Concerns Raised for new marriage bill in South Africa

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to create a unified system that governs all types of marriages in South Africa. Proponents argue that it addresses the inequalities of the current system, which treats different forms of marriage — civil, customary, and Muslim — differently. Lerato Mbele spoke to Nko…

Innovation Wednesday - Flexigyn

Sexual and reproductive ill-health accounts for one third of the global disease burden among women and adolescent girls of reproductive age. Despite many advances in access to healthcare, thousands of women and girls who live in remote, resource-constrained communities still struggle to access the …

Culture Corner - Role of Public Street Art in Shaping City Identities

Public art in cities worldwide seeks to offer a sense of meaning and identification to its residents. Taking the form of murals, installations, sculptures, and statues, public art engages with audiences outside of museums and in the public realm. This art presents a democratic manner of collectivel…

KZN to Get Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Boost

South Africa’s electric vehicle market is slowly taking shape with more and more people buying or considering an electric vehicle. Now, a cape-based company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has pledged R9.4 billion for the development of off-grid renewably powered EV charging infrastructure across KwaZu…

Mounting Calls For Assisted Dying To Be Legalised

South African courts are about to confront a life-or-death question: should individuals have the right to decide how and when they die? Dignity South Africa, a non-profit organisation, is on the verge of submitting a groundbreaking High Court application to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.

The Masterclass How to Detect ‘Black Friday’ Sale Scams

As Black Friday approaches, the season of sale has consumers on their feet ready to purchase their most wanted products at cheaper prices. BUT, is the sale really a sale? In this week’s Masterclass we discuss the factors to look out for when purchasing during this season of sale.

How Are Municipalities Dealing With The Sewage Crisis?

Mogale City and the City of Cape Town are both grappling with severe sewage crises that are exacerbating environmental degradation and public health risks. Let’s find out more in this conversation.

SADC Extraordinary Summit Expectations: Southern Africa Tensions

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit is taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe with pre-meetings already underway from the 17th of November. The summit of Heads of State and Government will convene on November 20, preceded by several Ministerial meetings and Troika sessi…

View of the Nation - Unpacking South Africa’s Illegal Mining Woes

Mining in South Africa has for decades been considered a flywheel of the economy, and it remains a major contributor to the economy today. However, the sector continues to face hurdles and has deteriorated over the years. The current challenge that the sector faces is illegal mining, which has alwa…

South Africa To Take Up G20 Presidency

In 2025, South Africa will make history as the first African nation to take on the presidency of the G20, succeeding Brazil in this influential role. This momentous occasion presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to shape global governance during a time of rising geopolitical tensions and o…