MALAIKA MAHLATSI | National government must takeover Emfuleni to end long-suffering of residents
Section 63 interventions have delivered measurable benefits in municipalities in all provinces where they have been implemented, writes Malaika Mahlatsi
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Struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship burnout? Ask a mental health expert anything
Mental illness affects so many, but finding practical, compassionate guidance can be a challenge. Daily Maverick Connect is opening the floor to your questions with a veteran mental health expert.
Another major South African business dumps UK: Here is why they are leaving
A top South African retailer has dumped United Kingdom operations, following in the footsteps of FirstRand.
Mongoya plans to repay Kruger with strong PSL performance next season
Kruger United coach Abram Mongoya aims to repay the club’s trust with a solid campaign
Ferrari unveils one-off HC25 based on F8 Spider
The HC25 is part of Ferrari’s One-Off series
News24 | Ntokozo Mbambo on 18 years of marriage: ‘We practically grew up together, and I wouldn’t have it any other way’
Gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo has marked her 18th wedding anniversary, reflecting on the moment a fifteen-year-old girl took a photograph with a boy who would become her husband.
News24 | Rachel Kolisi hospitalised: Inside her emotional post surrounded by family and friends
Former Springbok WAG Rachel Kolisi has been hospitalised.
South Africans Abroad: Three stars relegated in Europe
Two of the three South African players relegated in their respective leagues abroad are Bafana Bafana regulars.
News24 | Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in show of strong ties between Russia and China
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by US President Donald Trump.
Congratulations Dr Rassie on receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold
President Cyril Ramaphosa will award Erasmus with the Order of Ikhamanga during an investiture ceremony.
Case to scrap Zondo’s report to proceed despite chief justice Maya rejecting litigation request
Review application was initiated in 2022, but case was delayed because applicants did not cite Zondo, who was commission’s chair
COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS OP-ED: SA may be stable, but food, transport and electricity prices still hit households hard
South Africa must translate its macro stability into household relief. As belts increasingly tighten, this is no longer a technical matter, but an ethical and constitutional one.
Two teen gunmen kill three people outside San Diego mosque
The two were found dead in a car from alleged self-inflicted gunshot wounds
News24 | ANALYSIS | US-Africa migrant deals ramp up as government transparency fails
More secretive deals to accept deported third-country migrants from the US degrade democracy and don’t serve African countries, writes Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo in ISS Today.
Jobless man’s court fight to keep his VW Polo ends in tears
Court rules that loss of employment no excuse for ceasing repayments
Consumers have a right to know when they are communicating with a machine
Consumers deserve transparency when interacting with AI systems, as undisclosed automation impacts trust, communication, and decision-making during conversations with companies.
Saffas abroad are in for a massive treat this week as two of the most beloved Afrikaans bands gig in the UK and EU
South Africans abroad can catch Fokofpolisiekar and Die Heuwels Fantasties live in London, Belgium and Amsterdam this May. Two of South Africa’s biggest Afrikaans bands are reuniting for a special UK and Europe tour.
WATCH | At least 10 dead as floods sweep southern China
Torrential rain across southern and central China triggered widespread flooding on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, closing schools and businesses, and disrupting transport and power supplies, authorities said.