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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.

The boerewors machine: How a record-low refugee cap became a fast-track for one group
The US set its lowest-ever refugee ceiling at 7,500. Then it set a monthly processing target for one country that blows past that number in weeks.

Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI

Water security as a defining constraint to South Africa’s manufacturing future
Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]

The left must eschew xenophobia
Xenophobia offers a simple but misleading explanation for a complex crisis. It reframes mass unemployment, failing public services and weak governance as a question of belonging

Applause for UN decision to finally name slavery for what it was
The resolution also reaffirms that crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitation. This principle, echoed across legal and moral traditions, reflects a simple truth: grave injustices do not expire. They impose ongoing duties to tell the truth, educate future generations honestly and ensure non-repetition

How to send money to South Africa without paying transfer fees
Taptap Send zero-fee transfers for South Africa offer fast, secure delivery. App-based, direct bank deposits maximize support for families abroad.

UK changes its clocks but South Africa does not
Twice a year, the UK shifts its clocks, while South Africa stays the same. Here is why.

Top things to do in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is one of those cities that gets better and better the more time you spend in it. You might spend a morning sipping flat whites in a chic café, browsing a weekend market, hiking through a nature reserve, or sitting down to a plate of delicious food. Whether you’re spending a day in the […]

Has the world gone mad, or am I just getting old?
A Miss Thailand contestant’s veneers fell out on stage this week and, honestly, it made me question everything about the world we’re living in.

How the DA’s grand-standing may undermine GNU coherence
The DA’s growing tendency to publicly frame the successes of the Government of National Unity (GNU) as primarily its own achievement undermines the basic principles, protocol and discipline of government communication.