Politics

SA court bars iDexis from selling compounded Ozempic

South Africa's High Court has granted Novo Nordisk an interim interdict barring a local pharmacy group from manufacturing and selling compounded weight-loss medicines containing...

Inside legal opinion which parly speaker Didiza defied

A legal opinion prepared for National Assembly (NA) Speaker Thoko Didiza advised that Parliament should actively oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's attempt to halt impeachment...

IEC records 2.9 million registrations over weekend

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has recorded 2.9-million registration transactions during the voter registration weekend. This reflects a marked increase in civic participation...

Galaxy S26 Ultra raises bar for productivity, mobile photography

When Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 Series earlier this year, much of the attention centred on artificial intelligence, camera technology and productivity features....

British PM Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party. "Every decision I've taken is about...

Jub Jub’s firearm case returns to court

Controversial media personality and musician Jub-Jub, real name Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, returned to the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Monday. Jub Jub is facing charges of...

Kubayi: State did not bus Malawians to Joburg

As social media buzzed with claims that Malawian nationals had been transported from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to Gauteng, the government has moved to distance itself...

Cat Matlala firm CEO suffers ‘panic attack’ ahead of Madlanga appearance

The anticipated appearance of the chief executive of a company owned by alleged underworld figure and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala before the Madlanga...

King Misuzulu: ‘Let no blood be spilt, let no one be...

King of the Zulu nation, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, has urged the Zulu nation not to harm any foreign national. He was speaking at the International...

UN Security Council warns of ‘imminent risk of mass atrocities’ in...

The United Nations Security Council has warned of an “imminent risk of mass atrocities” in Sudan as fighting intensifies around El-Obeid, urging the paramilitary...

Japanese scholars call for return of Chinese relics looted during wartime

A group of Japanese scholars and civic activists has called on the government to confront its history of aggression and return Chinese cultural relics...

We can prioritise citizens and help asylum seekers

South Africa must confront the refugee question with greater clarity, structure and balance. While the country has a tradition of offering refuge to those...

Rethinking the meaning of Youth Day

June 16, 2026, marked 50 years since Soweto pupils marched against the imposition of Afrikaans in black schools. Interestingly, Afrikaners continue to fight for their...

US and Israel lose face in deal while Iran sits pretty

Reports indicate that a devastating document leak has “uncovered” the terms of Donald Trump’s new agreement with Tehran, signalling a massive geopolitical shift. Inside the...

Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election

NAIROBI - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably won another parliamentary majority in this month's elections, results released by the national election...

Chamber warns new mine rules could repel investors

Mozambique’s new law requiring the state to have a 15% stake in all mining ventures could deter foreign investment, an industry executive said. The southern...

African nations push fisheries transparency at global summit

The 11th Our Ocean Conference, held in Mombasa, Kenya, concluded with a call for African countries to accelerate fisheries transparency reforms as part of...

Iran coach criticises restrictions on team before World Cup match

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VjuIGjACkbc Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says the team has faced multiple off-field challenges at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, including delayed arrival, visa issues...

Suspected rhino poacher shot dead in gunfight with police

A suspected poacher was shot dead during a gunfight with Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) members on a farm in Waterberg, police said on Sunday. The incident...

Experts call for human rights governance reform at UN meeting

Officials, scholars and civil society representatives have called for reforming the global human rights governance system and improving its effectiveness at a United Nations...

Quantum sensing breakthrough cancels noise, boosting dark matter search

Researchers have demonstrated a new quantum sensing technique that effectively eliminates a major source of background noise, a breakthrough that could improve future searches...

Ancient DNA traces origins of zongzi tradition

Chinese researchers have identified what may be the earliest known physical evidence of zongzi and uncovered clues about why the traditional food has been...

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be...

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo - At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in...

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 956, including 247 deaths

KINSHASA - The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Saturday the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 956, including...

Bolivian president declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz ‌declared a state of ​emergency on Saturday in an attempt to end a ⁠blockade ​crisis that has ​ground the country's...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 proves petrol power still has a place

The automotive industry is changing rapidly. Diesel engines, once regarded as the obvious choice for long-distance motorists because of their fuel efficiency, are increasingly...

How Gen Z sees the world: Ethiopian entrepreneur makes her life’s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrBOsztSr3Y As the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is about to draw to a close, the prestigious event — the only A-category international film...

US-Iran talks set to start as Lebanon fighting fuels Hormuz tension

Iran's negotiating delegation and US Vice-President JD Vance were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday for the first time since a preliminary...

Springboks rack up massive victory against Barbarians with 12 tries

The Springboks exploded their 2026 into life with 12 tries before a thrilled Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium crowd of 26 398 in Gqeberha, racking up...

Lotto results for Saturday, June 20 2026

Lotto results for Saturday, June 20 2026 Lotto:                01 | 19 | 20| 22 | 47 | 50 ...