As unpredictable as elections may be, the best outcome for voters in the 4 November local government elections would be an electoral system which incentivises and rewards candidates for consistent engagement with communities rather than media engagement for their political party

Delayed coal closures are keeping ageing power stations online — raising questions about who is shaping the energy transition and at what cost

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 4 May 2026.

Struggling with Sunday’s puzzle? Discover ‘Wordle Helper’, hints, past answers, more strategy tips, and some more good starting words.

Mercedes-Benz launched the new C-Class last week, but the current generation still turns some heads and boasts its presence

The most accessible entry point is through real estate investment trusts. Think of them as the ‘Uber of property ownership’ — you don’t need to own the car to benefit from the ride

Fascination with the Royal family remains strong as South Africans follow King Charles, Queen Camilla and royal headlines worldwide.

The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 2 May 2026.

Southern Africa prepares for a landmark cricket spectacle as Cricket Council World Cup 2027 heads to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

What the Africa Forward Summit means for the continent in anew global order.

Tourism economy pressure grows as fuel shortages threaten Southern Africa’s flights, safaris and road travel networks.

From Angélique Kidjo to Thandiswa Mazwai, this year’s Joy of Jazz programme connects legacy acts with emerging voices across four curated stages

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 1 May 2026.

The US Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling guts the Voting Rights Act. South Africans will find this ‘colorblind’ logic familiar.

Words and sayings only Saffas would understand, from “howzit” to “just now”, reveal South Africa’s humour, culture and daily rhythm.

Steve Barker has now won two major trophies in his coaching career after getting his first with Stellenbosch FC in 2023.

Managing money in 2026 means harder choices for South Africans as fuel, food and transport rise, while gold and crypto tempt anxious savers.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi featured for 90 minutes as Chicago Fire bowed out in the Last 16 of the US Open Cup at the hands of St Louis City.

With Moody’s Ratings South Africa bowing out, local banks have a 24-month grace period to transition their credit risk assessments.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets on Thursday. For South African expats with UK mortgages, the answer matters more than ever.