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Police open inquest after woman, 22, found dead near University of...

Police in Mankweng have opened an inquest after the discovery of the body of a 22-year-old woman near the fence of the University of...

Explosions rock Sanaa as Saudi airstrikes target Houthi positions

Loud explosions rocked Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa late Saturday as the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported renewed Saudi airstrikes on the city.

Media: Iran’s IRGC hits 7 ‘violating’ oil tankers in Strait of...

The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has targeted at least seven "violating" oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in the past five days, the…

France to step up Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fears,...

France will step up its support for efforts to eradicate Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday during a visit to…

Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray’s capital, sources say

Ethiopia's federal military has recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, three sources said on Saturday, dealing a major setback to an…

Cosatu’s venue tug-of-war

Cosatu affiliates are locked in a battle over where to stage their reconvened national congress between October 12 and 14, with some unions pushing...

‘Shaka iLembe’ moves local storytelling to world stage

South Africa’s record-breaking isiZulu drama Shaka iLembe is taking its story beyond the continent, with StudioCanal launching the series to international buyers ahead of...

Park Hyatt serves up sweet stories and a taste of Mzansi

Park Hyatt Johannesburg is giving guests more than just a meal, with its high tea and Sunday brunch offering experiences built around beautiful food,...

Toilet row sets off claims of worker purge at SPAR

The SACP has lodged complaints over an alleged purge of nearly 20 employees at an Eastern Cape SPAR store, including a woman it says...

When the protectors become predators

The charges against suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya make for grim reading. The state alleges that the 59-year-old, who headed crime detection...