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Rachel Kolisi's message to gossipers sparks reaction
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (681+ words) Culture Craze Flavour Faves Food and Drink In a pointed line that has already drawn attention online, Rachel called out the people who chose gossip over grace. Her message was simple in spirit, even if it landed with force. If…...
Best holiday camps for kids in Johannesburg 2026
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (991+ words) Best of Johannesburg Budget Guides Living In Johannesburg Things to do Best of Johannesburg Outdoors Things to do Arts & Culture Best of Johannesburg Things to do Best of Johannesburg Safety Safety Guides Best of Johannesburg Outdoor & Parks Outdoors Best of…...
Nafaqah ruling in South Africa: What it means for Muslim women
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (647+ words) For years, many Muslim women in South Africa found themselves navigating a difficult legal grey area when marriages ended. What counted as support? What counted as a gift? And more importantly, what could be claimed back? This week, a landmark…...
Roelf Meyer Appointed US Ambassador by Ramaphosa
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (567+ words) After more than a year of diplomatic uncertainty, South Africa has finally filled one of its most important foreign posts. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician and seasoned negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country's new ambassador to the United…...
Roelf Meyer appointed as SA's US ambassador after long vacancy
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (611+ words) After more than a year without a formal envoy in Washington, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, a move that signals a deliberate shift toward experience and diplomatic stability. The…...
Gauteng MEC backs child abuse victim as court case unfolds
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (666+ words) There was a heavy, emotional atmosphere outside the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court this week, not the usual quiet shuffle of legal proceedings, but a loud, united call for justice. Residents, activists, and community leaders gathered in numbers, standing shoulder to shoulder…...
Johannesburg heavy rain: Flood warnings as storms and accidents hit Gauteng
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (608+ words) Johannesburg has been under a steady grey blanket, with persistent rain and rolling thunderstorms turning everyday routines into cautious manoeuvres. From slick highways to waterlogged streets, Monday's downpours left their markand Tuesday doesn't promise much relief. Emergency teams across the…...
Elon Musk: South Africa's B-BBEE Laws Are 'Shameful Disgrace' to Mandela's Legacy
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (764+ words) The world's richest man and business magnate, Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, continues to target and criticise the country's transformative policies, particularly the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), which he has labelled as "extremely racist." This comes…...
ANC pushes back on SACP election split claims as alliance tensions simmer
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (703+ words) South Africa's political landscape is quietly shifting and at the centre of it is a relationship that has defined the country's democracy for decades. The African National Congress (ANC) has moved to calm the waters after reports suggested its leadership…...
Geordin Hill-Lewis Elected DA Leader With Plan To Grow Party
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (572+ words) Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially taken the reins as federal leader of the Democratic Alliance, marking a significant shift for the country's largest opposition party. Elected at the party's federal congress in Midrand over the weekend, the Cape Town mayor now…...