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 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:55:30 GMT Hannibal Media Platform © 2026 Rainbow Report 60 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 https://rainbow-report.com/article/janmashtami-2026-a-sacred-night-of-devotion-and-resistance-in-south-africas-hindu-community https://rainbow-report.com/article/janmashtami-2026-a-sacred-night-of-devotion-and-resistance-in-south-africas-hindu-community Janmashtami 2026 falls on September 3 and 4. Discover the fasting rituals, mantras and spiritual practices that honour Lord Krishna's birth, and why this sacred night matters for South Africa's Hindu community. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:04:08 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/us-court-shields-private-possession-of-ai-child-sex-images-igniting-outrage https://rainbow-report.com/article/us-court-shields-private-possession-of-ai-child-sex-images-igniting-outrage A US appeals court ruled that privately possessing AI-generated child-sex images is protected, citing Supreme Court precedent. The decision has sparked outrage and raises urgent questions about the law's ability to keep pace with AI technology. Technology Zanele Mokoena Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:04:33 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/gta-6-screenshots-reveal-new-details-as-rockstar-locks-in-november-launch https://rainbow-report.com/article/gta-6-screenshots-reveal-new-details-as-rockstar-locks-in-november-launch Rockstar drops new GTA 6 screenshots showing character customization, a Miami landmark recreation, and story hints as the November 19 launch approaches. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:29:03 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/irans-death-sentences-for-two-women-expose-the-brutal-face-of-state-terror https://rainbow-report.com/article/irans-death-sentences-for-two-women-expose-the-brutal-face-of-state-terror Iranian courts have sentenced two women to death over anti-government protests, escalating a brutal crackdown that has already seen 29 men executed. The verdicts, delivered in Isfahan, highlight the regime's use of state terror to crush dissent. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:04:20 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/anc-cracks-down-on-western-cape-defectors-a-reckoning-for-political-loyalty https://rainbow-report.com/article/anc-cracks-down-on-western-cape-defectors-a-reckoning-for-political-loyalty The ANC in the Western Cape has expelled councillors who defected to opposition parties, a decisive move that underscores the party's intolerance for political betrayal ahead of the November elections. The purge targets defectors in Cape Town, Mossel Bay, George, and Knysna. Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:04:26 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/or-tambo-cape-town-and-king-shaka-airports-flagged-for-organised-crime-risks https://rainbow-report.com/article/or-tambo-cape-town-and-king-shaka-airports-flagged-for-organised-crime-risks South Africa's major international airports have been flagged as strategic organised crime priority areas, with 117 narcotics-smuggling cases registered between 2023/2024 and 2025/2026. Recent seizures at OR Tambo alone exceeded R200 million in street value. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:04:38 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/kailash-pilgrims-missing-isha-foundation-fears-worst-after-nepal-floods https://rainbow-report.com/article/kailash-pilgrims-missing-isha-foundation-fears-worst-after-nepal-floods Isha Foundation fears the worst for 80 Kailash pilgrims missing after devastating Nepal floods. A climate tragedy that hits the Global South hardest. Environment Zanele Mokoena Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:04:03 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/du-toits-100th-test-victory-breaks-the-curse-and-lifts-the-nation https://rainbow-report.com/article/du-toits-100th-test-victory-breaks-the-curse-and-lifts-the-nation Pieter-Steph du Toit's 100th Test ends in historic victory over the All Blacks, breaking a decades-old curse and uniting a nation. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:04:37 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/student-housing-crisis-exposed-minister-demands-action-within-60-days https://rainbow-report.com/article/student-housing-crisis-exposed-minister-demands-action-within-60-days Minister Buti Manamela has given his department and NSFAS 60 days to produce a reconciled national accommodation baseline as South Africa's student housing crisis deepens, with Black students bearing the brunt of substandard and overpriced living conditions. