A QUIET REVOLUTION: From soil to survival — the homegrown solutions saving South Africans from hunger
With rising food costs, more South Africans are turning to backyard gardening and community initiatives to combat hunger.
Top Stories
WATCH LIVE | Ramaphosa meets leaders from all three spheres of government
President Cyril Ramaphosa is convening the Extended Presidential Co-ordinating Council meeting at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE | TRC Cases: Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.
STARS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | Vinícius out to restore Brazil glory
Real Madrid star reunites with mentor Ancelotti seeking football’s ultimate prize
Statue with Bansky’s signature appears in London
A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James’s appears to bear the artist’s name.
Sukazi backs Parker to succeed as Galaxy coach
Galaxy made history in 2019 when they won this title after they beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, while they were still campaigning in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
BHEKISISA: Phase-out of Global Fund support exposes gaps in SA’s strategy for high-risk HIV populations
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start to cut its grant support to South Africa in just two years, with its final grant ending in eight years. Some experts are worried the government isn’t doing enough to plan for it.
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission of inquiry continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues in Pretoria on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE | Judgment on bail application for Lekompo musician Shebe Maburna
A musician accused of attempted murder is back in the Polokwane magistrate’s court for bail application. Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke In the previous hearing, the accused brought his medical doctor, Dr Malose Chaba, testified for him to be granted b
LISTEN | Du Plooy confident of laughing all the way to the podium
From sharing the stage with David Kau, Robbie Collins, Chris Mapane to being nominated for the coveted Savanna Newcomer Award, comedian Rae du Plooy is enjoying his moment in the spotlight.
Tata Xenon bakkie to make its SA comeback before year-end
Commercial vehicles arm of Indian automaker looks to expand share
Lawyers describe how singer D4vd ‘dismembered’ Celeste Hernandez
David Burke allegedly stabbed the 14-year-old last April and hid her body in a car.
Cardoso pleased as Downs reclaim top spot after Polokwane win
Mamelodi Sundowns are back on top of the league after a 1-0 win over Polokwane City.
Jetour to produce T-Series models in South Africa from 2027
Chinese carmaker aims to produce 50,000 units annually
Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby’s search for a crossover star
Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn’s talent agency in the hope of boosting his profile, but why has rugby found it so hard to forge mainstream figureheads?
APRIL BY-ELECTIONS: PA snatches Stellenbosch ward from DA as DA flips Uniondale from ANC
The Patriotic Alliance won a key ward off the Democratic Alliance in Cloetesville in Stellenbosch, while the DA won a ward off the African National Congress in the town of Uniondale in George. The two successful ward councillors retained their respective seats, albeit in different party colours.
Canoe carrying about 35 passengers capsizes on river in Uganda
A canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized on a river in Uganda’s west near Lake Albert, police said on Wednesday.
The AM Check-in | Your Top 3 Reads Today
Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today
‘We lost our home, not our identity’ – Shakhtar eye European glory
Shakhtar Donetsk go into their Uefa Conference League semi-final tie against Crystal Palace on Thursday hoping to make their country proud.
AUBREY MONGALE | Champions League match a reminder why Europe is gold standard in football
African football fans deserve tempo, courage and honest competition, writes Aubrey Mongale.
News24 | Former FBI boss James Comey appears in court on ‘baseless’ Trump threat charge
Former FBI director James Comey surrendered to authorities in Virginia after being charged with threatening US President Donald Trump’s life with a social media post.