Injustices, civil society and the baseless anti-development rhetoric

CSOs and community organisations are portrayed as enemies of development whenever they challenge powerful political and economic interests

WEATHER: Rain and chilly temperatures to lash two provinces

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

'Long-awaited step': Cabinet approves e-toll debt write-off, ends litigation

Cabinet authorised Sanral to write off historic e-toll debt and end litigation, but motorists who paid will not be refunded.

IN PICS | Tyla's makeup artist Painted By Esther in Johannesburg for two-day masterclass

The artist behind Tyla's World Cup looks visited SA for a two-day NYX-powered masterclass, sharing her signature Painted By Esther technique with local pros and fans.

A fine and cool to cold Tuesday awaits

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 9 June 2026.

Mitchells Plain Teen Selected To Represent South Africa At NASA Space Competition

While many teenagers dream about exploring space, Mitchells Plain learner Zayaan Abdurahman is preparing to turn that dream into reality. The 16-year-old Grade 11 pupil from Portland has been selected to represent South Africa at the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) in the United States next month. Zayaan, who attends Mondale High School, will The post Mitchells Plain Teen Selected To Represent South Africa At NASA Space Competition appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

Protected: BMW CEO says technical skills are key to South Africa's future workforce

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South Africa's transformation drive under scrutiny as JSE black ownership remains low 

There were replacement transactions at Old Mutual and Absa, with FirstRand, Sanlam and Capitec retaining black ownership. But Standard Bank and Nedbank have less than 1% black ownership – not having concluded BEE transactions for a decade

Activists protests over Nairobi National Park plan

Environmental activists and conservationists staged a protest in Nairobi on Monday against plans to construct a parking facility inside Nairobi National Park.

'War or peace?': Iranians exhausted by prospect of renewed fighting

Residents of Tehran described sleepless nights, fear and exhaustion as tensions between Iran and Israel threatened to erupt again.

Why storms that used to happen every 50 years are hitting more often

Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms will probably happen more often and become more unpredictable. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change? We look at what past data and future predictions say

W Cape storm damage prompts review of disaster response

The storms brought with it widespread flooding and damages.

Rise Mzansi mayoral candidate says party will change Joburg's state of affairs

Mnguni says his party has the political will and a capable leadership that can reform Joburg.

Msunduzi Municipality moves to block Wednesday workers' strike

The municipality is seeking an interdict against SAMWU, IMATU and other respondents

Death toll in Hennenman shooting rises to five

A police officer allegedly shot five people, killing three and wounding two at the weekend.

141 Mozambican nationals sent home through the Lebombo Port repatriation operation

Madlanga Commission summons Maj-Gen Feroz Khan to testify

35 killed, dozen missing in major earthquake off Philippines

Rescue teams searched through collapsed buildings as frightened residents spent the night outdoors following the devastating quake.

#30 for 30: Renewing the spirit of ubuntu and bringing human rights back to everyday life

Amid these global upheavals lies an important constitutional milestone for South Africa.

MBA graduate Saskia and Springbok star RG Snyman are expecting their first child

The popular rugby couple is getting ready for their biggest and happiest adventure so far.