# Twelve young South Africans have earned a spot on the 2025 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. The individuals are being celebrated for their innovation, resilience, and leadership across several sectors, including healthcare, education, sport and music. Notables include Quantumed CEO Avian Bell, Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and menstrual health advocate Candice Chirwa. Their […]
# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane is urging swift housing support for families in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, left homeless after a fire destroyed over 50 structures during a cold front over the weekend. Her spokesperson, Tsekiso Machike, says the affected households may receive building materials under the department’s emergency housing interventions. Similar aid is expected […]
# The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa has sent a letter of demand to the City of Johannesburg over the removal of traders’ storage containers at Kopanong Market in Ivory Park. The traders say the removals have disrupted their livelihoods, forcing them to store goods elsewhere or push trolleys long distances. SERI, representing 140 […]
# A new UK research shows that the ocean is darkening due to climate change, which is now threatening marine ecosystems. Less sunlight is now reaching the photic zone, affecting seaweed and phytoplankton, which are vital for marine life and carbon absorption. Pollution and altered ocean currents are among the key causes. Experts say that […]
# Residents in Boksburg have raised the alarm over the deteriorating state of their local lake on Gauteng’s East Rand. The water has reportedly turned to a rusty red, allegedly due to acid mine drainage. The Boksburg Lake now emits a foul smell, has dead fish, and discoloured water is reportedly entering homes. Speaking to the […]
# The fear of open-cast coal mining is reportedly driving landowners in Mpumalanga’s Highveld to declare private land as protected areas. The move is not purely motivated by conservation, but it seeks to help shield South Africa’s biodiverse grasslands, which are home to species like the wattled crane and oribi. According to the World Bank, […]
