Canada–US Tensions Rise as Trump Signals Possible End to Key Trade Deal CUSMA
Canada and the United States face a growing diplomatic rift as Donald Trump suggests he may let the crucial CUSMA trade agreement expire during the 2026 review. While Canadian exports…
Mahikeng’s Lesley Mofokeng Earns His PhD: Journalist, Author & Cultural Voice Reaches New Heights
Mahikeng’s own Lesley Mofokeng has officially joined the Wits University PhD elite. From his early days in Gelukspan and Lotlhakane to shaping South African media, literature, and cultural discourse, Mofokeng’s…
Visa Fraud and Possible Human Trafficking Uncovered at OR Tambo as 30 Foreign Nationals Intercepted
South Africa’s Border Management Authority intercepted 30 foreign nationals at OR Tambo International Airport in two suspected cases of visa fraud, human trafficking, and irregular migration during festive season operations.
Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance as Judge Weighs Media Access
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court for the first time, while a Utah judge considers the extent of media access in…
Rowan Atkinson’s New Netflix Show Marks His Strongest Comedy Return in Years
Rowan Atkinson’s latest Netflix series is being praised as his best work in years, a welcome comeback after the critically panned Man vs Bee left audiences baffled.
US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Under Trump Sparks Fears of Naval Blockade
A US Coast Guard operation under Donald Trump’s administration has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro’s government and raising fears of a blockade amid a major…
South African Family Races to Raise Funds to Repatriate Man Killed in Freak U.S. Shooting
A South African family is raising funds to bring home the remains of 26-year-old Eric “The Viking” Filmalter, who died in a freak accidental shooting in the United States. Repatriation…
Eastern Cape Teenager Sought After 11-Year-Old Fatally Shot With Father’s Homemade Firearm
Police in the Eastern Cape are searching for a 14-year-old boy after an 11-year-old was fatally shot with a homemade firearm reportedly left loaded by the teen’s father.
Whistleblower Tumiso Mphuthi Says She Has Been Targeted for Exposing Corruption at Ceta
Whistleblower Tumiso Mphuthi claims she has faced years of retaliation after reporting alleged corruption at the Construction Education and Training Authority, including tender rigging and unlawful instructions.
Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub and University of Botswana Unite to Boost Regional Innovation
Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub and the University of Botswana’s Unipod have signed an MOU to strengthen cross-border innovation, research, and youth development between South Africa and Botswana.
South Africa Secures Record R3.4 Billion Private Rail Investment to Boost Freight Capacity
South Africa has secured its largest-ever private rail investment as Traxtion commits R3.4 billion to expand freight rail capacity. The deal includes 46 diesel-electric locomotives, major local industry contributions, and…
Tygerberg Hospital Performs South Africa’s First Fully Internal Bone Transport Surgery
Tygerberg Hospital has completed South Africa’s first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening surgery, reconstructing a major bone defect for a 64-year-old patient. The breakthrough places the hospital among a…
South Africa Ends 90-Day Visa Exemption for Palestinians After Systemic Abuse Allegations
South Africa has withdrawn its 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after investigations uncovered systemic abuse linked to relocation efforts from Gaza. Authorities say the exemption was exploited by…
Donald Trump Flags Antitrust Concerns Over Netflix’s R1.22 Trillion Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
US President Donald Trump has raised antitrust concerns over Netflix’s planned R1.22 trillion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the deal could create an overly dominant streaming giant. The transaction…
Britain Warns Trump: Ukraine Mustn’t Be Left “Toothless” by Unfair Russia Peace Deal
A senior UK minister has cautioned US President Donald Trump that Ukraine cannot be stripped of its ability to defend itself by accepting a weak or unfair peace deal with…
Witness Marius van der Merwe in Madlanga Commission Fatally Shot in Brakpan as Tensions Deepen Around EMPD Corruption Inquiry
A key whistleblower in the Madlanga Commission, private security businessman Marius van der Merwe, was shot dead outside his Brakpan home after previously refusing witness protection. His death has intensified…
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Landmark Defamation Case Over AI Deepfake Video
A Miami jury ruled in favour of Megan Thee Stallion in a defamation case involving an AI-generated deepfake and false claims circulated by blogger Milagro Gramz. The verdict marks a…
Suzuki South Africa Renews Partnership with ACMMTTM 2026, Strengthening its Leadership in Marine Tourism Innovation
Suzuki South Africa returns as an official partner for the Africa Coastal Marine & Maritime Tourism Trade Market 2026, bringing its globally acclaimed Suzuki Marine outboard technology and tourism-driven automotive…
T-Pain Addresses DJ Khaled and “Fake Industry Brotherhood” in Candid Interview
T-Pain opens up on Club Shay Shay about fake loyalty in the music industry, explaining why terms like “brother” don’t mean what they seem. The rapper clarifies his comments on…
SARS Moves to Seize PetroSA’s Mossel Bay Refinery Over R4.5bn Tax Debt
SARS has begun attaching PetroSA’s Mossel Bay refinery as security for more than R4.5 billion in unpaid taxes, intensifying pressure on the struggling state-owned oil company.
