Alexandra Water Warriors are reviving Joburg’s Jukskei River
The project will remove alien invasive species and restore riverbanks in the catchment area
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Finding harmony with my father through the timeless power of Jazz
He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music
Embrace the creativity of a child on Youth Day
Focus on not only young people but also children this Youth Day and use this creativity to build success
Life Healthcare ‘milked’ R112m from Gauteng –forensic investigation
A forensic report has found that funds from the social development department are being ‘channelled’ to a private company
EXCLUSIVE | Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance review
We put the latest Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance through its paces before its market introduction
Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases
Three South African jazz musicians have second albums about
to hit the shelves
New KZN premier Ntuli says his government’s priority is service delivery
The province’s cabinet will be named on Tuesday
Welcome to the Cyril and John show
Ramaphosa’s enemies in the ANC voted for Jacob Zuma — and got John Steenhuisen instead
We will be unplugging the EFF everywhere, says ANC Gauteng PEC member
But ANC Gauteng spokesperson Lesego Makhubele said the party did not have a resolution in place about ending its relationship with the Economic Freedom Fighters
Government of national unity: Political shift tests Cosatu’s influence
The labour movement helped end apartheid and usher in Mandela’s coalition government. Its currently diminished position is cause for anxiety as the ANC forges new political alliances
Good leaders need to work alongside AI, especially in high-pressure jobs like surgery
Machine learning might be the new frontier in the operating theatre but it is unlikely to replace the human touch that is crucial to effective healthcare and healing
Unity government over first hurdle as CR awaits second term
Broad agreement will be followed by talks to flesh out how the coalition will work
Spar looks to delivery as profits decline
The grocery retailer grew online volumes by 463%, albeit from a low base
Editorial: Let maturity reign
We expect the new government to work. Ramaphosa has promised that a list of principles will advance “the building of a united, democratic, non-racial, non-sexist and prosperous nation”
Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
Diary: Kesivan in the Cape, Boundless at Kalashnikov, and Stogie T headlines Fête de la Musique
Your essential dose of art and culture
Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?
The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions
EFF to disband Limpopo structures after decline in election support
The provincial leadership has been singled out over the loss after it defied the orders not to contest the provincial elective conference
TVET colleges can help municipalities weather climate change
There is an opportunity to re-imagine colleges that are responsive and relevant
Tongaat tornado rated EF3 on Enhanced Fujita Scale, says the South African Weather Service
Wind speeds of 225km/h to 265km/h occurred in the tornado’s path
New study finds brightly coloured plastics may contribute more to microplastic pollution
Red, blue and green plastics degrade to form microplastics quicker than those that aren’t as bright
Youth coalition calls on government to address problems facing young people
The National Youth Coalition says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has ignored its pleas over the last two years
Young people should not be mere spectators in shaping the future of South Africa
In the past, the youth played a pivotal role in fighting for democracy and negotiating for the new South Africa, but now it seems the youth are ignored
Jabulani Khumalo loses legal challenge on MK party leadership
The electoral court found that Khumalo was no longer a member of the party, a day after he filed a high court application to claim the right to be sworn in as an MP
Abdullah Ibrahim and the hidden ‘culture wars’
He is more than a distinguished pianist and composer; he mingled his music with politics
Undertaker’s challenge helps to keep poetry alive
South Africa’s largest funeral company, Avbob’s eighth poetry competition is being adjudicated by a panel of esteemed literary experts, with 11 winners in each of the country’s languages being announced at a gala dinner in September
ANC in Limpopo under pressure to choose premier candidates
The province is expected to have a woman premier for the first time
Safety MEC blames a lack of police resources for shootings in Khayelitsha
Eight people have been killed in three incidents in the Cape Flats township over the weekend
Business confidence dips on the back policy uncertainty
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s business confidence index fell in April and May, ahead of the elections, snapping a rally that dated back to November 2023
ANC to join DA, IFP and NFP to form a government in KwaZulu-Natal
Parties will back Inkatha Freedom Party provincial chairperson Thami Ntuli for premier
MK party asks concourt to order fresh elections
The party argues that the May vote was marred by material irregularities and demands a rerun within 90 days
