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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
Biya: Four decades and counting
Africa
/ 31 October 2025

Biya: Four decades and counting

The longtime leader’s 27-year-old LGBTQI musician daughter urged Cameroonians not to vote for him

By Lenin Ndebele
Durban lawyer facing sequestration blames estate agent for his legal woes
National
/ 29 October 2025

Durban lawyer facing sequestration blames estate agent for his legal woes

Court battle plays out over millions to allegedly buy property in luxury city area

By Sandile Motha
Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections
Africa
/ 27 October 2025

Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections

Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday

By Mnaku Mbani
Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections
Africa
/ 27 October 2025

Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections

Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll

By Mnaku Mbani
Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse
Friday
/ 24 October 2025

Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse

Renowned soprano Pumeza Matshikiza steps off the stage and into advocacy, using her art and influence to fight child abuse

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Building toilets, fighting TB: Candice Andisiwe Sehoma’s life of activism
Health
/ 22 October 2025

Building toilets, fighting TB: Candice Andisiwe Sehoma’s life of activism

From discontinued insulin pens to overpriced TB drugs, meet the young South African holding drug makers to account on behalf of patients

By Sean Christie
UN names four new World Restoration Flagships to heal degraded ecosystems
The Green Guardian
/ 20 October 2025

UN names four new World Restoration Flagships to heal degraded ecosystems

The World Restoration Flagships, spanning 18 countries, showcase large-scale efforts to revive forests, grasslands, farms and coastlines, restore biodiversity and secure sustainable livelihoods

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: Walk with us, President Ramaphosa
Editorial
/ 17 October 2025

Editorial: Walk with us, President Ramaphosa

The president is in yet another pickle over his inability to be upfront

By Editorial
Tanzania’s high court to decide on Luhaga Mpina’s presidential bid
Africa
/ 13 October 2025

Tanzania’s high court to decide on Luhaga Mpina’s presidential bid

Mpina filed an appeal last month against his removal from the race by the Independent National Electoral Commission

By Mnaku Mbani
Tanzania’s equities market surges by $1.4bn over a year
Africa
/ 13 October 2025

Tanzania’s equities market surges by $1.4bn over a year

This robust growth positions the equity segment as one of Tanzania’s most profitable investment avenues

By Mnaku Mbani
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Africa
/ 10 October 2025

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Msaki and Jesse Clegg on friendship, chaos and creation
Friday
/ 10 October 2025

Msaki and Jesse Clegg on friendship, chaos and creation

When two artists stopped planning and started listening, they found music, and meaning, in the natural disorder of life

By Kibo Ngowi
Clean air crisis: Sub-Saharan Africa left with less than 1% of global funding
The Green Guardian
/ 8 October 2025

Clean air crisis: Sub-Saharan Africa left with less than 1% of global funding

Fossil fuel projects soar while African cities face ‘clean-air finance desert’

By Sheree Bega
Commonwealth says Botswana’s 2024 elections were broadly credible
Africa
/ 7 October 2025

Commonwealth says Botswana’s 2024 elections were broadly credible

The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration

By Oarabile Mosikare
Testimony at Madlanga inquiry points to a compromised police service infiltrated by criminal cartels
National
/ 3 October 2025

Testimony at Madlanga inquiry points to a compromised police service infiltrated by criminal cartels

Further details linking suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu to cartel figures emerged

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
South Africa pioneers national action plan to combat sub-standard and bogus medical products
Health
/ 1 October 2025

South Africa pioneers national action plan to combat sub-standard and bogus medical products

The pilot project will inform extending a handbook to UN member states

By Aarti Bhana
Shoprite exits Malawi, extending its retreat from the continent
Africa
/ 30 September 2025

Shoprite exits Malawi, extending its retreat from the continent

There is anxiety over the fate of hundreds of jobs and the stability of the country’s fragile consumer market

By Collins Mtika
Hidden ingredient: Palm oil found in most salty snacks in SA
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2025

Hidden ingredient: Palm oil found in most salty snacks in SA

A new study noted that none of the products audited displayed sustainable sourcing labels

By Sheree Bega
Hyundai Tucson review: Why diesel mid-sized SUVs are still important
Motoring
/ 28 September 2025

Hyundai Tucson review: Why diesel mid-sized SUVs are still important

It is also available in a petrol variant, but Hyundai has produced an excellent product with superb fuel consumption

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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