‘B-BBEE is not a political instrument; rather, it is a structural economic intervention aimed at remedying historical exclusion.’ It has been argued that the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) remains a critical tool for addressing South Africa’s economic inequalities, but…
A group of children after taking part in a SAACA colour run, learning about pet health, cancer awareness and responsible animal care through play. In South Africa, conversations around pet cancer awareness rarely include the animals quietly sharing our homes…
It was like she had never been away as Williams produced her trademark thunderous serve and fearsome ground-strokes to the delight of a capacity crowd. Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the…
Low Earth orbit constellations, such as Starlink, promise to connect the unconnected, offering visions of universal access and technological emancipation. Photo: Starlink Africa’s digital frontier is being redrawn, not by its states but by satellites, orbiting silently above and reshaping…
Mother’s red wine logic connects dinosaur extinction to no group chats, as modern humans still challenge do not press buttons daily. Scientists say the dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid. Personally, I think they just didn’t have a group…
In Johannesburg, the regional executive committee (REC) is understood to have identified regional chairperson Loyiso Masuku as its preferred candidate for the City of Johannesburg’s mayoral position, party insiders familiar with the process say. (X) The ANC’s Johannesburg mayoral selection…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world Residents of Kathrada Park Informal Settlement, in Claremont, Johannesburg, work through the rubble of their homes, 9 June 2026, after a…
While coal producers stand to benefit from stronger prices and export demand, researchers warn that increased coal production and exports carry significant environmental and social costs, from greenhouse gas emissions to the impacts borne by communities living near mines and…
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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% Gauteng recorded an overall decrease in crime across 17 community-reported categories, although Gauteng accounts for…