SiR confirmed to headline 'Once Upon a Time in Joburg' for a soulful night of music this May

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

SiR has been announced as the headliner for 'Once Upon a Time in Joburg' this May, bringing his signature R&B sound to Johannesburg.

Time is the architecture of change

Mabasa Sasa|Published

Zimbabwean politics faces a critical tension between the demand for immediate change and the reality that meaningful transformation requires time. This article explores ...

Thando Zide returns with ‘Emandulo’, a song rooted in timeless love

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thando Zide returns with her latest single ‘Emandulo’, exploring the divine connection of love through her soulful music.

How Washington's reckless diplomacy is reshaping Africa and Europe

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges in its relationship with the US, marked by significant ...

New lifestyle audit guidelines aim to enhance transparency in public service

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Public Service and Administration plans to amend lifestyle audit guidelines amidst challenges faced by provinces, including resistance from civil ...

‘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, ...

Sergeant Nkosi's arrest sparks outcry over police secrecy

Bongani Hans|Published

Following the arrest of Sgt Fannie Hezekiel Nkosi, implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, concerns about police transparency and accountability have emerged. ...

Ramaphosa's leadership under fire as ministers' scandals ignite fury

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Amid mounting public frustration, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces urgent calls to investigate serious allegations of misconduct against two Cabinet ministers.

Ramaphosa under fire over alleged misconduct by ministers

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Amid mounting public frustration, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces urgent calls to investigate serious allegations of misconduct against two Cabinet ministers.

The urgent crisis of rising paraffin prices for South Africa's poorest households

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

While motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

Boesak prays for KZN police commissioner’s safety amid whistle-blower threats

Bongani Hans|Published

During a Good Friday service in Durban, Professor Allan Boesak prayed for the safety of KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, highlighting the dangers ...

How Washington is executing a political campaign in South Africa

Ashraf Abdelaziz|Published

On 10 March, US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III urged South African business leaders to oppose Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, igniting a diplomatic protest ...

How rising paraffin prices are pushing South Africa's poor households into energy poverty

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

While motorists enjoy temporary fuel relief, low-income families in South Africa face soaring paraffin prices, leaving them vulnerable to energy poverty.

Stimela's Legacy: A musical journey through time

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As Stimela returns with a powerful new album, we explore the themes of legacy, love, and the socio-political landscape reflected in their music.

When an apartheid township learned to moonwalk

Ashok Damarupurshad|Published

As the Michael Jackson biopic approaches its April 2026 release, this article reflects on the profound influence he had on Black youth in Soweto during the last ...

Understanding the importance of informed voting in South Africa

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

South Africa celebrates its democratic participation, but are we truly informed voters? This article explores the dangers of showing up at the polls without understanding ...

Human Rights Commission warns of impending disaster in South Africa

Karen Singh|Published

The South African Human Rights Commission raises alarms over a looming national disaster as the country's water and sanitation infrastructure deteriorates, revealing ...

The Fortress State: Why South Africa’s security pivot is a symptom, not a solution

Jacob Mofokeng|Published

South Africa's shift to militarised policing raises critical questions about sustainability and the socio-economic implications of a nation fortified against its ...

Zille's swimming pool joke reveals deeper issues in South African governance

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Helen Zille's light-hearted comment about Johannesburg's swimming pools unveils serious concerns about public trust and governance in South Africa.