The creative power of lies
America’s scale of its invented narratives are hard to match. Trump has normalised the idea that rhetorical bombast matters more than accuracy
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Thugs cut power, demand villagers pay
Criminals are allegedly extorting residents when the FS municipality fails to cough up for work they submitted claims for but that was never done
City crumbles but manager bags millions
The saga of the Nelson Mandela Bay city manager, who has been under suspension for three years, highlights systemic mismanagement amid persistent service delivery failures and is leading to voters losing confidence, analysts say
Beating rampant cybercrime in Africa
Most cyberattacks succeed because they exploit human behaviour rather than technical weaknesses. Consumers are the frontline of defence against cybercrime
Soft Life: Inside Decorex Africa’s most intimate theme yet
At Decorex Africa 2026, soft life shifts from aesthetic trend to cultural enquiry, asking how design can hold space for rest, identity and a more intentional way of living
Solitary superpower erodes global unity
The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its fourth week, Trump appears increasingly comfortable with a go-it-alone strategy.
Solar firm to tackle high electricity costs
As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Ipeleng Power Solutions (IPS), founded by entrepreneur Ipeleng Mhlanga, 32, launched in Johannesburg this week, offering solar system design, installation,...
Stage is set for SA to make its mark at Expo 2027 in Belgrade
The country recognises the platformas a way to strengthen partnerships,promote investment and showcase itscultural and economic strengths.
How Tshwane was looted via tenders
Senior officials told the Madlanga commission that more than R2bn was siphoned through security deals meant to protect metro police
People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue
The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles “blocking critical infrastructure”.
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
MORE THAN MEETS THE ICE: Geopolitical legal iceberg – Former Australian PM Abbott linked to Antarctic land claim pitch
A prominent Irish communications entrepreneur argues that controlling polar infrastructure could secure an American advantage in Antarctica’s only unclaimed region. His interpretation of Antarctic law needs a truthiness check.
Child dies in dog attack, police say
Police remain at the scene in Dormanstown, where one dog was destroyed earlier.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Tshwane metro police official denies links to irregular R2.9bn security payments
The process to unravel the rot within the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department, and identify those complicit in alleged tender rigging has begun, with suspended director Tshukudu Malatji enduring a bruising appearance at the Madlanga Commission.
PUBLIC HEALTHCARE: Bureaucratic cardiac arrest — why heart attacks became deadlier in Nelson Mandela Bay
For nine critical days, Livingstone Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay had no cardiologists on duty due to an administrative blunder, putting patients at life-threatening risk in an already struggling healthcare system.
Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs
A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.
Ramaphosa shares good news about South Africa’s relations with the United States
President Cyril Ramaphosa signalled a push to reset strained ties with the US, backing plans to boost America’s corporate presence in the country as he welcomed “positive signals” on trade relations.
‘UNFOLDING CRISIS’: Nelson Mandela Bay’s water management under fire as Kouga calls for dam control transfer
The Kouga Municipality has asked that the Department of Water and Sanitation transfer control of the Kromme bulk water system from Nelson Mandela Bay to Gamtoos Water to improve efficiency and safeguard supplies.
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
‘CAT’ AND THE BUSINESSMEN: ‘Silent partner’: Riaan Venter, the other figure in the Matlala-dodgy police contract mix
A lesser-known businessman, Riaan Venter, has surfaced in the Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala police tender scandal, which saw 12 officers recently arrested and National Commissioner Fannie Masemola summoned to court. A closer look at Venter reveals he’s involved in various ventures, unconnected to the Matlala matters, including debt collection.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Should you play with your money?
It’s your money, right? You should be able to put it where you want to. But as trading apps make investing as easy as tapping a screen, are we crossing the line from smart investing to gambling with our finances?