South African engineers Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, detained for more than two years on what their families have long called “trumped-up” charges, arrived home on Saturday night after receiving a presidential pardon from Equatorial Guinea. The men landed at Lanseria Airport, where International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola welcomed them and phoned President […]
23 Jun, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Understanding the first 160 days of Senate Foreign Relations Committee on African affairs and global health policy
A rapid review suggests that there has been a significant shift in the strategic priorities on African affairs and global health policy that have been pursued in formal engagements by the majority members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC). Over the first 160 days, the formal engagements of the majority members were not as […]
Poor sub-soil drainage is a leading cause of progressive structural failure. Sub-soil drainage – the removal of excess water from the soil beneath structures – is an often-overlooked but critical factor in maintaining the stability of buildings, roads and other infrastructure. This press release explores how inadequate sub-soil water management can contribute to damage, and […]
23 Jun, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Presents: Jazz for young people – A family celebration of jazz and community
Johannesburg’s vibrant music scene is set to come alive with the much-anticipated “Jazz for Young People” festival, presented by the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. This unique event, scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the National School of Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein, promises a full day of world-class jazz, family fun, and a powerful celebration […]
Being South African can be depressing sometimes. The tremendous highs of our world-beating rugby and cricket teams show what we can do. But our economy doesn’t grow, mass unemployment continues, our cities decline and we continue to live in constant fear of crime. The lack of political will to take on and solve even our […]
23 Jun, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Environment minister reflects on his – and the GNU’s – first year in office
When Dion George took office nearly a year ago as the minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment, he did so as part of a new chapter in South Africa’s democratic journey — the formation of the government of national unity (GNU). George, who was sworn into office on 3 July under the coalition President […]
If you ever stood at the base of the Carlton Centre and craned your neck to take it all in, you’ll understand why its decline is one of Jozi’s most significant urban losses. Rising 223 metres into the Joburg skyline, the Carlton Centre Tower was once the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. At the […]
I did not have the privilege of testing the Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan before it won the award for the best family car at the 2025 South African Car of the Year awards. The one thing I could see was the impressive design the new Tiguan has been given. It looked way more confident than the […]
22 Jun, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Baic Beijing X55 Plus is a treat, but that infotainment system needs an upgrade
The Baic Beijing X55 quickly became a favourite after its release in 2022. It was crowned the winner of the compact family car category at the South African Car of the Year awards in 2023 and also received the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award from Top Gear South Africa. Besides being a truly attractive vehicle, it […]
Imagine a brilliant student from rural Limpopo. She presents a thorough case study to her class that is locally relevant and grounded in real-world African issues. Her classmate submits a technically perfect paper filled with American examples and Western solutions that don’t apply to a rural African setting. The difference? Her classmate prompted ChatGPT and […]