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Does the Iran war mark the beginning of the end of US dollar hegemony?

Today at 15:32 PM, via Daily Maverick

The global energy transition is no longer being driven primarily by climate policy, but by the geopolitical and financial contradictions of the petro-dollar order itself. As China and India electrify at scale and expand renewable-powered growth, rising oil instability is accelerating a shift toward a multipolar, multi-currency world in which energy, finance and geopolitical power are being...

South Africa

Government probes SA athletes’ concerns about living conditions in Ghana

Today at 15:11 PM, via SAnews

Government probes SA athletes’ concerns about living conditions in Ghana

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has initiated an investigation into concerns raised by South African athletes participating in the 24th African Athletics Senior Championship in Ghana about conditions at the on-site accommodation, and has taken steps to address the situation.

This follows the...

South Africa

Youth rally behind renewed national pledge

Today at 14:55 PM, via SAnews

Youth rally behind renewed national pledge

As the country marks 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising, South African youth have adopted a renewed national pledge under the banner of “RESET@50 – The Future Calls,” committing themselves to action, unity and transformation.The Youth Pledge, unveiled during the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...

South Africa

Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests

Today at 14:31 PM, via SAnews

Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related cases in May 2026 to six.

The arrests stem from coordinated efforts between the department’s Counter Corruption and Security Services branch...

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Yesterday at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Business

Top South African shopping mall under fire

Today at 14:30 PM, via BusinessTech

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, one of the largest malls in South Africa, is under siege over outdoor parties with loud music, frustrating the community around it.

Sport

WBA allows Usyk to defend belt against Verhoeven

Today at 15:38 PM, via BBC News

The WBA grants permission for Oleksandr Usyk to defend his ‘Super’ heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven, but under strict terms and conditions.

Science/Tech

US, China to coordinate on AI threats

Today at 15:41 PM, via TechCentral

US and China plan to work together keep non-state bad actors from exploiting the most powerful AI models.

Science/Tech

Over 1,000 South African Innovators Compete In Huawei Code4Mzansi To Solve The Country’s Everyday Challenges

Today at 15:18 PM, via Tech Financials

A new generation of South African innovators is building technology solutions that address the country’s most pressing social and economic challenges. The top finalists in the Huawei Developer Competition Code4Mzansi have developed solutions rooted in the realities people move through every day, children buying food from spaza shops, households stretching social grants, young people locked […]

Science/Tech

President Ramaphosa Fires Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe

Today at 14:57 PM, via Tech Financials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has removed Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from her position.  Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members of the Cabinet at his/ her discretion. In a brief statement issued […]

Health

What sugar does to your body

Today at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?