The success of land reform will not be measured by the amount of land transferred, but by how that land improves livelihoods, creates jobs and supports inclusive economic growth

Mkhwanazi appeared alongside Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla, who allegedly paid R400 000 for him to arrange for a civilian, Thabang Tsotetsi, to impersonate him in court in an excessive speeding case

South Africa cannot allow Cape Town’s postcard image to hide its political underbelly

Across Africa, political communication is rapidly moving online. Advocacy groups and public institutions now rely heavily on digital platforms to reach voters. Social media advertising, sponsored search results, and targeted display campaigns allow political messages to spread quickly across borders and demographics. Recent elections across the continent have highlighted how digital platforms...

When Benin national Kémi Séba appeared in a South African court earlier this week, it may have seemed like an isolated legal moment, another controversial activist facing scrutiny far from home. But that reading misses the bigger picture. His presence here is not accidental; it is a reflection of a deeper, more consequential struggle unfolding […]

Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and everyday life. From mobile banking in Kenya to tech startups in Nigeria and South Africa’s expanding digital media sector, internet access has become central to the continent’s economic development. As governments and businesses invest in digital infrastructure, millions more Africans are joining […]

Across Africa, the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure is transforming how businesses operate. From Lagos to Nairobi and Cape Town, companies are embracing remote work and cloud-based collaboration at unprecedented levels. The shift is being driven by expanding internet connectivity, the rise of tech startups, and increasing demand for flexible work environments across the continent. […]

The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start to cut its grant support to South Africa in just two years, with its final grant ending in eight years. Some experts are worried the government isn’t doing enough to plan for it

Residents of a 100-year-old ‘dry’ Cape Town suburb are mobilising to protect their alcohol-free legacy after a major retailer applied for a liquor licence.

Artificial intelligence is showing up more often across South Africa’s digital services. Not always in obvious ways. In many cases, it is added quietly, as platforms try to keep up with higher usage and less predictable demand. One place this is becoming noticeable is online gaming. In some systems, AI roulette is used in the background to […]

Tuesday’s Wordle has South Africans puzzled. Discover why this puzzle is so tricky, which strategy can help, and get spoiler-free clues.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen fought hard in the alternate-shot format to secure a lucrative T17 finish at TPC Louisiana.

Mimi Coertze, South Africa’s opera legend, dies at 93 after a global career, major honours, and decades shaping young local talent.

With nearly 8 million South Africans out of work, more people are looking beyond the job market for income. OnlyFans is on that list. Here’s what the data shows…

The MK Party leader accused the ANC of “gatekeeping” the history of those who fought for freedom, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the ANC’s former armed wing

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

Malaria cases are rising in South Africa despite winter approaching. Here’s why, where the risks remain, and how to stay protected.

From policy U-turns and elite impunity to poverty, violence and the silencing of whistleblowers, South Africa’s democratic dividend is being squandered

Foreign matter still lurks in everyday foods, despite South African regulations protecting you from harmful and revolting ingredients.

The relationship between Russia and South Africa elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2013, solidifying a long-term cooperative framework

On 27 April we should remember not only the dancing, but the funerals, the compromises and the unfinished work of liberation