African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices
Emfuleni Municipality reportedly spent almost R700 million on overtime pay in the last six years, while services like waste removal continue to go undelivered.
South Africa has been playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of NASA’s Artemis II mission. From the antennas of the South African National Space Agency in Hartebeesthoek, engineers contribute to the global tracking network that safeguards spacecraft and astronauts during critical phases like re-entry.
Standard Bank’s African operations have grown from a small trading house in Eswatini in 1988 into the largest bank by assets on the continent. CEO Sim Tshabalala explained to Daily Investor how that was done.
Celebrate the spirit of Johannesburg with a day of art, games and outdoor activities that everyone can enjoy, all in a pedestrian-friendly zone with no vehicles allowed.
Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged
The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views
Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]
From taking videos of drunk drivers and pairing them with cheeky captions, the KwaZulu-Natal department of transport seems to have cracked the code on how to grab the public’s attention while educating.
Tensions flared at the 33rd commemoration of struggle stalwart Chris Hani, as his family issued a stern warning to politicians and officials they accuse of trying to “rubbish” and “soil” his legacy.
As the Eastern Cape Department of Health sought an urgent interdict to halt an unlawful strike by hospital workers, patients in urgent need were left without care. A family member of a woman admitted for a high-risk pregnancy said she had waited for more than 24 hours for an emergency caesarean section that had not happened.
The tragic murder of a six-year-old Gqeberha girl – and a second case of a strangled seven-year-old girl in East London – has once again underscored South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis.
The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities mean the rebound may be short‑lived.
Paraffin costs more than doubled this month. While the government cushioned petrol and diesel consumers from price hikes, it says there’s no quick fix for paraffin.