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US travel boom to ‘polite’ South Africa defies ‘white genocide’ claims
Tourists from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany clearly prefer the sunny reality of South Africa over exaggerated fears.

Eskom profits rise again but tariff hikes remain the real story
The national power utility is heading for a second year of profits but experts say tariff hikes and state bailouts remain central to its financial recovery

Gautrain expansion plans revealed
Gauteng’s rapid rail system could soon reach more communities, bringing faster, more connected travel across the province.

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital
While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped, how systems evolve and how people are positioned within this reality

Do not narrate Sobukwe out of history
Some analyses suggest South Africa’s human rights framework is “normatively robust but substantively fragile”, marked by a growing gap between constitutional ideals and social realities

Proudly South African: The UK’s biggest reality TV show is filming in Mpumalanga
The hit reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is returning with a South African edition set to premiere on 6 April on ITV, with filming taking place in the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon.

WEATHER: Rain showers expected in parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

Warning signs not to ignore: Beware of the Agapanthus and others
Warning signs across South Africa may warn, amuse and confuse, blending Latin names, local humour, and everyday encounters.

Giriyondo Border Post reopens after Kruger flood damage
Giriyondo Border Post reopens on 31 March 2026, restoring access between Kruger and Limpopo parks for cross-border safari travel.