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:04:09 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/r74-billion-for-limpopo-new-hospital-and-water-projects-finally-address-apartheids-neglect https://rainbow-report.com/article/r74-billion-for-limpopo-new-hospital-and-water-projects-finally-address-apartheids-neglect South Africa secures R7.4 billion in NDB loans for a new Limpopo hospital and water infrastructure, addressing decades of apartheid-era neglect. Politics Zanele Mokoena Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:04:36 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/a-mothers-year-of-grief-cape-town-woman-still-waiting-for-her-sons-ashes https://rainbow-report.com/article/a-mothers-year-of-grief-cape-town-woman-still-waiting-for-her-sons-ashes Marina Fortune paid R8,000 for her son's cremation, but nearly a year later she still has no ashes. Hartnick's Funeral Home has offered no answers. Business Zanele Mokoena Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:04:06 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-new-sewer-campaign-ignores-the-real-crisis-apartheids-broken-infrastructure https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-new-sewer-campaign-ignores-the-real-crisis-apartheids-broken-infrastructure Cape Town's new sewer campaign blames residents for blockages while ignoring apartheid-era infrastructure neglect in townships like Khayelitsha. A critical look at who really bears responsibility. Politics Zanele Mokoena Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:04:28 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/sugar-wars-why-delaying-tariff-reform-is-a-betrayal-of-black-workers https://rainbow-report.com/article/sugar-wars-why-delaying-tariff-reform-is-a-betrayal-of-black-workers South Africa's sugar industry faces a jobs crisis as tariff delays allow cheap imports to flood the market. The fight to protect Black workers in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga is a fight for economic justice. Business Zanele Mokoena Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:04:30 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/metas-dollar167-billion-settlement-a-victory-for-our-children-or-another-colonial-corporate-maneuver https://rainbow-report.com/article/metas-dollar167-billion-settlement-a-victory-for-our-children-or-another-colonial-corporate-maneuver Meta's $16.7 billion settlement with US states over teen safety is a landmark victory, but South Africans must ask: who protects our children from digital exploitation? Technology Zanele Mokoena Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:04:16 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/african-arts-global-rise-who-profits-who-pays-and-who-owns-the-past https://rainbow-report.com/article/african-arts-global-rise-who-profits-who-pays-and-who-owns-the-past As global demand for African art surges, a dangerous silence hangs over the market. Zanele Mokoena examines the urgent need for transparency, the fight against money laundering, and the unfinished business of colonial restitution. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:04:02 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/ancs-matric-rule-a-necessary-step-or-elitist-gatekeeping https://rainbow-report.com/article/ancs-matric-rule-a-necessary-step-or-elitist-gatekeeping The ANC's new directive demanding matric for councillors is a bold move against populism, but does it betray grassroots leaders scarred by Bantu education? Zanele Mokoena analyzes the stakes. Politics Zanele Mokoena Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:04:14 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/namibias-seabed-gamble-a-colonial-legacy-of-exploitation https://rainbow-report.com/article/namibias-seabed-gamble-a-colonial-legacy-of-exploitation Namibia approves the world's first commercial seabed phosphate mining project, risking marine ecosystems and local fisheries. Critics warn of toxic release and foreign exploitation. Environment Zanele Mokoena Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:04:01 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/joburg-homeowner-loses-court-battle-over-r34000-levy-debt-a-warning-for-sectional-title-owners https://rainbow-report.com/article/joburg-homeowner-loses-court-battle-over-r34000-levy-debt-a-warning-for-sectional-title-owners The High Court dismissed a Joburg homeowner's exception against a body corporate's R34,000 levy claim, enforcing the acknowledgement of debt and ordering punitive costs. A stark warning about the power of signed agreements. Business Zanele Mokoena Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:04:31 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/70-years-after-the-1956-womens-march-are-we-really-free https://rainbow-report.com/article/70-years-after-the-1956-womens-march-are-we-really-free Seventy years after 20,000 women marched against pass laws, we ask: have we honoured their sacrifice or reduced it to expensive luncheons and superficial beauty treatments? Politics Zanele Mokoena Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:04:23 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-r319-million-rollover-a-test-of-political-will-for-the-poor https://rainbow-report.com/article/cape-towns-r319-million-rollover-a-test-of-political-will-for-the-poor Cape Town's R31.9 million rollover for unfinished projects sparks debate over service delivery to poor communities, with critics citing a lack of political will. