Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks on the Iran conflict, blaming the United States for the breakdown of peace negotiations. The meeting comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts and cancelled US-led discussions. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed […]
WESTONARIA- Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Gauteng Chairperson Bonginkosi Dhlamini has encouraged South Africans to actively participate in the upcoming local government elections rather than abstaining from voting. Speaking in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, during Freedom Day commemorations, he stressed the importance of voting as a democratic right that should be exercised to influence change in […]
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA- At least seven people have been killed in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine, including five in the central city of Dnipro, where an apartment building was hit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack lasted “practically all night,” while rescue teams continued searching for survivors under rubble on Saturday morning. Elsewhere, Russian […]
US President Donald Trump said he “wasn’t worried” after being evacuated following a shooting incident linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Speaking to CBS’s 60 Minutes, he described the situation as part of living in a “crazy world,” a day after the attack at a hotel hosting the event. Authorities say […]
BLOEMFONTEIN- President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s transition to democracy was more than a political shift, describing it as a profound moral transformation. Speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, he emphasised that the country’s hard-won freedom came at a cost and must be actively protected by all citizens. […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the University of the Witwatersrand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 24 April 2026 to strengthen collaboration on sustainable human settlements in Gauteng. The partnership aimed to promote research, evidence-based policy development, and innovation to improve service delivery in housing and urban development. The signing ceremony took […]
PAKISTAN- Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran will be extended while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, signaling that the US is still pursuing a diplomatic path. He also stated that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place until Iran submits what he described as a “unified proposal.” The status of the […]
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is still considering the future of the fuel levy after government introduced a temporary R3 per litre reduction at the start of the month. He told Parliament he will review the measure before making a final decision. Godongwana indicated that an announcement is likely on the 28th after consultations, […]
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) 4th Anniversary Dialogue at University of the Western Cape. Held under the theme “The Future World of Work – Empowering Talent,” the event marks four years of collaboration between PYEI and the university in […]
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faces four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act. The charges relate to a controversial R360-million tender awarded to alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Masemola maintained that he acted appropriately, saying he stopped the contract once concerns […]