US Catholic Cardinals Warn Trump Over Greenland Threats and Use of Military Force
Three senior US Catholic cardinals have warned President Donald Trump that threats over Greenland, military action and foreign aid cuts risk undermining human dignity and global peace.
CAF to Take Disciplinary Action After Chaotic Scenes at AFCON 2025 Final
CAF has condemned unacceptable behaviour during the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, promising disciplinary action after on-field protests and crowd clashes.
Nine Children Injured After Scholar Transport Crashes Into Tree in Pinetown
Nine schoolchildren were injured after a scholar transport vehicle crashed into a tree near Sarnia Primary School in Pinetown, west of Durban.
Gauteng Scholar Transport Crash Claims 11 Learners in Vanderbijlpark
Eleven learners have died and five were critically injured after a private scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. Authorities say the incident is under investigation.
Dion George Resigns from DA, Claims Party Has Been ‘Captured by the ANC’
Former environment minister Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance, accusing leader John Steenhuisen of allowing the party to be captured by the ANC and criminal interests.
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Mozambique’s R1.9 Billion Seafood Industry Falters as Spanish Investor Plans Exit
Mozambique’s prawn industry faces a major setback as Spanish firm Nueva Pescanova prepares to exit, highlighting years of overfishing, environmental damage and lost export revenue.
Calls Grow for South Africa to Declare State of Disaster as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis Deepens
The Freedom Front Plus is urging government to declare a state of disaster over South Africa’s worsening foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, warning of risks to farmers, food security and exports.
Druski’s Viral Church Skit Sparks Debate Over Mega-Church Culture and Money
Comedian Druski’s latest church parody has gone viral, drawing sharp reactions for its satire of mega-church wealth, celebrity pastors and faith mixed with money.
Why Some Afrikaners Are Being Denied Refugee Status in the United States
Some Afrikaner South Africans have had their US refugee applications rejected. Here are the key reasons why not all applicants qualify under the US resettlement programme.
Fans Cancel Thousands of 2026 World Cup Tickets as Calls Grow to Boycott Donald Trump’s USA
At least 16,800 FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets have reportedly been cancelled as fans worldwide call for a boycott over safety fears linked to US immigration enforcement under Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Claims DEI and Civil Rights Policies Harmed White Americans
US President Donald Trump says civil rights and DEI policies led to “reverse discrimination” against White Americans, reigniting debate over race, equality and the future of US civil rights.
DJ Warras Murder Case: Court Hears Victor Majola Allegedly Pointed Out Media Personality Before Fatal Shooting
A Johannesburg court has heard allegations that murder accused Victor Majola identified DJ Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, moments before the media personality was shot dead outside Zambesi Flats.
DJ Webster Releases Four Albums via Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Distribution
South African DJ and producer DJ Webster is making a major comeback in 2026, releasing four full-length albums through Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Distribution platform — a move that places him…
30 Black South African and African-Origin Inventors That Shaped Innovation
From waterless hygiene solutions to global technologies, Black inventors from South Africa and across the African continent have made profound contributions to science, technology and everyday life. This list celebrates…
Ramaphosa Accuses AfriForum of Undermining South Africa’s Democracy as Political Tensions Rise
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused AfriForum and Solidarity of destabilising South Africa and pushing a regime-change agenda, warning of threats to constitutional democracy.
Mpumalanga Police Destroy R2.9 Million Dagga Plantation in Major Drug Trafficking Crackdown
Police in Mpumalanga have destroyed a large dagga plantation worth an estimated R2.9 million near Malelane, marking a significant breakthrough in the province’s fight against drug trafficking.
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US–Nigeria Tensions Rise as Trump Threatens Further US Military Strikes Over Killings
Donald Trump has warned the US could launch more military strikes in Nigeria if killings of Christians continue, a claim strongly rejected by Nigerian authorities who insist the violence is…
Family Ends Search for Rikus Kylander After Teen Disappears While Snorkelling in Mozambique
The family of Rikus Kylander, an 18-year-old from Krugersdorp, have ended their search after he disappeared while snorkelling in Mozambique during a matric trip, leaving South Africans heartbroken.
South African National Credit Regulator Hit by Ransomware Attack as Hackers Leak 42GB of Data
The National Credit Regulator has been targeted in a ransomware attack, with hackers claiming to have leaked 42GB of data. Authorities are investigating the breach and its impact on personal…
America Owes Trillions and the Bill Is Coming Due: Why US Debt Fears Are Rattling Global Markets
US President Donald Trump has questioned America’s massive national debt and hinted at not repaying parts of it. Here’s how much is owed, who holds it, and what it could…
