From forged documents to double sales, property fraud is a growing concern in South Africa. Even registered homes aren’t always safe

For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some high-ranking police officers alleged to have facilitated police capture

This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but are partly shaped by external actors in how they function

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices

Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views

Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]

SA People takes a look at how Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compare to last season after 23 league games.

Humour, provocation and localisation: Iran’s new digital diplomacy

Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats

SA actress Charlize Theron returns in Netflix’s new thriller Apex, a gripping survival story set in the Australian wilderness.

Mpumalanga roads to receive funding boost as government targets rehabilitation after flood damage and infrastructure failures on main artery

With public-school fees spiking past inflation, a new Competition Commission report reveals exactly how much more parents are forking out.

Oxygen conservation matters now. Explore how long Earth’s oxygen supply may last and what South Africa and global projects are doing.

Early signs suggest the major drought may continue.

South African-born mentor Johann van Graan took Bath Rugby from the bottom to everyone’s favourites in just three seasons!

Lenacapavir arrives in South Africa with promise and risk, but will this HIV prevention injection deliver real change?

At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026 (20–24 April, Sebokeng) is not another conference. It’s a live economic activation platform delivering real outcomes in real time from job placements and enterprise funding to accredited skills […]

SA expats in New Zealand face a double blow, with spiking bond repayments and strict new visa rules threatening to shatter the Kiwi dream.