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A powerful storm is sweeping across South Africa's Garden Route, bringing dangerous flooding, evacuations and road closures. The storm hits a region still recovering from a devastating storm just weeks ago.
South Africa's top law enforcement structure issued its strongest rebuke yet to those inciting xenophobic violence, stating 'violence is not activism'. Critics argue that without arrests and a shift in the government's narrative, little will change.
Two Mozambican nationals, aged 32 and 33, have been arrested and confessed to the murder of Ernst and Dina Marais in Kruger National Park. South Africa is preparing extradition proceedings following coordinated cross-border operations.
Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga Commission that a suspect approached investigators in February 2026 with details about a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from a Hawks building in KwaZulu-Natal. The whistleblower broke their silence on the theft, which is widely believed to be an inside job. Jacob's own role in the initial seizure is under scrutiny.
The commentary argues that despite pervasive police corruption in South Africa, integrity and accountability still exist within the SAPS and Hawks, citing the examples of officials Karl Sander and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. It contends that public trust should be discerning, supporting honest officers while pressuring corrupt ones, and calls for institutional protection of whistleblowers and timely prosecutions.
This commentary argues that queer Pride in South Africa should be understood as an act of civil disobedience, both politically and psychologically. It contends that South Africa must fight for LGBTQIA+ rights across Africa, and that legal equality has not translated into lived equality for many, especially black African LGBTQIA+ people in under-resourced communities.
This commentary argues that the Conference of the Left in South Africa faces ideological contradictions, particularly regarding the MK Party's commitment to socialism and constitutionalism. It contends that the MK Party's desire for parliamentary supremacy threatens constitutional democracy, and questions whether disparate leftist groups can unite effectively.
Alleged mastermind Imanuela David denied that over 80 calls and messages with his co-accused were linked to planning the Phala Phala burglary. The defense also faced questions over a million-rand invoice used to challenge claims that David's life changed dramatically after the break-in.
This commentary argues that long-acting HIV prevention methods, such as injections and implants, could significantly reduce new infections in South Africa by improving adherence compared to daily pills. It contends that making prevention more convenient is key to overcoming challenges like stigma and forgetfulness, and that such innovations are crucial given the persistently high infection rates.
This commentary argues that South Africa's judiciary must actively rebuild public trust by addressing systemic flaws exposed in high-profile cases like that of taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. It contends that the courts need to engage hearts and minds to reclaim moral authority and ensure fairness.