Young women are changing the face of SA’s wine industry

Staff Reporter|Published

Mentorship and community development are reshaping the Cape Winelands wine industry, empowering black South Africans to thrive in a sector long dominated by exclusion. ...

Gayton McKenzie should have long been axed over K-word saga

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

McKenzie’s argument that he is a victim of a political campaign aimed at ending his career can be best described as a cheap attempt to escape accountability.

Auditor-General warns: Accountability crisis fuels corruption in South Africa

Manyane Manyane|Published

At the National Combating Corruption Summit, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals how the erosion of accountability has normalised corruption in South Africa. ...

Illustration: Gazan Child Memorial
Special report

These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

Justice Ministry welcomes admission of 16 organisations before court in sex work reform case

Chevon Booysen|Published

As the South African Ministry of Justice welcomes 16 amici curiae to aid in a landmark court case, the future of sex work decriminalisation hangs in the balance, ...

Businessman rescued, Mozambican kidnapping ringleader killed

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five suspected extortionists and seized firearms and drugs during a targeted operation in Hammersdale, part of their ongoing efforts ...

The Metropolitan Museum opens in Cape Town – an investment in legacy

Partnered Content|Published

Metropolitan Life officially opens the Metropolitan Museum, a dedicated space that honours 127 years of resilience, progression and innovation.

Cataract surgery: Innovative techniques and what you need to know

Partnered Content|Updated

Discover the intricacies of cataract surgery, from understanding what a cataract is to exploring the latest advancements in artificial lenses that can restore your ...

Stellenbosch Municipality under fire for lack of diversity

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality is under fire for its failure to promote black employees and women into senior management roles, following a leaked video that raises serious ...

SA on the wrong path as fragile GNU fights for legitimacy – study

Staff Reporter|Published

New Ipsos data reveals persistent pessimism about South Africa's trajectory, despite initial post-election optimism following the GNU formation.

Debate reveals political fractures in Western Cape's battle against crime

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Amid escalating violent crime in the Western Cape, a fierce legislative debate exposes deep political rifts, as community leaders demand urgent reforms and accountability ...

Municipality liable for child's drowning in stormwater drain

Zelda Venter|Published

More than a decade after the tragic drowning of their 17-month-old daughter, her parents finally receive justice as the Supreme Court of Appeal holds the Nelson ...

SAPS must protect all of us, not only high-profile individuals

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

A policing system that chooses when to be effective only widens the trust deficit between police and the communities.

Humpback whale freed from fishing rope in dramatic rescue

Staff Reporter|Published

The difficult conditions were amplified by an additional number of Humpback whales that arrived on the scene - most likely concerned for the wellbeing of the entangled ...

Bantu Holomisa's 'go to hell' remarks sum up GNU'S agenda

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

A senior government official who insults the people he is supposed to be serving should be nowhere near state resources.

Suspected Table Mountain robber arrested for attack on female hiker

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

He will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court once formally charged.

ANC Limpopo chairperson's resignation confirms party 'renewal' project long collapsed

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

When a senior party leader steps down over internal squabbles such as those cited by Mathabatha, it’s a signal that the renewal process is nothing but rhetoric. ...

Job losses escalate in South Africa's major companies amid economic turmoil

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africa faces a significant blow to its job market as ArcelorMittal plans to retrench over 4,000 workers, a decision linked to the mismanagement of state-owned ...

Gupta family properties raided in India as global scrutiny escalates

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

India intensifies its investigation into the Gupta brothers with recent property raids, as South Africa seeks justice for state capture and corruption allegations. ...

Lumka Oliphant suspended over 'serious mismanagement' claims, says Social Development Department

Hope Ntanzi|Published

The Department of Social Development suspended Lumka Oliphant pending an investigation into financial irregularities, while rejecting her claims of political targeting ...