An abundance of content does not equal an abundance of truth. Getting involved in how scientific information flows through our society is no longer optional – it is integral to scientific practice and good stewardship of African innovation. Here’s what that responsibility looks like.

‘MaThousand’s’ international career played out against a background of controversy, but he made huge impact.

Rassie Erasmus shared a proud dad moment with fans this week.

Social grants remain insufficient to secure a basic nutritious diet, leaving many low-income households vulnerable to persistent food insecurity and child malnutrition. Expanding support for women smallholder farmers offers a practical pathway to bridge the gap between income and access to nutritious food, while addressing the structural roots of hunger.

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s future is unclear as he prepares to appear in court in a matter linked to a dodgy tender. This is while KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi begins a new five-year term in the same role he occupied when he detonated South Africa’s law enforcement scandal last year.

Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram failed to have the identities of his family suppressed to protect them from vigilantes, with a Sydney court ruling that details were already published globally on social media.

The South African National Lifesaving Championships in Gqeberha brings together top athletes from across the country to compete in a range of surf and beach disciplines. The event highlights the skill, endurance and teamwork required in lifesaving, while also promoting water safety awareness along South Africa’s (SA’s) coastline.

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development granted an extension of one month to the two judges to submit written representations on why they shouldn’t be removed from the bench.

Decades of mismanagement have plunged South Africa’s local governments into a crisis, with mounting service delivery failures, financial irregularities and growing public disenchantment.