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From numbers to names: How indenture stories reclaim identity
As Indian Arrival Day marks the landing of the SS Truro in 1860, descendants of indentured labourers are reclaiming their ancestral stories and identities from the erasure of…
Ekurhuleni university targets 2027 start
The planned university in Ekurhuleni aims to enrol its first students by late 2027, with government and industry partners exploring sites in Boksburg to offer dual-model STEAM…
From Hammarsdale with love
From a school choir in KwaZulu-Natal to sharing stages with Doja Cat at Coachella, a cappella quintet The Joy take their isicathamiya harmonies global as they unveil their…
Editorial: Lot more money for the fat cats
As Statistics South Africa reports unemployment climbing to 33.7%, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked outrage by approving pay hikes of up to 4% for public office-bearers and…
Landiwe Gama and Zama Marubelela tell it like it is
Taking inspiration from Drum magazine's iconic Sis Dolly column, Landiwe Gama and Zama Marubelela have turned candid big-sister advice into their hit podcast Because We Said So.
Srila Roy confronts xenophobia, identity and the future of SA universities
Academic Srila Roy addresses the fallout from her controversial tweet and explores the complex tensions of xenophobia, academic freedom, and decolonial feminism in her new book,…
Is South Africa ready for El Niño? Water and food security concerns mount
Despite relatively healthy dam levels, failing municipal infrastructure, leaking pipes, and rising food prices could leave South Africa vulnerable as a powerful El Niño approaches.
Hawks arrest 10th suspect in alleged Russia-Ukraine recruitment case
A 10th suspect has been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly attempting to travel from South Africa to join the Russia-Ukraine war, as multiple co-accused appear in court.
Education does not end when the school bell rings. Are we doing enough to support learners afterwards?
With four in ten South African learners dropping out before matric, structured after-school programmes provide vital academic support, safety, and mentorship beyond classroom…
Chery SA issues precautionary recall for over 23 000 vehicles amid NCC warnings
Chery Group South Africa and the National Consumer Commission have announced a massive recall of over 23,000 vehicles, addressing potential rear axle and braking defects across…
Cosatu decries public office-bearers’ salary increases as excessive
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of up to 4% for politicians, traditional leaders, and judges, drawing sharp criticism from trade union federation Cosatu.
Third-quarter job gains fail to stem rising unemployment
Despite adding 101,000 jobs in the third quarter, South Africa's official unemployment rate climbed to 33.7%, leaving more than 13 million people unemployed or outside the active…
Bail proceedings for five Zimbabweans postponed after prosecutor’s absence
The bail hearing for five Zimbabwean nationals accused of attempting to join the Russia-Ukraine war has been postponed after the prosecutor failed to appear in the Kempton Park…
Constitutional Court to rule on liquor trading hours and alcohol harm in South Africa
The Constitutional Court is hearing a pivotal case on whether the state has a constitutional duty to protect communities from alcohol-related harm by limiting liquor trading hours.
President Ramaphosa approves salary increases for fat cats in public office
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases between 3.5% and 4% for government officials, lawmakers, and members of the judiciary despite growing economic challenges.