In 2007, the ANC held its 52nd national conference in Polokwane. This is when political interference in the South African Police Service became more prevalent, according to former acting national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, who was dismissed years ago.

South Africa’s top three clubs are in a do-or-die situation ahead of the fourth and final round of the Champions Cup pool phase.

Luxity’s latest State of the Luxury Market in Africa report shows a decisive change in how South Africans buy high-end goods. Bags, jewellery and watches are in. Shoes, wallets and overhyped items are out. The luxury consumer has not disappeared, but has simply become harder to impress.

This evidence for the most complex technology known in hunter-gatherer behaviour is a ‘clear sign of advanced thinking in early humans’, the scientists believe.

Elephants are steadily reducing the number of mature marula trees in the park, while regeneration has all but collapsed due to browsing from other herbivores. By allowing their numbers to remain at current levels we are choosing short-term comfort over long-term ecological integrity.

With a new strategy approved, South Africa aims to enhance the welfare of children and teens by addressing basic needs like nutrition, safety and education. Despite improvements over the past three decades, many still face significant risks. The initiative seeks to bolster community and governmental support, aiming to reverse alarming trends in child health and wellbeing.

Listen as Redi Tlhabi speaks with political scientist and PARI executive director Dr Sithembile Mbete about the United Nations at a moment of deep, deep strain. They talk through why decades of debate on Security Council reform have led nowhere, how the veto entrenches global inequality, and what this paralysis means for Africa and the global South. It is a conversation about privilege, stalled...

Three Iranian navy ships remain in False Bay — and one participated in exercise Will for Peace, according to the SANDF.

The suspended Independent Development Trust CEO, Tebogo Malaka, has opted to resign from her position instead of facing a disciplinary hearing over her alleged role in attempting to bribe this journalist.

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.