What really killed Mozart? You don’t want to know

The Washington Post|Published

The film is irresistible - lush, funny, operatic in all the ways that matter. But its central premise, that Antonio Salieri orchestrated Mozart’s death out of professional ...

Watch VideoHow Mamelodi Sundowns 'lost' the Betway Premiership: Five Matches that cost the Brazilians

Mihlali Baleka|Updated

Mamelodi Sundowns are poised to lose their eight-year grip on the South African title. We analyse the five key results that handed the advantage to Orlando Pirates. ...

Pope Leo’s first year challenged Trump, AI and the rich

Bloomberg|Published

As he reached his 365th day on the Throne of St. Peter on May 8, Pope Leo XIV is far from hypothetical or hallucinatory. Indeed, his very real presence will continue ...

Durban woman cycles 2 000km for SPCA

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Durban cyclist raises R110 000 for SPCA during historic 2000km ride. She is the first woman to complete the gruelling Ride Across South Africa.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream, 72-year-old graduates from medical school

The Washington Post|Published

Zuidgeest-Craft pursued a career in health care years later, becoming a nurse practitioner and pediatric educator. She still planned to become a doctor, but she ...

They knew they were dying, so they threw a party

The Washington Post|Published

End of life parties, help while a person is still alive, are increasingly replacing funerals

Tyla joins FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony line-up with Katy Perry and LISA

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off with a major entertainment line-up. FIFA has officially announced performers for its opening ceremonies across Mexico, the ...

Diepsloot’s Green Acres Farm nurtures the next generation of farmers

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A pilot programme at Afrika Tikkun’s Green Acres Farm trains 20 young people - including 19 women and one young man with a disability - to run revenue-generating ...

How a Cape Town barber is restoring dignity through free haircuts for the homeless

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Explore the inspiring journey of Rhameez Jansen, a former homeless barber in Cape Town, who is giving back to the community by offering free haircuts that empower ...

How miniature horses are transforming therapy in California hospitals

The Washington Post|Published

Discover how Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and her trained miniature horses are bringing joy and comfort to hospital patients across Southern California, transforming ...

Meet Daniel Keyser: Strand's young ballet star heading to New York

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Meet Daniel Keyser, a 13-year-old ballet sensation from Strand, who is about to embark on an exciting journey to New York for a prestigious summer training programme ...

How the past informs our response to the rising threat of El Niño

The Washington Post|Published

Could history repeat itself? As meteorologists warn of a potentially catastrophic 'Super El Niño' reminiscent of the 1877 disaster, we explore how modern science ...

The new era of property: Nicole Chetty on blending luxury real estate with digital influence

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Discover how Nicole Chetty, a young luxury real estate advisor from Port Elizabeth, is making waves in Cape Town's competitive property market through her people-first ...

The rot runs deep in the SAPS: A crisis of leadership and ethics

Jacob Tseko Mofokeng|Published

As the crisis deepens within the SAPS, the public's cry for reform intensifies. Will South Africa find the resolve to confront its systemic rot, or will it continue ...

NSFAS crisis reveals systemic failures in South Africa's leadership

Linda du Plessis|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme reflects a broader leadership crisis in South Africa, revealing how good intentions can falter without robust governance. ...

South Africa's tourism sector revitalised as Indaba 2026 arrives

Alan Campbell|Published

As Africa's Travel Indaba unfolds in 2026, South Africa's tourism landscape reveals promising statistics and an evolving narrative. Join us as we explore how the ...

Brayan Leon’s scoring streak in vain as Mamelodi Sundowns lose title advantage

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite a prolific run from Colombian striker Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns' defeat to TS Galaxy has left their nine-year dominance of the league in jeopardy, with ...

Youth unemployment soars in South Africa as economic pressures mount

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa confronts a deepening unemployment crisis — the youth most affected — experts call for urgent, co-ordinated action. Explore the landscape of despair ...

Watch VideoPirates one win away from securing the title after Sundowns lose to Galaxy in Mbombela

Mihlali Baleka|Published

TS Galaxy shocked Mamelodi Sundowns in Mbombela, leaving Orlando Pirates needing just a win from their last two games to clinch the Betway Premiership title.