After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that knows its role
Calls to boycott Dis-Chem are intensifying after major shareholder Mark Saltzman attacked journalist Redi Tlhabi over Gaza on social media. The confrontation has sparked wider debate around corporate neutrality, philanthropy, Zionism, public accountability and South Africa’s solidarity with Palestinians
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal
An EU-funded initiative has been launched in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, shared by South Africa and Botswana and one of southern Africa’s most important ecosystems
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using ‘Stalingrad tactics’ to delay the long-running arms deal corruption trial, ruling that the case must proceed despite pending appeals
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
The internationally recognised film reconstructs the final hours of Palestinian child Hind Rajab in Gaza, will screen in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and food security is high
The 3.0 litre diesel engine makes this a dream to drive, and while the interior is extremely comfortable, it feels slightly outdated
With Chinese brands flooding the crossover market, the sporty twist to the Corolla Cross adds great value to the product
In a world of conflicting food narratives, Mmule Setati offers clarity through ‘Feed My Tribe’, centering simplicity, intention and emotional connection in every meal
The presidency has rejected DA criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit
Padel has experienced significant growth in the country and this will be the first time that the world’s best take part in competitive action at Time Square Arena in July and August
A new University of Cape Town study has found elevated mortality among former asbestos miners in South Africa, highlighting the long-term health consequences of asbestos exposure decades after mining ended
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her
Mercedes-Benz launched the new C-Class last week, but the current generation still turns some heads and boasts its presence
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge
An entrepreneur has accused the Industrial Development Corporation of rigid recovery practices that ignore the impact of Covid-19, as calls grow for an inquiry into its treatment of struggling black-owned businesses
Berita’s Workers’ Day performance becomes a powerful meditation on migration, memory and xenophobia in a nation built through labour, movement and forgotten solidarities
A civil society organisation has opened a new criminal complaint against senior prosecutor Andrea Johnson, alleging a conflict of interest in a recruitment process in which her husband was a candidate.
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out, echoing long-standing inequalities in the mining sector
From Doringbaai to Port Nolloth, West Coast communities are pushing back against mining and offshore oil and gas expansion. Residents, activists and fishers say consultation processes fail local people while environmental degradation and economic inequality continue to deepen
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives
New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s happening
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
The World Bank has priced a $120m spekboom restoration bond in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, linking investor returns to ecosystem recovery
Leaving the township can change your surroundings but unlearning the fear it taught your body is where the real work of freedom begins
The death of Spokes Sithole at 108 exposes the broken promise of one of South Africa’s largest land restitution settlements, where freedom and land ownership have not translated into lasting prosperity for many beneficiaries
The democratic breakthrough of 1994 stands as one of the most significant political achievements of the modern era. Against the odds, South Africa chose negotiation over civil conflict, ballots over bullets, reconciliation over revenge
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
As we commemorate freedom, a familiar chorus returns: that
South Africa has too many ‘race laws’, that redress has gone
too far, that equality now demands forgetting