Bra Sol Rachilo Remembered as a Giant of Newtown
Bra Sol Rachilo’s memorial was as much a celebration of a remarkable life as it was an indictment of how South Africa treats its artists. From John Kani’s memories to a councillor’s anger…
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The 99 Per Cent Reality: Official Figures Reveal What Is Really Driving South Africa’s Gun Violence
Official data has shattered South Africa's firearm debate. With illegal weapons accounting for virtually all gun murders, experts say disarming honest citizens will not solve violent…
Nelson Mandela Bay in Race to Land R2bn Tyre Manufacturing Plant
A proposed R2 billion tyre factory could transform Nelson Mandela Bay's manufacturing landscape. The Sailun Group is considering Coega for a regional production hub that would create…
Nelson Mandela Bay Invests R60 Million to Bolster Electricity Infrastructure
Nelson Mandela Bay has unveiled an R60 million electricity infrastructure programme to strengthen two of its most strategic economic zones. From the Coega SEZ to Summerstrand, the projects…
Conditional Reprieve for Failing Municipalities as Treasury Releases Billions
The National Treasury has confirmed the conditional release of grant funds to municipalities following a month-long assessment. The initial intervention followed widespread financial…
R127 Billion, Yet SAPS Continues to Buckle Under Operational Strain
The budget looks impressive on paper. On the streets, the reality is one of grounded vehicles, overwhelmed detectives, and a police service stretched to breaking point.
Bureaucratic Breakdown Fuels a Crisis for Gun Owners
As the firearms registry falls into disarray, the state’s promise of safety unravels, putting both citizens and public order at risk from a crisis no one can afford to ignore.
Nelson Mandela Bay Launches Major Environmental Drive with R34m Fleet Investment
Fleet renewal, recycling and environmental restoration are at the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay's latest drive to improve waste management. The initiative combines infrastructure investment…
Turning the Tide: Nelson Mandela Bay’s R52.9 Million Push to Fix Ageing Sanitation Infrastructure
A R52.9 million allocation will kick-start a three-year sanitation infrastructure programme in Nelson Mandela Bay. The project will see sections of the metro’s ageing pipeline network…
NMB Metro scrambles to unlock vital funds after national government turns off money tap
Framing the intervention as a "corrective reset," Nelson Mandela Bay leadership has launched immediate damage-control measures following Treasury’s severe funding freeze. A…
Treasury Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Municipalities, Halts Funding to Major Metros
With the national government halting funding to Johannesburg and major metros, local councils face mounting pressure to resolve budget shortfalls and settle utility arrears. Treasury…
Inner-City Raids Uncover Plot Orchestrated from Prison, Police Seize Guns
A multi-agency police operation in Johannesburg resulted in the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of loaded firearms. Authorities say the operation was coordinated across multiple…
Bopha Foundation Calls for Tough Action After Magaliesburg Food Parcel Scandal
Shock and dismay spread through Magaliesburg last week when residents discovered that food parcels meant for the community’s most vulnerable were being sold for profit at a local tuckshop.
Off Track: The Collapse of Athletics South Africa and the Race to Save It
South African athletics is in crisis. Explosive allegations of financial abuse, internal warfare and governance failure have left Athletics South Africa under pressure from Parliament…
Legendary 16V Honoured for Inspiring Generations
Doctor Khumalo’s football artistry made him a household name—now his legacy is sealed with an honorary doctorate. From heart-stopping goals to inspiring the next generation, his journey is…
South Africa moves to regulate AI with landmark draft policy open for comment
From new regulatory bodies to data sovereignty concerns, South Africa’s draft national AI policy sets out an ambitious blueprint for governing artificial intelligence — and the public has…