Politics

Blunt force trauma killed Bedford mother and daughters, post-mortem finds

The brutal deaths of mother Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42) and her daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), have taken a chilling turn after post-mortem...

MPs call for probe into controversial Limpopo Bokkieweek

Parliament has called for an urgent investigation into the Bokkieweek sporting tournament in Limpopo. This comes after reports alleging it was an Afrikaner-only event, with...

UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz,...

One Indian crew member was killed, and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the...

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data...

Trump: ‘The Hormuz Strait is open and will remain open, with...

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait...

Jetour refreshes best-selling SUVs as competition intensifies

Chinese SUV brand Jetour has refreshed its two best-selling models, the Dashing and X70 Plus, as it looks to maintain its rapid growth in...

ANC veteran Zandile Gumede unveiled as new MK Party KZN deputy...

Former Ethekwini mayor and ANC member Zandile Gumede has been unveiled as the new MK Party member and deputy convenor of the party in...

Cape Town mayor blasts NPA over ‘catch-and-release’ of alleged drug dealers

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of allowing suspected drug dealers to return to communities by failing to...

Sick notes, subpoenas: Madlanga inquiry’s unexpected side battle

What began as an isolated postponement has developed into a pattern that has increasingly frustrated the commission, prompting chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, to...

DR Congo reports Ebola cases in five provinces, caseload nears 1,900

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported Ebola cases in five provinces, with the nationwide tally rising to 1,873 confirmed cases, including...

Bangkok pub fire kills 27, cops probe possible negligence

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials said on Monday, with police investigating possible...

British man accused of killing wife, daughters in court over gun,...

The British man accused of murdering his wife and two young daughters in the United Kingdom briefly appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on...

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait...

US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and...

IDAC head misses Madlanga commission hearing after being hospitalised

The testimony of Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), was postponed after she failed to appear before the Madlanga...

R228m SAPS tender case takes twist as Cat Matlala dumps plea...

Alleged underworld figure and businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has withdrawn the plea and sentence agreement he recently reached with the state in connection with...

Kenyan entrepreneur turns plastic waste into durable fencing poles

Mountains of discarded plastic bottles, food containers and packaging often end up in landfills or waterways, contributing to one of the world's most pressing...

Europe’s heatwaves highlight need for sustainable cooling

Europe is experiencing a summer of unprecedented heat. The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that Western Europe recently experienced its hottest June on record....

Vehicle shortages push Algerian buyers to treat autos as investments

https://youtu.be/W8Ueqz8lvME Rising prices of used cars and vehicle parts in Algeria have prompted the government to adopt a new strategy aimed at strengthening the country's...

OpenAI unveils long-awaited ‘super app’ as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies

OpenAI has showcased a new AI ‌agent meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. The agent, called...

In KZN, home is not so easy to find

Identity in KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) has almost always been rooted in separation – sometimes even by which side of the uThukela River you call home. Our...

A gallant fight by the Egyptians

Egypt’s World Cup journey came to an end. And despite all the injustices, racism, and blatant favouritism, the Egyptian team remained fierce and professional....

Minimum wage should not be a ceiling for fair pay

The treatment of food and beverage waitrons at Gold Reef City raises an important labour relations and corporate governance issue that deserves public attention. According...

Germany funds 50 000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

LONDON - Germany is funding 50 000 attack drones for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter said, in an order that marks one...

Toyota’s first electric SUV signals serious intent in premium EV battle

Toyota South Africa Motors has finally entered the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market under its badge, and if my first drive of the new Toyota...

Deepal S07 has style and substance, but charging frustrations linger

The premium electric vehicle (EV) segment is the latest battleground for Chinese carmakers as they continue to make major advances in South Africa. I...

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office,...

Myanmar tells Asean ‘sister’ Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked...

BANGKOK - The Southeast Asian bloc, Asean, was told on Sunday by Myanmar's foreign minister that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was...

LEN can stop HIV. But first, people need to understand it

The last person I expected to catch me off guard that summer’s evening was my 52-year-old aunt. We were roasting fresh maize around a...

Regulators place ban on iDexis weight-loss drugs

Healthcare professionals in South Africa are barred from prescribing, dispensing or holding stock of weight-loss medicines produced by pharmacy group iDexis. This week, the South...

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five people, including a girl, say...

CAIRO - Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said. Medics said...