The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa's address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas and tighter border controls.

Sport psychology also builds resilience and emotional skills that support long-term participation and enjoyment, says Dr Michelle Bach, lecturer and senior clinical psychologist at the NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance.

Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%

The Kenyan court’s decision should be read well beyond Kenya. Across Africa, governments will need to negotiate such arrangements with greater care, more transparency and a firmer sense of constitutional discipline and national interest

For millions of fans, a familiar cloud of anxiety looms — not over tactics or form but over something far more basic: whether players will be paid what they are owed by their football federations

Heat risk is about more than temperature. A new Oxford study of 205 cities found that poverty, limited infrastructure and lack of access to cooling are key factors driving urban heat vulnerability, with most of the highest-risk cities in South and Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

The North-West University 2027 application season is open.

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

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

Opening the UN's mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Simon Stiell urged governments to focus on implementing climate commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependence was driving economic instability and exposing countries to worsening climate impacts

Although the REC has decided on Masuku, the ROBs have been mandated to choose two out of the four proposed names

On World Oceans Day, celebrated on 8 June each year, it's important to recognise that the ocean does extraordinary work. It stores 98% of all CO2 on the planet, absorbs at least a quarter of all human-made CO2 emissions annually and soaks up at least 90% of the excess heat generated by the emissions. It is the flywheel of the global climate

The 2026 boot wars echo innovation races in marathon running and basketball. The boots blend heritage, technology and personal stories, from Jordan’s influence to Maradona’s untied laces and Khumalo’s Puma legacy, helping propel athletes towards glory

Haval’s flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks

The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa’s provinces. How does the jab work, how do you know if you need it and where can you find it? We’ve got you covered with answers to 13 questions

Our wetlands, grasslands, rivers and the wildlife that hold them together are not a luxury to be funded once the urgent problems are solved. They are part of how we solve the urgent problems

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders' draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.

Narratives portraying South Africa as xenophobic are troubling. The claims ignore the reality of our daily interactions, our constitutional values and the extensive regional partnerships that underpin our development agenda

What is presented as connectivity is, in truth, a recalibration of power, one that risks subordinating the continent’s political destiny to the algorithms and profit motives of foreign corporations

Party insiders say concerns over compliance with ANC guidelines could result in the process being challenged or restarted, while similar disputes have emerged in other Gauteng metro regions

African music megastars Tyla and Rema are scheduled to perform at the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Los Angeles. But while African music and soccer are welcome at the tournament, many African fans and journalists, it would seem, are not.

The lack of clarity about which foreigners must go has translated into the victimisation of some who are not targets, including South Africans who look like those who are unwelcome

Nigeria’s increasingly close relationship with France marks a departure from six decades of foreign policy aimed at reducing French influence in West Africa. An increasingly close relationship with a power that has long sought to undermine Nigerian influence in West Africa will benefit only politically connected business elites.

He is out on R20 000 bail and is expected to appear in the Kempton Magistrate’s Court in July

The best moments rarely happen when you’re sitting still. They’re found on weekend escapes, spontaneous road trips, sunset gatherings with friends and those unplanned adventures that become your favourite memories. The challenge? Keeping your smartphone ready for all of it. Now available in South Africa, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max has been designed for people […]

Xiaomi today officially announces the launch of the all-new Xiaomi 17T in South Africa, a smartphone designed for creators, storytellers, and users who demand flagship-level photography, performance, and battery life in one premium device. Co-engineered with Leica and introduced as “The Telephoto Master,” Xiaomi 17T pushes mobile photography to a new level by combining professional-grade […]

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

The Eastern Cape judge president says the Judicial Service Commission ruling that he committed gross misconduct is irrational and procedurally flawed

Hawk Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola presented a text message that links businessman Tumelo Nku and police officers to disputed Aeroton cocaine bust

Safa’s latest Bafana blunder has been tackled. Now comes the harder question: can it actually stop the next one?

Ramaphosa said South Africa could protect its borders while upholding constitutional values and human dignity.

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The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner

The legendary director's latest thriller boasts a strong cast and explosive finale but lacks the colourful characters and charm that defined his best work

The very tool being counted on to decarbonise our civilisation is fast becoming one of the most power-hungry infrastructure networks on Earth. Yet dismissing AI as a climate villain is to miss one of the most consequential opportunities of the decade

Many across the Global South created grassroots movements that were morally-centred and people-led to fight colonialism and apartheid but we cannot seem to create similar movements when leaders take us backwards

There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Ramaphosa will not save the ANC and may instead be presiding over a sinking ship. Under his leadership, the party suffered its most significant electoral setback since 1994

Crossing into private sessions through drones, hidden cameras or leaks violates the spirit of competition

Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports

Two of the continent’s premier game reserves – Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and South Africa’s Kruger National Park – stand on the frontlines of species loss, working tirelessly to protect wildlife under the shadow of rising extinction threats. Yet they also reveal how different leadership approaches to park management can shape conservation success, advance inclusivity, and distribute economic benefit to local communities.

Migration outcomes are largely determined by the quality of the systems into which migrants enter. When any one of the systems underperforms, the pressures become amplified. When several fail simultaneously, migration become politically explosive

Opposition parties are highlighting the massive gap between the government's policy goals and its capacity to execute them as it tackles migration management

South Africa has a structural unemployment problem that is not primarily caused by increased labour migration.

‘People have created this monster that has a libido on steroids he cannot control … The emotional scars inflicted on me because of these unsubstantiated claims is unexplainable’

The NWU Eagles defeated Mkhambathi FC 2-1 in the semi-final to secure promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship and book a place in the national final.

No reasons were given about what led to his recall from the party’s highest decision-making body. He was also removed as a member of the party's national working committee

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‘I was assigned a mammoth task by his Majesty the King. All hands are on deck and we are determined to transform the economy of the townships and hostels. We must transform these areas into attractive places for investments and ensure that local people benefit economically.’

The Joburg-born artist’s latest exhibition uses burning steel wool sculptures and ash paintings to explore ritual, transformation and the transitions that shape our lives

By Unati Peter, Acting CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency Visit Mandela Bay Development press office When high winds and heavy rains tore a section of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium roof early in May, many residents asked the same question: will we still see the Springboks in June? That concern was natural. The […]

Unauthorised building alterations, illegal structures, safety violations and neglected compliance requirements are hardly unique to one property in Johannesburg’s city centre

In South Africa, where local government is grappling with fiscal constraints, infrastructure backlogs, unemployment and service delivery problems, migration has become an additional layer of complexity that many municipalities were never designed to manage

Behind every shipment of grain there is a farmer, a field, a contract, a port, an insurer and a buyer. When that chain begins with occupation and theft, the damage does not stop at Ukraine’s borders. It affects confidence in maritime trade and creates risks for every country that depends on transparent food supply routes

Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Through interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions, Spotlight Theatre Talk explores the people and processes that bring productions to life

South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, which brought together government officials, financiers, industrialists and business organisations from both countries during President Ruto’s state visit, called for the removal of practical barriers that continue to frustrate businesses operating across the continent’s borders

Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa’s relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade