Ramaphosa no weak president
Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader
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South African stars roar in London
From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply
Uwineza’s ‘Wings’ teaches you how to sit still again
A quiet, stripped-back album that asks you to slow down, listen inward, and trust what surfaces in the silence
Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality
The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades
Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools
Excellence less about last-minute cramming and more about consistency, discipline, emotional resilience and strong support systems, they say
Top achievers buck national trend
Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions
Hey mama, choose you
A gentle, honest guide for tired mamas ready to start 2026 more regulated, intentional and finally included in their own lives
Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot
But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term
A grounded approach to wellness
We speak to Maria Rooted founder Mamahlatse Marokane on simple, effective wellness habits to start the new year strong
New South African store has much lower prices than Checkers and Pick n Pay
Walmart, which launched in South Africa at the end of 2025, has significantly lower prices on everyday products than Checkers and Pick n Pay.
The ANC wanted fixed investment to be 30% of GDP by 2030. Instead, it has plummeted
South Africa’s National Development Plan aimed for fixed investment to reach 30% of GDP by 2030, but instead it has fallen to less than half that target.
Critical South African NGO forced to close its doors
South Africa’s biggest organisation for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has been forced to close its doors due to funding challenges.
WAFCON 2026: Banyana Banyana avoid Nigeria [FULL DRAW]
Banyana Banyana have another chance to lift the WAFCON trophy but they will need to wrestle it away from champions Nigeria.
DA and John Steenhuisen captured by ANC and criminal interests – Dion George
Dion George said that he could not remain in a party that has, through the actions of its leader, John Steenhuisen, allegedly ‘been captured’ by the ANC and other criminal interests.
FIFA World Cup: Klose accepts the inevitable as Messi, Mbappe eye his record
Klose currently holds FIFA World Cup’s long-standing record of 16 goals at the finals, but he admits either Messi or Mbappe will break it.
Important non-profit meant to empower youth in South Africa robbed
In the heart of Meadowlands, Soweto, a small, under-resourced center has become a beacon of hope for local children, but criminals stole all their equipment.
Helen Zille responds to Dion George’s resignation
The Federal Council Chair for the DA said George left the party before accounting for a pending disciplinary investigation against him.
Zuma-Morocco tie-up deepens as ex-South Africa president dances at AFCON [video]
In July 2025, Jacob Zuma visited Rabat and met senior officials, where he was photographed with both South African and Moroccan flags.
Crime has killed a top South African factory
British American Tobacco South Africa will close its only local manufacturing facility and end domestic production by the end of 2026.
Why Dion George quit the DA
The former Minister and DA’s head of finance stated that the findings of John Steenhuisen’s misuse of party funds was the last straw.
South Africa’s NHI Act puts lives at risk
Solidarity has rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s call for critics of the National Health Insurance (NHI) to bury the hatchet, saying it puts lives at risk.