Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
Huntington’s Disease Treatment Breakthrough
A first-of-its-kind gene therapy has slowed Huntington’s disease by targeting the mutant gene that kills brain cells. In a three-year trial of 29 patients, high doses cut progression by up to 75% and reduced cell-death markers, helping some stay mobile or return
Kruger National Park Renaming Backed by Mpumalanga
In the heart of Heritage Month, Mpumalanga's legislature just greenlit a game-changing EFF motion: rename Kruger National Park to Skukuza and honor local legends like DD Mabuza at the airport. It's a bold stand against colonial ghosts, but tourism pros are sweating
Ramaphosa Testimony at Madlanga Commission Looms
After police evidence, Ramaphosa may be called to the Madlanga Commission as the MK party presses him over an alleged ‘secret police deal’ at Richards Bay Minerals.
Interest Rates South Africa: What Homeowners Should Do Now
South Africa kept interest rates unchanged, leaving bondholders under pressure. Experts urge homeowners to budget, keep repayments steady, and talk to lenders early as arrears rise.
Shell Wild Coast Constitutional Court Case Heard
South Africa’s Constitutional Court heard the Shell Wild Coast Constitutional Court case, as fishers and NGOs challenged an SCA ruling that lets Shell seek a renewal without fresh, lawful consultation. The judgment could decide whether Shell must file a new application with
South Africa Road Safety: Country Ranked 4th Most Dangerous
South Africa road safety is under pressure after a 2025 ranking placed the country fourth for driving risk. We explain the key hazards—potholes, speeding, weather, crime—and the practical habits that make every trip safer.
South African Prison Deaths: MPs Demand Answers
South African prison deaths are rising as MPs probe suicides, assaults, and hundreds of “unconfirmed” cases. Overcrowded prisons run at 52% above capacity, while officials face charges and Parliament pushes for stronger staffing, mental healthcare, and faster investigations.
AI Jobs in South Africa Surge: Demand Up 77% in 2025
AI jobs in South Africa are surging. Pnet reports a 77% rise in H1 2025 and a 352% jump since 2019, led by Gauteng and the Western Cape, with demand spreading beyond tech into admin, marketing and customer service.
Joburg Named Least Walkable City Globally
Johannesburg has been crowned the least walkable city globally in a 2025 study by Compare the Market, scoring a mere 18.38/100. Plagued by safety concerns and crumbling infrastructure, Joburg named least walkable forces residents into car dependency, worsening traffic and stress. Bold
National Credit Act Amendments Withdrawn After Outcry
National Credit Act amendments were withdrawn after more than 20,000 submissions. Business groups say confusion over student data derailed SME credit reforms and due process.
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