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No-Tobacco Day: South Africa cannot afford to lag behind while youth addiction escalates
Lekan Ayo-Yusuf|Published

No-Tobacco Day: South Africa cannot afford to lag behind while youth addiction escalates ...

Lack of Vaccine Sovereignty Exposes Africa's Leadership Deficit

Kim Heller|Published

This article explores the alarming child mortality rates in Africa, highlighting the continent's struggle for vaccine sovereignty and the urgent need for self-reliance ...

Conference of the Left: Navigating SA's New Political Reality

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

The upcoming Conference of the Left in South Africa presents a critical opportunity for the Left to reassess its role and vision in a changing political landscape. ...

Trump increases refugee cap for white South Africans, igniting diplomatic tensions

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The US has increased its refugee allocation for mainly Afrikaner South Africans from 7,500 to 17,500, with the Trump administration claiming white South Africans ...

Mob Justice and Vigilantism Threaten South Africa's Democratic Foundations

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Explore the urgent need for a balanced dialogue on migration in South Africa, addressing the intertwined issues of economic hardship, social stability, and human ...

The 'cock and bull story' behind Ramaphosa's farm scandal is getting very interesting

MAZWI XABA|Published

The next few weeks are going to be very interesting as showdowns loom in court and in Parliament regarding the Phala Phala scandal. Will the truth find a way of ...

Thembelihle residents seek urgent meeting with MMC over unpaid rent and evictions

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Thembelihle residents urge Tshwane MMC Aaron Maluleka to address their urgent concerns over unpaid rents and evictions, shedding light on the struggles faced in ...

Impeachment showdown: Zungula demands quick court hearing for Ramaphosa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

ATM MP Vuyo Zungula is pushing for an expedited court hearing regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa's review application, accusing him of using delay tactics in the ...

Gauteng's kidnapping crisis escalates as statistics reveal alarming trends

Staff Reporter|Updated

A staggering 27 kidnappings occur daily in Gauteng, with ransom-related cases surging. As the province grapples with this escalating crisis, calls for decisive action ...

Nearly R1-billion drug bust reveals scale of organised crime at Beitbridge

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South African authorities have intercepted 713 000 grams of methaqualone worth nearly R1-billion at the Beitbridge border post after a truck entering from Malawi ...

Understanding blood cancer: Debunking myths to save lives

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa marks World Blood Cancer Day on 28 May, DKMS Africa is urging more people to register as stem cell donors amid growing concern over the thousands ...

Young South Africans drive surge in voter registrations for upcoming local elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

As South Africa gears up for local government elections, young people are leading a remarkable surge in voter registration, driven by innovative campaigns from the ...

Experience the magic of Ubuntu: Billy Monama's star-studded Joburg concert

Karishma Dipa|Published

Join acclaimed guitarist Billy Monama as he curates the Rebirth of Ubuntu Concert, celebrating 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising with a star-studded lineup ...

Tyla shines at the 2026 AMAs, winning Social Song of the Year for 'CHANEL' and Best Afrobeats Artist

Gerry Cupido|Updated

Tyla makes history at the 2026 AMAs, winning Social Song of the Year for 'CHANEL' and the Best Afrobeats Artist award, solidifying her status as a global pop sensation ...

April 2026: South Africa welcomes nearly 1 million international tourists

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's tourism sector shows resilience with a 19.5% increase in international arrivals in April 2026, despite global aviation disruptions.

AfriForum drags McKenzie to court over Graaff-Reinet name change to Robert Sobukwe Town

Brandon Nel|Updated

Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has been hauled to court to undo his renaming of Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town.

Mother finds closure as midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee sentenced to 23 years

Zelda Venter|Updated

Following a lengthy trial, midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee is sentenced to 23 years in prison for her role in the tragic deaths and disabilities of infants at her ...

Can we bring pets? How do we move money? What South African refugees want to know before resettling in the US

The Washington Post|Updated

The profile of South Africans resettling in the US as refugees is shaping a distinctive set of practical concerns. Caseworkers report frequent questions about pets, ...

uMkhonto weSizwe chief whip arrested for allegedly siphoning funds from recruits

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police have arrested MK Party National Assembly Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi on fraud charges linked to an alleged scheme in which party recruits were reportedly ...

SIU Unmasks Alleged ‘Syndicate X’ at Tembisa Hospital as R596 Million Procurement Corruption Probe Deepens

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

The SIU has frozen a former Tembisa Hospital official’s R6.4 million property and pension benefits as part of an investigation into alleged procurement corruption ...