Here’s a staggering piece of South African economic trivia: the community of Greek and Greek Cypriot descent represents a mere 0.1% of the national population. Roughly 65,000 people....
A dinner from 2010, a controversy in 2026 More than a decade after Jacob Zuma’s official visit to the United Kingdom, a single dinner reservation has...
Ask a room of South Africans what it means to be middle class, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Is it owning a car? Saving...
A familiar standoff, with higher stakes The language is sharp, the threats are public, and yet the door to diplomacy hasn’t fully closed. US President Donald...
Power cuts return to parts of Gauteng For many Gauteng residents, power planning has once again become part of the weekly routine. Eskom has confirmed that...
Another breather at the pumps South African motorists are getting a rare run of good news at the fuel pumps. From Wednesday, 4 February, petrol and...
A new tone from a familiar voice At a moment when South Africa’s political landscape feels increasingly fluid, Julius Malema has struck a noticeably different note....
Johannesburg does not slow down quietly. In late January 2026, the city hums with music, art, food, and memory, offering locals and visitors a week that...
When Joburg goes outside, it really shows There’s something about a Johannesburg weekend that pulls people outdoors. Maybe it’s the Highveld light, maybe it’s the need...
KwaZulu-Natal has quietly pulled off a milestone that many provinces still struggle to reach. Before the 2026 academic year has even found its rhythm, more than...
