At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026 (20–24 April, Sebokeng) is not another conference. It’s a live economic…
As the air turns crisp and the light shifts, a new rhythm emerges in the cellar. Here is a curated selection for the transitional months, by Tongai Charie, Senior Sommelier at Upper Union. Autumn in South Africa is a study…
Engraved in memory: The Kigali Genocide Memorial engenders remembrance of the genocide’s victims, promoting peace and reconciliation and building peace through education. Photo: Supplied In a house once filled with 15 souls, only three of us remain: my mother, my…
India’s first caste census in a century seeks data for justice but risks deepening divisions as 30 million enumerators go digital. The world’s largest census, covering more than 1.4 billion people, is currently underway in India. For the first time…
Soul food: Out of necessity Gabi Motuba sings, she swings black life and her conduction is continuously marshalling an imminent feeling of self-sovereignty. Photo: Standard Bank The rediscovery of territory, the breaching of the voice, the strain on the body,…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. Opponents to the government of Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez clash with the police as they demonstrate in demand of salary…
Forecast: EFF leader Julius Malema says there will be no outright winner in any of the metros, except in Cape Town, opening the way for no party to win decisively in the national elections either. Photo: EFF Economic Freedom Fighters…
The best-placed South African was former champion Charl Schwartzel. South Africa’s three players at this year’s Masters tournament at Augusta National got off to mixed starts in their first rounds on Thursday. Former champion Charl Schwartzel, who the famous green…
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Defending champion Khoarahlane Seutloali of Lesotho and local favourite Onalenna Khonkhobe spearhead the field in the men’s race. Few athletes have ever lined up for a South African ultra-marathon with the favourite’s tag pinned so firmly on their vest, but…