Al-Sharaa on Israel and the Golan Heights Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is in New York, the United States (US), for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit. At a press interview and meeting with former American diplomat Brett McGurk on the sidelines of the gathering, he addressed the likelihood of diplomatic relations with Israel and
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Businesses across South Africa are shifting from AI experimentation to expecting measurable commercial impact. The main barrier is not ideas or tools, but the capacity to turn priorities into action. Platforms such as Frontier PDM aim to close that execution gap, while continental initiatives like Unstoppable Africa 2026 push for trade, investment and value creation
South Africa’s 2026 local government elections on 4 November are shaping up to be highly competitive. Nationwide, 546 political parties will contest municipal polls. In eThekwini nearly 70 parties and 12 independent candidates will stand for council seats. This crowded field raises questions about vote splitting, coalition formation, and who will lead local government after
Introduction US visa restrictions South Africa were announced by the US State Department. The United States says the measures target politically connected South African nationals linked to race based discrimination, incitement to imminent violence, or policies that enable uncompensated land seizures. The actions include visa bans and targeted sanctions. Consequently, relations between Washington and Pretoria
At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to move past recent tensions. Both leaders stressed the need to “put the past behind us” and focus on the future. This meeting marked a possible de‑escalation after months of
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Returns to Public Eye After Surgery Recovery Deputy President Paul Mashatile has made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery in August, reassuring South Africans that his health is steadily improving. Mashatile, who temporarily delegated his responsibilities to fellow cabinet members, expressed gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa, his family, colleagues, and
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Danny Jordaan won a fourth term as president of the South African Football Association after delegates voted at the elective conference in Midrand on 12 September 2026. Jordaan secured 157 votes while his challenger, Sandile Zungu, received 82 votes. He defended his record and highlighted coach development and recent milestones for Banyana Banyana as evidence
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The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded on 13 September 2026, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security.” BRICS now consists of eleven members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Iran. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s
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Three men suspected of involvement in a series of business robberies were killed in a shootout with police and private security in Cato Manor on 10 September 2026. A fourth suspect was injured and taken to hospital under police guard. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson confirmed that paramedics responded after multiple gunshots were reported around
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New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on 12 and 13 September 2026. The BRICS Business Forum opened the programme on 11 September at Bharat Mandapam. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the summit under India’s 2026 BRICS presidency. Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed his attendance. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected
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