From Land Politics to Friendship: ARIFF’s Films Mirror a Changing Continent
The Africa Rising International Film Festival returns with a story-first programme celebrating emerging filmmakers, bold narratives, and the dynamic future of African cinema
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Drawing Change: How David Tshabalala and Sindiso Nyoni Turn Design into social power
From classrooms in Bloemfontein and Bulawayo to global exhibitions, David Tshabalala and Sindiso Nyoni turn creativity into social impact
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‘Positive Masculinity’ changing the game in Africa
The majority of those displaced in emergencies are women and girls, increasing their risk of sexual violence. Girls are forced into child marriage or transactional sex, both last resorts when food is scarce
Editorial: Let’s build on fruitful G20 summit
South Africa must look beyond the US’s antics and implement the resolutions of the Johannesburg summit and move ahead with African development priorities as set out in the global agenda
South Africa’s G20 coup de grâce
By the summit’s end, Ramaphosa emerged with an elevated global profile
South Africa’s future depends on electoral integrity
The next election will be for the survival and credibility of the country’s democracy
OPEN SECRETS: Fake it ’till you make it: How an SA arms company built UAE armoured vehicles
Fake it ’till you make it: How an SA arms company built UAE armoured vehicles
JAILHOUSE TESTIMONY: Ex-police minister Bheki Cele was an ‘extortionist’ who asked me for R1m, says ‘Cat’ Matlala
In a shocking testimony before Parliament, ex-police minister Bheki Cele is accused of extorting R1 million from organized crime figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who is already embroiled in serious criminal charges. As Matlala reveals the twisted entanglement of crime and politics, he paints a picture
News24 | Fit and proper? Menzi Simelane an NDPP candidate despite ConCourt questioning his integrity
Despite the Constitutional Court making prima facie findings of dishonesty against then-prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane, he is one of six chosen candidates vying for the NDPP position he was ousted from.
BURNING ISSUE: Nelson Mandela Bay’s inadequate fire response time endangers lives and property, report finds
Nelson Mandela Bay’s fire response times are spiralling out of control, putting lives at risk due to budget cuts and resource shortages. A new report reveals that delays in emergency services could prove disastrous if action isn’t taken to establish new fire stations and bolster the fleet. Will the
AT ODDS: National Treasury’s proposed 20% tax on online gambling sparks industry outrage
A proposed 20% tax on online gambling in South Africa has sparked outrage among industry leaders, who warn that it could destabilise the legal market and exacerbate illegal operations. With concerns about unregulated sites and addiction, the debate intensifies: will new taxes curb gambling harm or p
TEST CRICKET: How the Proteas beat India at their own game to bag a famous series victory
How the Proteas beat India at their own game to bag a famous series victory
The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
Court dismisses company’s ‘gag order’ against Open Secrets
Court dismisses company’s ‘gag order’ against Open Secrets
OUT OF FLOW: Hero dirt bikers spot major NMB water leak, ‘saving Despatch from crisis’
Hero dirt bikers spot major NMB water leak, ‘saving Despatch from crisis’
News24 | Gag order against non-profit organisation Open Secrets lifted
A gag order against Open Secrets was overturned in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday afternoon by Judge Nathan Erasmus.