TAKALANI RATSHIUMELA | Why SA’s ‘jobless growth’ demands engineering revolution
An engineering-first approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training is no longer optional but an economic imperative, writes Takalani Ratshilumela
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From hospital bed to running the Comrades
Two first time entrants to this year’s 99th edition of the Comrades marathon include an athlete who was in a serious car crash in March and a runner who ran 100km in less than six hours.
De Lille kept in the dark as tourism department’s assets go ‘missing’
An asset verification exercise by the department of tourism has revealed a gap between its asset register and the assets in its possession — a state of affairs minister Patricia de Lille has apparently been kept in the dark about
Tensions in ANC see Morero removed from task team
Joburg mayor scrapped from unit set up to hold other ANC mayors to account after complaints from party leaders
South Africa shivers as temperatures plunge below 10°C
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 14 June 2026.
The architecture of amplification — how SA news media manufactures public figures
In the modern attention economy, there is a dangerous delusion that putting a radical figure on a live broadcast constitutes ‘covering the news’.
‘I turned out fine’ – the most dangerous thing we say about fatherlessness
We are very sure about fatherlessness – that is the problem. How one radio conversation exposed a national blind spot.
AMABUNGHANE ANALYSIS : Tongaat Hulett business rescue: Brinkmanship on steroids, in service of a dubious Zimbabwean elite
Attempts to take over Tongaat Hulett have been shadowed by suspicions that the initiative is driven by politically exposed Zimbabweans pushing to externalise their cash and their influence by gaining control of the sugar value chain in Southern Africa. The latest revelations in the legal battle involving the stalled business rescue of Tongaat Hulett and its possible liquidation.
NORTH STARS: Ambitious Morocco lead the World Cup charge for Africa
Senegal, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, South Africa and the DRC are the continent’s representatives at the soccer showpiece.
SPECIAL REPORT: Cyril Ramaphosa recycles old plans as anti-foreigner pressure mounts
The President is trying to wrest control of the immigration debate from xenophobic groups, but his response relies on existing policies and proposals that rights groups have criticised.
EDUCATION: Wading through all the mumbo jumbo to just get back to basics
Schools need well-designed curriculums implemented by respectful, dedicated teachers.
News24 | How a small market on Helen Zille’s lawn became one of Africa’s leading farmers’ markets
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market in Cape Town has grown from a small vegetable farm on abandoned bowling greens to one of the leading farmers’ markets on the continent.
Street-smart Australia thump sloppy Proteas in World Cup opener
SA produce error-strewn display in World Cup opener
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana turn attention to World Cup clash against Czechia in Atlanta
Bafana have turned their attention to their 2026 Fifa World Cup clash against Czechia in Atlanta where they will be out for a positive result and to get their campaign back on track.
Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup
South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.
Meet the ‘Rassie Erasmus of boxing’ building Olympic dreams from a tiny Eastern Cape gym
A South African boxing coach has been quietly producing champions from KwaNobuhle for over 20 years. Now, thanks to a remarkable international partnership, Mazizi Vumazonke has his sights set on the LA 2028 Olympics.
LETTER TO MAHLAMBA NDLOPFU: A KwaZuma-Natal cop maybe made the news, but Baby Brown lives it
It’s unfathomable how the National Press Club could declare the lieutenant general its Newsmaker of the Year. Were they clubbing the night before?
CRICKET: Proteas head into T20 World Cup with big ambitions to win
The Proteas women have what it takes to claim World Cup glory, but they’re under the shadow of a tough pool and a history of losing finals.
Milford gain promotion to PSL’s topflight, Magesi relegated
KwaZulu-Natal now has five teams in the Premier Soccer League’s premier division after Milford gained promotion to the big time after holding Magesi FC to a 1-1 draw at Seshego Stadium in Limpopo on Saturday.
News24 | Sting operation: Man arrested at Cape Town airport with 150 live scorpions in luggage
A sting operation saw 150 live venomous scorpions discovered in a man’s luggage at Cape Town International Airport.