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UN backs negotiations on global protocol to tackle environmental crime
UN member states have approved negotiations on a new global protocol under UNTOC to target organized environmental crimes, including wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and…
Shorter queues, high satisfaction — but voter trust in IEC slips
An HSRC survey reveals South African voters experienced shorter queues and were satisfied with the 2026 municipal elections, even as trust in the IEC continues to slip.
A historic election for South Africa
Fed up with widespread service delivery failures and unstable municipal coalitions, millions of South Africans took to the polls in a pivotal local government election defined by…
‘They have forgotten us’
In Tembisa, community members grapple with voter fatigue, persistent service delivery failures, and shifting political loyalties as traditional parties lose ground.
Mono T brings ‘Bashanyana’ back to the dance floor
Producer Mono T reflects on the lasting legacy of his 2010 dance anthem 'Bashanyana' with DJ Maphorisa, as he reinterprets the Afro Tech classic alongside a new generation of…
Dreamscapes of memory and self-discovery
Acclaimed choreographer Vincent Mantsoe blends 30 years of spiritual heritage and movement in his surrealist dance piece, Mpheyane’s Dream/Ipupo, created during his residency at…
The vote was never the whole of freedom
Following local government elections, South Africa faces the critical task of translating the vote into municipal accountability, ethical governance, and sustained civic…
A moment in history
Reflecting on her granddaughter’s mock school election, Professor Thuli Madonsela examines why local government is the vital frontline of democracy, social justice, and ethical…
When hunger knocked, we answered. Will our leaders do the same?
Reflecting on frontline food relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sello Hatang outlines crucial lessons on compassion, dignity, and anti-corruption for South Africa's incoming…
A drone that can watch SA borders
South African defence firm Milkor has positioned its locally developed Milkor 380 drone as a high-tech solution to monitor porous borders and tackle illegal immigration.
UCT weighs sanctions over ‘Islamist control’ claims
The University of Cape Town is considering disciplinary action against council members Mark Oppenheimer and David Ansara after an inquiry by retired judge Mahomed Navsa rejected…
The mystery EFF voter in Orania strikes again
The Economic Freedom Fighters have once again secured a single vote in the conservative Afrikaner town of Orania during the 2026 local government elections, reviving curiosity…
Beyond the ballot box, the people watching over South Africa’s elections
Beyond the political parties and candidates, thousands of election workers and observers ensure voting day functions. From managing queues to tackling accessibility hurdles,…
Investing in South Africa's STEM Future: Five New Science Teaching and Learning Centers Established in the Western Cape
Five new Science Teaching and Learning Centres have been established across the Western Cape to expand access to hands-on STEM education and practical laboratory training in…
‘He has been very nasty’: Mbalula welcomes Trump’s election setbacks
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has welcomed Donald Trump's political setbacks in the US midterms, accusing the American president of being 'very nasty' towards South Africa…