Roof repairs won’t stop the Boks
Even though high winds and heavy rains tore a section of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium roof early in May, the stadium will still welcome the thousands of Bok supporters who will attend the match on 20 June.
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Marine carbon dioxide removal: Our next ocean science, policy and governance frontier?
On World Oceans Day, celebrated on 8 June each year, it’s important to recognise that the ocean does extraordinary work. It stores 98% of all CO2 on the planet, absorbs at least a quarter of all human-made CO2 emissions annually and soaks up at least 90% of the excess heat generated by the emissions. It is the flywheel of the global climate
Ramaphosa unveils immigration crackdown, warns against xenophobia
Ramaphosa said South Africa could protect its borders while upholding constitutional values and human dignity.
Marble Towers part of a bigger story
Unauthorised building alterations, illegal structures, safety violations and neglected compliance requirements are hardly unique
to one property in Johannesburg’s city centre
The evolution of glory: Soccer boots and brand battles at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
The 2026 boot wars echo innovation races in marathon running and basketball. The boots blend heritage, technology and personal stories, from Jordan’s influence to Maradona’s untied laces and Khumalo’s Puma legacy, helping propel athletes towards glory
When migration becomes a municipal crisis: The local face of a continental challenge
In South Africa, where local government is grappling with fiscal constraints, infrastructure backlogs, unemployment and service delivery problems, migration has become an additional layer of complexity that many municipalities were never designed to manage
Haval H7 Black Edition: a reason the Chinese are winning
Haval’s flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks
MG Cyberster: The roadster we never knew we needed
The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner
Stolen Ukrainian grain is Africa’s food security concern too
Behind every shipment of grain there is a farmer, a field, a contract, a port, an insurer and a buyer. When that chain begins with occupation and theft, the damage does not stop at Ukraine’s borders. It affects confidence in maritime trade and creates risks for every country that depends on transparent food supply routes
How to use the anti-HIV jab — and where to find it
The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa’s provinces. How does the jab work, how do you know if you need it and where can you find it? We’ve got you covered with answers to 13 questions
