
Africa’s unfinished reckoning
The question is not whether the world recognises the genocide against the Tutsi. It does. The question is whether the continent has claimed it — intellectually, historically and in its understanding of itself
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2026, 08:28

The question is not whether the world recognises the genocide against the Tutsi. It does. The question is whether the continent has claimed it — intellectually, historically and in its understanding of itself

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of a metro police operation in which the precious metal was seized but then vanished

The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment

Fresh off his Standard Bank Young Artist win, Manana reflects on growth, collaboration and creating space for alternative sound in South Africa

Reliable and affordable energy, with predictable tariffs, is indispensable. Even so, it is significant that Eskom’s leadership recognises the central role it plays: without this backbone, large-scale manufacturing and job creation cannot exist

Despite asset growth to R3.7 trillion, questions persist over distressed loans and legacy investment scandals

Seven years on, Freshlyground return not to reclaim their past, but to reshape it, finding new voice, new audience and a softer more expansive sense of home

Can the party construct a narrative that acknowledges its past while speaking to the aspirations of a diverse and changing society? Its ability to do so may depend on its willingness to engage with the discomfort of its own history and the expectations of its evolving constituency

It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

Ramaphosa must now turn to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which faces allegations of corporate governance failures similar to the PIC case. The latest concerns are around the IDC’s investment in the R2.1 billion Club Med Tinley Leisure resort deal, a luxury tourism development on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast

The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties

Transnet and Prasa face financial, operational and governance challenges despite recovery efforts

The NSPCA and EMS Foundation have been admitted as intervening respondents in a High Court case that could determine whether the Minister is legally required to set export quotas for lion bones and related products from captive breeding operations

Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence

Moving beyond traditional campaigns, Williams and Luckin champion “story-doing,” creating work that interrupts culture, sparks dialogue, and drives meaningful societal change

A quiet mountain crossing is forming a corridor from the Great Lakes toward southern Africa
In a pivotal ruling, the Judicial Service Commission declares Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, highlighting serious concerns about judicial conduct and accountability.

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
The suspension of City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi has cast scrutiny on his opulent lifestyle, including his fleet of luxury vehicles and properties reportedly valued at R36m. He is expected to testify at the Madlanga Commission on alleged tender rigging.
A special Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting on the SIU investigation into controversial streetlight contracts will be held behind closed doors, even as the national Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister vows oversight and accountability.
The Khampepe inquiry highlights serious challenges faced by Truth and Reconciliation Commission officials, including direct threats and organised surveillance by those seeking to avoid prosecution.