SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:06
And so in an attempt to settle the ethical discomfort I have with this position, I have decided to publicly curate an edition of writing filled with musicians, writers, journalists, ethnographers and music makers and listeners to tell us more about the sounds that animate the Johannesburg landscape
The Metro FM Music Awards 2026 nominations spotlight amapiano’s dominance, with Jazzwrld and Thukuthela emerging as the names to watch.
Boksburg Murder and Robbery Unit detective, the late Mike Holmes, hailed for solving the 1993 assassination of South African Communist Party head, Chris Hani, conspired to cover-up the kidnapping and murder of activist Nokuthula Simelane, the Khampepe Inquiry has heard.
Nestlé has begun issuing retrenchment notices to more than 400 employees in South Africa as part of a global overhaul.
Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.
Jayden Long, 19, and Eddie Hill, 20, from Norfolk, were found on a Crib y Ddysgl, near Wales’ highest mountain.
Instead of asking what has gone wrong for England in the Six Nations, the question is more why has it gone wrong?
Full road closures and traffic diversions will come into effect from 11am on Saturday
Nestlé has begun issuing retrenchment notices to more than 400 employees in South Africa as part of a global overhaul that reorganizes the company around four core divisions, according to people familiar with the matter.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he does not see the value of NSFAS, which costs R700 million to administer, yet needs three service providers to the job it is supposed to.
Billionaire’s sudden move challenges ANC’s internal campaign rules
A month after Daily Maverick revealed that Stanislav Stamenov, a personal trainer offering his services at a Cape Town gym, was actually an internationally wanted drug trafficker, he has been arrested.
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours – though the physical impact remains unclear.
The US aims to process 4 500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, far above US President Donald Trump’s stated refugee programme cap, and is installing trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to support the effort, a US contracting document said.
Discover how Johannesburg finds healing through art amidst the water crisis. Explore Maria McCloy’s latest Joburg gig guide for local events, plus a beautiful profile of author Angela Makholwa. From community joy to mental health, see how the city stays resilient.
Netflix jumped more than 9% premarket on Friday as investors cheered its decision to exit the fight for Warner Bros Discovery, while Paramount rose about 10% on winning the race for some of the world’s most prized TV and film assets.
Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his hat into the ring for the top job at the Democratic Alliance, launching his campaign in Elsies River to cheers from supporters and endorsements from senior party figures.
Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay “fully focused” after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal.
Proteas captain Aiden Markram has hardly put a foot wrong at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Most importantly, he’s been imperious with the bat in hand. This he has complemented with great captaincy, while also chipping in with ball in hand.
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is seriously injured after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before this week’s South African Open.