Politics
Cornered Buti Manamela blames ‘the department’ for flouting NSFAS Act
Troubled minister of higher education Buti Manamela has blamed "advice from the department" for his contravention of provisions of the NSFAS Act relating to...
MK Party turns up the heat on DA’s Ian Cameron over...
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has turned up the heat on Police Portfolio Committee chairperson Ian Cameron, calling for him to appear before the...
Duduzile Zuma cries foul over her incitement trial delay
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial is set to collide almost directly with the MK Party’s local government election campaign, placing one of the party’s most...
Campaigns conclude in Zambia ahead of elections
As the campaign season comes to an end, Zambia is now counting down to Thursday's general elections.
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday...
Mpumalanga’s Mandla Ndlovu invites Jacob Zuma, other defectors to return to...
Faced with the toughest local government election three months from now, African National Congress (ANC) chairperson in Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu has rallied members of...
US ‘low-keying’ negotiations as Iran reshuffles key security posts
The US and Iran appear to be adjusting their respective positions as uncertainty continues to surround the future of their confrontation, with the reopening...
Apec 2026 enters final 100-day countdown as China aims for concrete...
With just 100 days remaining before leaders from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) economies gather in Shenzhen for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders'...
Iran says service fees should be charged for passage through Hormuz...
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends a weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Fees should be charged for maritime services provided in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman…
Behind Moscow’s efforts to boost ties with Africa
Russia wants a bigger role in Africa’s energy, security and development sectors, with Moscow presenting itself as a long-term partner for countries seeking investment,...
Stats SA finds migration dip linked to recent crackdown
By Setumo Stone
Deportations and voluntary repatriations of irregular foreign nationals contributed to lower net migration estimates, but the statistics agency says the full impact...
