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LUSAKA – The family of Zambia’s late president, Edgar Lungu, announced on Friday that he will be buried in South Africa after a row with the Zambian government over its plans for a state funeral. Lungu’s family on Wednesday stopped his body from being repatriated from South Africa, where he died in hospital on June 5, …

As the institution tasked with upholding the Constitution of South Africa and protecting human rights and the rule of law, the judiciary should stand as a pillar of stability. Instead, it is buckling under the weight of dilapidated court infrastructure, chronic underfunding, and a lack of independence over key parts of administration such as security …

Youth Month is a time to honour the bold, the brave, and the brilliantly ambitious spirits that have shaped, and continue to shape, our country.  If you’re looking for living proof that this generation of young South Africans isn’t here to play small, meet Bella Alexandras. At just 15 years old, Alexandras has already ticked off a …

The North-West University (NWU) is firmly positioning itself as a globally engaged, innovative university committed to excellence and societal relevance. Prime examples of how the strategic priorities of the NWU align with the quest for globally relevant, sustainable solutions are the establishment and proposed establishment of three future-fit academic schools: the Desmond Tutu School of …

Less than a month after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that his highly criticised Nasi Ispani employment recruitment initiative would be relaunched, more information on the initiative’s struggles to pay Expanded Public Works Programme workers has come to light. In 2024, more than 4,000 workers in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani “Green Army” project …

Staff Writer  ·20 Jun 2025 South African liquor traders are hitting back at proposed new smoking laws for South Africa that will force taverns, bars and restaurants to restructure. This would include forcing patrons outside to smoke, actively policing their behaviour, and enforcing structural guidelines that are impractical and potentially dangerous for the majority of …

A new study shows that most South Africans are sceptical about the country and want more transparency about political funding and donors This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support …

A joint investigation by GroundUp and Muslim Views has revealed that bottled water, marketed as Zamzam in Cape Town, does not match the chemical profile of Zamzam water sourced from Saudi Arabia. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Zamzam water is revered by Muslim people. There is only one authentic supply of Zamzam water, from a well in …

Seven years after its launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the multi-billion-rand Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo is at a standstill. A total of R67.5 million has been spent on consultants and R50 million on roads and infrastructure. But there is no infrastructure, no electricity connection, no roads and no water. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE …

More than 200 Stellenbosch University staff have said they believe the institution has ‘a special moral responsibility’ to break its silence on the issue, given its history with apartheid. Academics and staff at Stellenbosch University have called on the institution to break its silence and call for an end to the genocide in the Gaza …

MultiChoice’s latest annual results show that its copyright software protection company, Irdeto, has intensified its streaming piracy crackdown. MultiChoice said the company “materially stepped up” its focus to support the group in combating piracy, which has become a major challenge for broadcasters globally. Irdeto raided or disconnected 49,000 streaming pirates in MultiChoice’s 2025 financial year, …

The funding crisis is forcing the BMA to adopt a “do more with less” approach, limiting its capacity to address border security challenges. The portfolio committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns about the continued underfunding of the Border Management Authority (BMA), warning that financial constraints are severely hampering the organisation’s ability to fulfil …

Kim Sim has been nominated for her work as the CIO of Mr Price Group. She joins the list of nominees who will be competing to take home one (or more) of the nine awards up for grabs at the annual “Oscars of IT”, including the prestigious CIO of the Year title. Kim has been …

Elon Musk admitted to using it for depression, Friends actor Matthew Perry died from using too much of it and in South Africa, some ketamine healthcare providers are serving it up irresponsibly. So what’s ketamine all about? ‘To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs!” the richest man in the world announced on his social …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Jun 2025 One of South Africa’s richest women, Magda Wierzycka, is considering returning home from the United Kingdom (UK) after nearly a decade abroad due to tax reforms that could significantly erode her wealth. The changes form part of the UK’s overhaul of its tax treatment of non-domiciled residents, or “non-doms”, announced …

Public Lecture delivered by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia Programme Director;The Honourable Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Professor Sergey Andryushin;Esteemed Members of the University’s Academic Senate;The Executive Leadership and Faculty of St. Petersburg State University;Representatives of the Government of the …

Eskom’s unplanned power station unit breakdowns have reached a concerning level, suggesting that the power utility is barely dodging load-shedding. Eskom’s latest weekly system status outlook shows that its weekly average EAF reached 60.47% during Week 24 of 2025 (9 to 15 June 2025), an improvement from the 60.03% in the previous week. It is …

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The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) showcased its resilience and racecraft at iDube Raceway this past weekend, battling the undulating terrain and technical challenge of the KZN circuit for Round 3 of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC). With national titles and Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) tickets edging closer, every …

It is rather challenging, and seems a bit strange, to write about positive data on South Africa’s agricultural sector when the largest subsector of the farming economy is reeling from a severe animal health crisis. The speed at which the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease can be contained, and the industry’s revival, along with associated costs …

JOHANNESBURG – The chairperson of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission, Thokoza Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, plans to open a case of crimen injuria against the Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) organisation. The commission held a briefing on Wednesday, in Braamfontein, where Mkhwanazi-Xaluva and the star witness in the rape case against Nigerian Televangelist …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Jun 2025 South African’s universties rank the best in the world when it comes to forging international partnerships, scoring the highest average in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) global rankings. South African universities are among the best in the world when it comes to partnering with other countries to conduct research, and …

Pixabay Three Chinese automakers are preparing the groundwork for potential investment in South Africa. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, Naamsa, has signed non-disclosure agreements with these companies, who are said to be currently doing their “environmental assessments” as part of their planning. Naamsa CEO, Mikel Mabasa said they were assisting these …

“This discovery adds another layer to the operation, highlighting the organised nature of the illegal settlement and the attempt to conceal evidence. The rent collector, now in custody, will face further investigation regarding his role in the operation and potential connections to the orchestrators.” It was not immediately clear whether the property had been abandoned …