https://rainbow-report.com South Africa’s Black voice. Historical justice, race, power and culture in a radical, Afro-centered and unapologetic editorial line. en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:26:43 GMT Hannibal Media Platform © 2026 Rainbow Report 60 https://rainbow-report.com/article/winnie-mandela-at-90-the-revolutionary-the-establishment-could-not-break https://rainbow-report.com/article/winnie-mandela-at-90-the-revolutionary-the-establishment-could-not-break On her 90th birthday, we honour Winnie Madikizela-Mandela not as a sanitised icon but as the uncompromising revolutionary who demanded land, economic freedom, and the completion of South Africa's unfinished liberation. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:04:57 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/pink-day-2026-bavumas-proteas-carry-cancer-survivors-names-into-battle-at-the-bullring https://rainbow-report.com/article/pink-day-2026-bavumas-proteas-carry-cancer-survivors-names-into-battle-at-the-bullring The Proteas turn the Bullring pink as Bavuma's men honour breast cancer fighters and survivors, with Aiden Markram returning for a cause that transcends sport. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:04:45 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/braai-record-bid-2-436-stand-together-at-loftus-but-guinness-says-not-yet https://rainbow-report.com/article/braai-record-bid-2-436-stand-together-at-loftus-but-guinness-says-not-yet The World's Biggest Braai at Loftus Versfeld drew 2 436 participants on Heritage Day, but Guinness is reviewing the record attempt after inconsistencies in steward forms. Organisers have submitted drone footage and expect a verdict within a week. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:04:33 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/mpox-in-south-africa-what-black-communities-need-to-know https://rainbow-report.com/article/mpox-in-south-africa-what-black-communities-need-to-know Mpox is spreading, and Black South Africans must know the facts. Learn how it spreads, symptoms, treatment, and why access to care is a justice issue. Health Zanele Mokoena Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:04:47 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/iran-to-the-us-the-choice-to-end-the-war-is-yours-not-ours https://rainbow-report.com/article/iran-to-the-us-the-choice-to-end-the-war-is-yours-not-ours Iranian President Pezeshkian tells the US to choose between war and peace, while denying Tehran controls the Houthis. A defiant stand against Western imperialism. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:04:47 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/nine-black-women-dead-in-ekurhuleni-a-nations-shame-exposed-by-municipal-failure https://rainbow-report.com/article/nine-black-women-dead-in-ekurhuleni-a-nations-shame-exposed-by-municipal-failure Nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni expose the deadly cost of municipal neglect and financial mismanagement. OUTA warns South Africa cannot wait for crisis before acting. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:04:45 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/period-poverty-a-cape-town-activists-fight-for-dignity-goes-global https://rainbow-report.com/article/period-poverty-a-cape-town-activists-fight-for-dignity-goes-global Lindsay Adams, founder of #AgainstPeriodPoverty, takes her fight from Mitchells Plain to a global stage, turning period poverty into an education crisis that demands systemic change. Health Zanele Mokoena Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:04:35 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/the-wallaby-route-74-years-of-connecting-south-africa-and-australia https://rainbow-report.com/article/the-wallaby-route-74-years-of-connecting-south-africa-and-australia For 74 years, the Qantas Wallaby Route has connected South Africa and Australia. Beyond the flights, it carries stories of family, migration, and resilience. Business Zanele Mokoena Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:04:38 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/sarb-rate-hike-hits-black-homeowners-and-workers-hardest https://rainbow-report.com/article/sarb-rate-hike-hits-black-homeowners-and-workers-hardest The SARB's 25 basis point rate hike adds R253 to average home loans and R64 to car payments, hitting Black households already stretched by fuel and food costs. Critics say the move punishes the vulnerable without addressing external inflation drivers. Business Zanele Mokoena Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:04:40 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-businesses-are-the-real-engine-of-south-africas-tourism-economy https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-businesses-are-the-real-engine-of-south-africas-tourism-economy Domestic travellers generated R111.6 billion in 2025, far outpacing international tourists. Black township and rural businesses are driving the sector, yet still struggle for recognition and funding. Business