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
The value of South African football is on the rise, with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Kaizer Chiefs competing fiercely in the Arrows Cup title race. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou stated in a press release that the competitive nature among these teams adds significant value to the country’s football. What sets the Sundowns apart
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was murdered in the garden of his home in Zintan, Libya. His death was reported by state officials and local media. Saif served as a figurehead for loyalists of his father’s regime, which was toppled during the 2011 Libyan civil war amid the wave
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The Municipality of eThekwini has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft. The Durban Magistrate’s Court has successfully convicted perpetrators involved in these criminal activities. A 53-year-old male contractor was convicted at the Durban Magistrate’s Court for possession of suspected stolen property, including electricity cables and streetlights. “The arrest occurred in 2023 during a co-ordinated
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is downscaling on the Neom project, a futuristic US $1.5 trillion Construction of ambitious proportions in the north east of the country. Neom, the largest, most spectacular construction vision, has become known in expert circles as a “Black Swan Event”. While the vision for the desert monarchy’s future has not
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia has been completed and is now generating electric power. Africa’s largest dam has a capacity of 9.6 gigawatts (GW). The hydropower project is beginning to redefine Ethiopia’s economic and geopolitical position after more than a decade of controversy and negotiation. Addis Ababa is positioning the mega dam
The World Economic Forum (W.E.F.) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland is in full session, having started on January 19 and ending on January 23. Leaders from across politics and business have gathered at the summit to influence debates on current affairs and issues such as trade, energy, and investment. The Davos Congress Centre serves as the
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Since the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) arrived on the South African economic scene, new challenges have arisen. These challenges range not only from manufacturing and skills training but also from issues of military capability. The hard strategic truth that has emerged is that military effectiveness cannot be separated from control over technology supply chains. At
On Wednesday last week at the Naval Durban Base Sports Ground, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy, presided over the Change of Command Parade of Commander Alwani Keneth Nemudivhiso. Nemudivhiso was formally appointed as Commanding Officer of Naval Deport Durban (NDD). eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba also attended the ceremony. During