Department of Home Affairs
Six distinctions but no ID: Top matriculant’s hope of becoming a doctor crushed
“My mother was a citizen, yet I cannot get an ID” says Emmanuel Ndlovu
Governance
Inside the government’s confused response to the US funding crisis
The government could have used emergency allocations to finance defunded services but has failed to do so.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 19 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 19 April 2025: Isolated storms in the north, fire risk in the Western Cape, fine along southern and eastern coasts.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 17 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 17 April 2025: Isolated showers in the east, fire danger in parts of Northern and Western Cape. Fine elsewhere.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 16 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 16 April 2025: Rain and flooding risks in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. Partly cloudy elsewhere.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 15 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 15 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms and flooding in KZN and Mpumalanga. Fine in the west, rain in the east.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 14 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 14 April 2025: Thunderstorms in Mpumalanga Lowveld, fire danger in Richtersveld. Cloudy with rain in parts.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 13 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 13 April 2025: Morning fog in several regions, isolated showers in parts of the Cape and North West.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 12 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 12 April 2025: Mostly fine to partly cloudy across regions, with light rain expected in Western Cape.
Apartheid
Five Chris Hani quotes that are still relevant in 2025
Reflecting on the life and words of Chris Hani, we examine how his quotes remain relevant and influential in today's society.
African National Congress
Paul Mashatile warns of a soon-coming Cabinet reshuffle
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed a possible Cabinet reshuffle and says the Government of National Unity will continue even if the DA steps away.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 11 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 11 April 2025: Mild, partly cloudy conditions dominate. Isolated showers expected in Mpumalanga and KZN.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 10 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 10 April 2025: Isolated showers in KZN and Limpopo. Most regions partly cloudy with no weather alerts issued.
African National Congress
ANC expects DA to exit the GNU: Here’s what happens if that’s the case
The ANC says it is expecting the DA to exit the Government of National Unity after the DA voted against the budget.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 9 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 9 April 2025: Thunderstorms expected across Gauteng, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KZN.
Language
SABC pulls the plug on Afrikaans news bulletin
The SABC pulled its Afrikaans news bulletin without warning, sparking public backlash and prompting the DA to demand answers.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 8 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 8 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in Northern Cape, North West, Free State, and parts of KZN.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 7 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 7 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in Northern Cape, widespread showers in central provinces.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 6 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 6 April 2025: Showers, thunderstorms, disruptive rain and heatwave alerts across various provinces.
Laws & Bills
The AFRIKANER Act: What it means, who can apply, how it affects white South Africans
A new US bill proposes giving special refugee status to white South Africans—here’s what it means, who qualifies, and how it may affect those applying.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 5 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 5 April 2025: Scattered showers, thunderstorms, disruptive rain and fire danger alerts across multiple regions.
Corruption
Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula access to State’s discovery in fraud case
The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is entitled to access key parts of the state’s sealed investigation docket in her fraud case.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 4 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 4 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms and disruptive rain expected across multiple provinces.
Energy
New data shows Eskom is struggling to contain unplanned breakdowns
Energy analyst Chris Yelland warns that Eskom’s unplanned breakdowns remain dangerously high, risking more loadshedding despite earlier improvements.
Cyril Ramaphosa
‘Ramaphosa Must Fall’ march to affect these streets in Tshwane
A protest calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation will take place in Pretoria on 4 April, with several streets expected to be affected.
Gauteng
Tshwane plans to impose R194 tariff on waste collection
Tshwane Municipality has proposed a new R194 monthly fee targeting properties without municipal waste accounts but that still use landfill sites.
Politics
Trump imposes ‘discounted’ 30% tariff on South Africa
Donald Trump has announced a new 30% tariff on South African imports, escalating tensions between the two countries just as officials were trying to mend relations.
Budget Speech
Budget vote 2025: DA vows to challenge VAT hike in court
The Democratic Alliance says it will take the 2025 budget vote to court after Parliament approved a VAT hike without its support.
Budget Speech
Budget Vote 2025: ANC pushes fiscal framework through without the DA
South Africa’s national budget has been approved by Parliament, despite the ANC’s largest partner in government, the DA, voting against it.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 3 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 3 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected over multiple provinces with disruptive rain in Mpumalanga.