Europe Is Spending Billions on Deporting Migrants. Why the Strategy Isn’t Working
The European Union has used money and enforcement infrastructure as the twin pillars of its migrant returns strategy. The evidence suggests it isn’t working.
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Buying a Used Treadmill in California Without Wasting Your Money
A treadmill is one of the most popular pieces of home cardio gear, and one of the most common things people give up on. That second part is good news for you. It means there are loads of barely run machines sitting in garages and spare rooms all over California, waiting for a new owner …
Bafana arrive in Pachuca, Mexico – South African Football Association
2 June 2026 – Bafana Bafana have arrived at their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next week. The team arrived in Mexico on Tuesday in high spirits after a long trip from Johannesburg, South Africa, that included a two-hour refuelling stop in the island country
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Court Exposes Years of DMV Failures
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance welcomes the High Court order compelling the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) to process qualifying veteran registration applications, reconsider rejected applications through a functional appeals process, and comply with statutory timelines for service delivery. This judgment confirms what military …
Why Is Violent Crime Still Not Contained?
The speech below was delivered during the Debate on Budget Vote 1: The Presidency by George Michalakis MP – DA Parliamentary Leader: The first duty of any democratic government is not merely to govern, but to protect. It is to create the conditions in which citizens may live freely, pursue opportunity, and enjoy the rights …
Khayelitsha clinic struggles to meet the needs of growing population
Patients at Nolungile Clinic in Site C complain of long waiting times and shortage of medication
Junior Springbok Women Return to Action in July
The Junior Springbok Women will return to action in July when they play their first matches since 2024, against a USA U20 side, with a group of players invited to Stellenbosch for a two-week alignment camp that kicked off their preparations for these historic matches. The two matches in this historic series will be played …
OMODA C7 SHS wins Family category at 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure
The C7 has claimed the Family category at the 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure, giving OMODA important recognition in a competitive SUV segment. The result recognises a range that covers the key family SUV priorities, from space, comfort and safety to useful technology and efficient powertrain options. With …
Why I Left the PA
Statement by Liam Jacobs – DA Member: Many will ask, “Why come back now?” “You are a flip-flopper”, and so on. Well, the fact is: I should NEVER have left the DA in the first place. I believed Gayton. I believed the PA promises. I personally saw that I was misled by lies. I admit, …
Best May in Over a Decade
South Africa’s new vehicle market extended its recovery in May 2026, recording the strongest monthly sales performance since 2013 even as a shifting economic environment introduced new considerations for consumers and the industry alike. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, aggregate new vehicle sales increased 12,8% during the month to reach 51,071 units …
Batters to Look Out For
In a game of fine margins like T20, batters who can take the game away from their opposition are worth their weight in gold. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 now expanded to 12 teams, there are even more opportunities for big hitters to make a big impact. Here are 12 batters (one …
IEC Investigates Political Funding Compliance
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) investigation into the ANC’s apparent failure to comply with political funding disclosure laws, as well as its scrutiny of Rise Mzansi’s controversial R30 million donation arrangement. The Political Party Funding Act exists …
Fake Plates Helping Criminals Evade Detection
Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition: The DA has written to Ministers Tau, Creecy and Acting Minister Cachalia to urgently establish an inter-ministerial task team to deal with a national safety and crime crisis: fake and illegal number plates which make tracing vehicles used in crime almost impossible. …
ICC Board Meeting Decisions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) concluded its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, India, on Sunday, and announced a series of decisions aimed at strengthening governance, supporting women’s cricket, enhancing global competition structures, and fostering innovation in the game. 1. Regulations The ICC Board approved several recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, including: Trialling the use of …
Stop Making Residents Pay for Municipal Failure
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted its final comments on governments Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government, warning that South Africa does not suffer from a shortage of plans to fix municipalities. It suffers from a shortage of accountability. While OUTA welcomes many of the reforms in the White Paper, it says …
Why Jacobs Crossed Back
Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: Yesterday we welcomed Liam Jacobs back to the Democratic Alliance. Liam’s return to the DA is a reflection of the kind of party we are building. A big, growing and inclusive political home for all South Africans who want our country to work. The DA …
Bangladesh Are Ready to Seize the Opportunity
Column by Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on behalf of the ICC: I am very excited to be leading Bangladesh into our seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. It is my sixth World Cup, and I still have happy memories of playing my first tournament back in 2016 at just 18 years old. I did …
The Bottleneck at the Top – Get out of the Way for Business Growth
Why South African business leaders are the biggest obstacle to scaling, and what to do about it 75% of employees across sub-Saharan Africa are actively watching for or seeking a new job, the highest rate of any region in the world (Gallup, 2024) Between 70% and 80% of South African small and medium enterprises fail …
Councillors to Miss Emfuleni Council Meeting for Second Time Due to Infighting
Infighting within the ANC in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging) derailed two consecutive council meetings due to a lack of quorum. During the council meeting on 28 May, quorum could not be reached because ANC councillors failed to attend. The meeting was postponed to today (2 June), but quorum could […]
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Successful Conclusion to Springbok Women’s African Trip
The plan to not play any rugby in their half of the field and give Kenya’s strike runners the opportunity to attack the South African line worked wonders for the Springbok Women on Sunday, while the team’s game management also worked well. That is the view of Springbok Women assistant coach Franzel September after they …
Phala Phala: Governing South Africa Must Be Given Top Priority
(Budget Vote Debate: Presidency) President Cyril Ramaphosa should deal with the Phala Phala matter swiftly and honestly so that the focus can shift to what should be the top priority in the interest of all South Africans: properly governing South Africa. Once this has happened, South Africa’s international relations policy should urgently be addressed. The […]
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Egypt’s Remittance Boom Delivers Record $34.9 Billion in Fresh Dollar Inflows
Since the pound’s devaluation and the adoption of a more flexible exchange-rate regime in 2024, Egyptians abroad have increasingly routed […]
The Solution for Johannesburg’s Recovery
When Herman Mashaba resigned as Executive Mayor of Johannesburg in November 2019, he left behind more than just an office. He left behind a blueprint for a city on a path to recovery.
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Break the Silence on Fraud
Johannesburg: We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities’ trust and financial security. South Africa faces daily battles against increasingly …