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March 1, 2026
- 5:59 PMWorldIran claims missile strike on US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierIran has claimed it launched a missile attack against a United States aircraft carrier, a day after a major escalation in tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel. The claims, made by Iran’s elite military force, have not been independently verified and have been met with silence from…5:59 PM
- 5:18 PMWorldEU says Iran faces uncertain future after supreme leader's deathEuropean Union leaders have warned that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader could bring both opportunity and danger, describing the moment as potentially transformative while cautioning against the risk of wider instability. Speaking on Sunday, senior figures from the European Union said the…5:18 PM
- 4:18 PMPoliticsGauteng budget: Province has spent over 80% of annual fundsThe Gauteng Provincial Government have confirmed that more than 80% of the annual allocation has been spent, as the province approaches the end of the current financial year. Provincial authorities said total expenditure reached R144.4bn by the end of January, representing 82.2% of the adjusted…4:18 PM
February 27, 2026
- 2:48 PMSouth AfricaEFF files criminal complaint against O'Sullivan for Parliament contemptSouth Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) filed a criminal complaint on Friday against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan for contempt of Parliament, escalating a dispute triggered by his walkout from a committee hearing the previous day. EFF leaders including National Chairperson Nontando…2:48 PM
- 2:39 PMSouth AfricaCachalia Defends SANDF Deployment, Urges South Africa Police ReformSouth Africa's acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Thursday defended the deployment of military forces to support police, calling it a necessary step to restore calm in communities battling illegal mining and gang violence. Speaking on the sidelines of a police fundraising event at Serengeti…2:39 PM
February 25, 2026
- 11:26 AMZimbabweZimbabwe Bans Exports of Raw Minerals and LithiumZimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, the country’s mines ministry announced on Wednesday. The decision affects minerals currently in transit as well as those yet to leave the country. In a statement, the ministry said the measure would…11:26 AM
- 9:39 AMSouth AfricaMusa Khawula hints at appearance before Madlanga CommissionControversial social media personality Musa Khawula has once again thrust himself into the spotlight, claiming that he has been invited to testify before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, a high‑profile judicial panel examining alleged corruption and misconduct within the South…9:39 AM
- 9:16 AMSouth AfricaShepherd Bushiri challenges South African immigration probeMalawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri has issued a strongly worded statement disputing allegations surrounding his South African immigration status, accusing authorities of conducting what he describes as a politically motivated witch-hunt. In a statement released on social media, Shepherd Bushiri…9:16 AM
- 8:46 AMSouth AfricaSibiya says he doesn't know why Motsumi is seen as dangerousSuspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, has told a judicial inquiry that he is unaware why businessman and taxi figure Steve Motsumi has been characterised as a dangerous individual. Giving evidence before the Madlanga Commission…8:46 AM
- 8:03 AMSouth AfricaMogotsi disputes claims linking Matlala to Big Five syndicateNorth West businessman Brown Mogotsi has told a parliamentary committee that he does not believe alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala, also known as “Cat”, is part of the Big Five crime syndicate. Mr Mogotsi was speaking on Tuesday during his testimony before an ad hoc committee of the…8:03 AM
February 24, 2026
- 6:43 PMSouth AfricaSouth Africa expects 11 more citizens home from Russia-Ukraine front linesSouth Africa said on Tuesday it had secured the release of 11 citizens who were lured into fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with the group expected to return home soon. The announcement brings to 15 the number of South Africans to have returned or be returning from the conflict, after…6:43 PM
- 11:28 AMSouth AfricaWoman gets three life sentences for killing partners and sonA woman from South Africa’s capital has been sentenced to three life terms after being convicted of murdering her two boyfriends and her teenage son in a case that has shocked the country. The sentencing was handed down at the Pretoria High Court, where judges described the offences as…11:28 AM
