Palestine remains in a state of perpetual flux regarding the leadership of the Palestinian Authority (PA). PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his entourage of aides and advisors have introduced a new “temporary” constitution amid mass arrests and allegations of abuse by security forces. Within two months, there have been 235 reported cases of violence by […]
South African tennis has reached new heights. Rising stars Alec Beckley and Philip Henning delivered incredible performances at the Davis Cup World Group II playoff at Irene Country Club in Centurion. The Renault South Africa Tennis players persevered to claw their way back from 2–1 down to beat Montenegro 3–2. In the second tie, with
Murder knows no end. On Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street, a man was gunned down in the Central Business District (CBD) this afternoon (19 of February 2026, at the time of writing). The bustling CBD was brought to a standstill by the incident. Ensure Security stated that the victim was shot at about 16:00 on the
President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. He joined other African leaders for meetings and discussions. Speaking at a press conference with SABC News on the side lines of the summit, the president warned that the
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South Africa is on the verge of achieving victory in the Twenty20 World Cup’s Super 8 stage after Captain Aiden Markram’s storming half-century led them to a dominant seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India. This was New Zealand’s first loss of the campaign after they posted 175–7, as South Africa’s Marco Jansen took
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at Cape Town City Hall. The aftermath received a mixed reception. At the forefront of concerns was the ongoing water crisis, linked to the destruction of water infrastructure, alongside issues surrounding economic growth and the challenges that accompany it.
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The eThekwini Municipality has failed in its constitutional duty by neglecting to properly maintain, repair, or replace infrastructure. This neglect has resulted in the spillage of sewage and untreated effluent into beaches and waterways. The Pietermaritzburg High Court found the Municipality negligent in a recent ruling. The judgment follows a notice of motion filed by
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One year and three months after the end of the Syrian civil war and the fall of President Bashir al-Assad, Damascus and Riyadh signed a series of agreements described as laying the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership between the two countries. This new era of collaboration between Syria and Saudi Arabia began on February
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In a disturbing scandal linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, seventeen South African men were reportedly recruited against their will to fight for Moscow. The men claim they were lured to Russia under false pretences by uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party leader Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma-Sambudla has
In light of potential future tariff threats from Washington, South Africa is moving to strengthen its economic and political position across southern Africa as Pretoria prepares to counter any attempts by the administration of US President Donald Trump against its key trading partners. This strategic manoeuvre was underscored on Tuesday when the South African parliamentary