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The systemic threat of procurement fraud in South Africa’s law enforcement

Staff Reporter|Published

The suspension of Fannie Masemola reveals more than just isolated incompetence; it highlights a pervasive issue of procurement fraud that threatens the very fabric of South African governance. To forge a path toward re-establishing integrity, organis…

A church that grew with a city

Frank Chemaly|Published

Our old picture this week features St John's Church in Pinetown.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

South African swimmers shine at African Championships with 84 medals

Staff Reporter|Published

Celebrating a monumental achievement, South African swimmers return from the African Championships with 84 medals — a testament to their hard work and dedication. ...

Groundbreaking NurseLead programme launched to transform nursing leadership in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A transformative new initiative, the NurseLead programme, has been launched to empower the next generation of nursing leaders in South Africa, promising to bridge ...

President Ramaphosa faces tough scrutiny as Parliament convenes over Phala Phala

Staff Reporter|Updated

This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa will face intense questioning in Parliament regarding the contentious Phala Phala case, following a significant Constitutional ...

From teenage mother to graduate: The inspiring journey of Thembile Biyela

Staff Reporter|Published

Thembile Biyela's inspiring journey from teenage mother to graduate is a powerful reminder that circumstances do not define your future. Discover how she transformed ...

Rural farmers confront foot-and-mouth disease as livelihoods hang in the balance

Staff Reporter|Published

In the face of foot-and-mouth disease, communal farmers across South Africa stand united in their struggle. Recognising the urgency of their condition, this article ...

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 ...

All 17 Americans aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuated to Nebraska

Washington Post|Published

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a polar expedition cruise ship has led to the evacuation of 17 American passengers to a specialised treatment facility in Nebraska. ...

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 ...

Deputy Minister Singh leads strategic engagement to enhance iSimangaliso Wetland Park's conservation and tourism potential ...

Staff Reporter|Published

Explore how South Africa's iSimangaliso Wetland Park is poised for a sustainable future as Deputy Minister Singh shares ambitious plans for conservation and community ...

A heartfelt graduation: Thembisani Mntungwa honours late mother on stage

Staff Reporter|Published

This graduation ceremony marked not just an academic achievement, but a moving celebration of unconditional love and familial support amidst profound loss. Thembisani ...

Africa Construction Law Conference set for South Africa with focus on future infrastructure development

Staff Reporter|Published

Join industry leaders and legal experts at the ACL Conference 2026 in Johannesburg to explore the future of infrastructure development in Africa and be part of the ...

New spot, but an old favourite

Frank Chemaly|Published

Mains include a selection of traditional Thai curries both red and green and angry. And, believe me, his angry curries are angry. I particularly enjoyed the duck ...

Hantavirus alert: Urgent contact tracing in South Africa amid outbreak from MV Hondius

Karen Singh|Updated

Health authorities in South Africa are urgently tracing contacts after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to three fatalities and ...

Hantavirus alert: South Africa races to trace contacts after MV Hondius outbreak

Karen Singh|Published

Health authorities in South Africa are urgently tracing contacts after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to three fatalities and ...