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DISPLACEMENT: A landmark housing ruling in Cape Town and anti-illegal migration marches in Durban look like opposite stories. But they are two extremes of the same colonial question: who is permitted to occupy space? By...
AU: The grand illusion and continent’s selective outrage
HYPOCRISY: Before demanding reparations and calling for sanctions, perhaps Africa’s political elite should first explain why millions keep fleeing their own homelands… By Themba Khumalo When Nigeria and Ghana formally...
Africa’s last philosopher king
WISDOM: Although Nelson Mandela lacked the oratory of Nkrumah and the theory of Senghor, his contribution to the world of ideas was something rarer – pragmatism… By Sarah Setlaelo Nelson Mandela, the first democratic...
Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa?
PATHWAYS: Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home… By Daniel Assamah African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at...
Waterford Estate to toast Women’s Day
EXPERIENCE: Waterford Estate will celebrate Women’s Day with an intimate brunch in the Stellenbosch Winelands, offering just 25 guests a morning of award-winning wines, gourmet cuisine and insights from its resident...
Designed to turn heads
ORA 5: With its flowing curves and bold LED lighting, every detail seems to have been crafted to create a compact SUV that’s difficult to ignore… By Ali Mphaki When it comes to the all-new Ora 5, what you see is...
Racism at the World Cup ‘an ugly reality’
INGRAINED: Africa’s impressive 2026 World Cup campaign exposed more than tactical excellence. It also revealed how colonial stereotypes and subtle racism continue to shape perceptions of African football and its...
Dlanga leads whisky brand’s African storytelling campaign
CONVERSATIONS: South African author Khaya Dlanga joins leading creatives from Kenya and Nigeria in Glenmorangie’s biggest Africa-focused campaign yet, celebrating the shared values of craftsmanship, patience and...
Tyla celebrates Afri-pop with bold new album, Bratz honour
MILESTONE: The Grammy-winning South African superstar unveils her second studio album, APOP, while becoming the first South African celebrity to be immortalised as a Bratz Collector doll, capping another milestone in...
Mozambique’s aluminium smelter shutdown crisis deepens
SETBACK: The shutdown of Mozambique’s Mozal aluminium smelter places more than 4 000 jobs at risk, raising concerns in South Africa over regional economic stability and the future of one of the country’s key cross...
Ramaphosa launches bold plan to end SA’s water crisis
DRIVE: The government unveils a National Water Action Plan that promises major infrastructure investment, tighter financial controls, anti-corruption measures and private-sector partnerships to restore reliable water...
11 years of payments – then a policy twist
CONTRACTS: A decade of consistent income protection payments was later labelled an insurer’s “error”, exposing how ambiguous policy wording can overturn long-held expectations and prompting Ombud to warn consumers to...
Minister orders probe into MICT SETA governance
SCRUTINY: Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has ordered an urgent governance assessment of MICT SETA following leadership turmoil, saying the review will determine whether further intervention is...
Blind Judge admits 8-year absence ‘borders on incapacity’
COMPLAINT: Free State Judge Lepona Joshua Lekale has conceded that his eight-year absence from the Bench due to illness “borders on incapacity”, but insists he still believes traditional healers’ assurances that his...
Press Council launches public complaints tracker
REGULATION: New online platform gives the public unprecedented insight into how complaints against South African news organisations are handled, reinforcing transparency and trust in the country’s media self-regulation...
New children’s book links Mandela’s legacy to global goals
RESOURCES: A colourful new children’s book launched during Mandela Month introduces young readers to Nelson Mandela’s values through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, encouraging them to become active...
TRIBUTES FOR VETERAN ACTOR SEPUTLA SEBOGODI
South Africa’s showbiz personalities converged on State Theatre in Pretoria yesterday to honour veteran actor Seputla Segobodi, who died on July 15. Photos: Sipho Maluka
