Education now africa’s third-most-urgent problem, survey finds

Staff Reporter|Published

Schoolgirls still face harassment, discrimination despite progress, pan-africa survey finds

Springboks and All Blacks: a historic rugby rivalry heads to Baltimore

Mike Greenaway|Published

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the world champion Springboks take on their fierce rivals, the All Blacks, in Baltimore this September. This final Test ...

Public spaces under fire: no one is safe

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Bullets, gangs, fear: South Africa's public institutions under fire

Fiercest rugby rivals to clash in Charm City

Mike Greenaway|Published

The fourth Test between the Boks and the All Blacks this year will be held in Baltimore USA.

South African expert to chair Commonwealth ageing body

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Femada Shamam’s appointment as Chair of CommonAge marks a milestone for South Africa in shaping global ageing policy

WEF to open five new fourth industrial revolution centres

Staff Reporter|Published

WEF signs agreements for new fourth industrial revolution hubs

Reading is a superpower campaign

Staff Reporter|Published

Exclusive Books launches national campaign promoting reading as a life skill

Industry council to drive Foot and Mouth disease strategy

Staff Reporter|Published

Newly formed council will coordinate vaccine rollout, traceability, and disease control as South Africa moves to restore FMD status within a decade

A cosmic mystery solved: WOH G64 still a red supergiant after dramatic fading

Staff Reporter|Published

In an extraordinary revelation, astronomers have confirmed that WOH G64, once thought to be nearing its end, is still very much alive. Discover how the Southern ...

South African chakalaka goes global with Emirates

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa’s iconic vegetable stew, chakalaka, is taking flight by being included on menus at Emirates Airlines.

Human dialects shape co-operation with honeyguide birds

Staff Reporter|Published

A new study has revealed that honeyguide birds in Mozambique use unique local dialects to communicate with honey-hunters, mirroring the way human languages develop. ...

The enduring charm of The Archers: Celebrating 75 years of British storytelling

Steve Hendrix and Washington Post|Published

Join the millions experiencing the magic of “The Archers.” Discover why this beloved radio drama has captivated generations, consistently delivering heart-stopping ...

Crew rescued after tug loses anchor off Durban in heavy seas

Staff Reporter|Published

NSRI rescues barge crew in dramatic overnight operation off Durban coast

Addington Primary protest reignites as school says 63% of pupils are South African

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Tensions escalate at Addington Primary School as protests against foreign learners unfold.

South Africa's water crisis: Turning challenges into sustainable solutions

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa faces a looming water crisis, leaders rally to devise sustainable solutions. Discover how communities, businesses, and innovative technologies are ...

‘We trusted the transport’: Family that lost two sons speaks after Vaal crash

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The family of two pupils killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash says it had planned to continue using the service for other children, a hope that ended ...

IOL EXCLUSIVE | NFP accuses ANC of intimidation to rejoin KZN GPU, says Ivan Barnes

Zohra Teke|Published

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has accused the ANC of using intimidation tactics to pressure them into rejoining the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal, ...

Golf stars head to Durban for major event

Staff Reporter|Published

Golf Stars Head to Durban for Jonsson Workwear Durban Open

BATSA's closure of Heidelberg Plant: Iconic brands like Pall Mall and Peter Stuyvesant face illicit trade crisis

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) announces the closure of its Heidelberg manufacturing plant by 2026, a decision impacting 230 jobs and highlighting ...