South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising. On June 16, 1976, over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were killed by police. The events ...

In St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans. A picket against anti-immigrant ...

Fan-favourite DiepCity actress Nompumelelo Vilakazi recently opened up about starring in Mzansi Magic's series Isithembu sika Msongelwa. The popular actress previously sparked a debate on social media ...

Founded in 2013 by M.J. Turpin and Matthew Dean Dowdle, the gallery established itself as a force in Johannesburg’s evolving art scene. An exciting addition to the art scene is the inaugural Hazendal ...

The Social Relief of Distress Grant will be paid through the month. SASSA warned beneficiaries not to ignore official review notifications sent via SMS. Upon receipt, beneficiaries must visit any of ...

I am the editor of agricultural magazine Farmer’s Weekly, South Africa's oldest magazine. Farmer's Weekly focuses on providing role players in the agriculture sector with news and information to help ...

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‘This is my way of saying that I know about your story. I see your daughters. I am listening.” These words, quietly spoken yet dense with power, reverberated through a modest studio nestled inside ...

Earlier this month, the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) Gallery at the University of Johannesburg inaugurated a dual exhibition that featured Senzeni Marasela’s Waiting and Remembering, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When GPS-triggered alerts show an elephant herd heading toward villages near Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, Capon Sibanda springs into action. He posts warnings in WhatsApp groups before speeding ...