Julius Malema, a leader who is deeply flawed, stands in this moment as what the abolitionist Henry David Thoreau profoundly described as “a majority of one”, writes Malaika Mahlatsi
Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment.
According to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) GDP report for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), the growth marks a sixth...
GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.
“Real GDP increased by 0,5%, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Finance, agriculture, trade and transport did the heavy lifting on...
The minibus taxi driver involved in the fatal collision that claimed the life of cyclist Landon La Grange is set to make his first appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court.
Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
[Leadership] The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in efforts to restore peace and security.
[Leadership] The Nasarawa State Government has commenced the bid-opening process for the construction of 30 new secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.
[New Times] On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center’s auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside senior officials and leaders from across the development community. At the microphone, Rwanda’s First Lady, Jeannette...
Eskom today launched Eskom Green, a dedicated renewable energy business designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and support larger power user customers in achieving their decarbonisation and energy transition objectives. Eskom Green has been designed in response to global benchmarking research on over 20 utilities. The insights indicate that the...