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Why legacy software vulnerabilities threaten modern cybersecurity
Saurabh Prasad|Published

Why legacy software vulnerabilities threaten modern cybersecurity

South Africa’s floods expose a nation drowning in neglect

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

South Africa's flooding crisis, exacerbated by La Niña-linked rains, has led to a national disaster declaration. With damages in the billions and lives lost, how ...

Resilience, redemption and rhythm: 3 Joburg plays that will move you this week

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Explore the vibrant world of South African theatre as Jonathan Roxmouth returns with his acclaimed show 'Key Change', celebrating musical legends.

Ramaphosa's Genius Masterstroke: Roelf Meyer is a response to Bozell and the US attacks

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era minister, as South Africa's ambassador to the US, a move that raises questions about ...

Thapelo Esau flips ‘Drive’ into a soulful session that has Mzansi in their feelings

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thapelo Esau's latest single, a reimagined version of Incubus's 'Drive', explores themes of growth, fear and self-belief, inviting listeners on an emotional R&B ...

Challenges facing the ANC's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal task team in reversing its decline

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Amidst the rise of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, the ANC's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal provincial task team faces significant challenges in regaining lost support. ...

‘We must propel the voices of women in science’ – Deputy Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at UP Women in Science ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina urges a national commitment to spotlight the achievements of women in STEM during her keynote at the Women in Science Symposium, ...

Miguel Cardoso emotional as Mamelodi Sundowns reach CAF Champions League final

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Miguel Cardoso thanks players and management after Mamelodi Sundowns reach CAF Champions League final with disciplined semi-final victory

Watch VideoBrayan Leon's penalty rebound sends Mamelodi Sundowns to the Champions League final

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Esperance 2-0 on aggregate to reach the CAF Champions League final, fueled by Brayan Leon’s decisive penalty rebound goal.

Julius Mkhwanazi's Loyalty Oath: A window into EMPD corruption scandal?

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Julius Mkhwanazi, acting chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, faces scrutiny over his loyalty pledge to a city manager amidst serious corruption allegations. This ...

BRICS+ crumbles under war-fueled financial storm

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

What challenges do BRICS+ economies face as the ongoing Middle East conflict escalates? The IMF's April 2026 report reveals critical insights into financial stability ...

Edward Kieswetter honoured with honorary doctorate at CPUT, inspires graduates to lead

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During the Autumn Graduation ceremony at CPUT, Edward Kieswetter, the outgoing SARS commissioner, received an honorary doctorate, reflecting on his journey and inspiring ...

Bay of Pigs Anniversary: A 65-year struggle against imperialism

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

A commemorative event at the Castle of Good Hope marks the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, drawing powerful parallels between Cuba's historic victory ...

How the US-Iran war exacerbates Africa's food crisis and India's humanitarian response

Phapano Phasha|Published

Amidst the geopolitical turmoil of the US-Iran war, Africa grapples with its most severe food crisis in decades. As global powers vie for influence, millions face ...

Why South Africa's justice problem is really a governance issue

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Is South Africa's struggle with justice really a deeper issue of governance? This article explores how the unpredictability of enforcement shapes the country's political ...

Malema shock sentencing puts judiciary in the dock

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

Julius Malema's recent conviction for discharging a firearm during a rally has reignited debates about accountability and inequality in South Africa's justice system, ...

Trump: The most dangerous president in the world

Ebrahim Harvey|Published

Explore the implications of Trump's presidency on global stability, as the article examines the unfounded nuclear threats from Iran and the escalating crisis in ...

Why Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US envoy raises concerns

Abbey Makoe|Published

President Ramaphosa's controversial choice of Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US raises questions about leadership and transformation in a nation ...

Why Julius Malema's five-year prison sentence is excessive and a suspended sentence would be fairer

Vincent Seloane|Published

On April 16, 2026, Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, was sentenced to five years in prison for illegally firing a firearm at a rally. This article explores the implications ...

HONOR 600 Lite Launches with Metal-forged Unibody Design and a 108MP Ultra-clear Camera

Partnered Content|Published

HONOR 600 Lite made a stylish entrance, refined, an ultra-slim profile with a metal forged-unibody frame that is strengthened in all the places it feels super-light. ...