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News24 | Black tax: Five signs you are creating dependency
Black tax is not a simple story of bad intentions and good people. It is complex, layered and deeply human.
News24 | Khaya Koko | (Nearly) 30 years a Gooner: The Arsenal hate-watch turned love affair
Reflecting on his journey as an Arsenal fan, Khaya Koko recounts the unlikely circumstances that led to him becoming a lifelong Gooner.

Is Deepal S07 worth the price tag?
Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely

Themba Zwane signs new deal with Mamelodi Sundowns
With 445 games and 20 titles to his name, Themba Zwane will get another chance to add more after being handed a new deal by Sundowns.

Responsible offshore development starts with science
As global energy systems face increasing strain, South Africa’s offshore resources represent a strategic opportunity. Realising it responsibly requires transparency, scientific rigour and continued oversight, standards that are embedded in how the industry operates

Arsenal get their Champions League final rematch with PSG
Champions League final, Saturday, 30 May 2026: a year after PSG knocked them out, Arsenal face the holders again, now with the trophy on the line.

Illegal initiation schools, be warned: we will hunt you and close you, with consequences to follow
The full might of the law will be applied because we do not want to see yet another loss of life

No domestic trophy for Sundowns for the first time in 13 seasons
Sundowns have won a total of 20 major trophies in the last 13 seasons, including 10 league titles and seven domestic Cup competitions.

Stable energy supply key for Africa’s industrial growth
For Africa, energy is not simply a development issue. It is the foundation of industrial growth, and competitiveness.

Audi A5 is a statement of luxury
It’s a step up from the previous generation and it is as comfortable as they come

African hospitality for an event to remember
The Inaugural Forum on Tourism, Culture and Partnership brought together ambassadors for a weekend dedicated to strengthening partnerships, celebrating cultural exchange and advancing dialogue

Reflecting on xenophobia in South Africa
Some of the influx into South Africa of migrants from failing African countries has been self-inflicted by the ANC government. In its long-standing foreign policy, the party has supported autocratic African governments misgoverning their countries, forcing citizens to search for food and jobs elsewhere

The beautiful game stops at the border
Three dozen countries are banned from entering America in the year it is hosting the World Cup. Twenty-six of them are African. That’s half of Africa

Why the media should stop calling white South Africans ‘refugees’
Mzansi is many things: unequal, violent, frustrated, politically volatile and economically strained. But it is not a war zone. Dissatisfaction with governance, fears about crime, frustration with taxation or discomfort with transformation policies do not automatically amount to persecution

Denying SA is xenophobic: sounds like Trump’s Maga
The two are a mirror of one another.When democracy declines, societies become divided by race, religion and ethnicity. Leaders tolerate or encourage violence to further their own interests

Nduduzo Makhathini is not playing alone
From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music

Sibanyoni granted bail as NPA revives extortion case
Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused were granted bail after the National Prosecuting Authority re-enrolled a R2.2-million extortion and money laundering case that was previously struck off the roll amid controversy over a prosecutor’s absence

Ghana repatriates 300 citizens from SA
The rare voluntary state-assisted return for Ghanaians, which comes amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, has sparked debate on xenophobia, migration policy and precedent

The country’s shame and Africa’s failure
The images are painfully familiar. A mob storms into a tiny spaza shop in Soweto. Shelves are inspected like contraband checkpoints. Foreign shopkeepers are interrogated by self-appointed patriots masquerading as law enforcers. Threats are issued. Deadlines are given. Leave, or else. This is not law enforcement. It is political thuggery. But if Africa wants an […]

Côte d’Ivoire is more than a stopover. It’s a story you travel through
A seven-day journey across Côte d’Ivoire reveals cocoa towns, coastal escapes, living history and cultural traditions carried carefully across generations