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South Africa must resist two dangerous temptations simultaneously: the temptation to demonise all foreign nationals and the temptation to silence every concern about illegal immigration through accusations of xenophobia. (Paul Botes)

Where does patriotism end and xenophobia begin?

There is something deeply dishonest about how few South Africans discuss immigration. They have become comfortable with moral grandstanding while communities collapse under the…

On 27 April, Freedom Day we hand over our report card to those — too numerous to mention — who laid down their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
Photo: ANC Gauteng

Freedom in our lifetime

We will tell our fallen heroes that when they ran to the world in anguish seeking help against the racist Nationalist regime, at present, the world looks to us for help

Services Seta administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga/

Seta overhaul: new project management unit to tackle stipend delays, certification backlogs and weak delivery

The Services Seta has launched a new PMU aimed at improving governance, accelerating programme delivery and addressing delays in learner certification and stipend payments, as…

Bracing: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has warned that if the conflict is not resolved soon, it could
have serious implications for South Africa. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mideast war: Treasury rallies to cushion blow

As Iranian conflict rattles oil markets and raises economic risks for South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is building a scenario plan to assess the implications for…

Iranian ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr. (X)

Iran’s envoy in South Africa defends retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Middle East

Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr said Tehran’s actions ‘are directed at military bases used against us’

Smooth ’90s: Boyz II Men’s tour promises an unforgettable night of
romance, rhythm and vocal brilliance. Photo: Supplied

Gig Guide: Boyz II Men return to South Africa, Giselle makes its way to the State Theatre and Rubicon showcases fashion with a purpose

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Festive treat: Chery Tiggo 9 strikes a balance between grandeur and poise and is a surprisingly good drive
too. Photo: Supplied

Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might

Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either

Before the move to the South African State Theatre in 2023, Black Labone events were hosted down the road from the theatre at African Beer
Emporium. Photo: Black Labone

Pretoria’s creative renaissance

Black Labone continues the legacy of the city’s iconic arts sessions, blending nostalgia, collaboration and resilience

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Student wins institutional bullying battle after racism claim at private varsity

The student says that, after she was abused and belittled, instead of addressing the claims, the college launched disciplinary proceedings against her

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

Putting an SA spin on it: DJ Doowap, who is on tour in Europe, has spent a decade taking her distinctive bacardi sound, with its loops, raw percussion and unpredictable tempo changes, to the world.

DJ Doowap is lighting up global dance floors with bacardi music

From Pretoria’s streets to global stages, DJ Doowap is remixing culture, sound and style with unstoppable bacardi energy

Step into Masai Sepuru’s world — where township life and timeless questions collide

Masai Sepuru: A massive talent, no fable!

Step into Masai Sepuru’s world — where township life and timeless questions collide

The way you move: American jazz artist Kenny G will tour South Africa later this year, stopping in Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria. Photo: Art Streiber

Kenny G is coming to town

He is bringing his timeless, smooth jazz and universal connections to our stages later this year

Stellar: Labyrinth from Parktown High School for Girls, in Joburg, won a gold medal at the NEA Young Performer Awards last year.

Diary: Entries open for NEA Young Performer Awards, Requiem for the Impossible premieres in Cape Town, Kyle Shepherd Trio at Untitled Basement

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US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety.

Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other leaders and representatives pose for a group photo of the Outreach BRICS Plus format meeting participants during the BRICS Leader’s Summit, October 24 2024, in Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, Russia. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Dancing on eggshells or Brics?

South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance

Going for gold: Salimah Valiani’s anthology of poetry iGoli eGoli is a socio-political examination of the city. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Johannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry

Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants

Wedding: A detail of one of Songezo Zantsi’s paintings.

Diary: Swingin’ Las Vegas in South Africa, Iyabulele Ilali by Songezo Zantsi and Folklore Festival for 30 days in 3 cities

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Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Joe Biden. Photo by Pete Marovich-Pool/Getty Images

Foreign policy autonomy matters

South Africa should not bow to its Western allies, it must remain firm in its stance to fight genocide in Gaza

Dominican Republic celebrates 180th Independence Day

The renaming of a street there to Nelson Mandela Boulevard is symbolic of the long-standing relationship between the two countries