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BIRD STORY AGENCY: Unity in crisis: How African leadership, science and solidarity are leading the Ebola battle
The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is testing Africa’s public health systems. But unlike previous epidemics, the response is increasingly being led by African institutions, scientists and governments working together across borders to contain the virus and strengthen long-term health security.
Hill-Lewis slams Mchunu’s R2.6m salary, calls for permanent police minister
DA leader calls for stability in the police force
BREAKING | Family of five found shot dead in Flagstaff home
A family of five, including three children, was found shot dead at their home in Flagstaff on Friday morning.
Family of five found shot dead in Flagstaff home
A family of five, including three children, was found shot dead at their home in Flagstaff on Friday morning.
Suspects arrested in murder of North West activist Thato Molosankwe
Molosankwe was gunned at his home in Lomanyaneng village on May 20
Sowetan On The Move | From a DNF to the finish line with runner Kgabile Ledwaba
Runner Kgabile Ledwaba shares how he overcame the disappointment of not finishing the 2025 Comrades Marathon and found the determination to complete the race this year
BREAKING | Court finds prima facie evidence implicating tavern owners in Enyobeni Tavern tragedy
The Mdantsane regional court has found that the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in 2022 were prima facie caused by the acts or omissions of the tavern owners, an Eastern Cape Liquor Board official, a police officer and former bouncer
Court finds prima facie evidence implicating tavern owners in Enyobeni Tavern tragedy
The Mdantsane regional court has found that the deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in 2022 were prima facie caused by the acts or omissions of the tavern owners, an Eastern Cape Liquor Board official, a police officer and former bouncer
SCOTLAND SHOWDOWN: Rassie happy to risk defeat for longer-term gain against ‘very dangerous’ Scotland
Rassie Erasmus will be head coach for a record 55th time when the Springboks meet Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in round two of the Nations Championship.
Between Meetings With Sowetan | Your Daily Lunchtime Read
Sowetan’s top picks of what you should read as you take a break from work.
Hugo Broos leaves Bafana Bafana: What were his achievements?
Hugo Broos is Bafana Bafana’s longest-serving coach with 60 official games under his belt, but what were his achievements?
Invest in our youth — to avoid inequality wasting a generation
We have one of the world’s youngest populations and one of the highest youth unemployment rates. Simultaneously, businesses report a severe skills shortage. But the skills shortage and youth unemployment are not separate issues; they’re dual symptoms of an economic system that reproduces inequality instead of creating opportunity.
Zulu royal house to discuss ‘drunken viral video of King Misuzulu and wife’
The royal house of Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has announced that the kingdom will convene to discuss viral video clips currently circulating on social media.
These are the five most common faults on used EVs
As South Africa’s electric vehicle market gains traction, data from the UK suggests that used battery-electric vehicles may be less risky to own than many prospective buyers assume.
A stand becomes a spectacle: What a viral flag row really exposed
A Cape Town old boy’s Instagram post about a school Pride flag went viral for all the wrong reasons. It proved a point neither side meant to make.
WATCH | More than 70 arrested in illegal mining raid on West Rand
Authorities seized more than 100 bags of suspected gold-bearing material and more than 20 generators.
Bafana striker moves to Israel for Kiryat Yam loan, following these former SA stars
Ashley Cupido joins FC Kiryat Yam on loan, highlighting the complex pipeline of SA footballers to Israel amid deepening diplomatic rifts.
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Coach Karabo Mogudi on why African teams continue to struggle at World Cup
University of Johannesburg football coach Karabo Mogudi says some African teams struggled at the 2026 Fifa Word Cup because of a lack of tactical endurance.
FREE TO READ | A structural gender shift
Why policy promises fall short on gender equality in business