Lessons from New York: How to break the patronage machine
The demise of New York’s Tammany Hall is instructive in South Africa’s quest to dismantle entrenched urban machines built on patronage, fear, dependency and access to jobs.
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Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real boss
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid’s next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.
Nelson Mandela Marathon to replace Cape Town Marathon in October
Bruce Parker-Forsyth, CEO of Galatso SA, said they saw a gap in October after the Cape Town Marathon moved their race and decided to stage their marathon then.
Durban actor pleads guilty to child pornography charge
Anthony Stonier’s unlawful activity was flagged by US homeland security
PACE ACE: Shabnim Ismail makes sensational comeback for T20 World Cup
The Proteas Women T20 World Cup squad was announced on 12 May, with the biggest talking point being the return of fast bowler Shabnim Ismail.
Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge
Rajiv Menon KC says he was performing his duty to fairly and fully represent his client.
Bushiri takes aim at SA media, SAPS corruption, immigration crisis
Shepherd Bushiri mocks recent closure of City Press after 44 years of publication
THE CONVERSATION: Our modern vision evolved from an ancient one‑eyed worm creature
It’s easy to take our eyes for granted. But our recent research shows they took an incredible evolutionary journey to reach their current familiar form.
ALUTA SNEKE AND ANZIO JACOBS | Creating safe pathways for healing, belonging and protection
The absence of boys from support services is not evidence of resilience; it is evidence of structural failure, write Aluta Sneke and Anzio Jacobs.
South Africans Abroad: Cassius Mailula leaves Belgium
End of the road for Mailula in Belgium!
The former Bafana Bafana attacker will not stay at KV Kortrijk, meaning he will return to Toronto FC.
Undocumented migrant arrested ‘for making and selling fake IDs, work permits, electricity slips’
A tip-off from the department of human settlement led to the discovery
Lotus plans 2028 supercar launch amid EV strategy pivot
Lotus is adopting a hybrid strategy, delaying electrification, and aims for 30,000 sales
Ticking time bomb: South Africa’s youth jobs bloodbath hits catastrophic level
With the youngest demographic facing a staggering 60.9% unemployment rate, South Africa’s labour market paints a grim picture for its future workforce.
Jess Phillips’ resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | In a normal country, Ramaphosa would have resigned
“… I therefore respectfully want to make it clear that I will not resign …”These were the words uttered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening in his address to the nation.
Bonnie Tyler ‘stable’ in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.
ConCourt raises contempt concerns against Sassa over grants payments
Judges questioned why no funds were allocated for key Postbank services despite a standing court order preserving the agreement
It’s West Ham or Spurs – how relegation fight is shaping up
With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.
Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine
Ross David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the deployment of Ukrainian forces.