As tensions rise within the tripartite alliance, Cosatu’s recent reaffirmation of its non-partisan stance offers a glimmer of hope for unity and collaboration in addressing key national issues, from migration to unemployment.

Women’s Month: A new generation of women shaping South African law

The Department of Health has assured South Africans that medicine supplies in the public health sector remain stable, despite concerns about shortages and changes in the appearance of some medicines.

Wednesday’s fuel hikes will hit motorists hard, with petrol rising R1.34 a litre and diesel climbing by up to R3.15 as renewed Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher.

Eskom says municipal arrears rose to about R119 billion by June 2026 and could reach R358 billion by the 2031 financial year without intervention, threatening the utility’s financial recovery.