SAPS Shake-Up: Mchunu announces major police reforms, new trainee intake

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has acknowledged that crime in South Africa remains unacceptably high, despite a drop in recent statistics

Lebanon: Hezbollah's armed wing lingers at a crossroads

The Tehran-backed group remains remarkably restrained following the Israeli strikes on Iran. Is Hezbollah too weak to attack or is the group busy rearming?

Murdered Andre Naude’s own words — ‘I’ve got a gun on my waist and a bulletproof car’

Cape Town murder plot accused Andre Naude operated among several individuals who were suspected of crimes — and who went on to be assassinated. He previously claimed this arena was ‘not cowboys and crooks’, but his own murder now suggests otherwise.

Israel ignored Trump's plea to avoid striking Iran

Israel snubbed US president Donald Trump's plea not to strike Iran just hours after he said that an attack would 'blow' nuclear deal talks.

Second round: Ramaphosa faces Trump again after Oval Office fallout

“I am going there to have bilaterals with the chancellor of Germany, the prime minister of Canada, and, of course, I will also be meeting President Trump, whom we met at the White House.”

World reacts to Israel's attacks on Iran

Israel launched a wave of strikes across Iran on Friday that targeted its nuclear program and military sites, killing at least two top military officers and raising the prospect of an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries

Julius Malema calls for inquiry into NPA, suggests Mogoeng Mogoeng as chair

Julius Malema urges President Ramaphosa to launch an inquiry into the NPA's integrity, proposing retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng to lead the commission.

Tanzania joins the list of African countries looking to take control of their gold resource

Tanzania is stepping up efforts to restore sovereignty over its gold reserves by requiring large-scale miners to process and trade at least 20% of their product locally. ・Tanzania plans to enhance sovereignty over gold reserves by enforcing local processing and trade requirements. ・This mirrors a trend in Africa toward resource nationalism, leverag...

SARS issues warning as 2025 tax season looms

The South African Revenue Service has urged taxpayers to verify and update their banking and contact details ahead of the 2025 tax season.

Middle school teacher found guilty of giving marijuana-laced brownies to sixth graders

Middle school teacher found guilty of giving marijuana-laced brownies to sixth graders - Sharon Wilson, 55, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of two counts of misdemeanor child abuse following a 2024 incident at Kepner Beacon Middle School

These cities may disappear by 2030

Due to global warming, sea levels are rising rapidly. This could wreak havoc around the globe, as millions of people will be directly impacted by elevated water levels. If you're someone who doesn't feel directly threatened by these changes, it can be hard to visualize how the world might look in the future. Climate Central, the organization that researches the impact of climate change, including sea level rise and coastal flooding, has created a map that shows which parts of the world could find themselves threatened by rising sea levels. Keep in mind that a lot can change, and ideally governments could finally take serious action to address the climate crisis. However if they don't, these studies can help us prepare for the potential consequences. To find out which cities around the globe could find themselves below tide level as early as 2030, check out this gallery.

Disorder breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center

Disorder breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center - Protesters outside a New Jersey federal immigration detention center locked arms and pushed against barricades as vehicles passed through gates and Newark’s mayor cited reports of a possible uprising and escape as disorder broke out at the facility

Mapped: How Israeli jets travelled over 1,000 miles in tinderbox region to strike Iran

Mapped: How Israeli jets travelled over 1,000 miles in tinderbox region to strike Iran - Fears are growing that a wider conflict could erupt in the Middle East following strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities

North West Health Department awaits burial papers for 23 unidentified illegal miners

The North West Department of Health has positively identified 25 individuals through DNA matching including foreign nationals from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Mozambique

Trump wanted to unleash the troops on George Floyd protests. Now the gloves are off

Trump wanted to unleash the troops on George Floyd protests. Now the gloves are off - After his advisers steered him away from bloodshed in 2020, the president promises troops ‘everywhere’, Alex Woodward reports

Deputy President Paul Mashatile withstood intense interrogation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile questioned in Parliament on land, gangs, water failures, and HIV funding cuts as public pressure intensifies.

Top North African destinations for your bucket list

From Algeria's ancient ruins to Tunisia's delicious food, and Morocco's desert safaris to Egypt's coral reefs, North Africa has something for everyone. Take a look at all the reasons you should visit the region in the following gallery.

Trump warns Iran future attacks will be 'even more brutal'

President Donald Trump is threatening Iran to agree to a nuclear deal or face further attacks that will be 'even more brutal' following Israel 's shock attack on its nuclear and military facilities.

How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel

How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel - ANALYSIS: Netanyahu will defend the attack on Tehran as an ‘existential’ defensive measure but we will all pay the price, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley

US prepares for 'No Kings' protests against Trump

As US President Donald Trump gears up for the first major military parade in the US in decades, protesters are planning "No Kings" events all over the country on Saturday.

South African president visits flood sites with death toll at 78

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the region Friday, where devastating floods have left at least 78 people dead in the southeast of the country as search and rescue operations continued for a fourth day and authorities said they expect the death toll to rise.

Why anti-ICE protests are spreading across the US

Why anti-ICE protests are spreading across the US - For now, Trump maintains control of the National Guard in Los Angeles as major protests against the president’s immigration raids continue

Digital video recorder recovered from Air India crash site

Bags of evidence have been recovered by investigators, including what they are describing as a digital video recorder

Small countries with big global influence

Small in size and population, these nations are making a big impact on the world stage. Despite their modest dimensions, they wield considerable influence in important areas such as; diplomacy, finance, tourism, and technology. Proving that size doesn’t always determine power, check out our top 10 list of small countries leaving a global impression. Click through the gallery to get started.

