Politics
Lesufi restructures wardens into streams to beef up policing
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced a sweeping overhaul of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens (GTW) programme, positioning it as a cornerstone of the province’s...
Family of Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu should choose his burial site,...
A South African appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide where he is buried, overturning...
Tensions flare as Khumalo confronts IDAC over alleged arrest move
Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and Major General Nozipho Madondo have formally complained to the ministers of justice and police, as well...
Rwanda, South Africa: From diplomatic frost to strategic partnership
After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked...
UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider SA funding cut
The head of UN/AIDS said on Monday she was saddened by the United States (US) plans to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa and...
Alleged chats, video evidence put Matlala, Van Wyk under scrutiny
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry pressed ahead with explosive evidence linking alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his associate, Mike van Wyk, to...
Vance says Strait of Hormuz open, Iran to allow IAEA
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil and natural gas are flowing through.
"We...
Namibia dismisses Starlink appeal over license rejection
Namibia's communications regulator said on Monday it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its license applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk's satellite...
Kenyan court finds health minister in contempt over Ebola facility
Kenya's High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt of court on Monday for disobeying orders to halt the construction of a U.S.-backed...
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
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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...
