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At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore dignity to victims. In an interview after attending the 2026 Pathways to Freedom Africa Network (PFAN) Summit held in …

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos selected his tried and trusted squad for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, but did include two new caps in this 26-player group for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross were both not involved in qualifying and will make their national …

Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations hold placards as they take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ihsaan Haffejee/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) – Ghanaian nationals queued at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport early on Wednesday to board one of …

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube. Image: GCIS The department of basic education is developing national guidelines on screen time for children aged 2 to 6, basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube told parliament on Tuesday, marking South Africa’s first targeted intervention on children’s digital exposure, but one that is narrow in scope. “We will develop national …

Staff Writer  ·27 May 2026 The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted its intention to table the Employment Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly shortly. The draft Bill was approved by the Cabinet a year ago, and has been promised by the DEL as a way to modernise the regulation of South …

Hermann Pretorius Over the past few weeks, an important public debate has unfolded between myself and Christo van der Rheede of the FW de Klerk Foundation over one of the defining constitutional questions of post-apartheid South Africa: does the Constitution require or even allow race-based redress? At stake is far more than disagreement over employment equity …

Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) is restructuring its offshore oil and gas exposure through its majority stake in Impact Oil and Gas, separating its South African exploration assets from its Namibian portfolio. The JSE-listed investment company, which holds a controlling interest in Impact through Deepkloof, said on Tuesday the group will be split into two parts: …

Leader of anti-illegal immigration movement walks out of Pretoria talks Lamola calls for restraint when African countries discuss illegal immigration tensions She argued that African countries needed better systems to enable legal movement across the Continent, pointing to an African Union protocol on the free movement of people that has yet to be widely ratified …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·27 May 2026 South African salary earners faced immense challenges in April, resulting in average salaries dropping to R20,244 – the lowest level in two years. These issues include slowing profit growth, rising inflation, and economic uncertainty – r This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, which monitors the average …

Delivering a thought-provoking lecture at Parliament’s colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s constitutional democracy, UNISA Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula challenged South Africans to confront the widening gap between the ideals of the Constitution and the lived realities of inequality, gender-based violence and economic exclusion. Drawing on former president Thabo Mbeki’s iconic “I …

OPINION: French rugby has found the formula that the rest of Europe is desperately trying to solve by blending traditional Springbok strengths – powerful forward packs, dominant set-pieces and unrivalled squad depth – with a more fluid, adaptable attacking philosophy. Clubs such as Bordeaux-Bègles and Montpellier have set a new benchmark for the professional game. …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·27 May 2026 KANU Commercial Body Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha.  The facility is located next to Isuzu Motors South Africa’s Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre.  This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth as it enhances …

CAPE TOWN – Former president Thabo Mbeki claims that the ANC is heavily infiltrated by the apartheid intelligence services.  Mbeki was speaking at a town hall discussion with high school pupils and university students in Cape Town The students took the opportunity to ask him a myriad of questions about the current state of South …

Disclaimer first: let me be clear – I am a Pan-Africanist. When people say history repeats itself, I see traces of that in what is happening in South Africa today. In 1976, the youth of this country had become “gatvol” of the oppression imposed by the apartheid government. Fifty years later, three young men from …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 May 2026 South Africa is facing growing tensions over illegal immigration, with civil society organisations and community groups warning that the country could see further unrest if the situation is not brought under control. The concern follows a series of protests, confrontations and allegations of intimidation targeting foreign nationals in parts of …

Minister McKenzie dissolves the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, MP, has today exercised his statutory authority under section 5(5) of the National Arts Council Act 56 of 1997, as amended, to dissolve the Council of the National Arts Council of South …

Cape Town, South Africa – The combination of awesome weather, incredible vibe, stunning scenery and record-breaking times make the 2026 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the most successful yet. This bodes well for the event, which is nearing the completion of phase 2 of the candidacy process to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) event. The race, which is already considered Africa’s premier marathon, will then bring Africa its first Major. …

In recent months, a steady stream of negative headlines has painted a bleak picture of Denel. Reports warning of stalled turnaround plans – based on Auditor General’s reports, financial distress, and institutional decline – have shaped a growing narrative that Denel’s best days are behind it, implying that South Africa may be better off without …

Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority says tens of thousands of appellants between the ages of 25 and 49 could not be found. The number of refugee status applicants who have gone missing is far greater than the number who have seen their appeals through to their conclusion. The Department of Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority …

Luke Fraser  ·26 May 2026 Pepkor is set to launch a new bank in the near future, leveraging its already massive store base across the country. The group, which owns the Pep, Ackermans, Legit and OK Furniture brands, recently acquired regulatory approval, subject to certain conditions, from the Prudential Authority to establish a bank in …

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa’s skills development agenda and strengthening the country’s education-to-employment pipeline. The commitments emerged from a high-level business breakfast convened by Manamela on Monday, ahead of the Higher Education and Training Budget Vote …

 Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says tourism sustained 954,000 direct jobs in the economy in 2024, meaning tourism now supports 1 in every 18 jobs in South Africa and for every 13 international tourists who arrive, one job is supported.  “South Africa welcomed a record 10.5 million international arrivals in 2025. In the first quarter …

The AI policy has since been withdrawn by the department, and Malatsi has appointed a panel of experts to help the department draft a new AI document. Director-General Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani said that they have identified the root cause. “And also engaging officials responsible, it has been said that ChatGPT was used in as far as …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·26 May 2026 The anti-illegal-immigration group March and March says it will proceed with its planned national shutdown on 30 June. The announcement comes following an urgent meeting held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria this week. The meeting involved ministers from the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster to address the escalating …