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:04:33 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/westburys-bloody-summer-22-dead-in-two-months-as-gang-war-terrorises-community https://rainbow-report.com/article/westburys-bloody-summer-22-dead-in-two-months-as-gang-war-terrorises-community Westbury is under siege. 22 people dead in two months as gang war rages. The state has failed. The community demands action. Politics Zanele Mokoena Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:04:19 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-ellis-park-humiliation-a-painful-reminder-of-unfinished-business https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-ellis-park-humiliation-a-painful-reminder-of-unfinished-business The Springboks' 33-16 loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park is more than a sporting defeat. It is a painful reminder that transformation in South African rugby remains unfinished business. Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:04:22 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/salah-and-guardiola-are-gone-what-losing-two-icons-means-for-liverpool-and-city https://rainbow-report.com/article/salah-and-guardiola-are-gone-what-losing-two-icons-means-for-liverpool-and-city Liverpool and Manchester City face their toughest test yet as Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola exit. Can the new managers fill the void left by these icons? Sports Zanele Mokoena Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:04:24 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/joburg-butchery-shut-down-the-price-of-exploiting-black-workers https://rainbow-report.com/article/joburg-butchery-shut-down-the-price-of-exploiting-black-workers A Johannesburg butchery has been shut down after inspectors found workers paid below minimum wage, unsafe conditions, and food safety breaches. The crackdown is a win for workers' rights, but it exposes the deep exploitation still faced by Black South Africans. Business Zanele Mokoena Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:04:15 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/the-duskbloods-fromsoftwares-bold-new-vision-demands-our-attention-not-just-our-reflexes https://rainbow-report.com/article/the-duskbloods-fromsoftwares-bold-new-vision-demands-our-attention-not-just-our-reflexes FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is a radical multiplayer experiment on Switch 2. Director Miyazaki calls it his most complex game yet. Here is how it plays. Arts and Entertainment Zanele Mokoena Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:04:27 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-vs-all-blacks-more-than-a-game-its-a-statement https://rainbow-report.com/article/springboks-vs-all-blacks-more-than-a-game-its-a-statement Rassie Erasmus admits to nerves ahead of the Springboks' clash with the All Blacks, but insists both teams will go full out at Ellis Park. Sports Zanele Mokoena Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:04:32 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-bowlers-shine-as-pnb-champion-of-champions-crowns-new-kings-and-queens-of-the-green https://rainbow-report.com/article/black-bowlers-shine-as-pnb-champion-of-champions-crowns-new-kings-and-queens-of-the-green Ruaan Victor and Shannon Burger claimed the PNB Champion of Champions titles in a weekend of thrilling bowls, marking a new era for the sport in our community. Sports Zanele Mokoena Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:04:19 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/justice-delayed-the-states-own-witness-keeps-dodging-the-duncan-hoorn-trial https://rainbow-report.com/article/justice-delayed-the-states-own-witness-keeps-dodging-the-duncan-hoorn-trial The Duncan Hoorn murder trial hits another roadblock as a key police witness, Warrant Officer Robin Basson, dodges court yet again. From alleged drunkenness to a convenient medical certificate, the pattern of evasion raises serious questions about accountability in our justice system. Politics Zanele Mokoena Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:04:09 GMT https://rainbow-report.com/article/financial-advice-a-path-to-economic-power-for-young-black-women https://rainbow-report.com/article/financial-advice-a-path-to-economic-power-for-young-black-women As Women's Month closes, young Black women are urged to consider financial advice as a path to economic power and community upliftment, challenging the legacy of Apartheid's economic dispossession. Business Zanele Mokoena Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:04:00 GMT