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MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Shouldn’t we consider giving undocumented migrants legal status?
South Africa should legalise undocumented migrants to enable their economic contribution
TUESDAY, 28 APRIL 2026, 12:48

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South Africa should legalise undocumented migrants to enable their economic contribution
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If the rising cost of living has your budget at a breaking point, you aren’t alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. Get advice from a debt counsellor on Daily Maverick Connect.
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The Iran war of 2026 has revived long-standing warnings that Gulf monarchies may be entering a period of structural fragility, as reliance on external security guarantees is increasingly exposed as conditional and unreliable. Rather than imminent collapse, the region now faces pressure to either rapidly recalibrate into more autonomous and integrated defence arrangements or risk gradual...

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Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “could be a problem”.

South Africa
The world famous South African opera singer, Mimi Coertse has died in Pretoria at the age of 93.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna wants to be granted bail so that he can seek medical attention.

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is under way in Pretoria.

South Africa
THORN has rejected 0.9 per cent wage increase offered by the employer

World
Emily and Simion Saw share their pride at the runner’s historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

World
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.

World
Fifteen South American migrants and asylum seekers were recently deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African country they have no ties to.

World
Ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying as US-Iran talks stall

Africa
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

Africa
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.

Africa
Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

Africa
The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Business
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.

Business
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has laid out its goals for the year, including the national rollout of AARTO starting in two months’ time.
Business

Business
South African businesses and households are facing higher insurance premiums and stricter cover conditions.

Politics
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Politics
Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Politics
Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

Sport
Presenters and personalities from the BBC and Sky reveal the 15 players included in England’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup this summer.

Sport
Speaking on the Monday Night Club, football writer Mark Ogden and former Premier League striker Chris Sutton discuss how Tottenham are heading towards relegation from the Premier League, despite beating Wolves to secure their first league win of the year.

Sport
Ineos Grenadiers agree a lucrative new deal with data business Netcompany, with AI the focus for a return to success.

Sport
After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England’s next Test opener.
Education
[Daily News] Bukoba — TANZANIA must overhaul its education model to prioritise practical, market-relevant skills if it is to tackle persistent socio-economic challenges, presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dr Alex Malasusa has said.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National government has embarked on construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, the county headquarters.
Education
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
Education
As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Despite full-time employment, a Western Cape resident supporting multiple dependants finds that government assistance barely touches the surface of daily expenses.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The meeting also heard disturbing accounts of victims allegedly exploiting the justice system for financial gain.

Entertainment
Try this recipe of the day kota, a beloved South African street food, is a vibrant fusion of flavours and cultures.

Entertainment
This follows a recent cyber incident at Standard Bank

Entertainment
Botswana activists said the amendment sends a clear message that LGBTIQ+ people are not criminals.

Science/Tech
The communications department has pushed the long-promised merger of Broadband Infraco and Sentech to 2029.

Science/Tech
On this week’s Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from having a mysterious creator.

Science/Tech
All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studies
Helen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author of Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works
In 1992, a group of rebel doctors published a radical idea in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association. They argued that...

Science/Tech
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

Motoring
Volvo has started production of the South Africa-bound EX60.
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Motoring
FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharges for a second consecutive week.

Motoring
Porsche has decided to sell its stake in Bugatti as interest in luxury cars declines.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Health
The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?
Health
Before the rise of GLP-1s, obesity experts didn’t study the internal buzz that compels people to eat. Now that food noise is being switched off, they want to understand it.