As thousands of dead octopuses, lobsters and fish lie dying or dead along Swakopmund beaches, the debate continues about what could have been the cause. Whatever it is, it’s bad news for the fragile ...

After weeks of uncertainty about whether the VAT hike will take effect on 1 May, Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi says it’s ‘more than likely’ that VAT will be increased next month.

The African Union’s (AU) full membership in the G20 since 2023 has put Africa’s developmental agenda in the forefront of the discussions. The AU’s interests in the G20 include agriculture, trade, ...

Quality Karoo lamb has distinctive flavour of its own thanks to the animal’s veld diet of karoobossies. Hands off all the herbs and spices for this recipe – all you need is salt, pepper and a little ...

A global debate is unfolding on TikTok and X, where Chinese factory workers are publicly challenging the long-established way in which they are perceived and the luxury goods they help create.

A bulletin from the Johannesburg High Court reveals severe delays—trials may only be heard in 2027. With justice grinding to a halt, the Deputy Judge President urges greater use of mediation, ...

The global media landscape is grappling with a deepening crisis as traditional media business models struggle to keep up with digital innovation. But those situated in the Global South face compounded ...

Mkhonto Wesizwe (MK) achieved an historic win on a rainy day in Durban when they won their first ever metro by-election, beating the Democratic Alliance (DA) by 22 votes and taking a competitive seat ...

On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central computer and said goodbye to this ...

As dawn breaks over the township, the streets fill with movement and intent. Smoke from morning fires hangs in the air, mingling with the pulse of music from passing taxis. Children clutch lunchboxes, ...

As the Easter exodus beckons, remember that navigating South Africa's roads might just involve more than scenic views — like facing roadblocks, knowing your rights and keeping that blood alcohol level ...

In commodities, the spotlight has been on gold prices as it racked up yet another record high, going as high as $3,357.40 per ounce earlier in the session due to safe-haven flows. Gold was last at ...