In a stark warning issued to industry leaders and municipal representatives, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has declared that South Africa’s current approach to waste management is “unsustainable” and requires an immediate and radical shift in strategy. Speaking at the National Waste Dialogue held in Pretoria on Tuesday, Deputy Minister…
In a welcome reprieve for cash-strapped South African consumers, headline inflation slowed more than expected to 3.0% in February 2026. This marks a significant drop from the 3.5% recorded in January, according to the latest consumer price index (CPI) data released by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday. The figure lands right at the lower end…
The heavy wooden door to the council chambers in Vereeniging slammed shut with a reverberating thud, but it could not contain the chaos boiling over inside. What should have been a procedural exercise—the tabling and approval of Emfuleni Local Municipality’s adjustment budget—had instead descended into a theatrical brawl that laid bare the festering tensions in…
The deserted mine dumps of Riverlea and Roodepoort tell a story of neglect. But lately, they have also become a theater of the absurd. For months, the rumble of military vehicles and the presence of soldiers in full combat gear have signaled a high-stakes crackdown on the zama zamas—the illegal miners who have turned Johannesburg’s…
The news first trickled out of the Arabic football media, a whisper quickly amplified by the insatiable appetite of the South African football faithful. Mohau Nkota, the 21-year-old speedster who lit up the DStv Premiership before swapping the black and white of Orlando Pirates for the sands of Saudi Arabia, is being linked with a…
In a move that has been met with widespread approval from political leaders, business forums, and community organisations alike, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been reappointed as the Provincial Commissioner of Police for KwaZulu-Natal. The announcement of his second term, confirmed by national police management, ensures that one of South Africa’s most respected and recognisable senior…
Concerns have been raised about the possible misuse of state resources following a failed attempt to arrest entertainment blogger Musa Khawula. The issue emerged during proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, where Commissioner Sandile Khumalo questioned the circumstances surrounding the attempted arrest. The commission heard that six police officers were deployed to an event in Kroonstad…
The man who once confidently declared himself the “Roll Up” king, the trap soul pioneer who gave a voice to the dreams and struggles of South African youth, sat in front of the camera on Monday with his vulnerability laid bare. In an emotional and at times heartbreaking interview, 33-year-old rapper Emtee—born Mthembeni Ndevu—broke his…
For a nation wearily accustomed to the relentless creep of rising prices, the news feels almost surreal. According to the latest quarterly Survey of Inflation Expectations released by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) for the first quarter of 2026, South Africa is on the cusp of an unprecedented period of price stability. The survey,…
The morning of Monday, March 17, began like any other at the Ntuzuma Police Station, a bustling hub of law enforcement serving a sprawling township north of Durban. Residents queued patiently for help with affidavits, complainants reported crimes, and officers processed the overnight arrests. It was the mundane, orderly rhythm of a police station at…
