justice
Africa
/ 5 November 2025

Botswana nominates its finest jurist as judge of International Court of Justice

The Office of Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations recently announced that Botswana has nominated renowned jurist and scholar, Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake, to run for Judge of the International Court of Justice

By Oarabile Mosikare
Rwanda sanctions fugitives in SA
Africa
/ 3 November 2025

Rwanda sanctions fugitives in SA

The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism

By Eugene Rutayisire
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