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UNIQUE: In response to South Africa’s growing substance abuse crisis, Nomsa “Nomisupasta” Mazwai and her sisters debut Sober Fest at Soweto Theatre — a bold, family-friendly celebration of music, wellness and community...
R&B queen Tamia to light up SA in August
ANTICIPATED: Grammy-nominated R&B icon Tamia returns to South Africa this August with a three-city Women’s Month tour, bringing her timeless hits and soulful voice to what promises to be an unforgettable celebration...
Mkhwanazi takes fight to ‘Big 5’ crime syndicates
ENFORCEMENT: KZN’s top cop takes on a powerful new mandate to target organised crime nationwide — but concerns grow over the impact on policing in the province… By Lehlohonolo Lehana KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner...
Judge Mbenenge’s fate hangs in balance as impeachment looms
ACCOUNTABILITY: JSC finds Eastern Cape Judge President guilty of gross misconduct, citing abuse of power, sexual harassment and ‘lack of remorse’, setting the stage for removal from office… By Monk Nkomo Eastern Cape...
Tutu Legacy Anchors Jozi Inner-City Revival
MAJOR INITIATIVE: A bold plan to rename inner-city streets around St Mary’s Cathedral after anti-apartheid icons has ignited mixed reactions, as the City bets on legacy to drive urban renewal… By Ali Mphaki The Roman...
Granny’s 110th birthday wish – crutches, hearing aids
DIGNITY: A Limpopo-born centenarian who survived war, hunger and hardship now faces her toughest battle yet — ageing without the basic support she needs… By Keletso Mkhwanazi At 110 years old, Violet Ramadimetsa has...
Afrika Tikkun opens groundbreaking sensory therapy centre
SPECIALISED: A first-of-its-kind facility is bringing much-needed neurodiversity support to one of Johannesburg’s underserved communities, using innovation, recycled materials and community partnership… By Jacob Mawela...
Trust Test for Troubled Municipalities
GOVERNANCE: SALGA partners with global advisory group to pilot a new “trust index” in up to 18 municipalities as service delivery failures and financial losses deepen crisis in local government… By WSAM Reporter South...
‘Fix the System or Forget Growth’
REFORM: Government vows to cut red tape and back small businesses — but warns failing municipalities remain the biggest threat to jobs, investment and local growth… By Monk Nkomo South Africa’s economic revival...
Swazi political activists face ‘wave of state repression’
FEAR: Pro-democracy activists in eSwatini have accused the state of targeting leaders with fabricated charges in an effort to silence dissent… By Nicholas Mwangi The regime in eSwatini has escalated its crackdown on...
MO-AFRIKA FOR LIFE
MATRIArCH: A fierce PAC loyalist who will be remembered for her heroic underground work in assisting scores of youth to skip the country during apartheid times and for her sterling work in her community till the end...
Global study defines what it truly means to be mentally well
FUNDAMENTAL: Landmark international study has, for the first time, reached scientific consensus on what constitutes positive mental health — identifying six core factors that go beyond happiness to include purpose...
Healthy diet linked to early lung cancer risk
FACTOR: New US research raises concerns that pesticide exposure in fruit, vegetables and whole grains may be contributing to rising lung cancer cases among non-smokers under 50 — especially women… By Own Correspondent...
iFani – From silence to viral reawakening
COMEBACK: A viral revival, a new deal and renewed sense of purpose — the South Africa rapper returns to music with honesty, resilience and a mission to reconnect culture with sound… By WSAM Entertainment Reporter South...
Afcon controversy – what a sports law specialist says
CONTRADICTION: CAF’s decision to hand Morocco the 2025 AFCON crown after Senegal briefly walked off the pitch raises serious questions about football law, referee authority and the integrity of the game, argues...
SuperSport locks in all 104 World Cup matches
RIGHTS: DStv and GOtv will carry every game of the expanded 2026 tournament, with SABC ensuring free-to-air access for Bafana Bafana’s long-awaited return… By Lehlohonolo Lehana Pay TV channel Supersport has announced...