Zanele Mokoena Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:04:35 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-housing-crisis-21000-units-promised-but-will-the-da-deliver https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-housing-crisis-21000-units-promised-but-will-the-da-deliver Minister Thembi Simelane confirms 600 hectares could yield 21,000 housing opportunities, but 162,583 Capetonians have waited over five years. Will the DA deliver or just campaign? Politics Zanele Mokoena Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:04:51 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/kunene-for-joburg-a-ruffian-for-the-streets-or-more-of-the-same https://rainbow-report.com/article/kunene-for-joburg-a-ruffian-for-the-streets-or-more-of-the-same Gayton McKenzie backs Kenny Kunene for Joburg mayor, slams Helen Zille's record in Black townships, and promises a hardline crackdown on crime and undocumented migrants. Politics Zanele Mokoena Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:04:40 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-r15-billion-betrayal-42-construction-sites-under-siege-and-zero-arrests https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-r15-billion-betrayal-42-construction-sites-under-siege-and-zero-arrests 42 construction projects in Cape Town have been hit by extortion and intimidation over five years, valued at R1.483 billion, yet no arrests or convictions have been made. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:04:01 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/nfps-shinga-fights-back-kzn-seat-battle-exposes-the-real-stakes-of-power https://rainbow-report.com/article/nfps-shinga-fights-back-kzn-seat-battle-exposes-the-real-stakes-of-power NFP chairperson Cynthia Mbali Shinga's legal appeal delays Ivan Barnes' swearing-in as KZN MPL, exposing deep political tensions and power struggles in the province. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:04:39 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-prison-to-purpose-how-kenyan-social-enterprise-tuwe-bora-gives-women-a-second-chance https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-prison-to-purpose-how-kenyan-social-enterprise-tuwe-bora-gives-women-a-second-chance Kenyan social enterprise Tuwe Bora trains women leaving prison, refugees and marginalised youth in garment production. Founder Linda Sigilai and women like Joyce Wanja show how skills and dignity can break the cycle of poverty and incarceration. Business Zanele Mokoena Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:04:34 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-rugby-stars-betrayed-millions-vanish-in-white-run-french-club-scam https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-rugby-stars-betrayed-millions-vanish-in-white-run-french-club-scam South African rugby players, many of them Black stars, were swindled out of hundreds of thousands of euros in a fraudulent French club takeover scheme. The money vanished into a private account in Poland, exposing a predatory network exploiting players' trust and ambition. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:10:01 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/eu-kids-act-a-blueprint-for-protecting-black-children-from-big-techs-predatory-algorithms https://rainbow-report.com/article/eu-kids-act-a-blueprint-for-protecting-black-children-from-big-techs-predatory-algorithms The EU's new KIDS Act takes on Big Tech to protect children from addictive algorithms. For South Africa, it's a blueprint to fight digital colonialism and demand safety for our kids. Technology Zanele Mokoena Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:04:09 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/proteas-face-australia-a-reckoning-with-history-and-hope-at-kingsmead https://rainbow-report.com/article/proteas-face-australia-a-reckoning-with-history-and-hope-at-kingsmead Australia returns to South Africa for the first time since Sandpapergate. Graeme Smith previews a series steeped in history, rivalry, and the fight for Proteas pride. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:04:14 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-grade-9-dropout-to-phd-the-story-of-a-black-scientist-who-refused-to-be-defined-by-poverty https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-grade-9-dropout-to-phd-the-story-of-a-black-scientist-who-refused-to-be-defined-by-poverty Lusanda Ncisana left school after Grade 9, faced funding crises and personal loss, and still earned a PhD in Crop Science at UKZN. His story of active hope is a lesson in Black resilience and the urgent need for real educational access in South Africa. Science Zanele Mokoena Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:04:01 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/38-municipalities-in-crisis-the-legacy-of-apartheid-spatial-planning-haunts-south-africa https://rainbow-report.com/article/38-municipalities-in-crisis-the-legacy-of-apartheid-spatial-planning-haunts-south-africa Minister Hlabisa confirms 38 distressed municipalities as apartheid-era planning failures continue to cripple local government and service delivery in Black communities. