The disease we know as Malaria was thought to be caused by breathing “bad air” (mal aria) that emanates from swamps. This was not “fake news” but a lack of understanding and evidence at the time. As you probably know, swamps and stagnant water are excellent breeding sites for mosquitoes that transmit the Plasmodium parasites that cause the disease

The presidency has rejected DA criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit

The Madlanga commission heard that chain-of-custody protocols were not followed and forensic processing requirements were not met

Opposition parties want urgent action after allegations that senior officials colluded to remove a bus operator from a long-term commuter contract following alleged bribery demands, as revealed by the Mail & Guardian

Migrants seeking full citizenship will face a new multi-choice test from 2027. Here is what South African expats can expect.

The Springboks will begin their 2026 campaign with a symbolic and emotionally charged clash against the Barbarians.

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Sundowns will play their final league match on 12 May while Orlando Pirates will have to wait until 23 May.

Those that are able to combine that local understanding with the level of speed and execution capability expected by international participants are the ones more likely to succeed over time. 

Africa can use this window to upgrade standards, build processing capacity, and diversify into higher-value exports. Or it can sprint toward short-term volumes and lock itself more tightly into low-value trade with a single external market

There is a moment in every business when the analysis ends and the commitment begins. For us, that moment happened in Mokopane. Not because it was the obvious choice. Not because the model demanded a new location. But because the more time we spent on the ground in that region, the harder it became to […]

Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates remain stubbornly high

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine engraved his name in the PSL history books after claiming his 18th cleansheet of the season.

Plans for a high-speed train to Kruger spark debate. Will South Africa’s rail system support a high-speed future under the NRMP vision?

Canada is fast-tracking permanent residency for 33 000 workers. Here is how this impacts South African expats.

A diesel price error nearly cost South Africans more as a decimal mistake inflated prices during the original calculation.

Sundowns are unbeaten in 22 home league matches since Miguel Cardoso’s arrival, but can Kaizer Chiefs end that impressive run?

Mandela Bay Development Agency Acting CEO Unati Peter discusses the considerations that guide urban development and regeneration projects. Visit Mandela Bay Development press office What does it mean to build with purpose? At its heart, the role of the Mandela Bay Development Agency is simple: to bring neglected areas back to life and to create […]

Gary Player delivered a glowing endorsement of the United States, declaring he had ‘never seen a country like this’ during his Oval Office visit.

Khawula had previously insisted that he would not apologise for his remarks that Malema and his wife were headed for divorce

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Padel has experienced significant growth in the country and this will be the first time that the world’s best take part in competitive action at Time Square Arena in July and August