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At least on paper, when the 1996 Constitution was adopted, South Africa formally became a federal state.  Power was no longer supposed to flow only from the top down. Provinces and municipalities were granted original constitutional authority, and the principle of cooperative government was introduced to enable a decentralised and responsive system.  But in practice, …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his second in line, Paul Mashatile, as the country’s ninth deputy president. Mashatile also serves as the deputy president of the ANC. He defeated Ramaphosa’s close allies, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, at the Nasrec elective conference in December to possibly ascend …

President Ramaphosa notes with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the US into the war South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict Sunday, 22 June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the …

With the St. Pietersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) remaining as one of the foremost platforms for global dialogue on economic cooperation and inclusive growth, South Africa supports the increasing inclusion of voices from the Global South at the forum. “The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has evolved over the years from a primarily Russian and …

A secretive church known as the Two by Twos, also referred to as the 2x2s, has been rocked by widespread allegations of child sexual assault taking place globally over decades. A secretive fundamentalist Christian sect — widely known as the Two by Twos (2x2s), but also as the No-Name Church, The Truth, or The Way …

ROUND TWO WRAP: The Falcons registered their second successive victory in the First Division when they defeated the Leopards 50-24 in Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon, meaning that, after two rounds, the East Randers are the only unbeaten side left in the competition. ADVERTISEMENT On Friday, Border lost their home clash 29-33 to the SWD …

A whistleblower stated that she has submitted documented evidence of tender rigging but her efforts are being ignored. Fresh accusations of mismanagement have been made against Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane. The minister was this week accused of ignoring claims of corruption at the Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta), despite documented …

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says his party firmly supports Iran, who he says has the right to defend itself against what he says was Western Imperialism. His comments come amidst the United States attack on Iran’s main nuclear sites this morning, after more than a week of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Malema …

JOHANNESBURG – The South African government has expressed concern over the United States (US) military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he had hoped the US, particularly under President Donald Trump, would use its influence to promote dialogue between the warring nations. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South …

We are halfway through 2025, and if you were to ask any cattle farmer in South Africa, how has the year been? They will likely tell you that this has been a financially challenging year for the industry. But at the start, the outlook looked promising. We thought the industry would continue its recovery from …

The FIH Nations Cup 2 came to a close in disappointing fashion for the South African Women, who were edged by Malaysia in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the 7th-place playoff. Having beaten the same opponents earlier in the tournament, the result was a bitter pill to swallow for the African champions. South …

Home Affairs has been given 30 days to issue a critical skills work visa to a British professional after two years of waiting and being previously ordered by the Pretoria High Court to issue the visa “forthwith”. The same court found the Minister of Home Affairs and the department’s director general in contempt for failing …

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, rising tensions in Iran, and a polarised world, South Africa has taken a bold stand in the global political arena by taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The country’s government has filed a case against Israel, challenging its military actions and treatment of Palestinians. This move has …

Two things have become apparent while researching this depressing and sadly not-so-shocking Two by Twos church scandal. It is neither the scope nor how long it has been allowed to continue and been covered up, nor the lifelong scars this has left on thousands upon thousands of victims and survivors. These are a special class …

According to these people, my decision not to vote meant that I was part of the problem. I have always been conflicted about voting and participating in politics in a way that would not cause a moral conflict. By choosing to be affiliated with a particular political formation, this often landed me in a moral …

Malcolm Libera  ·22 Jun 2025 South Africa’s recently approved National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper and Employment Services Amendment Bill (ESAB) have raised concerns that the country may be shooting itself in the foot. Experts have warned that the legislation,  designed to limit the employment of foreign nationals, may not only harm foreign workers …

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has condemned what it calls a “reckless and dishonest attack” by Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) on the recent Transnet wage agreement, saying business elites are attempting to scapegoat workers for deep-rooted failures within the state-owned logistics company. FEDUSA was responding to BLSA chairperson Busisiwe Mavuso’s comments …

In a groundbreaking judgment regarding general damages to be paid by the health authorities as compensation for an “unconscious claimant”, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that such a claimant is not entitled to any award for pain and suffering. This ruling was made in a case where a mother whose child was born with …

The Bantu, with many tribes, often in conflict with each other, moved south into KZN and then westward into the Eastern Cape. (All of these provincial names only came later.) They stopped at the Fish River because their summer rainfall crops would not grow in the winter rainfall Western Cape. The first European settlement was …

JOHANNESBURG – There’s been another big win for South Africa. Dr Tebogo Makhubela has been named a National Geographic Explorer, receiving a 2025 Wayfinder Award. The international prize recognises those who dare to push boundaries to inspire change through science. Makhubela’s research sheds light on South Africa’s rich fossil records. Media Conferences: Events like the …

Overgrazing, invasive species, and land transformation are destroying rangelands. This is according to Kevin Kirkman, professor of grassland science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Craig Morris, senior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council: Animal Production, UKZN, and Helga van der Merwe, doctor in arid systems ecology at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON). …

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has clarified that the attacker in the stabbing incident at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, is one of the deceased members. It is alleged that the attacker, a SANDF member, stabbed one of his colleagues to death and injured another following an altercation. He also turned …

Staff Writer  ·22 Jun 2025 The United States’ decision to bomb nuclear sites in Iran this weekend has already started sending shockwaves through global markets, and oil prices are expected to rise sharply as a result. Some analysts believe oil prices are now at risk of almost doubling to over $130 a barrel, which could …

Being smart about climate change also means that governments will have more resources to invest in solving other important challenges. 22 June 2025 – 09:24 by BJORN LOMBORG In recent years climate anxiety has taken over many Western governments and most international organisations. The result has been ruinous policies that help little but undermine future …