Watch VideoWATCH: Lesser flamingos lose one of only four African breeding sites to sewage

Reuters|Published

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an ...

A dry run before the main event: Sol Plaatje just couldn’t wait

Opinion|Published

The only thing flowing freely in Kimberley right now is municipal irony.

Our big boys could yet learn from the small fry

Lance Fredericks|Published

OPINION: As South Africa basks in recent sporting triumphs, this piece turns the spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes behind grassroots development — schoolteachers, ...

Understanding the impact of Budget 3. 0 on consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Experts weigh in on the recent government budget announcements, highlighting the implications of pension and social grant increases, VAT stability, and rising fuel ...

Northern Cape only province where murders increased

Morgan Morgan|Published

The Northern Cape is the only province in South Africa where murder and contact crimes increased in early 2025, defying a national downward trend and prompting targeted ...

Murder rate falls, sexual offences rise: What the latest crime stats mean for SA

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presented the fourth quarter crime statistics for South Africa, highlighting progress in reducing certain crime rates while addressing ...

The timeless tale of Kimberley's Star of the West

Danie van der Lith|Published

Tucked away near Kimberley’s Big Hole, the Star of the West is one of South Africa’s oldest pubs — a living monument that has evolved from a rough miners’ haven ...

SANDF withdrawal from Goma: A crisis of credibility and transparency

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The withdrawal of South African troops from Goma has revealed troubling reports of stranded soldiers and a lack of transparency from the SANDF.

Global retailers' tariff strategy risks spreading pain beyond US consumer

Reuters|Published

Global retailers are considering raising prices across multiple markets - not just in the US - to offset new American tariffs, a strategy that could fuel inflation ...

Ramaphosa’s US visit sparks sovereignty debate

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

As President Ramaphosa travels to Washington for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump, some political voices are raising red flags about secrecy, timing, ...

AI bias exposed: Grok’s U-Turn on South African genocide claim raises alarms

Wesley Diphoko|Published

This opinion piece argues that the incident involving Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok - erroneously claiming a white genocide in South Africa - exposes how AI tools can ...

Experts warn of tough choices ahead as Godongwana gears up for Budget 3. 0

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts share their insights ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's upcoming Budget Speech.

US-Africa tensions rise ahead of Ramaphosa’s high-stakes meeting with Trump

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Political analysts weigh in on the upcoming meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump, highlighting the challenges and ...

On patrol for jihadists with the camel cavalry

AFP|Published

A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past, but Mauritania's camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight ...

Trump's Gulf tour reshapes Middle East diplomatic map

Reuters|Published

Former US President Donald Trump’s four-day Gulf tour marked a major diplomatic shift in the Middle East, strengthening ties with Sunni Arab states like Saudi Arabia, ...

Godongwana under pressure to plug R75 billion hole with Budget 3. 0

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

In less than a week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will have a crack at the 2025/26 budget for the third time in a period of two months and find revenue to plug ...

The untold stories behind Kimberley’s street names, and the remarkable people who once walked them

Danie van der Lith|Published

This column explores the hidden history behind Kimberley's street names, revealing how they reflect the city's rich and diverse past. From early diamond pioneers ...

OPINION: Good behaviour is its own reward

Lance Fredericks|Published

Someone once wrote, "Children who have been petted and waited upon always expect it; and if their expectations are not met, they are disappointed and discouraged. ...

Trump's tariff blitz yields deals but misses global trade fix

Reuters|Published

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump's tariff blitz is yielding some initial deals, including a 90-day pause in sky-high US and Chinese duties and a limited trade pact with Britain, ...