April 7, 2026 This is how wars start – not with missiles, but with deadlines. Donald Trump has issued a stark warning: if Iran does not comply within days, its critical infrastructure – power systems, bridges, national arteries – could become targets. His latest rhetoric on Truth Social wasn’t subtle. It was forceful, public, and […]
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April 7, 2026 South Africa is not without its fair share of athletic talent, especially in distance running. When it comes to young talent, Tiisetso Malungane takes the crown. A sixteen-year-old middle-distance runner from Pretoria, he is the son of Catharine Malungane, herself an experienced marathon and ultra-marathon runner, who began training him from the
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April 6, 2026 Durban businessman Calvin Mathibeli has complied with a Durban High Court order to retract derogatory statements he made against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mathibeli was raided following the order to withdraw allegations of corruption against the provincial police commissioner. He had posted these claims on his Facebook page, but the accusations
April 3, 2026 As war continues in oil-rich regions of the world, including Russia and the Middle East, South Africans are bracing for a sharp spike in fuel costs that began on Wednesday. Petrol and oil prices are set to soar, placing even greater strain on already stretched household budgets. Addressing delegates at the ANC
April 2, 2026 The United States (US) and Israeli-led war in Iran has entered its fourth week, sending seismic shockwaves across the world. African economies have not been spared the repercussions of soaring petrol and other oil prices. However, there is also the matter of transforming this economic crisis into an opportunity. There is hope
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April 1, 2026 European nations such as Italy, France, and Spain are turning to Algeria for oil and gas exports due to the United States–Israeli-led war against Iran, which has disrupted global gas markets. As a result, European economies are focused on diversifying their energy supplies, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Euronews reported
March 31, 2026 In the fifth and final match of the five-game T20 cricket series, New Zealand faced South Africa on March 25, 2026. With both teams having won two matches each, the series was tied at 2–2, making this decisive clash the ultimate tiebreaker. The winner would not only secure the series record but
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March 30, 2026 WRAP | Why Ramaphosa will not attend the G7 Summit In a surprise twist for South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the 2026 Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Paris, France. French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that his country would invite Kenya instead, as part of a “streamlined”
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March 27, 2026 The 2026 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals were tabled before both houses of Parliament in Cape Town, with the full approval of the Government of National Unity (GNU). However, the fiscal legislation, which faced debate in the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday, was met with critical
March 26, 2026 South African consumers must brace themselves as the global growth and inflation outlook faces major implications from rising petroleum, oil, and other fuel prices, with food prices expected to follow. This week has witnessed a further escalation of the conflict that could become the third Gulf War, with heavy strikes on oil
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