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More than half the cigarettes sold in South Africa are illegal, new research shows
Illicit cigarettes make up about 60% of South Africa’s market, according to research from the University of Cape Town, raising alarm over lost tax revenue and growing public health risks

Sexual violence and the weaponisation of the law
In the late 1980s, as the Indian state responded to Kashmiri demands for self-determination with overwhelming military force, a new form of warfare emerged in the valleys and villages of Kashmir. The systemic use of sexual violence as a weapon of occupation to humiliate communities, terrorise families and break the will of the people became […]

Charge AfriForum, Solidariteit over white ‘genocide’ hoax
When actors within a state engage with a foreign power and that engagement produces economic pressure on the state, the law must determine how such conduct is understood

The best place to advertise in South Africa
Homepage takeovers reach an active audience that is looking for news, information, and insights.

Mswati’s word as law fuels repression in Eswatini
The call for freedom of expression, including LGBTIQ+ rights, is a fundamental human right vital for safety and dignity
News24 | Bellarmine Mugabe pleads guilty to pointing a firearm, being in SA illegally
Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and being in SA illegally.

Global stars make South Africa their stage: Your ultimate 2026 concert gig guide
South Africa’s 2026 music gig guide is here. Prepare for epic live shows from Boyz II Men, Maxwell, Tamia, UB40 and more.

ANC wasted its opportunity after 1994 – new US Ambassador
South Africa’s governments have failed to complete the socio-economic transformation promised after 1994, the country’s new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, says.

Bitcoin is going mainstream
Goldman Sachs this week became the latest major Wall Street firm to file for a Bitcoin ETF – joining a growing roster of institutions racing to package cryptocurrencies for mainstream investors.

Protected: A Story of grace: How guide dogs are funded in South Africa
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News24 | Shamila Batohi denied access to legal advice at Nkabinde Inquiry
The Nkabinde Inquiry has dismissed former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi’s application to obtain legal advice while still under cross-examination.
News24 | Eskom seals 7% wage deal, overriding Numsa deadlock
Eskom has sealed a wage deal with unions representing about 75% of its employees for 7% increases over each of the next three years.

Translating academic work into societal value
South Africa is not failing to educate – it is failing to convert education into outcomes.
News24 | KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi steps up to national role
KwaZulu-Natal top cop, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is set to juggle dual roles as he takes on a national-level position to combat organised crime while retaining his responsibilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

The wealth manager going into South Africa’s small towns and big cities with 976 advisers
PSG Financial Services has an impressive track record, with strong growth across its metrics for the past decade. Here’s what the firm does differently.
Seeing burnout for what it is to dismantle the myths that keep it unaddressed
As much as feeling depleted or utterly exhausted will manifest physically, the real cause can often be traced back to unresolved issues that have been affecting one’s mental health over time.
BEWARE THE BURNOUT: Stressed teachers need support to give their best in the classroom
Educators whose wellbeing has been compromised cannot teach and guide learners effectively.

Tongaat Hulett gets lifeline as court grants delay in liquidation bid
Tongaat Hulett has been granted a temporary reprieve from liquidation after the Durban High Court approved an adjournment, giving business rescue practitioners time to finalise a recovery plan backed by billions in IDC funding
BURIED RISK: The Tongaat Hulett collapse threatening SA’s sugar industry master plan
Tongaat Hulett Limited remains liquidity-constrained, reliant on post-commencement finance that has been extended but not fully secured, and awaiting a court decision on provisional liquidation. On Thursday, 16 April 2026, it was granted a R200-million lifeline from the Industrial Development Corporation, that will carry the company to the end of June. The next court hearing will take place on...