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:04:31 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/king-charles-challenges-big-tech-ai-must-serve-humanity-not-control-it https://rainbow-report.com/article/king-charles-challenges-big-tech-ai-must-serve-humanity-not-control-it King Charles III has called on tech leaders to keep AI in the service of humanity. But for the Global South, the stakes are even higher: will AI deepen inequality, or can we shape it for justice? Technology Zanele Mokoena Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:04:12 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/kgosi-mampuru-ii-scandal-when-prison-becomes-a-site-of-sexual-exploitation https://rainbow-report.com/article/kgosi-mampuru-ii-scandal-when-prison-becomes-a-site-of-sexual-exploitation The Department of Correctional Services has launched a probe into allegations that inmates at Kgosi Mampuru II are forced to buy beds or pay with sex. This is a story about systemic failure and the abuse of the most vulnerable. Politics Zanele Mokoena Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:04:42 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/western-cape-bloodshed-black-townships-bear-the-brunt-of-sas-murder-crisis https://rainbow-report.com/article/western-cape-bloodshed-black-townships-bear-the-brunt-of-sas-murder-crisis New crime data reveals Mfuleni, Nyanga, and other Black townships lead national murder rankings, exposing apartheid's enduring legacy of violence and neglect. Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:04:16 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/nsfas-r33bn-crisis-exposes-the-true-cost-of-broken-promises-to-black-students https://rainbow-report.com/article/nsfas-r33bn-crisis-exposes-the-true-cost-of-broken-promises-to-black-students NSFAS faces a R33bn shortfall by 2029, exposing a broken funding model that fails black students. Corruption, delays and empty promises threaten the future of higher education in South Africa. Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:04:38 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/iec-proposes-election-rule-changes-what-they-mean-for-our-democracy https://rainbow-report.com/article/iec-proposes-election-rule-changes-what-they-mean-for-our-democracy The IEC proposes changes to municipal election rules ahead of November 4 polls. We break down what the amendments mean for voters, special votes, and the integrity of our democracy. Politics Zanele Mokoena Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:04:22 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/sabc-left-to-beg-as-treasury-denies-r120m-for-2026-election-coverage https://rainbow-report.com/article/sabc-left-to-beg-as-treasury-denies-r120m-for-2026-election-coverage The SABC has been denied R120 million for 2026 election coverage, raising fears that smaller parties and rural voters will be left out of the democratic process. Treasury's refusal comes as the public broadcaster faces chronic underfunding. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:04:04 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-chatsworth-to-elbrus-a-south-african-womans-reclamation-of-self https://rainbow-report.com/article/from-chatsworth-to-elbrus-a-south-african-womans-reclamation-of-self Shareez Bagaria, a life coach from Chatsworth, conquered Mount Elbrus in 2026, reclaiming her identity beyond the roles of wife and mother. Her journey from 54 Mountain Rise Road to Europe's highest peak is a powerful story of self-discovery and defiance against the limits society places on women. Sports Zanele Mokoena Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:04:27 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/r15308-still-owed-to-the-state-malatsi-finally-orders-recovery-from-pules-companion https://rainbow-report.com/article/r15308-still-owed-to-the-state-malatsi-finally-orders-recovery-from-pules-companion Minister Solly Malatsi orders recovery of R15,308 from Phosane Mngqibisa, a decade after he travelled at State expense with Dina Pule. The Hawks have sent their case to prosecutors. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:04:15 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/mr-mozzies-closes-its-doors-the-end-of-a-durban-icon-but-not-its-legacy https://rainbow-report.com/article/mr-mozzies-closes-its-doors-the-end-of-a-durban-icon-but-not-its-legacy After nearly 60 years, the iconic Mr Mozzie's butchery in Durban has closed its doors, but the brand lives on through retail partnerships, preserving a legacy that shaped a community. Business Zanele Mokoena Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:04:35 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/rassie-erasmus-at-100-tests-a-black-led-springbok-renaissance-faces-its-greatest-test https://rainbow-report.com/article/rassie-erasmus-at-100-tests-a-black-led-springbok-renaissance-faces-its-greatest-test Rassie Erasmus marks his 100th Test as Springbok coach with a chance to beat the All Blacks in Baltimore. A series win would cap a transformative, Black-led era in South African rugby. