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Post Office workers still fear for their jobs

The South African Post Office has exited business rescue, but many workers say they still fear for their jobs after years of uncertainty and thousands of retrenchments.

Hostel leaders demand jobs for South Africans

Hostel dwellers, izindunas and amabutho marched in Soweto, demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa.

Police tell bosses to fire illegal workers or shut down

KwaZulu-Natal police have warned businesses that employ undocumented foreign nationals they should not expect police protection if they are breaking the law.

Zulu and Basotho royals unite at glamorous birthday celebration

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's sister, Princess Ntando, celebrated her 50th birthday with the Basotho royal family and other dignitaries at a lavish Durban event.

Police show force ahead of tomorrow’s march

South African police arrested 15,384 people, seized 101 unlicensed firearms and intercepted explosive cables hidden in a bag of rice — all in the seven days before tomorrow's national immigration protests.

Real Politics: ​​The poor pay for South Africa’s broken immigration system

As South Africa edges toward another flashpoint over immigration, one uncomfortable truth cannot be ignored. The loudest anger is not coming from the leafy suburbs of Cape Town, Durban and Sandton, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.

Mauritius trains 50,000 for AI future

Mauritius will train 50,000 people in AI while putting the technology into schools, hospitals, licensing, finance and government services.

Court tells Mogotsi no again as witness says he pressured her from inside prison

While state witness Thandiwe Senokwane reported being visited at home three times and pressured to lie, Brown Mogotsi walked back into court and asked to be freed.

Maile exposes rot inside Gauteng schools

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says corruption in schools is stealing money meant for classrooms, books, meals and learner support.

Thousands stranded as migrants wait for buses home

Thousands of undocumented migrants are stranded in Cape Town and Johannesburg as humanitarian groups race to provide food, shelter and medical support.

Senior cop shot two days before he was due to answer for what was on his phone

Major General Feroz Khan, due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, was shot by two gunmen in Houghton on Sunday night and is in a critical condition in hospital.

Gayton’s funding cuts leave artists fighting for survival

One year after funding cuts to major arts festivals, actors and performers say the industry is still fighting for survival as jobs disappear.

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