Tue 15 September 2026: Boitemogelo Kwakwa explains what may be behind the recurring odour and why South Africa’s air-quality regulations may need to catch up. For residents across Johannesburg, the unmistakable smell of rotten eggs has become an unwelcome feature during periods when the odour settles over parts of the city. The smell is commonly […]
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Tue 15 September 2026: The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses. The current commonly used projection, called the Mercator Projection, greatly exaggerates land towards the north and south poles, which makes Africa look much smaller. In the Mercator […]
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Tue 15 September 2026: Here’s what’s happening in *South Africa today:* 👇🏼 ◼️ Money is stressing South Africans out: Money is keeping South Africans awake, affecting their family lives and mental health, but more than four in 10 still avoid talking about their finances. More than half of respondents to Nedbank’s latest NedFinHealth Index, at […]
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Mon 14 September 2026: According to the Competition Commission, South Africans are grappling with real strain at the till, with staples such as eggs, chicken, cooking oil and maize meal increasing at rates officials describe as unsustainable. Shoppers doing weekly or monthly grocery runs say their bills keep climbing even when their lists stay the […]
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Mon 14 September 2026: At least 21 people were killed and four others seriously injured in an accident involving multiple vehicles in South Africa’s Western Cape province, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Monday. The agency said the crash took place on Sunday night at 11.30 pm local time (0930 GMT) on the […]
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Mon 14 September 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ Ramaphosa calls for accountability over Palestine, Sudan, Iran: His statement forms part of a broader push by South Africa to position itself as a leading voice for the Global South by demanding consistency in global governance and the international rules-based system. Ramaphosa said […]
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Sun 13 September 2026: Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa. Abuja, Nigeria – Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda just as the cost of running a ride-hailing business is becoming harder to sustain in parts of Africa. The company ended its 12-year run in Nigeria and […]
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Sat 12 September 2026: Spain’s parliament backs citizenship for tens of thousands of Sahrawis amid tense relations with Morocco after the Ceuta crossing. Madrid, Spain – For Mohamed Mohamedna, it was a historic moment. On Thursday, the Spanish parliament backed citizenship for Western Saharans born in the North African territory when Madrid ruled it as a colony. Like other […]
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Sat 12 September 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ Nigeria boycotts South Africa: Nigeria’s parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants there. The decision reflects growing concern in Nigeria over the safety […]
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Fri 11 September 2026: Algeria announced Thursday that it will close its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft from midnight Sept. 11, following a decision to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates. The Defense Ministry said the measure applies to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft flying to or from the country. […]
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