As municipal dysfunction and severe water shortages plague communities across South Africa, fed-up voters head into local government elections ready to punish failing leadership at the ballot box.
Hospitals in the Free State are on the verge of collapse as criminal syndicates strip plumbing bare for scrap copper, cutting off critical…
Marking 150 years since the birth of Sol Plaatje, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the pioneering author, journalist, and ANC founder whose work continues to illuminate South…
President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded that the state has failed to protect women from gender-based violence. Now, with strict new deadlines set for action, South Africans must hold…
An urgent call for comprehensive reform and decisive action to purge corrupt and rogue elements within the South African Police Service.
A powerful reflection on the devastating surge of femicide and gender-based violence in South Africa, urging society to see victims as individuals rather than cold statistics.
President William Ruto's ban on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses threatens to fuel xenophobia and fracture regional integration across the East African Community.
Gang turf wars and illicit firearms are devastating Westbury and surrounding areas in Johannesburg, prompting urgent community and city action against escalating gun violence.
Professor Jason Arday, the youngest black professor at Cambridge, was driven to suicide by relentless media attacks over plagiarism accusations, a fate not shared by white…
As the 14th anniversary of the Marikana massacre approaches, the article reflects on the tragic day in 2012 when police killed 34 striking miners. It highlights the ongoing lack…
In this special Women's Day edition, editor Lesego Chepape reflects on the powerful stories of South African women, highlighting their honesty, courage, and the ripple effect of…
Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head, Andrea Johnson, faced intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, where her testimony has been widely criticized.…
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is facing its most serious governance crisis, with the suspension of its chief executive, board resignations, and allegations of political…
Nearly 13 years after his death, Nelson Mandela remains the benchmark for servant leadership. This article explores the challenges faced by subsequent South African leaders in…
South Africa's health regulators have warned doctors and pharmacists about prescribing recalled GLP-1 medicines, but this highlights a deeper issue: a booming market for illegal…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has shocked the country by appointing disgraced former minister Dina Pule to replace Sisisi Tolashe, a move seen as appeasing allies in the ANC Women’s…
Thapelo Maseko's solitary goal against South Korea has etched his name in history, as Bafana Bafana qualify for the last 32 knockout stages of the 2026 Fifa World Cup for the…
A crucial agreement between the Robert Gumede-led Vision Group and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has successfully halted the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited…
Five decades after the watershed 1976 youth uprisings, the country is still pondering ways of repaying the huge debt of gratitude it owes the brave learners who took on the might…
Despite progressive laws and decades of research, intimate-partner femicide is rising again in South Africa. Research presented in Cape Town reveals that saving women requires…
