As the first light creeps over Gauteng’s gold belt, police and security officers conduct a sweep around the perimeter of a long-abandoned shaft. Just metres…
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AmaMpondomise Princess walking firmly into the future
AmaMpondomise Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam carries the weight of history on her shoulders, yet she walks firmly into the future. Born into the Mpondomise Kingdom…
Sacred rites observed with honour as koma season ends in celebration
As dawn broke on 19 July communities around Limpopo’s rural villages burst into the streets in song and dance – to welcome more than 25,000…
Film and tourism – a pair of overlooked growth drivers
"This is an exciting time in terms of access to creative works. Top filmmakers in Africa are creating world-class films. There used to be fewer of those, but their numbers are growing now."
Call for action on pesticides as poachers mass poison Kruger vultures
Conservationists are calling for urgent reform, including a nationwide ban on highly toxic substances, following examples set by several European countries. There is also a growing push for stricter pesticide tracking, stronger public education, and real legal consequences for misuse.
Suffering security guards wait on KZN Premier
"Security officers that are underpaid or overworked are more liable to render a substandard level of service, which places the consumer at serious risk." -Tony Botes, Security Association of South Africa National Administrator
KZN security guards want Premier to act against abusive employers
Unions representing security officers and guards want the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government to act against more than 1,500 non-compliant companies accused of exploiting workers and violating…
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions
Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing millions of people to the brink, in some of the…
Trust collapsing as job fears surge worldwide – warns UN
Billions of people around the world are living in fear of job loss or struggling to find work, as economic instability, conflict, and climate shocks…
Human rights defender on a quest to restore dignity and respect
Jameson Makola is a dedicated advocate for justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental freedoms. With a deep commitment to upholding human dignity, this provincial…