South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief of staff Rudzani Maphwanya’s official visit to Iran which was sanction by Defence and Military Minister Angie Motshekga has come under the spot light. Maphwanya in an official capacity for South Africa and the SANDF stated that both South Africa and Iran had “common goals”. This has sent […]
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The Municipality of eThekwini in Durban has become the first metro in the country to receive official approval to generate its own electricity from sources of renewable energy. The goal of this programme aims to generate 400 MW of gas and solar power to boost savings, jobs and sustainability. Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
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Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the futuristic metropolis of Neom, Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea coast. The Jordanian monarch and the Saudi de facto ruler and heir to the throne held a private meeting on the unfolding events in the Middle East’s vicinity. Amongst
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his confirmation that the National Dialogue will commence and is scheduled to take place on Friday 15th of August. This comes despite disputes and the withdrawal of several legacy foundations from its preparatory task team. Speaking in Vereeniging, the president stated that the funds had been released, a venue secured,
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The United Nations (UN) in New York has to commence again to discuss the often bloody and complex business of legal diplomacy and international politics. Foreign Ministers met at the UN headquarters to restart the political momentum towards ending the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the conference co-chaired by Foreign Ministers Jean-Noël
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Durban beach water remains a point of sanitation. Four of the city’s beaches remained closed for the almost the whole of the month. According to eThekwini Municipality, since 26th of June, four of the local beaches have been closed for swimming due to poor water quality. Anstey’s Beach, Reunion, Doonside Beach and Bronze Beach have
Once more US President Donald Trump has made a public statement on world affairs that is detrimental at best. The President’s latest remarks were made concerning the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia. Despite back-and-forth negotiations between Cairo and Addis Ababa, the two regional powers have yet to reach a consensus
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Former State President Jacob Zuma visited the Kingdom of Morocco on the 16 of July. The controversial statesman now the leader of the uMkhonto We Sizwe (MK) Party gave a speech in Rabat at the Foreign Ministry where he reaffirmed Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara. This contradicts his previous stance when he was at
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Date: 18 July 2025 In the spirit of Mandela Day, the Pietermaritzburg Muslim Scouts, in collaboration with the Mountainrise Community Policing Forum (CPF), brought joy and comfort to the young patients of the pediatric ward at Northdale Hospital on Friday, 18 July. The team came bearing thoughtful gifts—brightly coloured toys, engaging books, and tasty treats—aimed
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJCD) is about to table two new pieces of legislation that could significantly alter the country’s legal practices. The two landmark Bills – one focused on targeting international fugitives and the other revolutionizing divorce law – make their way through parliament. Newly appointed minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has introduced
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