Turn 'Januworry' into January savings by starting with your utility bills

Nkosana Lekotjolo|Published

The good news is that residents do not have to face this challenge alone. The City of Johannesburg offers several practical interventions and programmes designed ...

Oil can once again be an engine of recovery for Venezuela

Chifipa Mhango|Published

At the heart of Venezuela’s political economy lies oil. For nearly a century, petroleum has shaped the country’s fiscal structure, foreign policy, social contract, ...

Transform your approach to bullying with these innovative solutions

Michael Workman|Published

By involving children as active participants in their own anti-bullying efforts, schools can foster empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Bafana Bafana aim for Africa Cup of Nations glory as they face Cameroon

Staff Reporter|Updated

Tonight’s encounter bears an emotional undertone; he was dismissed from his post in Cameroon after a tumultuous tenure. While some might expect Broos to seek revenge ...

Six lives lost in tragic R26 collision between sedan and minibus taxi near Fouriesburg

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

A devastating collision on the R26 outside Fouriesburg has claimed six lives after a speeding Kia sedan failed to stop at an intersection, crashing into a fully-loaded ...

South Africans are weary, yet increasingly hopeful

Nyaniso Qwesha|Updated

South Africans are tired of crime, which continues to kill and undermine our sense of security despite recent reductions in murders and other violent categories. ...

2025, chaos, courage, and a little bit of 'Wow'

Updated

Allegations that parts of the police are for sale dominated headlines all year. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi did not hold back, claiming ...

Let us enjoy responsibly

Staff Reporter|Updated

Alcohol is a significant factor in these fatalities. Intoxicated pedestrians are highly vulnerable due to impaired judgment, often leading to jaywalking or walking ...

Why individual accountability is key to improving road safety in Gauteng

Updated

Speeding remains one of the biggest killers on our roads. The highest speeding offender was arrested in Gauteng, driving at 245 km/h in a BMW on the N1 near Honeydew ...

South Africa's economic outlook for 2026: Opportunities and challenges ahead

Published

In the coming year, a sufficient number of firms must therefore feel that the policy environment and growth prospects justify them making fresh plans for expansion. ...

From elite rule to subversive midnight mass: The political birthplace of 'O Holy Night'

Lorenzo A Davids|Published

The slave is not a slave by choice. He was made a slave by an exploitative system. The poor woman is not poor by choice. She was made poor by a wealthy elite. The ...

Lily Mine tragedy: Families continue to seek closure nearly a decade later

Staff Reporter|Updated

The Lily Mine incident, which occurred in February 2016, buried Solomon Nyirenda, Pretty Nkambule, and Yvonne Mnisi, inside a container they were working in. Since ...

2025 The Year South Africa Grew Up

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Clarity. For years, we were trapped in a tired argument. Either our democracy was collapsing beyond repair, or it was miraculously resilient. Doom or denial. 2025 ...

The sports that unite: sports diplomacy and development between China and Africa

Gideon Chitanga|Published

China-Africa collaboration in supporting major sporting events on the African continent has come as a major boost to Africa’s sporting capacity. Beijing has emerged ...

Empowering Africa: How China's tech cooperation fuels progress

Published

The 2025 China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum held in Xiamen reinforces digital cooperation with new initiatives covering e-governance, telemedicine,online ...

Four game-changing trends shaping the next era of African education

Opinion|Published

Across Africa, pioneering governments are making education a cornerstone of national development by investing strategically in infrastructure. This commitment is ...

Safe holidays: How to keep kids secure during festivities

Staff Reporter|Published

In addition, parents urged to dress kids in bright clothes, use safety armbands, teach them safety rules (like meeting spots and passwords), and report missing children ...

Four in ten festive road deaths were pedestrians – South Africa’s streets are failing its people

Themba Mangane|Published

South Africa’s roads and intersections are built for speed and volume, not pedestrian safety. Road planning in South Africa prioritises traffic-related factors, ...

Madlanga report: Withholding even preliminary truth reshapes loyalty

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

When preliminary findings are withheld, those incentives linger. The umbrella may no longer shield anyone from the rain, but it casts a shadow. Some are spared scrutiny, ...