- 11:17 AMSouth AfricaMK Party's Makhubele exits politics after resigning as MPFormer MK Party chief whip Colleen Makhubele is understood to be leaving politics altogether after tendering her resignation as a member of Parliament, capping a turbulent three-year stretch that saw her pass through three different political parties. Makhubele announced on Monday that she would…11:17 AM
- 11:02 AMSouth AfricaMK Party seeks inquiry into Batohi pension eligibilityThe MK Party has asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish an inquiry into whether former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi should be entitled to receive her state pension and post-tenure benefits. In an urgent application filed at the Gauteng High Court, the…11:02 AM
- 10:23 AMWorldMultiple Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank MovesA group of foreign ministers from more than a dozen countries, including Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and several European and other states, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent Israeli decisions that expand control over the occupied West Bank. The…10:23 AM
February 23, 2026
- 5:30 PMSouth AfricaSibiya claims voice recording linking him to alleged cartel boss Matlala is AI generatedSuspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on Monday claimed a voice recording presented to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, in which alleged cartel boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala purportedly confirms gifting him 20 impalas, was generated using artificial…5:30 PM
- 5:23 PMSouth AfricaSIU exposes R181 million visa corruption scheme at South Africa's Home AffairsSouth Africa's Special Investigating Unit on Monday revealed that the country's immigration system had been turned into a corrupt marketplace, with officials allegedly selling permits and visas in a scheme that generated more than R181 million in illicit gains. Acting SIU head Leonard Lekgetho…5:23 PM
- 3:16 PMSouth AfricaVisa racket exposed inside Home AffairsSouth Africa’s immigration system has been rocked by fresh allegations after investigators uncovered what they describe as a large-scale visa racket operating inside the Department of Home Affairs. The findings were made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which estimates that the scheme may…3:16 PM
- 1:28 PMPoliticsChiwenga urges youth to defend one man, one vote legacyZimbabwe Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said the liberation war was fought primarily for the principle of one man, one vote and the return of land to its rightful owners. He made the comments while addressing mourners at the funeral wake of Miriam Kangai, the widow of the late national…1:28 PM
- 12:15 PMSouth AfricaColleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MPColleen Makhubele has resigned as a Member of Parliament for the MK Party, adding to a period of sustained turbulence within the party’s parliamentary caucus. In a letter addressed to party leader and former president Jacob Zuma, Makhubele confirmed that her resignation would take effect on 28…12:15 PM
- 12:06 PMSouth AfricaCupcake ad backfires as India stumble against South AfricaHost broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 have withdrawn a controversial cupcake ad after it drew widespread criticism online, with many fans accusing it of undermining the spirit of the game. The promotional video, released by Star Sports, was intended to build anticipation for the India versus…12:06 PM
- 11:06 AMPoliticsSA men lured to Ukraine war allege mistreatment by Russian forcesA group of South Africans who say they were deceived into travelling to Russia to take part in the war in Ukraine have alleged that they were subjected to racist abuse, inadequate training and dangerous front-line deployment. Four of the men returned to South Africa over the weekend, telling…11:06 AM
February 22, 2026
- 4:21 PMZimbabweA President’s Son, a Missing Gun, and a Forgetful Victim...Ex Zimbabwean President's son, Chatunga Mugabe allegedly shot his gardener, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The initial story made it seem as if justice might finally reach someone with political power. As the investigation unfolded, further details emerged. The shooting…4:21 PM
- 2:48 PMSouth AfricaMashaba places illegal immigration at centre of campaignActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, has set out a firm position on illegal immigration, promising tougher enforcement if he returns to office as the city’s leader. Mr Mashaba was formally announced as the party’s candidate at Orlando Community Hall on Saturday, where…2:48 PM
- 12:46 PMSouth AfricaEkurhuleni candidate Khumalo alleges political smear campaignActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has claimed he is the target of a smear campaign because of his outspoken opposition to drug trafficking and organised crime. Mr Khumalo was responding to a decision by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Ekurhuleni to refer him to…12:46 PM
