Sona 2024
Timeline: Roedean and King David clash over antisemitism claims
A routine school sports fixture between Roedean School and King David High School has turned into a highly charged public dispute after claims emerged...
Calls grow for Cyril Ramaphosa to effects urgent reforms in Sona
Political parties, healthcare funders, and civil society organisations have intensified their pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of this week’s State of the Nation...
SWEAT Africa festival to bring startups, investors under one roof
As a scientist who has spent years working across applied research, innovation systems, and startup–research partnerships, I know that progress requires more than good...
DJ Sbu refutes graft claims after being implicated at Madlanga inquiry
Radio 2000 breakfast show host Sbusiso "DJ Sbu" Leope has refuted allegations of corruption made against him at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on...
Audi SA beefs up premium market position and product momentum
At the recent annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba attended by SW Motoring, Audi South Africa outlined its strategic priorities for the year ahead, reaffirming...
OMODA C5 super hybrid car set for local debut in March
Chinese automotive brand OMODA is set to expand its local product offering with the introduction of the new C5 super hybrid system (SHS) model,...
SA food crisis persists despite expanded food aid
South Africa’s food insecurity crisis is worsening, even among households already receiving food assistance, according to new research that underscores the limits of emergency...
Killed for water: JoJo tank dispute leaves tenant dead in Mpumalanga
A simmering water crisis in Mpumalanga’s Delmas area has spilled into deadly violence, after a tenant was shot and killed during a dispute over...
Head of legal grilled over EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s suspension lapsing
Suspended head of legal services for the City of Ekurhuleni, advocate Khemraj Behari, has opened up about why he let the suspension of controversial...
DJ Sbu, TK Nciza implicated at Madlanga commission of inquiry
Two prominent music executives and co-owners of TS Records have been named at the Madlanga commission of inquiry over allegations that they benefited from...
Man who urged US to rain nuclear weapons on China gets...
The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
Jimmy Lai was convicted...
DJ Warras second murder suspect abandons bail, requests transfer from Sun...
Armando Joaquin Pacula, the alleged gunman in the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, returned to court on Monday as the state continues to...
SCA rules contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application for reconsideration brought by Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Magwa Construction and Profteam...
Understanding the social impact of corruption
Incidents of corruption in South Africa, which include economic crimes such as fraud and money laundering, are well-documented, both in the media and in...
In cities, health and safety are two sides of the same...
By 2050, nearly seven out of every 10 people on earth will live in cities.
That statistic is usually presented as an economic opportunity. It...
Police open inquest docket to probe Pretorius’ death
Police have confirmed that an inquest docket has been registered following the tragic death of former police reservist Wiandre Pretorius, who allegedly shot and...
The ‘Diva’ and the ‘Cat’: Madlanga hears of ‘fling’
Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga commission that her relationship with suspected underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala...
Mashatile allies divided over premature ANC presidency push
A premature push to position ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile as the party’s next leader has sparked a rift inside his camp, exposing tensions...
Stabbing at Curro Soweto campus stokes protest
A stabbing incident at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto sparked outrage among pupils and parents at the private school, who have raised concerns over...
SA set to pull out of DRC peacekeeping mission
South Africa has resolved to draw the curtain on its long-standing participation in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of...
Appeal court split over Phahlane’s dismissal but confirms his exit
The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has delivered a split decision in the case of Kgomotso Phahlane, the former acting national commissioner of...
North West’s R15bn SEZ dream remains trapped in approval delays
A six-year battle to secure licensing for the long-awaited Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has entered a decisive phase, with North West Premier Lazarus...
Reimagining the Sunday World
Dear Reader,
It has been four weeks since I stepped into the role of Editor‑in‑Chief of this esteemed publication, and I remain deeply grateful for...
Race to block ugly Maile-TK ANC contest
ANC activists in Gauteng are scrambling to stop a looming internal showdown between finance MEC Lebogang Maile and music executive-turned-politician Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza that...
Proteas chomping at the bit to end ‘chokers’ tag
With the absence of Temba Bavuma in the Proteas T20 squad this year, the hopes of South Africans will rest on the shoulders of...
