SADAG launches free online mental health support group for people with disabilities

Danie van der Lith|Published 1 day ago

SADAG's new free online support group aims to create a welcoming space for individuals with disabilities to connect, share, and improve their mental health together.

Employees need at least 5% salary increase just to maintain spending power - tax expert

Given Majola|Published 1 day ago

As rising taxes, stagnant income brackets, and the lack of an interest rate cut squeeze household budgets, experts warn that South Africans need salary hikes just ...

Experts warn of winter power woes after latest Eskom setback

Yogashen Pillay|Published 1 day ago

Energy experts analyse the recent unexpected load shedding by Eskom, highlighting the causes and potential solutions to ensure system reliability.

Experts concerned over 'tax creep' as interest rates remain the same

Ashley Lechman|Published 3 days ago

Tax bracket creep happens when your income goes up - usually because of inflation or a cost-of-living raise - but the government doesn't adjust the tax brackets ...

65 years later: Sharpeville Massacre shapes South Africa's human rights legacy

Koketso Phasha|Published 4 days ago

As South Africa marks the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, where 69 peaceful protesters lost their lives fighting against apartheid's pass laws, the ...

Volvo's innovative use of Virtual Worlds to create safer vehicles

Lance Fredericks|Published 4 days ago

Discover how Volvo is leveraging AI technology and virtual environments to revolutionise car safety in an age where distracted driving is on the rise.

When doing your best gets you in trouble

Lance Fredericks|Published 6 days ago

Reflecting on the challenges of primary school in the 70s, this article explores how trying your best can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences, both in childhood ...

Trump releases final trove of secret Kennedy assassination files

AFP|Published 6 days ago

The US National Archives has released the final batch of files related to John F Kennedy’s assassination, following a directive from President Donald Trump, but ...

ANC Frances Baard Regional Conference: Battle of Factions

Opinion|Published 1 week ago

OPINION: Mogomotsi Motshegwe examines the deepening factional divisions within the ANC Frances Baard region ahead of its 9th Regional Conference, highlighting how ...

Government’s new focus on early childhood development will quickly bear fruit

Opinion|Published 1 week ago

OPINION: This author highlights President Cyril Ramaphosa’s endorsement of the Bana Pele 2030 initiative, arguing that increased funding, collaboration, and private ...

Testing the 'black-friendly' image of Orania: Siv Ngesi and Josh Rubin explore 'whites-only town'

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 week ago

Josh Rubin's documentary, "Black Investigates South Africa's Whites-Only Town", follows actor Siv Ngesi on a 10-hour journey to uncover the reality behind Orania, ...

Breaking down Budget 2025: From Parliament to your purse

Opinion|Published 1 week ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech introduces significant changes including VAT increases and tax bracket adjustments. Learn how these changes ...

Seven friends plan cycle trip from Soweto to Kimberley to raise money for school libraries

The Conversation|Published 1 week ago

Soweto-based entrepreneur Mpumelelo Mtintso and six friends are planning a five-day bicycle journey to Kimberley in the Northern Cape to raise R100,000 for two school ...

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

Opinion|Published 1 week ago

Explore how social fathers are redefining fatherhood in South Africa, providing mentorship and guidance to boys growing up without male role models.

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

Philippa Larkin|Published 1 week ago

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 1 week ago

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

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

Hope Ntanzi|Published 1 week ago

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

If it ain’t broke … but what if it is?

Lance Fredericks|Published 1 week ago

What happens when a broken system refuses to change? Explore how Eskom's new tariffs may penalise those who seek independence from unreliable electricity.

Eskom's new homeflex tariff: What South African households need to know

Mark Allewell|Published 1 week ago

Eskom's new Homeflex time-of-use tariff system is set to reshape how South African households consume and pay for electricity. From smart meters to peak-hour pricing, ...

VAT hike vs SRD grant cut: Godongwana's fiscal dilemma

Kamogelo Moichela|Published 2 weeks ago

Finance Minister Godongwana faces a critical decision that could affect millions of South Africans: either increase VAT to 17% or reduce the R35 billion SRD grant ...