Speculation around Thoko Didiza's candidacy for ANC leadership

Bongani Hans|Published

With President Cyril Ramaphosa set to step down, speculation mounts around National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza as a potential ANC presidential candidate.

Public rallies behind Daphne Mashile-Nkosi's stem cell donation initiative

Abbey Makoe|Published

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi spearheads a vital campaign to raise awareness about the critical shortage of stem cell and blood donations in South Africa, supported by key ...

Cachalia hints at possible declassification of 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the 'Top Secret' IPID report, raising questions about transparency in the Phala Phala ...

Independent Media hits back at Daily Maverick ‘misrepresentations’ over Competition Commission appeal

Published

Independent Media accuses Daily Maverick of hypocrisy in a heated exchange over the Competition Commission's MDPMI report, defending its constitutional right to ...

Building Stronger Foundations: Tackling mental health in the construction industry

Staff Reporter|Published

Explore the rising mental health challenges in South Africa's construction industry, where long hours and job insecurity create a culture of stress. Discover how ...

Summer of Reckoning: WRC Launches ‘A WaterWise Nation’ to avert looming crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa faces a critical water crisis as the Water Research Commission warns of severe shortages. With over 37% of treated water lost daily, the WRC launches ...

Political parties call for immediate whistleblower protection measures to combat corruption

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Following the tragic assassination of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, civil society and political parties are rallying for urgent measures to protect those who ...

Marked For Death: Madlanga Commission witness pays with his life for the truth

Bongani Hans and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The tragic assassination of whistle-blower Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe has ignited widespread outrage and urgent calls for stronger protections for those exposing ...

Ramusi’s Bonus Betrayal: Icasa staff pay for council’s failures

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Icasa staff are in uproar as 70 senior managers condemn chairperson Mothibi Ramusi for allegedly disregarding legal obligations and fairness in withholding performance ...

R300m Gone: Richtersveld land settlement faces collapse amid government failure

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

A landmark land restitution deal for the Richtersveld community has spiralled into chaos, with over R300 million in community funds mysteriously disappearing. As ...

South Africa's Gambling Bill faces a reckoning as provincial powers clash

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Is South Africa's gambling regulation reform at risk? The National Gambling Amendment Bill, aimed at modernising the industry, faces significant delays due to constitutional ...

Binance launches ‘Binance Junior’, a crypto savings account designed for kids and teens

Staff Reporter|Published

As crypto becomes increasingly integrated with mainstream finance, this new product aims to provide young users with a strong foundation in personal finance and ...

Why GBV needs more than a 16-day campaign

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Amidst the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the National Shelter Movement of SA demands a shift from mere words to tangible action, highlighting ...

Jagersfontein Disaster: Owners knew the dam would burst, but kept filling it anyway

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

A recent investigation into the Jagersfontein tailings dam disaster reveals alarming negligence by its owners, who may have known about the dam's instability since ...

'Bring back our boys from war-torn Russia'

Taschica Pillay|Published

While the Hawks have arrested four people in connection with trafficking young men to the Ukraine- Russia war zone, families are pleading for their loved ones to ...

IN PICTURES: The World's Top News Photography of the day

AFP|Published

A selection of the top news photography from around the world this Friday, November 28.

Tunisia calls EU parliament rights resolution 'blatant interference'

AFP|Published

Tunisian President Kais Saied has labelled a recent EU Parliament resolution on human rights as 'blatant interference.' What does this mean for Tunisia's political ...

FNB customers struggle as app faces high-volume failures on Black Friday

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, FNB customers have encountered frustrating app glitches, hindering their ability to shop on Black Friday.

MK Party demands increased security after MP Vusi Shongwe hijacked

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has called for increased security for members of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee after its MP, Vusi Shongwe, was hijacked on Wednesday. ...

US Manufacturing Weakens and the Global South Eyes Opportunity

Cole Jackson|Published

US manufacturing continues to contract under the weight of prolonged tariffs, weakening orders, and rising supply-chain pressures, while the Global South accelerates ...