Hudaa Ahmed

June 12, 2026 Every day in South Africa, someone’s life changes in an instant. A test result. A phone call. A conversation in a clinic. Three words that can alter a person’s future forever: “You are HIV positive.” For decades, HIV has left its mark on South Africa. It has touched families in every province,

June 10, 2026 While millions of people around the world are focused on wars, political tensions and the rising cost of living, a quieter battle is taking place behind closed doors. It is a battle for influence. A battle for economic power. And a battle that could help determine who shapes the global economy for

June 8, 2026 Hidden among South Africa’s vast farmlands, a new threat is quietly taking root. Authorities are uncovering sophisticated methamphetamine laboratories linked to Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns that the country is becoming an attractive base for some of the world’s most powerful criminal organisations. Once associated primarily with the streets of Mexico and

June 3, 2026 As Ukraine continues its struggle against Russia, another battle is unfolding far from the front lines. It is a battle that cannot be won with tanks, missiles or soldiers. It is a battle against corruption. At a time when Ukraine is fighting to defend its territory, rebuild damaged infrastructure and maintain the

June 3, 2026 Türkiye is facing one of the most significant political crises in its modern history, as a growing battle over the leadership of the country’s main opposition party threatens to deepen divisions and test the strength of its democratic institutions. At the centre of the crisis is the Republican People’s Party, or CHP,

June 1, 2026 The United States has begun guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions involving Iran continue to raise concerns about the security of one of the world’s most important maritime routes. The move comes amid growing international efforts to keep trade flowing through the narrow waterway, which lies between Iran

May 29, 2026 Imagine two South Africans standing in the same supermarket. One has R5 000 available in their account. The other has just R500 left until payday. Who is more likely to pay more for everyday life? The answer may seem surprising. In many cases, it is the person with the least money. Economists