A call for fiscal freedom: implementing value-capture financing in urban Africa
Opinion|Published

A call for fiscal freedom: implementing value-capture financing in urban Africa

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: Panyaza Lesufi had good intentions, but AmaPanyaza are illegal

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Despite good intentions, Gauteng's Crime Prevention Wardens, or 'AmaPanyaza,' face legal challenges, as highlighted by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal police ...

Basic Education and Labour Departments confirm education assistants to receive September stipends

Hope Mafu|Published

Education assistants across South Africa can expect their September stipends as confirmed by the Departments of Basic Education and Labour. The announcement brings ...

Stronger sanctions against Israel are demanded by SA flotilla activists following their detention

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Nelson Mandela's grandson and fellow activists, recently detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, have returned to South ...

'Christian Defenders' protest against CRL Rights Commission and state control of faith sector

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Thousands joined the "National Christian March" to the Union Buildings on Wednesday, voicing their opposition to proposed state regulation of religion, as leaders ...

Elderly woman critically injured in pit bull attack in Wentworth

Thami Magubane|Updated

An elderly woman is in hospital after being attacked by two pit bulls in Wentworth, Durban. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with calls for the ...

Watch VideoExperience a New Era of AI Photography, Creative Editing, and Flagship Performance

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Pre-orders are now open for the HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro in South Africa, promising a revolutionary smartphone experience with groundbreaking AI photography, ...

Engen Xtreme evolves to deliver premium performance for South Africa’s hardworking car engines

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Engen has revamped its Xtreme lubricants range to deliver enhanced performance designed specifically for the rigorous demands of South African roads and climates. ...

Home Affairs minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, giving relief to thousands in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has granted a vital extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027, providing crucial support for thousands ...

‘They called us terrorists’ – Mandla Mandela recounts Israeli detention of SA activists

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Mandla Mandela said Israel's Minister of National Security came and shouted at them.

An 18-year-old father was detained in Limpopo for killing his 5-month-old son

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Limpopo police have arrested an 18-year-old father following the brutal murder of his 5-month-old baby boy. The mother had reported domestic violence and previous ...

NPA moves to centralise seven dockets in Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is moving to centralise seven dockets linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, as it prepares to transfer ...

Afrikaner enclave Kleinfontein fights zoning battle as apartheid architect’s legacy looms

AFP|Updated

Kleinfontein, an Afrikaner enclave east of Pretoria, is facing a municipal battle over zoning and rates, which residents argue is a form of political punishment. ...

'They pose no immediate threat': Eswatini confirms arrival of 10 convicts deported from United States

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Following the arrival of the second group, His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) in Eswatini ...

Concerns grow as Gauteng's R2 billion land release programme falters

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Democratic Alliance has exposed a major scandal in Gauteng's housing delivery, revealing that only 26 houses have been built despite R2 billion spent on the ...

Basic Education Ministry blamed for the late September stipends for education assistants

Hope Mafu|Published

The Department of Employment and Labour has refuted claims about non-payment of September stipends for education assistants, stating that the Basic Education Department ...

Johannesburg High Court declares that the city's Alexandra demolitions are illegal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled against the City of Johannesburg and City Power, declaring recent demolitions in Alexandra township unlawful. The court ordered ...

Abolishing redress measures is a betrayal of South Africa's past and future

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

In advocating for the removal of these policies, the DA reveals an unwillingness to acknowledge the devastating impact of centuries of colonial dispossession, racial ...

Call for 'full transparency' over R280m Women's Living Heritage Monument construction delays

MAZWI XABA|Published

DA MP Leah Potgieter calls for transparency on R280 million spent on the Women's Living Heritage Monument, which remains closed and unfinished over a decade after ...

Travel and tourism with purpose - ‘Wherever we are, we are always local’, says Tourvest

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Rooted in Africa and shared with the world, Tourvest’s new identity captures its mission to make every journey meaningful, responsible and locally inspired.