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:04:25 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/thabo-celes-sundowns-move-joins-a-legacy-of-black-excellence-in-sa-football https://rainbow-report.com/article/thabo-celes-sundowns-move-joins-a-legacy-of-black-excellence-in-sa-football Thabo Cele's move to Mamelodi Sundowns places him in a proud lineage of Black South African footballers who have represented both Chiefs and Sundowns. A story of resilience, legacy and the beautiful game. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:04:35 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/gazas-rubble-holds-the-truth-why-we-cannot-let-israel-erase-the-evidence https://rainbow-report.com/article/gazas-rubble-holds-the-truth-why-we-cannot-let-israel-erase-the-evidence A UN expert warns that Israeli bulldozers are erasing evidence of atrocity crimes in Gaza, burying 10,000 victims' remains and the truth of the war along with them. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:04:27 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/oil-at-dollar109-how-the-middle-east-war-hits-south-african-pockets https://rainbow-report.com/article/oil-at-dollar109-how-the-middle-east-war-hits-south-african-pockets South African motorists face record fuel prices in October as the US-Iran war drives oil to $109 a barrel. Brent crude jumped 13% this week, hitting working-class families hardest. Here's what it means for you. Business Zanele Mokoena Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:04:06 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/france-joins-european-revolt-against-infantino-what-it-means-for-african-football https://rainbow-report.com/article/france-joins-european-revolt-against-infantino-what-it-means-for-african-football France has joined the European revolt against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, withdrawing support for his re-election bid. What does this mean for African football and the balance of power in world football governance? Sports Zanele Mokoena Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:04:24 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/dungeon-crawler-carl-graphic-novel-a-black-readers-take-on-representation-in-litrpg https://rainbow-report.com/article/dungeon-crawler-carl-graphic-novel-a-black-readers-take-on-representation-in-litrpg Our review of the Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Vol. 1: a bold manga-inspired adaptation that expands the LitRPG world, with a few stumbles along the way. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:04:12 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/ramokgopa-admits-no-study-on-tariff-pain-for-poor-households https://rainbow-report.com/article/ramokgopa-admits-no-study-on-tariff-pain-for-poor-households Electricity Minister Ramokgopa admits no targeted study on how rising tariffs affect poor households, even as Eskom pushes another 8.83% increase for 2027. Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:04:50 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/r306-million-spent-policing-anti-immigration-protests-a-costly-legacy-of-xenophobia https://rainbow-report.com/article/r306-million-spent-policing-anti-immigration-protests-a-costly-legacy-of-xenophobia SAPS spent R306 million policing June 30 anti-immigration protests, with R251 million on overtime. Rainbow Report asks: at what cost to our communities and pan-African values? Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:05:00 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/bonteheuwel-teen-home-after-hit-and-run-she-is-recuperating-well https://rainbow-report.com/article/bonteheuwel-teen-home-after-hit-and-run-she-is-recuperating-well A 15-year-old Bonteheuwel girl is home after a hit-and-run, with a local driver hailed as a hero for chasing the fleeing car. Police have opened a reckless driving case. Politics Zanele Mokoena Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:04:39 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/pokemon-gos-mewtwo-fatigue-exposes-bigger-problems-who-really-pays-when-the-game-fails https://rainbow-report.com/article/pokemon-gos-mewtwo-fatigue-exposes-bigger-problems-who-really-pays-when-the-game-fails Pokémon Go's latest event was a cash grab wrapped in server failures. South African players and fans worldwide are demanding a fairer system that doesn't steal their money. Technology Zanele Mokoena Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:04:20 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/anak-krakataus-fury-jakarta-airport-shut-as-indonesias-colonial-era-volcano-disrupts-thousands https://rainbow-report.com/article/anak-krakataus-fury-jakarta-airport-shut-as-indonesias-colonial-era-volcano-disrupts-thousands Indonesia's main airport extends closure as Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, stranding 340,000 passengers and exposing the fragility of a region shaped by colonial exploitation and environmental neglect. Environment Zanele Mokoena Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:04:26 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/hijacked-buildings-the-states-10-year-failure-to-reclaim-its-own https://rainbow-report.com/article/hijacked-buildings-the-states-10-year-failure-to-reclaim-its-own South Africa's hijacked building crisis is a state failure: R237 million spent, only 20 of 1,285 properties recovered. Children live in squalor while the state dithers. