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Quick exit in Juba: South Sudan’s President Kiir sacks finance minister after two months in office
Salva Kiir has fired yet another finance minister, the eight change in five years – a sign of power struggle in South Sudan’s economy.
From Kampala to City Hall: Africa’s imprint on global power
When Zohran Mamdani took office, so did Africa. With Uganda’s flag now inside City Hall, the continent’s legacy found a home in the West.
Here’s how Cape Town-schooled Zohran Mamdani made New York City history
The bedrock of Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise to mayor was a commitment to tackling the New York City’s crippling affordability crisis.
Public, travellers warned as rabies deaths registered in South Africa
This deadly threat isn’t confined to domestic pets; rabies has unfortunately become endemic in the Cape fur seal population.
Explosion of new political parties in SA ahead of 2026 local government elections
Electoral Commission of South Africa says 62 new political parties have been registered since the 2024 elections, bringing the total to 508.
Outrage after UK court acquits man accused of beating promising SA cricketer into coma
Mondli Khumalo was playing for North Petherton Cricket Club when the ‘unprovoked assault’ occurred outside a pub in Bristol.
‘Lethabo’ is South Africa’s favourite boy name for 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, ‘Dlamini’ retained its place as the most common baby surname in South Africa.
REVEALED: The top 10 baby girl names in South Africa for 2024
Here are the top 10 first names chosen for baby girls in SA in 2024, according to new data by Statistics South Africa.
Why victims refuse to visit SA prisons for parole hearings…
Statistics South Africa has revealed the most frequent reason households gave for refusing to attend parole hearings.
FlySafair cabin crew launch strike after wage talks hit a wall
FlySafair cabin crew have launched strike action, taking a stand over compensation and better working conditions.
South African men more ready to marry ex-prisoners than women
According to Stats SA, South African women view ex-prisoners with greater apprehension regarding relationships and economic opportunities.
South Africa: Africa’s small business outsource capital
Having built websites for European clients from Cape Town since 2001, I’ve watched South Africa become Africa’s premier outsourcing hub. It’s not about cost savings anymore, it’s about world-class talent.
Wired for Hope: How a small Karoo town is racing toward change
What began as a local story has found global resonance through the Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix.
From Miss Universe to motherhood: Where is South African expat Demi-Leigh Tebow now?
Former Miss Universe and South African expat Demi-Leigh Tebow continues to inspire – balancing motherhood, faith and loss while staying proudly South African at heart.
Sorry we’re closed! Tanzania pauses businesses for democracy
Stores may shut their doors, but Tanzania’s spirit opens wide. With businesses closed, every road leads to the ballot box this election day.
‘You’re in government with ANC’: Backlash as DA unveils controversial ‘BEE’ billboard
Speaking at the billboard launch, Helen Zille argued that poor black people were actually better off in DA-governed areas.
Three sacred Nkuna artefacts return to SA after 100 years in Swiss museum
The sacred artefacts originally belonged to the Nkuna chiefdom’s Shilubana royal family.
Toastie war | Why the EGG is better than the whole CHICKEN
I know this might ruffle a few feathers (pun fully intended), but for me, egg mayo toasties reign supreme over chicken mayo any day of the week.