South Africa bounces back into the imo council

The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Transport Deputy. Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have announced the re-election of South Africa back into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly - held at its headquarters in London, on Friday,…

In conversation with Former Acting National Police Commissioner

Khomotso Johannes Phahlane is a former senior officer of the South African Police Service. He served in various roles over his career, including constable, detective, personnel manager, and later as head of the SAPS Forensic Services Division. He was appointed Acting National Commissioner of the po…

What Her Bid for Johannesburg Says About the DA, Urban Governance and South Africa’s Shifting Political Landscape

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.

Strings of Soul: A Conversation with Guitar Virtuoso Billy Monama

Mokopane, Mahwelereng in the Northern Province of South Africa is where Billy Monama was born. From such humble surroundings he inherited a rich musical culture that combined traditional ethnic sounds with those from western jazz styles. In 1997 Monama was drawn to a guitar belonging to a neighbour…

King David Speaks: The Future of Radio, Podcasting and South African Storytelling

David Mashabela, widely known by his on-air monikers King David and The Radio Guru, is a seasoned South African broadcaster, storyteller, cultural voice and media entrepreneur. With a career spanning close to three decades, he has become one of the most respected figures in contemporary radio, know…

ANC SECRETARY GENERAL FIKILE MBALULA

The African National Congress enters this period facing critical questions about its internal cohesion, its public standing and its ability to renew itself as both a political organisation and as the leading party in government. At the same time, the Government of National Unity continues to deman…

Madlanga Commission - Khumalo Reveals Sibiya’s Bodyguard Has Multiple Criminal Convictions

General Dumisani Khumalo, head of Crime Intelligence, testified before the Madlanga Commission about the infiltration of criminal networks into the criminal justice system. His testimony focused on the alleged connections between senior police officials and organised crime syndicates, often referre…

Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing another term amid days of unrest across the country. Samia won 98% of the votes in Wednesday's poll, the electoral commission said. In her Saturday victory speech she said the election was "free…

Hamas-Israel Conflict - Truce violations threaten ceasefire

The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, brokered by the United States. The truce includes a halt to large-scale hostilities, the release of hostages and remains, increased humanitarian access to Gaza, partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and eventual di…

July 2021 Unrest: Sasria recovery continues

The SA Special Risks Insurance Association (Sasria), the state-owned special risks insurer, has still not fully recovered from the R24.3bn loss it suffered in the 2021 riots, but its financial position strengthened last year. Sasria insures against acts of terrorism, labour and civil unrest and rio…