Rethinking fatherhood: The rise of 'social fathers' in South Africa
Opinion|Published

Rethinking fatherhood: The rise of 'social fathers' in South Africa

Young explorers dig into Kimberley’s history at Big Hole

Danie van der Lith|Published

Olympic Primary School recently took 160 Grade 4 learners on a historical adventure to the Kimberley Big Hole as part of their local history project. For many, it ...

Trump slaps back: 200% tariff threat on EU alcohol amid whiskey dispute

AFP|Published

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a staggering 200 percent tariff on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages from the European Union, escalating ...

Anglo American begins consultation to cut jobs amid business overhaul

Reuters|Published

Anglo American is cutting jobs in South Africa and the UK as part of a restructuring to focus on copper and iron ore, including spinning off Anglo American Platinum ...

Ebrahim Rasool no longer welcome in US: Here's what he said

Philippa Larkin|Published

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled South Africa's ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, as 'persona non grata' following controversial remarks made at a MISTRA webinar. ...

US expels SA ambassador Ebrahim Rasool over anti-Trump remarks, accuses him of race-baiting

AFP|Published

The US has expelled South Africa's ambassador, accusing him of harbouring anti-Trump sentiments, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Is your child a troublemaker - or can they just not hear?

Danie van der Lith|Published

Fifteen percent of school-age children have impaired hearing which often gets misdiagnosed or interpreted as naughtiness. Here’s what parents need to know about ...

March Lotto magic: Search on for not one, not two, but three jackpot winners

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The National Lottery, Ithuba, is searching for three lucky winners of the March 12, 2025, Lotto and Lotto Plus 2 jackpots, with two players sharing over R10. 8 million ...

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister amid US tensions

AFP|Published

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister on Friday, taking over a country shaken by deteriorating relations with the US under President Donald ...

Trump’s isolationism and what it means for South Africa and Africa

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Dive into expert insights from the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection's recent webinar, where thought leaders analysed the geopolitical shifts triggered ...

SACP fights to remain registered amid IEC deregistration notice

Simon Majadibodu|Published

SACP has responded to the IEC’s de-registration notice, stating that it has submitted its representation to stay registered on the commission’s register roll ahead ...

The Diamonds & Dorings festival is back with a star-studded lineup

Danie van der Lith|Published

Diamonds & Dorings 2025 promises to be a reimagined festival experience, blending luxury, culture, and world-class entertainment. Set for April 20 in Kimberley, ...

WATCH: The new 'Lilo and Stitch' live-action trailer unveils a magical Hawaiian adventure

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Set to hit theatres on May 23, this adaptation promises to blend humour and heart in a story about friendship and family.

Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Joint Standing Committee on Defence backs SADC's decision to end its mission in DRC, emphasising the need for diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability in ...

VAT increase: Which grocery items are exempt from VAT in South Africa?

Vernon Pillay|Published

Understand how the VAT increase affects your grocery shopping and discover which essential items remain exempt.

IEC to de-register 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The IEC is set to remove 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA, from official register due to inactivity.

Government's solar heater scheme burns through millions in storage costs

Zainul Dawood|Published

The National Solar Water Heater Programme has squandered R324. 8 million on storage costs alone, with thousands of units left uninstalled and others declared faulty. ...

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur advance to Europa League Quarters after thrillers

Reuters|Published

Bruno Fernandes' stunning hat-trick propels Manchester United to a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, while Tottenham Hotspur secures their place in the ...

Budget Crisis: ANC chooses VAT increase over cutting cabinet perks

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The ANC has defended its stance on maintaining ministerial perks while supporting a VAT increase, arguing that cutting cabinet benefits would not address South Africa's ...

Court hears that Joshlin Smith was sold for R20,000

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A chilling testimony in the Western Cape High Court reveals how six-year-old Joshlin Smith was allegedly sold to a sangoma for R20,000 by her mother, Kelly Smith. ...