South Africans Abroad: Ranga’s 15-goal contribution helps Al Adalah
Ranga Chivaviro’s 15-goal contribution has helped Saudi Arabian outfit Al Adalah avoid relegation in what was his debut season abroad.
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Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.
Why simplicity is becoming the new currency in trading
Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake trading platforms, impersonation scams and AI-driven investment fraud. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) continues to highlight how convincing […]
News24 | Why proudly South African clothes are being made in ‘sweatshops’
92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer.
BOOK EXCERPT: The Cango Tango: Adventures in South Africa’s oldest tourist attraction
A journey through the Cango Caves, South Africa’s first tourist attraction, is filled with breathtaking formations and historical significance dating back 80,000 years.
Why resilience matters most in African agriculture now
African agriculture is entering a period where resilience will be determined heavily by access to capital and the ability to remain operational under unstable conditions that may persist for extended periods
News24 | Extreme heat puts a quarter of FIFA World Cup matches – final included – at risk
Climate change is projected to be a big player at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to scientists at World Weather Attribution.
Whose finger on the switch? The case for energy sovereignty in Africa
Energy insecurity turns treatable illness into financial crisis. Health resilience depends on energy sovereignty. Health systems cannot function reliably when they depend on volatile global fuel markets.
News24 | China’s Xi Jinping honours Trump as high-stakes talks on Iran, trade, Taiwan get under way
US President Donald Trump told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under attack from Russian drones, missiles, officials say
May 14 (Reuters) – Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Thursday, officials said, damaging several buildings, including one which partially collapsed with residents likely trapped under rubble.
Coppa Italia fireworks trigger surreal smoke delay at Italian Open
May 13 (Reuters) – The Italian Open quarter-final between Italy’s Luciano Darderi and Spain’s Rafael Jodar was interrupted in bizarre circumstances on Wednesday when smoke from fireworks at the neighbouring Stadio Olimpico drifted across the Foro Italico.
New York man found guilty in Chinese ‘secret police station’ case
NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) – A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors’ allegations that he operated a “secret police station” on behalf of Beijing in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade
HAVANA, May 13 (Reuters) – Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country’s energy and mines minister said on Wednesday, as the capital Havana faces its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S. blockade that has strangled the island of fuel.
TRIBUTE: Visionary Maria McCloy ‘hustled like a muthah’ to globally showcase SA’s urban culture creativity
The media producer, publicist and accessories designer who documented post-apartheid South Africa’s urban culture and put African textiles on the street, the runway and the global stage died at Milpark Hospital from heart failure on May 12.
GETTING SA TO WORK: There were 656,000 matric passes in 2025 — but where are the jobs?
Despite 656,000 matric passes in 2025, the challenge of youth unemployment looms large — how businesses can support the Social Employment Fund to create opportunities.
VIDEO: Watch – Are hackers holding our local government to ransom?
South African municipalities are sitting on gold mines of your personal data — ID numbers, addresses, billing details — and they are catastrophically unprepared to protect it. No skills, ancient tech and bureaucratic red tape have left our local governments wide open to ransomware gangs and phishing attacks. And the thieves? They’re already inside the house. Daily Maverick’s Lindsey...
Rise of Farage — how Britain’s political chaos threatens UK-Africa relations
As the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK threatens Labour’s grip on power, Britain’s fractured politics could endanger vital UK-Africa relations, echoing historical grievances and political turmoil.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s special adviser suspended over ‘falsified’ CV scandal
The Department of Social Development has suspended Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s special adviser, Ngwako Kgatla, following a Public Service Commission report that found he was partially responsible for falsifying his niece’s CV to help secure her an illegal appointment.