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Djiboutian president secures landslide victory
RT News|Updated

Djiboutian president secures landslide victory

'State's case is weak': Nkosi denies charges, reveals he earns R16,500 per month

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, accused of multiple offences including unlawful possession of explosives, told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court he is not a flight risk ...

Ghana footballer Dominic Frimpong dies after robbery attack on team bus

AFP|Updated

Two masked men, armed with firearms fired shots inside the team bus.

Woman arrested for allegedly torching ex-boyfriend’s home after breakup dispute

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Limpopo after allegedly setting her boyfriend’s house on fire shortly after their relationship ended. The blaze destroyed property ...

US-Iran talks collapse: Market reactions and future implications

Ashley Lechman|Updated

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan ended in disappointment, leading to significant market reactions. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global discusses the ...

The Phala Phala scandal: Ramaphosa 'has a case to answer for bypassing the law'

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Could President Cyril Ramaphosa and Major General Wally Rhoode be held accountable for failing to report the Phala Phala farm theft? Experts weigh in on the implications ...

How Emfuleni municipal official was shot dead in brazen daylight attack

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

An Emfuleni Local Municipality finance official was gunned down while waiting for her car to be serviced in Vanderbijlpark. A viral video shows a gunman approaching ...

Tragedy strikes South African school sports once again

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Heartbreak strikes again in South African school sports as Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, a Grade 9 learner, collapses and dies during a rugby match. This tragedy highlights ...

'Big Brother Mzansi' couple Thato Mokoena and Gash1 split after three years of marriage

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Reality TV star Thato Mokoena has confirmed the end of her marriage to Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni, saying she walked away due to irreconcilable differences following ...

Fake ‘king’ saga deepens as five more suspects arrested in Limpopo fraud crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A Limpopo man accused of posing as a king and appointing his own traditional leaders is at the centre of a growing fraud case, with five more suspects now arrested. ...

Malibuye Langa Appointed Managing Director of aha Hotels & Lodges

Staff Reporter|Updated

Tourvest Accommodation Southern Africa announces the strategic appointment of Malibuye 'Mali' Langa as Managing Director of aha Hotels & Lodges, effective 1 March ...

Join Basement Jaxx at the Kiss Kiss festival: A cultural celebration in Cape Town and Joburg

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Join Basement Jaxx at the Kiss Kiss festival, where the vibrant beats of UK electronic music meet the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, promising a transformative ...

Watch VideoBulls target Welsh win as SA sides enter defining URC stretch

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls prepare for a critical clash against the Dragons in Wales this coming Friday, can they turn their recent setbacks into a triumphant return to the URC? ...

Understanding the US-Iran Ceasefire: A Fragile Path to Peace

Farhad Ibragimov|Published

The recent US-Iran ceasefire raises questions about its viability and the potential for lasting peace. This article explores the complexities of the ceasefire agreement, ...

Literary sensation: meet the 17-year-old author behind new fantasy debut ‘The Veyrith’

Lutho Pasiya|Published

At just 17, Claudia Stuart Calisto captivates readers with her debut fantasy novel ‘The Veyrith’, exploring themes of resilience and identity through a richly layered ...

Can Africa's Women Leaders Break the UN's Glass Ceiling?

Kim Heller|Published

With António Guterres's term ending in 2026, the race for the next UN Secretary-General presents a pivotal opportunity for Africa and its women. This article explores ...

War On Iran: Central Asia Caught Between Fear and Opportunity

Timofey Bordachev|Published

The ongoing conflict in Iran poses significant challenges and opportunities for Central Asia, a region historically marked by stability. As the geopolitical landscape ...

Nerves mount as NASA's Artemis II prepares for re-entry and splashdown

AFP|Updated

After a historic lunar flyby, NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to make a thrilling splashdown in the Pacific, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration.

Melania Trump addresses Epstein allegations in rare public statement

AFP|Updated

In a rare public statement, Melania Trump denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, urging accountability for survivors. What led her to speak out now?

PFL Africa: Nkosi Ndebele targets global circuit after Pretoria homecoming

Julian Kiewietz|Published

PFL Africa champion Nkosi Ndebele returns to South Africa to headline a Bantamweight Showcase against Italy’s Michele Clemente after a scheduled bout in Madrid fell ...