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 […]
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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 2, 2026 A 38-year-old driver in Umhlanga died after being shot by a criminal gang on Monday night along Lighthouse Road. Police have now begun an investigation to track down the murder suspects. The breakdown of law and order and the assumption of local economic power by armed gangs paints a bleak picture. This
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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
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June 1, 2026 Eid-Al-Adha was proclaimed a public holiday by the South African government on the 27th Wednesday 2026. In an official notice, authorities confirmed that the day will be observed nationwide, allowing Muslims across the country to commemorate the “Festival-of-Sacrifice” that will be observed nationwide allowing Muslims across South Africa to participate in the
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
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May 27, 2026 Iran’s internet blackout has sparked global concern over how quickly modern life can be brought to a standstill Imagine waking up tomorrow morning in South Africa and suddenly being unable to send a WhatsApp message, check your banking app, order an Uber, scroll through social media, attend an online class, or even
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May 27, 2026 As talks on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran stall, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel launched attacks against each other. The resumption of this conflict risks an already delicate ceasefire. The strikes come as Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah. The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has intensified
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May 26, 2026 In a country where millions of people wake up every day searching for work, even a single government vacancy can represent hope for an entire household. New vacancies recently advertised through The Presidency and the public service system have drawn attention from South Africans desperately searching for stable employment opportunities in an
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May 25, 2026 Xenophobic attacks across Durban’s Central Business District (CBD) have reached a climax. On Thursday last week Authorities commenced with moving scores of foreign nationals who had sought protection from anti-migrant (xenophobic) groups at a church centre in Durban in a days-long standoff, highlighting anti-foreign tensions in South Africa. Campaigns by small citizen-led
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