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BLOCKBUSTER: SOUTH AFRICA BECOMES ONE OF AFRICA’S STANDARD-BEARERS AFTER REACHING THE ROUND OF 32, WHILE SEVERAL CONTINENTAL RIVALS CONTINUE THEIR QUEST FOR A PLACE IN THE KNOCKOUT STAGES… By WSAM Sports Reporter...
Joburg collapse risk spurs state takeover call
CRITICAL: A damning report warns Johannesburg effectively bankrupt, raising the prospect of a government intervention before November’s local elections as the city battles mounting debt, failing services and allegations...
Palestinian kids deliberately targeted in Gaza – UN Report
ATROCITIES: A UN investigation says more than 20 000 Palestinian children have been killed since October 7 2023, accusing Israel of systematically targeting children and destroying the foundations of Palestinian society...
Africa pushes global reparations agenda forward
MORAL: African leaders and diaspora representatives have adopted a landmark global framework, demanding that the world move beyond expressions of regret to concrete reparations, debt relief and cultural restitution for...
FEEDING A FRAGILE NATION ‘FATAL DIET OF MISOGYNY AND ETHNIC SUPREMACY’
BEWARE: As anti-illegal immigration activism increasingly takes on ethnic and patriarchal overtones, South Africa faces a dangerous moment. Themba Khumalo argues that the country must confront lawlessness without...
Ma Vesta Smith: Why this unsung activist matters 50 years after the Soweto uprising
MATRIARCH: While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa’s liberation from white minority rule, called...
Edgar Lungu: His last wish finally trumps politics
JUSTICE: More than a year after former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s death, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld his family’s right to honour his final wish, affirming that personal dignity and family...
Sparkling wine bucks the trend
CRISIS-PROOF: As still wine consumption declines around the world, sparkling wines are bucking the trend. Industry experts say premium bubbles—including South Africa’s Cap Classique—attracting younger consumers and...
Wait over for the new VW Caravelle
LOUNGE-STYLE CABIN: Pre-orders now open for the highly anticipated T7 Multivan which comes with all-wheel drive, paired with an electric motor ostensibly for premium driving experience… By Ali Mphaki Its...
AFRICAN STATES URGED TO UNITE TO REBUILD TRADE, ECONOMIC STRATEGIES
Key: The summit deliberated on key issues affecting industrial development and trade cooperation By Lehlohonolo Lehana President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the need to move beyond traditional customs...
SAMA race begins as SA’s music stars vie for top honours
SOUNDSCAPE: The countdown to South Africa’s biggest music celebration officially underway following the unveiling of the 32nd South African Music Awards nominations, with Sun City set to host the prestigious event in...
Dear Sis Dolly revives enduring Drum Magazine legacy
TRIBUTE: The premiere of Dear Sis Dolly celebrated the remarkable life of former Drum editor Liz Khumalo while paying tribute to the magazine that gave voice to Black South Africa’s stories, struggles and...
‘We are not foreigners’ – Tsonga speakers demand protection
TARGETED: Hundreds of Vatsonga Machangani marched to the South African Human Rights Commission in Johannesburg, saying they are being harassed, profiled and forced to prove their citizenship amid rising anti-immigrant...
Stand firm in pursuit of truth – journalists urged
FORTITUDE: NPC-UNISA 2025 Overall Journalist of the Year Jeff Wicks shared insights into the demands and dangers of investigative reporting, encouraging journalists to remain courageous in the face of intimidation while...
Buhlungu claims top honours at UJ New Contemporaries Exhibition
SHOWCASE: Johannesburg-born artist Simnikiwe Buhlungu has been named the 2025/26 MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award winner, earning a R100 000 prize for her thought-provoking installation exploring Black memory...
DEAR Sis Dolly flick brings Drum Magazine’s agony aunt back to life
A premiere of Dear Sis Dolly at Joburg’s Hyde Park Metro cinema celebrated the remarkable life of former Drum editor Liz Khumalo while paying tribute to the magazine that gave voice to Black South Africa’s stories...
