The city with the best service delivery in South Africa
With a record R120 billion infrastructure pipeline, one South African city’s service delivery spending outpaces all Gauteng metros combined.
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Adolescents are the missing middle falling through the cracks of TB care
Teenagers face a hidden TB crisis, navigating long treatment, stigma and disrupted lives while caught between child and adult health services. As we mark World TB Day this year, it’s clear that ending TB means addressing the unique vulnerabilities of adolescents and ensuring they are not overlooked in the fight against the disease.
Senzo Mchunu speaks after 12 cops arrested over R360m Medicare contract
The suspended police minister says the arrests are only the beginning and that his actions, alongside Idac investigations, were key to stopping the illegal contract
Africa needs to build an economic architecture that renders it immune to US extortion
A leaked memo reveals the US is coercing Zambia to open its mines by threatening to withhold HIV medication, highlighting exploitation and the dangers of aid dependency.
A READ ON THE FUTURE OP-ED: Corporate social responsibility needs to be generational to create true impact
Early intervention in breaking intergenerational poverty cycles are foundational to the long-term impact corporate South Africa must have.
FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Argentina wanted millions to play Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana and SAFA were left with no option but to go with Panama for their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparatory fixture this month.
Warning for South Africans who use WhatsApp
WhatsApp fraud is on the rise, putting South Africans at increasing risk of account takeovers and impersonation scams.
SA golf fans make LIV golf debut at Steyn City unforgettable
After a record-breaking debut drawing 100 000 fans, Bryson DeChambeau’s emotional victory at Steyn City cemented LIV Golf South Africa’s legacy. Officials have confirmed the tournament will return from April 22 to 25 in 2027
The ‘best choir in the world’ celebrates 90 years of song
The Stellenbosch University Choir, widely hailed as the best choir in the world, celebrates 90 years with more honour and a gala concert.
News24 | State won’t oppose bail for 12 cops linked to R360m SAPS health tender scandal
The State is not opposing bail for the 12 cops said to have greased the wheels so the notorious Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala could scoop a R360 million SAPS health tender.
News24 | AfriForum gears up to scrutinise coal, diesel contracts after Eskom’s court defeat
The lobby group secured a decisive and final victory over Eskom that it says will “lift the veil of secrecy” surrounding the power utility’s coal contracts.
Kenya and South Africa: Similar roots, different rhythms
From Nairobi to Cape Town, two countries shaped by diversity offer very different experiences of life.
The ‘Kaapschehoop Klein Camino: Misty forests and wild horses
Discover the Kaapschehoop Klein Camino, a guided hike through Mpumalanga’s misty forests, wild horse country, and historic escarpment trails.
One of South Africa’s most important companies spent R3.58 billion on ‘nothing’
Transnet recorded R3.16 billion in irregular expenditure and R42 million worth of fruitless and wasteful expenditure for the 2024/25 financial year.
The hidden revenue streams most ICT resellers are missing
The shift that needs to happen is simple: move from selling products to building solutions.
News24 | Rupert’s Remgro almost doubles dividend after strong performances by Mediclinic, Heineken
JSE-listed Remgro reported storng earnings growth from most of its investee companies in the six months ended December.
News24 | Hawks raid Newcastle municipality, seize laptops and documents
The Hawks have raided the IFP-led Newcastle Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal, seizing electronic devices and documents as part of an ongoing probe into alleged maladministration and financial irregularities.
John Steenhuisen dodges a bullet
The High Court did not provide the urgent relief sought by a coalition that has accused Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen of unlawfully banning private-sector FMD vaccine procurement.
The restaurant named the best in South Africa
FYN in Cape Town was named South Africa’s best restaurant at the 2026 Eat Out Awards for its world-class, creative fusion of Japanese techniques and local flavours.