SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2026, 23:58
The controversy over hunting export quotas in South Africa illustrates varied conservation world-views, emphasising the importance of dialogue and understanding amid ethical disagreements.
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the foundations for a new era of industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an “amazing two days”, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
Post-mortems by the UCT Urban Caracal Project have found internal bleeding caused by anticoagulant rodenticides in the majority of dead caracals.
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
From lifeboats to loss and resilience, why the 1912 RMS Titanic sinking still speaks to South Africa’s strength today.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said billionaire Elon Musk could use equity-equivalence programs to meet South Africa’s racial-equity rules and roll out his Starlink internet service locally.
The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!
Despite inflationary tax relief in the 2026 Budget, rising costs for medical aid, fuel, and electricity are eroding take-home pay, leaving many South African employees worse off in real terms.
Prioritising your relationship with food over strict diets may unlock the key to healthier eating habits, promoting wellbeing through intuitive and mindful practices.
RARE! Kaizer Chiefs have played just one home game in April, and in fact, they will play just one of their remaining eight matches at home.
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
The appointment of seasoned negotiator Roelf Meyer to the long-vacant post of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has been widely welcomed – with the notable exception of the Afrikaner right.
Eastern Cape journalist Kyran Blaauw on books, bylines, and bad supermarket. 20 questions, answered with honesty and personality. He may come cross as reserved, but his answers say otherwise.
The commission has launched a formal inquiry into the crisis, warning that the situation may amount to systemic human rights violations. Alongside infrastructure collapse and governance gaps, it will also examine the rise of an exploitative ‘water tanker mafia’, as the commission calls on the public to help shape solutions before the end-of-April submission deadline.