From football drills with local learners to a friendly match with factory employees, Banyana Banyana’s visit to East London celebrated women’s empowerment, menstrual confidence and the people behind one of South Africa’s well-known sanitary pad brands.

From serious endurance athletes to families looking for an outdoor adventure, the Merrell Tsitsikamma MTB Race and Trail Run is set to once again bring riders and runners together in one of the Eastern Cape’s most spectacular natural settings.

In this opinion piece, Mvume Ndimba explores the roots of xenophobia, the frustrations driving it and why he believes South Africa risks forgetting one of its most important lessons: our humanity is tied to the humanity of others. As a South African, I am deeply patriotic towards my country. I fully and wholeheartedly believe that…

The vibrant pulse of African rhythm, healing and cultural connection echoed across South Africa as the AFROFUTURE in Motion South Africa Cultural Exchange Tour 2026, led by Funmilayo Chesney and her New York-based Fusha Dance Company, concluded a powerful 10-day journey across Johannesburg and Cape Town.

For many South Africans, healthcare decisions are shaped as much by habit and hearsay as they are by facts. Whether it is putting off a doctor’s visit, relying on a quick pharmacy stop, or assuming medical aid will cover everything, these choices often come from long-held beliefs.

A new fitness movement is quietly gaining momentum in Kariega, and it’s about far more than just exercise.