JAPAN- Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Japan to oppose Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to strengthen the country’s military capabilities. Protesters say the government is moving Japan away from its long-standing pacifist identity, with “no war” becoming a common message at some of the country’s biggest demonstrations in years. Since taking […]
FORT LAUDERDALE- More than 100 passengers and 13 crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill following a norovirus outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The infected individuals have reportedly been isolated from other travelers to help prevent further spread of the virus. Norovirus is a […]
TSHWANE- Nasiphi Moya has accepted her nomination as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Tshwane, saying she is ready to serve and asking residents to support her for another five years. In her speech, she reflected on her rural upbringing in the Eastern Cape, where she grew up herding livestock and helping her family run a small […]
KWAZULU-NATAL- Sithembiso Ngema has been elected as the new provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal at the party’s provincial congress held in Durban. He takes over from outgoing leader Francois Rodgers and was previously serving as deputy provincial leader. Ngema also served as a DA councillor in the eThekwini Municipality before joining […]
JOHANNESBURG- The MK Party (MKP) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have filed motions of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter. The court found that Parliament acted unlawfully when it voted against adopting a report that said Ramaphosa had a case to answer regarding the […]
UPDATE- The inmate who escaped from Groenpunt Prison on Thursday has been successfully re-arrested by authorities. Joseph Motshekga, whose escape sparked concern among community members and law enforcement officials, was taken back into custody following a search operation. Police and correctional services officials have thanked members of the public for remaining alert and assisting with […]
IRAN- A reported CIA assessment has revealed that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for up to four months before facing severe economic pressure, raising questions about Washington’s leverage in efforts to end the conflict. The report emerged as tensions between the US and Iran escalated again, with clashes reported in the Strait of […]
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA- US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to run from 9 May to 11 May. In a post on Truth Social, he said the agreement would include a full pause in “all kinetic activity” as well as a proposed exchange of 1 000 prisoners from […]
GAUTENG- Authorities and community members are on high alert following the reported escape of an inmate identified as Joseph Motshekga from Groenpunt Prison. A social media alert circulating online states that Motshekga escaped on Thursday and members of the public are being urged to assist with information regarding his whereabouts. According to the notice, Motshekga […]
GAUTENG- Gauteng health and wellness MEC, Faith Mazibuko has urged Gauteng residents to take extra cautions during the winter season to prevent burn-related injuries, especially among children and elderly people. The Gauteng Department of Health warned that the unsafe use of heaters, paraffin stoves, candles, open fires and electrical appliances often leads to serious accidents […]