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Is South Africa a nation?
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Is South Africa a nation?

There is a need for deliberate, inclusive strategies to bridge ethnic and racial cleavages and foster a more equitable and unified national identity

By Meketsi Tsotetsi
Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation
National
/ 30 January 2025

Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation

The Rwandan president accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and officials of distorting talks between the two, calling it a mix of attacks, lies, and misrepresentation

By Des Erasmus
Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?

With President Donald Trump in office, there is strong political will to push back against the Brics nations

By Michael Walsh
Chinese compact SUVs: Are they all the same?
Motoring
/ 27 January 2025

Chinese compact SUVs: Are they all the same?

Have these brands offered any improvements on their vehicles since Chery and Haval first came to South Africa in 2021?

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Africa’s aviation sector needs open-skies agreements
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Africa’s aviation sector needs open-skies agreements

Liberalising aviation policies, including easing outdated ownership and capitalisation regulations, would boost Africa’s growth

By Henry Wissink
Reserve Bank expected to cut rates by 25 basis points this week
Business
/ 27 January 2025

Reserve Bank expected to cut rates by 25 basis points this week

A third consecutive interest rate cut will help stimulate the economy, but the central bank will also be cautious about inflation pressures

By Aarti Bhana
Living up to the name: The Jetour Dashing
Motoring
/ 25 January 2025

Living up to the name: The Jetour Dashing

The Chinese continue to impress with yet another compact SUV, and it’s no wonder South Africans are falling in love with them

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Diary: Sara Buijskes at Heritage Foundation, Queertopia.za returns,  Joe Kay brings Soulection to Jozi
Friday
/ 24 January 2025

Diary: Sara Buijskes at Heritage Foundation, Queertopia.za returns, Joe Kay brings Soulection to Jozi

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape and Busi Lethole
Laughter, legacy and resilience: The story behind Netflix’s Mr Easy Loo
Friday
/ 20 January 2025

Laughter, legacy and resilience: The story behind Netflix’s Mr Easy Loo

Biopic about the township entrepreneur weaves humour with inspiration

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Will South Africa be a US adversary or uncertain ally?
Politics
/ 17 January 2025

Will South Africa be a US adversary or uncertain ally?

The Trump administration may revise its stance on SA, given it rebukes US allies and embraces its rivals

By Lyse Comins
SA’s World Economic Forum team optimistic about economic growth
Business
/ 16 January 2025

SA’s World Economic Forum team optimistic about economic growth

The pause in load-shedding and government’s collaboration with business signals a positive shift, the delegation says

By Aarti Bhana
The EFF will fight to regain its political standing this year
Politics
/ 16 January 2025

The EFF will fight to regain its political standing this year

The Economic Freedom Fighters will rebuild its structures and its morale ahead of the 2026 local government elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Kaytranada headlines first Milk and Cookies Festival in South Africa
Friday
/ 10 January 2025

Kaytranada headlines first Milk and Cookies Festival in South Africa

The DJ-producer had Cape Town in a dance frenzy and on Saturday it’s Johannesburg’s turn

By Busi Lethole
Talks between presidents of South Africa and Nigeria reveal synergies
Thought Leader
/ 10 January 2025

Talks between presidents of South Africa and Nigeria reveal synergies

The two countries are dealing with similar problems with different causes, and working together could help both

By Cairo Mathebula
Cruelty case: Limpopo man pleads guilty to smoking bong with live snake inside
The Green Guardian
/ 9 January 2025

Cruelty case: Limpopo man pleads guilty to smoking bong with live snake inside

NSPCA prosecutes Dirk de Jager, of Modjadjiskloof, in Limpopo, over viral video

By Sheree Bega
Cultural barriers may limit AI’s success in maternal healthcare in Africa
Health
/ 7 January 2025

Cultural barriers may limit AI’s success in maternal healthcare in Africa

A study has found that artificial intelligence apps need to include data sets and traditional practices

By Umamah Bakharia
From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma

A compelling new biography of Brazil’s Lula da Silva offers a sharp contrast to the dispiriting state of South Africa’s politics

By Richard Pithouse
Shock election results hit governing parties globally
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

Shock election results hit governing parties globally

‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls

By Richard Calland
Chinese car brands disrupt South Africa’s vehicle market, with production and exports declining
Business
/ 16 December 2024

Chinese car brands disrupt South Africa’s vehicle market, with production and exports declining

Aggressive pricing and marketing strategies employed by Chinese producers have put the local industry under pressure

By Anathi Madubela
EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term
Politics
/ 13 December 2024

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi
Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December
National
/ 12 December 2024

Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December

Businesses that miss the registration window will be closed down

By Aarti Bhana
‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution

The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission

By Stuart Morrison and Zanele Fengu
Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration

With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme

By Sõzarn Barday
Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems

Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement

By Nyasha Mpani
South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative
Opinion
/ 11 December 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative

A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress

By Karabo Mokgonyana and Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe
SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections
Politics
/ 10 December 2024

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education
Politics
/ 9 December 2024

Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education

The Gauteng premier has called for the full Implementation of Bela Act despite threats of a court challenge by the Democratic Alliance and the Solidarity union

By Mandisa Nyathi
KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2024

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

By Lyse Comins
Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics
Politics
/ 3 December 2024

Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics

The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan

By Emsie Ferreira
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

By Umamah Bakharia
Department of defence still reviewing SA-Cuba agreements
National
/ 19 November 2024

Department of defence still reviewing SA-Cuba agreements

It has been 19 months since then defence minister Thandi Modise said the bilateral agreement and its controversial sub-contracts were being assessed

By Des Erasmus
Diary: Inner Sanctum at Everard Read, HandmadeAfrica market, Inclusive Dance Festival 2024
Friday
/ 18 November 2024

Diary: Inner Sanctum at Everard Read, HandmadeAfrica market, Inclusive Dance Festival 2024

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
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