Politics
Kubayi flags tenure ‘inconsistency’ in NPA leadership appointments
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has raised concerns about what she described as an inconsistency in the tenure arrangements governing senior appointments in the National...
At least 132 killed after strong quake hits western Colombia
The death toll from a magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132 nationwide, with more than 570 others injured,...
Fadiel Adams’ laptop explanation fails to convince Madlanga Commission
National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Fadiel Adams was due to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday.
However,...
14 illegal miners found dead in disused Rustenburg mine
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 11 (Reuters) - South African police said on Tuesday that 14 illegal miners had died and scores of others had been injured at a disused mine near Rustenburg in the North West province
Nigerians’ cost of living pain deepens as election looms
By Libby George and Abraham Achirga LONDON/ABUJA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Grace Adama puts her earrings on in her two-room flat before grabbing her handbag and leaving for work in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
Rain brings major roads to a standstill as motorists urged to...
Motorists across several provinces have been urged to postpone non-essential travel as severe winter weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa’s road network,...
Snow closes three Eastern Cape mountain passes
Heavy snowfall has forced the closure of three major mountain passes in the Eastern Cape, while authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have also moved to restrict...
Women police lead Women’s Day operation, 109 arrested
Female police officers took centre stage in a major crime-fighting operation in the Villa Nora policing area over the Women’s Day weekend.
This resulted in...
Magalies Water warns bidders of tender scam using CEO’s credentials
Magalies Water has issued an urgent warning to bidders who recently responded to its advertised tenders after discovering a scam involving individuals allegedly posing...
WHO experts urge trial of Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo strain
World Health Organisation (WHO) vaccine experts have recommended a full-scale human trial to assess whether the only licensed Ebola vaccine can protect against the...
Ebola takes severe toll on women and children in eastern DRC:...
Women and children continue to bear the brunt of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the epidemic is...
Debates on regulation arise after AI designs working viruses in lab
AI has designed working viruses in a lab for the first time, according to a study published in the journal Science.
Researchers from Stanford University...
Should the Madlanga commission hear from Thabo Bester?
The purpose of any commission of inquiry is to uncover the truth, identify institutional failures and recommend measures to prevent similar events from happening...
Kia flexes with all-new Seltos amid SUV market contest
Kia South Africa has unveiled the second-generation Seltos, betting on sharper styling, a more digital cabin and improved technology to strengthen its position in...
More than just a celebration, action needed
As South Africa marks Women's Month, we must ensure that our celebrations are matched by meaningful action and genuine respect.
This is the time to...
Road deaths are not accidents – they are policy failures
Every day, more than 3 000 people leave home somewhere in the world and never return because of a road crash. For many, that final...
Thank you coach Broos
As we bid farewell to Hugo Broos, it is with immense gratitude that we reflect on Bafana Bafana’s remarkable transformation under his leadership. When...
Affordable new vehicles the main driver behind car sales in SA
South Africa’s strongest monthly new vehicle sales performance in 12 years appears, at first glance, to contradict the country’s broader economic reality. With growth...
Spain plans burials, seeks identities of those killed in Ceuta migrant...
Police and forensic scientists have drafted in extra staff to try to identify the bodies of 80 migrants found after last week’s mass rush...
Buti Manamela faces fresh Public Protector probe
By Mawande AmaShabalala
Mawande@sundayworld.co.za
Higher education and training minister Buti Manamela is facing a fresh probe from the office of the public protector for alleged breach...
Niger road accident death toll rises to 22
The death toll of a road accident which occurred on Friday in western Niger has risen to 22, the Nigerien Ministry of Transport and...
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan for Gaza and will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms, Israeli Prime...
Do we need 10 000 steps a day?
You’ve probably heard that hitting 10 000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. But where did this number come from?
Believe it...
Thailand mourns school shooting victims amid growing scrutiny over youth gun...
The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday's...
Iran says no talks under way with US, stresses Strait of...
There are no negotiations between Iran and the United States, though mediators are seeking ways to resume talks and the two sides are exchanging...
Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Serbia strengthens ties with Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on Saturday, meeting President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade as relations between the two...
Elon Musk refused Starlink to help Ukraine strike deep in Russia
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has refused to allow Ukraine forces to use his Starlink satellite internet service for drone strikes deep inside...
ICC oversight body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse withdrawal
The body that oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the court, warning...
Greenland warns oil firm allegedly linked to Trump over planned drilling
Greenland has issued a "strong warning" to a US oil company allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump after equipment for a planned drilling...
Thailand mourns school shooting victims amid growing scrutiny over youth gun...
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Funerals are being held for the victims of a mass shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok. The incident has sent shockwaves...