The history of the strained relationship between Israel and Iran

This gallery visits the history of the strained relationship between the Israel and Iran. Iran, one of the first nations to recognize the state of Israel under its Pahlavi dynasty, took a sharp turn after its 1979 revolution. Today, Iran is one of the strongest advocates of Palestinian resistance against Israeli forces in Gaza, further aggravating tension between Israel and Iran. What happened between the nations to now lead to a war? Click on to find out.

Israel Launches Unprecedented Military Strike Against Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Israel launched a massive attack against Iran on Friday, deploying 200 combat aircraft to strike a hundred strategic targets. The operation codenamed "Rising Lion" primarily targeted the Natanz uranium enrichment site as well as high-ranking officials of the Revolutionary Guards. This military intervention marks a major escalation in regional tensions, occurring at a time when nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran are at a complete deadlock.

Iran launches 100 drones at Israel

The drones will take several hours to reach Israel and the IDF is working to shoot them down, Deffrin said.

Scientists found 2.4-million-year-old stone tools in Algeria that challenge East Africa’s claim as the cradle of humanity.

In 2018, scientists made a discovery of stone tools at Ain Boucherit, Algeria, dated to approximately 2.4 million years ago. The find challenges our previously held notions about the development of early humans.

Patience wears thin as 'Please Call Me' case still awaits a decision

As South Africans await a long-overdue judgment in the Nkosana Makate vs Vodacom case, concerns grow over judicial efficiency and the impact of delays on ordinary citizens.

5 African countries added to EU money laundering blacklist

Several African countries have recently been added to the European Union’s money laundering blacklist as high-risk jurisdictions with inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regimes. ・The EU has updated its blacklist, adding five African countries: Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Namibia. ・S...

Devastating floods in Eastern Cape Leave 78 dead as rescue efforts continue

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Teacher accused of lying about her Purple Heart, military service and college degrees to land a job

Teacher accused of lying about her Purple Heart, military service and college degrees to land a job - The investigation into Lissa Lagasse’s background began after her so-called ‘service dog’ allegedly bit one of her students

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Concerns over R500 million spent on outsourcing matric exam paper printing

MPs express outrage over the North West education department's R500 million decision to outsource matric exam paper printing, questioning the efficiency and transparency of provincial spending.

Mapped: the 40 cities where anti-ICE protests have erupted across the US

Mapped: the 40 cities where anti-ICE protests have erupted across the US - 23 states, 40 cities, hundreds of arrests and thousands of military troops deployed. The Independent has mapped out where anti-immigration demonstrations have sprung up across the U.S.

Pope confirms when millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonised

Pope confirms when millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonised - Acutis died at the age of 15 in 2006 after a brief battle with leukaemia

A woman’s new taxi symbolised empowerment and resilience, encouraging women to pursue their dreams

A Mzansi woman invests in a taxi for her school transport, demonstrating that women are making powerful business moves, especially in male-dominated industries.

A woman recounted her four-year quest to build her dream home in a rural South African village

A woman shared her inspiring four-year experience of building her dream home in a rural village in South Africa, Eastern Cape, despite living overseas.

Shamila Batohi: The scapegoat for a rotten system?

As Shamila Batohi's tenure as NDPP comes under fire, we explore whether she is truly to blame for the NPA's failures or merely a scapegoat for deeper systemic issues

Israel bombs Iran: a lightning attack with unpredictable consequences

Police union celebrates pivotal SAPS reforms aimed at boosting officer morale

Thulani Ngwenya of Popcru announces significant reforms in the South African Police Service, including new promotion pathways and the scrapping of controversial dismissal regulations, aiming to improve working conditions and morale among officers.

Sheriff in Florida threatens deadly response to violent protests

Violent protests have erupted around the nation inspired by the rioters in Los Angeles taking a stand against President Donald Trump and his Immigration Enforcement agents.

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the people of Belarus will not go to war against their neighbours. View on euronews

Exploitation in Russia: Building drones instead of training

They hoped for a career — and ended up in Russia's war factories. A new study reveals how young women, mainly from Africa, have been being exploited. Some of those affected have shared their stories with DW.

Monumental U.S. military parade scheduled for Trump's birthday

NPA heads to the Supreme Court of Appeal over Cholota ruling appeal

The NPA will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal after Judge Loubser dismissed its bid to appeal a ruling that the Free State High Court lacks jurisdiction to try Moraidi Cholota in the asbestos case.

No frills, just duty: Mashatile defends global travel spend amid criticism

Under fire for multimillion-rand trips, Deputy President Paul Mashatile insisted that his travel costs were justified by the demands of high-level diplomacy.

Florida sheriff warns protesters ahead of nationwide rallies: ‘We will kill you dead’

Florida sheriff warns protesters ahead of nationwide rallies: ‘We will kill you dead’ - ‘We will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead,’ the sheriff eerily warned Thursday

China to remove import tariffs on goods from South Africa and 52 Other African nations

China's recent pledge to eliminate import tariffs on goods from South Africa and 52 other African nations could significantly boost trade relations and economic growth across the continent