Metro secures R33.3m to build 153 houses amid 100,000 backlog

Nelson Mandela Bay has secured R33.3 million to construct 153 new homes in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle Area 11, prioritising vulnerable families despite a massive 100,000-unit housing backlog.

INSIGHT | MAKHOSANDILE KWAZA | Madlanga inquiry exposes culture of dodging accountability

When hearing the proceedings of the Madlanga commission of inquiry, one gets the sense that most public servants do not understand that their role is mainly to serve the people of SA and that they are the custodians of the public purse. By virtue of being the custodians of public money, they must exercise transparency and fairness when performing their duties on behalf of the public.

BANTU MNIKI | SA must lead where US diplomacy fails

As relations between South Africa and the United States deteriorate amid breaches of diplomatic protocol by Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III, South Africa faces the challenge of upholding international law and diplomacy.

KASI KONVERSATIONS | TVET colleges could be hubs of township innovation

TVET colleges have the potential to do much more than supply graduates to the job market; they can serve as dynamic hubs of innovation and problem-solving to build and transform local township economies.

EFF creates app to facilitate reporting of complaints in KSD municipality

Residents in the King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality are reporting service delivery problems and labour issues directly to the EFF using the party's new 'Thetha Mhlali' mobile app.

READER LETTER | Communities need to insist on accountability from political parties

As elections loom, grand campaign promises mask the ongoing reality of poverty. Voters are urged to reject empty rhetoric and demand real accountability for marginalized communities.

READER LETTER | Mend fences with the US before it's too late

A reader calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Ronald Lamola to prioritize repairing diplomatic ties with the United States before the rift widens further.

Zweli Mkhize calls for professionalising incoming councils after 2026 elections

DJ Khaled says 'SA believed in us', poses with Gayton McKenzie

DJ Khaled penned a touching tribute to Mzansi, sharing a photo with Gayton Mckenzie: They didn't believe in us South Africa did!'

These popular restaurants are coming to Durban's famous Golden Mile

Durban's Golden Mile is set for a major boost, with a R100 million redevelopment bringing more space and new restaurants.

'Sundowns can never be underdogs' – Mkhulise

'We always have the advantage because we have the best leadership, coaches and the best players,' he said.

Why SA households are left without power while the country generates excess electricity

Government plans to buy 4 600MW of battery storage to protect South Africa's electricity supply.

PODCAST: Can South Africa trust its election results? IEC chief responds

Get ready for South Africa's local government election with insights on the IEC's preparation and voting technology.

Sassa warns social grant beneficiaries against doing this one thing

Beneficiaries who change their bank accounts close to the agency's payment processing dates could miss the cut-off for the next payment cycle

Nepal suspends search and rescue operations for flood missing

Nepal suspends search and rescue operations for people still missing in catastrophic floods

Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class

Argentinian world cup winner and captain, Lionel Messi has retired from international football

Mthatha teens rule in national moot court competition

Umtata High School pupils Luvumo Bacela and Nathi Thetha have been crowned national champions at the annual National Schools Moot Court competition held at the Constitutional Court.

Agriculture department reveals plan to invest R7m in Mthatha piggery

The Eastern Cape agriculture department is investing R7m in a mega piggery in Ncise village near Mthatha to produce at least 1,000 pigs annually and boost local meat processing capacity.

Medicine supply crisis hits Gauteng public hospitals

Matric learner's body found after drowning: 'We are beyond grateful'

The body of Hoër Landbouskool matric learner Jonathan Bradfield has been found after he went missing at Mtunzini beach last week.