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Does Ghana have the moral authority to challenge South Africa on xenophobia?
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (886+ words) ON MAY 6, the Government of Ghana formally petitioned the African Union (AU), demanding that "Xenophobic attacks in South Africa" be placed on the agenda of the Eighth Mid'Year Coordination Meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, in June and that the AU…...
What Trump can learn from Xi Jinping's approach to diplomacy
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (1015+ words) China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Image: Brendan Smialowski | AFP US President Donald Trump became the first US…...
Will rising diesel prices demolish South Africa's construction industry?
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (593+ words) Image: Supplied | GIC SOUTH Africa's infrastructure delivery momentum risks stalling as further diesel price hikes loom, largely driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict and the likelihood that the recent temporary R3 reduction in the general fuel levy…...
'We demand accountability': Scopa calls out former RAF CEO and board over R300 million debt
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (743+ words) Scopa was concerned about the reasons for the alleged R300 million debt the Road Accident Fund allegedly owed to Sunshine Hospital and whether the non-payment was legally defensible. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) wants the former Road Accident Fund…...
ANC prepares to unveil mayoral candidates for local government elections next month
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (627+ words) ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will kick-start its local government elections campaign in July. In preparation for the upcoming local government elections, the ANC will announce its mayoral candidates for various municipalities, including metros, next month, said ANC…...
Curtain call in Jozi: serving Broadway glitz, ballet and comedy gold
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (530+ words) Christopher Jaftha as Edward Lewis with Leah Mari as Vivian Ward in 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' Numerous glowing reviews for "Pretty Woman: The Musical" have flooded social media since its debut at Montecasino's Teatro. If you are curious about the…...
Honouring Indian military contributions at the Ditsong National Museum
1+ year, 1+ week ago (387+ words) THE involvement of Indians in combat, dating back to the 1800s, has been documented and is on display at the Ditsong National Museum of Military History in Johannesburg. The Indian military history museum project, which included historical research, fundraising as well…...
From ancestral beats to AI: the wildest collaborations at NAF 2026 revealed
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (657+ words) Darkroom Contemporary's autoplay is Africa's first AI opera. Mark your calendars! South Africa's legendary theatre and arts festival is back from June 25 to July 5, and it's shaping up to be a wild mix of ancient traditions and futuristic tech. Whether…...
Dada Masilo's 'Hamlet' and Mzansi Ballet's 'Heal the World' lead this week's theatre must-sees
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (581+ words) Dada Masilo's 'Hamlet' ignites the stage at The Market Theatre during its limited run. There is truly something for every theatre enthusiast in this week's diverse line-up of offerings. Dance lovers will appreciate Dada Masilo's "Hamlet, which enjoys a limited…...
Western Cape schools close on May 12 due to adverse weather conditions
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (326+ words) All schools across the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday. Image: Phando Jikelo / Independent Newspapers Due to adverse weather conditions, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced the closure of all schools across the province on Tuesday." Western…...