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

Israel strikes Iran, wiping out top military commanders and nuclear scientists

Smoke rises up after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025

The real story behind South Africa's unemployment figures

StatsSA is an independent institution that, while not perfect, has a lot of credibility. Its data is scrutinised by economists, international agencies, and the media.

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.

Israel bombs Iran: a lightning attack with unpredictable consequences

Israel's military intelligence chief says attack on Iran was to 'eliminate' threat

The head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate said Iran is rapidly advancing its nuclear development in video released by the Israeli army after Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran on Friday.

Trump's new migrant demand is to halt country's 'bankruptcy'

Trump doubled down in his support for ICE agents conducting the controversial raids as protesters take to the streets across America rallying against his mass deportation agenda.

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.

US has contingency plans to invade Greenland and Panama, Hegseth reveals

US has contingency plans to invade Greenland and Panama, Hegseth reveals - ‘You’re an embarrassment to this country,’ congressman Salud Carbaja told the defense secretary

Indian Prime Minister Modi meets miracle survivor of Air India crash

Modi visited Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday (June 13) to meet British national Vishwakumar Ramesh. Ramesh was seated in 11A near an emergency exit on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and survived with only minor injuries. Modi also met with students who were injured when the plane crashed into BJ Medical College.

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

Air India crash: Investigators look for clues into cause

The charred remains of the passengers forced authorities to rely on DNA testing for identification. Officials said it might take weeks to confirm the final death toll. DW has the latest.

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?

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...

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

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

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

Miracle in Seat 11A: Lone India plane crash survivor recounts escape

The lone survivor of 242 people aboard a London-bound passenger plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said Friday that even he was struggling to explain how he miraculously walked out alive from the fireball explosion.

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.

Israel strikes Iran nuclear and missile facilities

Israel Defense Forces confirmed in a statement that its jets have completed the first-stage attack, notably strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address that the ongoing operation will continue "for as many days as it takes."

Trump responds to 'No Kings' protests

President Donald Trump was asked Thursday to react to the series of 'No Kings' protests planned for Saturday - as detractors take to the streets to push back against what they say are tyrannical actions.

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

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.

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.

Eastern Cape floods: 21 bodies identified

COGTA expresses sadness as only 21 Eastern Cape flood victims have been identified, recovery efforts continue.

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

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

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.

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

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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.”

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.

Nightclub owner arrested following deadly roof collapse which killed 236 people

Nightclub owner arrested following deadly roof collapse which killed 236 people - The club was packed with government officials, musicians, and retired Major League Baseball players

Three-day protest in Soweto over power outages

Residents of Meadowlands, Soweto, took to the streets for the third consecutive day on Thursday to protest over power outages. Roads were blocked with rocks and burning tyres. The area is already faced with “load reduction” on a daily basis with scheduled power cuts, but for the past three weeks there have been power outages […]

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.

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

How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel - ANALYSIS: Israel’s attack on Iran was an existential defence but we will all pay the price, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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

Troops for Trump's Army speech reportedly vetted based on appearance

US troops who stood behind President Donald Trump as he marked the Army's 250th birthday this week were apparently carefully selected.

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.

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

SA's gold mining past poisons Soweto community, residents say

Studies have found it contains traces of toxic substances such as arsenic, lead and uranium -- a legacy of the 1880s gold rush that founded Johannesburg and Soweto.

The alarming rise of South Africa's R25 billion illicit alcohol trade

South Africa faces a staggering R25 billion illicit alcohol trade, with dire consequences for public health and safety. As illegal alcohol consumption rises, communities are at risk, prompting urgent calls for action from industry leaders and health officials.

Urgent recall of over 1,150,000 power banks for a fire and explosion risk

Moment when a Ukrainian M2 Bradley destroys a modern Russian tank

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.

Ramaphosa to visit flood-stricken Eastern Cape as death toll climbs to 78

Following a devastating storm that has claimed 78 lives, President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the Eastern Cape on 13 June 2025 to assess the damage and support affected communities.

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.

Sole survivor of Air India crash recounts escaping through emergency exit

The only survivor of the doomed Air India flight A171 has told local media that the lights onboard flickered before the fatal crash. 40-year-old British man Vishwash Kumar Ramesh had been travelling back to the UK with his brother when the flight crashed just moments after takeoff.

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.