Graskop Gorge Lift wins silver tourism award at WTM Africa – Video
Graskop Gorge Lift earns silver at WTM Africa 2026 for responsible tourism and conservation in Mpumalanga. Watch video of descent.
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News24 | Thursday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, with hail and strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, with lightning, hail and strong winds in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
News24 | State wants jail time for Malema; eThekwini’s EPWP suspended: Today’s top 7 stories
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The South African municipality where residents have had no electricity for 10 years
Long-term electricity outages in Emfuleni are emblematic of severe municipal failure driven by debt, mismanagement, and weak administrative capacity that is increasingly being seen across South Africa.
LONG FIGHT: Sactwu-Sekunjalo clash escalates as court ruling and R628m lawsuit collide
A long-running financial dispute between Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union, along with its investment arm Sactwu Investment Group, has intensified, with both sides advancing sharply conflicting legal claims rooted in the 2013 acquisition of Independent Media.
‘We have the skills but not the system’: Water Institute of Southern Africa on SA’s wastewater crisis
Nearly half of South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants are in a critical state, with untreated sewage polluting rivers and dams
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism crisis: It’s not the Zamas, it’s the government!
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism decline deepens as government delays and closures drive visitors away and local businesses struggle to survive.
‘Tower of Babel’ – how four conflicting ‘languages’ keep SA’s wildlife conservation debate deadlocked
The controversy over hunting export quotas in South Africa illustrates varied conservation world-views, emphasising the importance of dialogue and understanding amid ethical disagreements.
South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy
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
News24 | Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran
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.
News24 | ‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
News24 | Rat poison found in Cape Town’s dead caracals
Post-mortems by the UCT Urban Caracal Project have found internal bleeding caused by anticoagulant rodenticides in the majority of dead caracals.
Africa must address the strategic impact of drones on future wars to preserve peace
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
Surviving the unthinkable: What the Titanic still teaches South Africans today
From lifeboats to loss and resilience, why the 1912 RMS Titanic sinking still speaks to South Africa’s strength today.
Ramaphosa sends a message to Elon Musk
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.
Nedbank Cup final: Kick-off time confirmed
The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!
Medical aid, petrol, and electricity prices eat away at tax relief in South Africa
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.