SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | ANC leaders speak with forked tongue on migrants issue
It is not only former Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi and EFF leader Julius Malema who have lived to regret their blind support for MK Party president Jacob Zuma.
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SOWETAN | Defend freedom of choice from taxi threats
Freedom of movement is one of the cornerstones of SA’s constitutional democracy.
STARS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | At 18, Spain’s Lamine Yamal on cusp of being world’s best player
Once photographed as a baby in the arms of Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s teen prodigy could even eclipse the Argentinian great
PSL’s best and worst signings of 2025/26 season
Appollis, Leon shone brightest while injuries made sure Etiosa, Shinga were among the flops
Leftist Sanchez gains traction ahead of Peru runoff vote, Ipsos poll shows
Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has gained ground against conservative Keiko Fujimori ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, though both candidates remained in a statistical tie, an Ipsos poll showed on Thursday.
China’s Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks cosier ties with Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, his first trip in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reinforce ties with Pyongyang.
Japan proposes rebuilding ageing nuclear plants to meet power demand
Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure stable power supply, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The Conference of the Left: A bold declaration or political theatre?
The question is not whether a united left is needed – it’s whether this coalition is capable of delivering genuine working-class power.
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and push back on President Donald Trump.
Ramaphosa and the ANC’s sinking ship
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Ramaphosa will not save the ANC and may instead be presiding over a sinking ship. Under his leadership, the party suffered its most significant electoral setback since 1994
Nasty C and Tellaman have terms and conditions
On fame, friendship and a long-overdue joint album, Nasty C and Tellaman are exactly where they want to be
More than a restaurant, Tortellino d’Oro is a story about belonging
From fresh handmade pasta and honest Italian cooking to generations of family history, Tortellino d’Oro’s new Oaklands home proves that the best meals are the ones shared
South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living
As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table
The Ascots promises a world-class Durban July experience — but is it Worth the Price of Entry?
Other marquees at the Durban July offer premium packages at significantly lower price points. What does The Ascots offer that they don’t?
Team probing the Hawks ‘was biased‘
Hawks Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga commission the internal investigation into the drug theft was aimed at creating a false narrative
Outside the white cube, art learns to breathe again
A group exhibition in North West challenged institutional norms, inviting artists and audiences to rethink experimentation, community and artistic freedom
In a world of Afrophobia, be Malema
With his presidential ambitions at stake, the EFF leader opts to preach equality, black solidarity, repatriation and a united Africa
Could these twenty-something YouTubers be the future of cinema?
A wave of YouTuber-turned box-office-record-breaking horror auteurs have Hollywood nervous and rethinking the filmmaking playbook
Executive political leadership: Why a ‘super president’ won’t fix South Africa’s problems
Successive South African presidents haven’t taken advantage of the power at their disposal, but future leaders should exercise their authority more broadly.
Draft deeds bill fails to address the township family house crisis
Since there is no legal category of a ‘family home’ available within the deeds system, families in townships across South Africa must defend their homes without the benefit of the law.
Reforming SOEs will be a critical lever in SA’s future development
The government is intensifying efforts to reform state-owned enterprises because it believes this will improve growth and restore public trust.