AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The business of being family | SURVIVING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY

Going into business with family can seem like the perfect arrangement. You already know each other, there is an established level of trust, and you share a common history. But what happens when the business starts testing the very relationship it was built on? When disagreements over money, unequal…

The battle for municipalities – what will the final results mean for South Africa?

Vote counting is still underway following South Africa's local government elections, and while the early results show the African National Congress narrowly ahead of the Democratic Alliance, it is important to stress that these numbers are far from final. The picture could change significantly as m…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: SOUTH AFRICA’S HIV RESPONSE: WHAT ARE WE GETTING WRONG, AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE TO END AIDS BY 2030?

South Africa has made significant strides in the fight against HIV, with millions of people accessing antiretroviral treatment and major advances in prevention. Yet, despite these gains, the country continues to face persistent challenges, including new infections, treatment interruptions, stigma, …

THE ECONOMICS OF THE VOTE : ARE SOUTH AFRICANS STILL INVESTED IN THE VOTE?

Today, millions of South Africans are heading to the polls to elect the leaders who will govern their municipalities over the next five years. But beyond the political parties, campaign promises and competition for power, there is another important story unfolding today: the story of voter particip…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Children Cross the Line: A 14-Year-Old Accused of Sexually Harassing a Teacher

When we talk about sexual harassment in schools, the conversation often centres on learners being victimised by teachers or other adults. But what happens when the roles are reversed? When the alleged perpetrator is a child, and the victim is an adult entrusted with educating and guiding that child…

Allegations of political affiliation and possible electoral misconduct (ZUKILE MAJOVA, NEWS DIRECTOR AT SCROLLA AFRICA)

As South Africans head to the polls, the independence, impartiality and credibility of the Electoral Commission are once again under scrutiny. Social media posts circulating in the Eastern Cape have raised serious allegations about the conduct of some IEC officials, with claims of multiple incident…

What does South Africa's removal from AGOA mean for our economy? (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS EXPERT OSCAR VAN HEERDEN)

South Africa's trade relationship with the United States has taken another significant blow, with the US administration officially removing the country from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA. For years, AGOA has provided eligible African countries with preferential, l…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: BEYOND THE POLITICAL PARTIES – WHAT DO SOUTH AFRICANS WANT?

With just a few days to go before South Africans head to the polls, the question confronting many voters is a simple one: Who deserves my vote? This election comes at a time when the political landscape is increasingly crowded, with more parties, new political movements and a wider range of choices…

POLICE ASSURE SOUTH AFRICANS OF ELECTION SECURITY AS COUNTRY HEADS TO THE POLLS

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the country's security forces say they are ready to protect the electoral process. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, NATJOINTS, has activated its national and provincial op…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Safe Drinking Water Becomes an Extra Expense

Water is one of life's most basic necessities. It is something we need every day, and something most of us expect to access simply by turning on a tap. But for an increasing number of South Africans, drinking water is becoming an expense they have to budget for. More people are opting to buy bottle…