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Call for 'tainted' National Assembly Speaker to recuse herself from Impeachment Committee matters
Theolin Tembo|Updated

Call for 'tainted' National Assembly Speaker to recuse herself from Impeachment Committee ...

Who is Makashule Gana? The man leading Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment inquiry

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Makashule Gana's election as chair of the Phala Phala impeachment committee marks a pivotal moment in South African politics. What does this mean for President Cyril ...

Man who left home locked for three years to answer ancestral calling held liable for R470,000 levies

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A Gauteng man has been held liable for over R470,000 in unpaid levies after leaving his home unattended for nearly three years to pursue a traditional healer's calling. ...

Court slams Nedbank over 'dead wife' service error, orders Nissan Navara returned

Zelda Venter|Updated

Nedbank must return a repossessed Nissan Navara after the Gauteng High Court found that the owner was not properly served with legal documents, leading to a default ...

Woman denied bail in Emfuleni Municipality fraud case linked to murder of whistleblower

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 25-year-old woman accused of defrauding Emfuleni Local Municipality of R424 000 has been denied bail, as the case reignites concerns over corruption and the safety ...

Private jet jaunt: Gauteng police launch corruption probe into former Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Gauteng police have launched a corruption investigation into former Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi, following allegations of tender irregularities and ...

Eswatini’s Oil Reserve Gamble: Can the Taiwan deal save a nation sinking into poverty?

Edwin Naidu|Published

With one in three citizens unemployed and nearly half living in poverty, Eswatini faces a critical juncture. As the government signs a significant oil reserve deal ...

Former Joburg mayor and MMC Thapelo Amad's alleged gunfire at Soweto funeral ignites storm

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A viral video allegedly showing Johannesburg MMC Thapelo Amad firing shots into the air at a Soweto funeral has sparked a political storm, with AfriForum and the ...

Police seize R3 million crystal meth in Diepsloot operation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A major anti-drug operation in Diepsloot has resulted in the seizure of 10kg of crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately R3 million. A 35-year-old suspect ...

Uniting progressive forces: Insights from the Conference of the Left

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The conference of the left addressed the escalating cost of living and the fight for economic justice in South Africa.

The Urgent Need for Ethical Action Against Climate Change

Flora Teckie|Published

As we approach World Environment Day, discover why ethical responses to climate change are crucial for our planet's future.

Taste of SuperSport Park returns – and this year it's extra-special

Staff Reporter|Published

Join us on 25 July 2026 for the Taste of SuperSport Park, a unique food and beverage festival celebrating 40 years of SuperSport Park. Experience exclusive tastings, ...

As Africa Month closes, economic disparities fuel migration tensions in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Updated

This Africa Month, as economic disparities drive a wedge between South Africans and migrants, the pressing need for united action against a common financial crisis ...

‘DA and FF Plus seek to reverse liberation gains,’ says MK Party’s Tony Yengeni at SACP conference

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

MK Party deputy president Tony Yengeni called for unity among leftist groups and said the DA and FF Plus were working against the progress made since the end of ...

ANC recalls Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe over service delivery failures

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The ANC has recalled Emfuleni Executive Mayor Sipho Radebe with immediate effect, citing persistent service delivery failures, mounting debt and poor leadership ...

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

Lekan Ayo-Yusuf|Published

On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, the alarming rise of nicotine addiction among South Africa's youth demands urgent action. As the tobacco industry evolves, so ...

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 ...