Violence swept through Durban and Soweto in early October 2026, with cars torched, shops looted and homes attacked, as anger over immigration boiled over into unrest that police and soldiers eventually quelled.
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From Sridevi and Jaya Prada's silent feuds to today's public sisterhood, Bollywood's leading women have traded manufactured rivalry for collective power, and the shift carries lessons for women of colour everywhere.
SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's dishonourable discharge raises hard questions about whether his 'resignation' is a true act of accountability or a carefully managed exit that lets him save face.
The youth of 1976 organised, debated and mobilised. Today's generation inherited their freedom. What will they do with it? A call to action for young South Africans to claim their political agency.
The qualifications row over DA candidate Sebastian Petersen raises deeper questions about who gets to define credibility in South African politics, and whether the gatekeeping standards applied to candidates are fair to those shaped by historically black institutions.
Four KZN Home Affairs offices rank among SA's worst, exposing systemic failures that hit Black communities hardest. Ndwedwe offers hope, but the fight for dignified public service continues.
Matt Renshaw's epic 190 at Kingsmead exposed more than Australia's resilience. It laid bare the gap between South African talent and the systems that nurture it. A decade of setbacks shaped his comeback. The question is whether our young Black cricketers get the same chance to learn from failure.
The SABC warns that Treasury's failure to release R120 million threatens fair, comprehensive election coverage for all South Africans, especially marginalised communities.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation celebrates Judge Navi Pillay's 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, a historic victory for global justice and a rejection of right-wing propaganda against South Africa.
Soweto and Durban are burning as communities protest the asylum crisis. Residents demand government action, torching vehicles and shutting shops. The unrest exposes deep fractures in South Africa's democracy.
A devoted K9 handler, a father of six, and a lifelong friend: three lives cut short in a Malmesbury crash. The community mourns a protector who lived for his family.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen takes players to the frozen mountains of Norgan in a 20-hour expansion that explores destiny and choice. Our review breaks down the new region, enemies, and gear.
Cape Town Opera's new academy at Mill House promises to train Black youth for real creative careers, challenging apartheid-era exclusions in the arts economy.
Women make up 62% of voters but only 38% of local election candidates. Activists demand an end to patriarchal dominance in politics.
A Cape Town court ruled a Sea Point building plan illegal but let it stand. Residents are appealing, calling it a dangerous precedent for developers over communities.
Minister Thembi Simelane announces an interdepartmental plan for informal settlements on military bases, but with no dedicated funding and no household count, affected communities face deep uncertainty. Rainbow Report examines what this means for our people.
South Africans raised R2.1 million through cupcakes sold at 87 malls, supporting children with cancer. The community-driven campaign drew 3 100 volunteer bakers.
The Constitutional Court's landmark Tafelberg ruling demands accountability. Now the City and Province must report on affordable housing plans. Will they deliver?
Cape Town's unfinished Foreshore highways are set for a multi-billion rand redevelopment. But will it truly serve the Black working class, or repeat the spatial injustices of apartheid?
Business rescue was meant to save black-owned SMEs, but high costs, exploitation, and a 12% success rate are leaving entrepreneurs stripped of their savings. The Rainbow Report investigates who really pays the price.
Florence Pugh's new East of Eden adaptation humanises Steinbeck's 'monster' Cathy Ames, challenging simple notions of good and evil. A must-watch for South Africans who know the politics of dehumanisation.
The Electoral Court has dismissed Operation Dudula's bid for an extension to submit candidate lists, ruling that the party is the 'author of its own misfortune' after internal leadership disputes paralyzed its election preparations.
The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival lands at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito on October 3, bringing 50 top wine estates, gourmet food, and a celebration of South African excellence.
From moneylenders to merchants, the debt networks of colonial Natal trapped indentured Indian workers in cycles of bondage that shaped South Africa's economic landscape for generations.
Chery's new one-tonne bakkie will be called the Grootman in South Africa, a name rooted in respect. The 350kW hybrid launches in Q1 2027, with local production under consideration.
The African Union has issued a firm demand for the release of all arbitrarily detained political prisoners in South Sudan, as the nation edges closer to its first post-independence elections.
African analysts deliver a blunt message: the Ukraine war proves global powers will always prioritize their own interests. Africa must stop being a pawn and define its own path to sovereignty and development.
President Ramaphosa announces urgent measures to tackle gender-based violence after 11 women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni. Will Black women finally see justice?
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