Zimbabwe’s government, under Emmerson Mnangagwa, has steadily intensified its crackdown on dissent. Far from the reformist image he attempted to project after long-serving former president Robert ...

Sino Metals’ pollution of the Kafue River presents an opportunity to forge a more environmentally sustainable partnership.

This week plant health, climate justice and land rights take centre stage with events from ISS, Open Secrets, and Plaas highlighting urgent calls for equity, sustainability, and accountability.

Michelle Kekana walks us through her journey to debuting her powerful novel, covering strength, mental health, hope and self-compassion.

Hamas will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza on Monday, the Palestinian militant group said, although Israel's prime minister said there would be no ceasefire and plans for an ...

Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to the media, spoke out against partisan bickering and called for the release of imprisoned journalists.

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is due to kick off with opening statements on Monday, with prosecutors set to argue that the Bad Boy Records founder used his fame and fortune ...

Maverick's Rebecca Davis talks about what's actually shaping online political discourse in South Africa right now — and spoiler alert: it’s not ideas, policies, or even real people.

A bounty of high-quality extra virgin olive oil has come my way, thanks to a round-figure birthday and the generosity of friends. It has me seeking to use it in ways that honour the best this product ...

Women have had the right to choose to end their pregnancies for 30 years in South Africa — and government facilities that offer the service do it for free. Here’s what is (still) driving so many of ...

Poet and celebrated author Antjie Krog has just published a majestic “autobiographical novel”, Die Binnerym van Bloed (Blood’s Inner Rhyme – Penguin), traversing the lifelong writing bond with her ...

The U.S. and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached ...