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At its 30th Annual Summit, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) reflected on three decades of social dialogue, collaboration, and policy-making in the face of persistent economic challenges — most notably South Africa's high unemployment rate, which now stands at 33.2%, with women disproportionately affected.

On 8 September, South Africa joins the world in commemorating International Literacy Day — a UNESCO initiative that highlights literacy as a fundamental human right, the foundation for lifelong learning, and an essential part of building sustainable societies.

The 12th South African AIDS Conference is around the corner, taking place from 8–11 September 2025 at Emperors Palace, Gauteng, under the powerful theme: “Unite for Change – Empower Communities and Redefine Priorities for HIV/AIDS.”

In a widely anticipated political move, Floyd Shivambu has officially launched the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye) and declared himself its president. The announcement marks Shivambu’s return to frontline politics following his controversial exit from uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and a long tenure in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

South Africa's unemployment rate climbed again in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 33.2%, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Stats SA.

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In a major escalation of the ongoing war, Russia launched its largest drone and missile assault on Ukraine since the invasion began in February 2022, striking the heart of Kyiv and setting the main government building ablaze for the first time during the conflict.

In a move that has sparked renewed attention on U.S.–South Africa relations, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa, sending Vice President JD Vance in his place.

Umngeni Water Services gives clarity on SETA stipends after a call from Dumisani in Durban

Eden Park is regarded as the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby, and the Springboks face a daunting task against their arch rivals at the famous venue on Saturday.

The Lesotho Football Association has now threatened to protest over Bafana Bafana’s potential selection of Teboho Mokoena in today’s Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier in Bloemfontein. Lesotho felt that Mokoena should not have played against them in March, at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, where the match ended in a 2-0 victory for Bafana.

As we celebrate Heritage Month, Christian Martin, Khoi and San Activist argues that we must choose between the symbolic work of changing names and the tangible work of providing basic services—such as houses, roads, and water—is a false and dangerous one.

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Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for students to attend schools, the state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced on Wednesday, a move public health experts warned could trigger severe outbreaks among children, tourists and those with compromised immune systems.

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has now said that the Gauteng will establish its first-ever political killings task team within the next four weeks to investigate politically motivated murders in the province dating back to 2010