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:04:22 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/being-a-big-brother-does-not-erase-the-baby-he-still-is https://rainbow-report.com/article/being-a-big-brother-does-not-erase-the-baby-he-still-is A mother's powerful reminder that being a big brother does not mean a child has stopped being a baby. A story about tenderness, attention and the pressure we put on firstborns. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:04:11 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/concourt-must-decide-will-sa-courts-hold-mtn-accountable-for-iran-corruption https://rainbow-report.com/article/concourt-must-decide-will-sa-courts-hold-mtn-accountable-for-iran-corruption The Constitutional Court is weighing whether South African courts can hear a R74bn claim that MTN secured its Iran licence through bribery. The outcome could set a major precedent for corporate accountability. Business Zanele Mokoena Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:04:10 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-show-black-power-in-soweto-a-victory-for-the-people https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-show-black-power-in-soweto-a-victory-for-the-people The Springboks delivered more than a rugby win in Soweto; they delivered a statement of Black excellence and national pride, overpowering the All Blacks 29-24. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:04:40 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/operation-retshepeng-limpopo-police-seize-r525000-dagga-and-arrest-62-undocumented-foreigners-in-mus https://rainbow-report.com/article/operation-retshepeng-limpopo-police-seize-r525000-dagga-and-arrest-62-undocumented-foreigners-in-mus Limpopo police seize R525,000 in dagga and arrest 62 undocumented foreign nationals in Musina during Operation Retshepeng, raising questions about border enforcement and migrant rights in post-apartheid South Africa. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:04:23 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-exposes-the-wests-failure-to-protect-black-and-brown-mothers https://rainbow-report.com/article/mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-case-exposes-the-wests-failure-to-protect-black-and-brown-mothers A judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial after jurors deadlocked 11-1. The case exposes how the system fails mothers, especially Black and brown women, when mental health care is ignored. Health Zanele Mokoena Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:04:40 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/life-sentences-for-gang-killers-but-a-mother-still-waits-to-bring-her-son-home https://rainbow-report.com/article/life-sentences-for-gang-killers-but-a-mother-still-waits-to-bring-her-son-home Four Wonder Boys gang members got life for killing Nico Theron, but his mother Charmaine Curtis still searches for his remains. Justice is partial when a family cannot bury their son. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:04:28 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/two-kzn-girls-finally-home-after-trafficking-nightmare-in-malawi https://rainbow-report.com/article/two-kzn-girls-finally-home-after-trafficking-nightmare-in-malawi Two KZN sisters return home after being trafficked to Malawi in 2024. The minister warns trafficking is real and calls for community vigilance. Politics Zanele Mokoena Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:04:34 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/trumps-imperial-fantasies-renaming-the-strait-of-hormuz-while-iran-bleeds https://rainbow-report.com/article/trumps-imperial-fantasies-renaming-the-strait-of-hormuz-while-iran-bleeds Trump's latest imperial fantasy involves renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself, while his war with Iran kills civilians. For the Global South, this is colonial arrogance, not comedy. Politics Zanele Mokoena Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:04:29 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-unlawful-tariffs-expose-deeper-failures-in-municipal-accountability https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-unlawful-tariffs-expose-deeper-failures-in-municipal-accountability Cogta admits no engagement with Cape Town over unlawful fixed tariffs, as court and Public Protector findings expose systemic failures in service delivery to Black communities. Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:04:34 GMT