This phenomenon is called “independent invention,” and it is our strongest evidence yet that every innovation our species has made has been a response to a place and time; that some technologies ...

While there are still numerous challenges to starting a business, SME South Africa emphasises that there are many “thriving industries” that present great opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.

As interest in African artists and designers grows, lodges are embracing a golden opportunity to combine animal encounters ...

South Africa is a middle-income emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange ...

This post has everything you need to know about converting South African Rand (ZAR) to USD, including where to secure the best exchange rates and how to avoid paying high fees on your conversion.

While tracing pearls from farm to market remains challenging, sustainability is an increasingly important topic. When the pearl has been sustainably cultured and successfully traced, it tells an ...

Two players who were part of Ireland's squad for their July Tests in South Africa will visit the country again ast part of a 33-man Emerging Ireland side. Handre Pollard has sung the praises of fellow ...

11-year-old making beaded bracelets There’s aren’t many 11-year-olds that have their handmade creation is store, but for one local girl, her crafty items are more than just bracelets. Brian ...

Jacob Zuma, who once led the African National Congress, has been accused of campaigning to dislodge the ANC from power.

Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers breaking news and updates on Politics, Current Affairs ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law, which aims to strengthen governance within South Africa's education sector. Government has ...

Israel’s defence ministry is offering residency to African migrants if they join the war on Gaza, according to Haaretz.