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MANDATE: Failure to act against those named in the State Capture report risks cementing the perception that justice in South Africa is applied selectively… By Sekola Sello The Madlanga Commission has taken a well...
Cape Town set to host high-stakes Mining Week
SECTOR: With global demand for critical minerals surging, African leaders and investors will converge in Cape Town to position the continent as a powerhouse in the energy transition economy… By WSAM Reporter Cape Town...
Coca-Cola’s R51-Billion Economic Footprint in SA
MULTIPLIER: New research shows the Coca-Cola system supports over 87 000 jobs and injects billions into local industries, underscoring its deep integration into South Africa’s economy… By WSAM Reporter The Coca-Cola...
Township businesses step into the digital economy
ELEVATE: A new digital training initiative is helping township entrepreneurs move beyond survivalist trading, equipping 120 Gauteng business owners with the tools to access wider markets, grow revenue and compete in an...
Global hair innovation firm enters SA with skills push
DEVELOPMENT: A global healthcare and hair innovation company has launched in the country, introducing AI-powered diagnostics, clinical products and training programmes aimed at boosting skills and unlocking...
Fear, Stigma Undermine South Africa’s TB Fight
ISOLATION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains South Africa’s deadliest infectious disease, with 56 000 people dying from the disease in 2023… By Own Correspondent The Department of Health says TB remains one of the country’s...
Africa pushes for fair share in global pandemic deal
EQUITY: With final talks underway in Geneva, African health advocates say the future of global pandemic preparedness must reward contribution with access — not inequality… By Phumela Ngomane African civil society...
Franschhoek gets into rhythm with global jazz debut
REIMAGINED: From world-class performances to village street sessions from today until Sunday, the inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek blends global prestige with local soul — ending not in a grand finale… By...
LIV Golf brings razzmatazz to SA in spectacular debut
SPECTACLE: A sold-out crowd, global stars and festival-style flair turned LIV Golf’s South African debut into a high-energy spectacle — and a glimpse of sport’s entertainment-driven future… By Jacob Mawela LIV Golf’s...
‘The world will stand still for World Cup 2026’
FEVER: Fifa boss Gianni Infantino says the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 will generate an estimated more than R1 trillion in economic impact and captivate billions globally, while Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazário...
Europe’s Pandemic Stance Risks COVID’s Moral Failure
IMBALANCE: As global negotiations near conclusion in Geneva, critics warn the European Union is weakening key equity provisions, threatening to leave developing nations last in line once again… By Guilherme Faviero and...
Billions in debt, millions in overtime — and nothing works
DYSFUNCTIONAL: Nearly R700 million spent on “overtime”, billions owed to Eskom and Rand Water, and yet residents live amid sewage, darkness, and decay — a portrait of a municipality where collapse is no longer...
Discipline Without Consequence: The Nkabane Paradox
REWARD: Nobuhle Nkabane’s return to the ANC’s parliamentary leadership after her removal as minister, raises uncomfortable questions about accountability, loyalty and what ‘discipline’ truly means within the...
Coca-Cola’s R51-Billion Economic Footprint in SA
MULTIPLIER: New research shows the Coca-Cola system supports over 87 000 jobs and injects billions into local industries, underscoring its deep integration into South Africa’s economy… By WSAM Reporter The Coca-Cola...
Downs Survive Bamako Scare Amid CAF Shock Exits, Late Winners
RESILIENCE: Sundowns scrape through under pressure while Esperance stun Al Ahly, FAR Rabat dethrone champions Pyramids, and Berkane strike late to complete a dramatic CAF Champions League semi-final line-up… By WSAM...
UNSAFE PIT TOILETS – BROKEN CLASSROOMS
NEGLECT: At two Eastern Cape schools, learners face a daily choice between unsafe pit toilets and open fields, while overcrowded classrooms and long-promised upgrades remain out of reach… By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Two...
Sharpeville Forgotten as Heritage Sites Neglected
DECAY: Memorials honouring the victims of the 1960 massacre are falling into ruin, but local activists are stepping up to improve the township By Seth Thorne Sharpeville, the historic township where at least 91 people...
